Originally published at: Republican lawmaker who wanted to be named "The Patriot" on the ballot told "No" by election board | Boing Boing
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…and yet the right wing loves to accuse the left of virtue signaling…
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He should stick with what his mother called him. The burden.
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Yet likely true. So, you know, fuck that guy.
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This reminds me of the episode where George tries to get everyone to call him “T-Bone” but his coworkers choose a different moniker instead.
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Nowadays, a Republican calling himself a patriot just means he thinks the wrong side won World War II.
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Just a matter of time until these constructs get their names changed legally to get around the boards.
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Oklahoma election rules allow a candidate to use a nickname if it’s a name the candidate is generally known by or who does business using the nickname.
Douche-Canoe wasn’t available?
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Sean Roberts? I know the Republican Party loves them some generic white dudes, but this guy’s name paired with that picture gives me Algorithmic Politician™ vibes. Are we sure he wasn’t invented by software?
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Here I was thinking it was “the constant reminder that drinking can lead to a lifetime of regret”…
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I’ve been called Jesus Christ a lot. I should run in OK. Sure it’s more like “Jesus Christ what an idiot” but still…
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Something accusation something something confession.
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If he can’t run as “The Patriot”, how about “Oath Tripe”?
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Data insufficient…
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