Voting woes loom? Edmond state senator lauds American Army

I read an article the other day about Georgia voting reform.

Apparently the voting machines there are due an update to their software to prevent any possible hacking. Such outside interference could lead to faulty voting results.

Virtually all walk-in voting in Georgia is done by machine. But here’s the odd part. There isn’t enough time to install the software updates before the 2024 general election.

Wow and huh. That’s interesting.

That election is still almost a year and a half away and they don’t have enough time?

And, of course the Georgia Secretary of State, maintains the machines will be fine and the election process in Georgia is safe.

That statement comes a day after agencies of the federal government reported ransom computer attacks on various agencies. What gets me about that story is the government wouldn’t name which agencies were attacked. Hey, there is nothing like transparency in government.

I still wonder why Georgia can’t install software updates in a year and a half?

We’re a nation that went to the moon multiple times over 50 years ago. I guess software updates are a lot tougher.

How come we can update our phones in 10 to 15 minutes, but we can’t update a voting system in a year and a half?

When you think about it though, the next election might be a good time to fudge the results. If anyone complains, they can call someone a conspiracy lunatic or insurrectionist and then just move on from the complaint.

At least that’s the standard operating procedure if liberals win. If they don’t then a special prosecutor will be named to find out why updates weren’t done on Georgia voting machines in a timely manner. That’s when people like Nora O’Donnell and Lester Holt will demand answers.

Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, gave the keynote address ;ast weel during a ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol recognizing the 248th anniversary of the United States Army inception and welcomed around 30 new recruits from Oklahoma, who are leaving for basic training.

In paying homage to the Army’s date of inception, Pugh, a United States Air Force Veteran, also thanked the recruits for their willingness to sign up to defend the nation.

“The United States military must always be ready for international uncertainty, and it requires brave and strong men and women who answer the call to put their lives on the line to defend our country,” Pugh said. “Second place is not an option because there is no consolation prize. As we celebrate the 248th birthday of the United States Army, the greatest fighting force the world has ever seen, I applaud these future soldiers for their commitment to their country and for their sacrifice behind their decision to sign up for this path. They have chosen to join the ranks of those who fought at Valley

Forge, San Juan Hill and the Minutemen from the start. Citizens turned soldiers, who have been ready at arms since 1775."

“To these new recruits and future soldiers who stood today inside the Capitol rotunda with their right hand raised and took an oath, thank you. You will be asked to defend your country on behalf of national security interests of the United States. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude. The Legislature will continue to make Oklahoma the most veteranfriendly state in the country. We are incredibly proud of our military installations, and the great men and women and who fight and serve.”

Sen. Pugh is a former captain in the United States Air Force and AWACS aviator. As an Air Battle Manager, he logged combat support missions in the Global War on Terror, coordinating hundreds of U.S. and allied aircraft at any given time in the theater of operations. Pugh flew missions in Iraq, the Balkans, Asia, and eastern Europe. As chief of Readiness and Inspections, he led and prepared an entire airwing for sustained combat flying operations.

While stationed in Germany, Pugh developed new training methods for aircrews. His ideas to better use technology and integrate training tools saved the USAF and our NATO allies millions annually.\