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It’s not just the governor that decides federal funding numbnuts. Your state isn’t run by a dictatorship.
What does federal funding have to do with anything we are talking about? And, if you don't think that politics at the highest levels would be involved in OU and OSU moving to a new conference, not sure what else there is to discuss.It’s not just the governor that decides federal funding numbnuts. Your state isn’t run by a dictatorship.
What?! I didn't say anything about federal funding. I was obviously talking about OU and OSU possibly moving to a different conference and how the Oklahoma Governor would have a big say in that. Your West Vagina education is showing again.
What does federal funding have to do with anything we are talking about? And, if you don't think that politics at the highest levels would be involved in OU and OSU moving to a new conference, not sure what else there is to discuss.
I'll ask again ... what does federal funding have to do with whether tOSU will move to the same conference that OU does. That is the point we are discussing. I think you are debating something else.Federal funding brought on by the highest level of politics is what I’m talking about. It’s not the governor that will have sole power in this. It’s the state legislature. But you’re right, you aren’t sure.
Are you joking? WTF is the governor really going to do? It’s the state legislature that’s your problem.
I'll ask again ... what does federal funding have to do with whether tOSU will move to the same conference that OU does. That is the point we are discussing. I think you are debating something else.
By the way, it's Boone T. Pickens that will have the final say on this, not the governor or the legislature. You can be sure of that.Federal funding brought on by the highest level of politics is what I’m talking about. It’s not the governor that will have sole power in this. It’s the state legislature. But you’re right, you aren’t sure.
You obviously didn't learn much of anything about state government budgeting and funding processes in high school or college. Governors have veto power over state budgets which are the life blood of state universities. Piss off the Gov and you've got major problems at a state university or a state college. Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, Nebraska, Wisconsin, California, etc. have all recently seen their Governors cut funding to state universities and colleges on a line item basis. The Regents are also appointed by the Governor. And legislative leaders look to the Governor for support when trying to get their pet bills passed into law. The Governor is the last person OU or OSU would want pushing against them if a move was being contemplated to a different conference. Especially in a state like Oklahoma that is a one-party state.
By the way, it's Boone T. Pickens that will have the final say on this, not the governor or the legislature. You can be sure of that.
Which is exactly what I said above:The OSU alums (I’m sure there is some) in the Oklahoma legislature can cut funding to OU if there boys are left in the cold. Perhaps federal was the wrong word.
Which is exactly what I said above:
"If you want OU, you have to take OSU ... they are a package deal. The Oklahoma legislature ain't letting it happen any other way."
You obviously didn't learn much of anything about state government budgeting and funding processes in high school or college. Governors have veto power over state budgets which are the life blood of state universities. Piss off the Gov and you've got major problems at a state university or a state college. Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, Nebraska, Wisconsin, California, etc. have all recently seen their Governors cut funding to state universities and colleges on a line item basis. The Regents are also appointed by the Governor. And legislative leaders look to the Governor for support when trying to get their pet bills passed into law. The Governor is the last person OU or OSU would want pushing against them if a move was being contemplated to a different conference. Especially in a state like Oklahoma that is a one-party state.
I don't think that is what we were hearing from the Okie faithful. I live in the middle of the Texas oil patch and know oil prices haven't rebounded that much!The top 5 state in the best financial position are Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Not that much of a distance when you're only playing two cross division schools a year (9 game conference schedule).
PAC-16
PAC West
Washington
Washington St.
Oregon St.
Oregon
Cal
Stanford
UCLA
USC
PAC East
Arizona St.
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
Oklahoma
Oklahoma St.
Texas Tech
Texas
9 game conference schedule
I don't think that is what we were hearing from the Okie faithful. I live in the middle of the Texas oil patch and know oil prices haven't rebounded that much!
What say ye okies? Is the state doing better now?
Still, that ain't the same story I heard from my okie cousins in Yukon, OK as recently as last year.Oklahoma raised taxes to cover their budget shortfalls from the past.
Oklahoma can pretty easily raise taxes if it needs to again. It won't because that is political suicide.
Oklahoma had their credit rating raised. Lowers rates on borrowing money, encourages investors.
Oklahoma has some of the lowest pension obligations of any state. Compare that to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. This is one of the worst budget problems states have.
Still, that ain't the same story I heard from my okie cousins in Yukon, OK as recently as last year.
newsok.com/article/5581967/budget-remains-biggest-challenge-for-oklahoma-lawmakers
www.csmonitor.com/Business/2017/1026/Oklahoma-cut-taxes.-Now-a-squeeze-on-public-services-forces-a-rethink
And, maybe, just maybe, those five states you mentioned "in the best financial position" may well be like being the tallest midget.
T. Boone Pickens.