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Wagoner County GOP Independence Day Message
Reminder that there will be no July 3 General Meeting of the Wagoner County GOP, due to the Independence Day holiday. Our next General Meeting will be on August 7, 2025. More information will be coming out at a later date. We'll look forward to seeing you then.
Musings from the Chair
Independence Day Musings: Igniting the Revolutionary Spirit of a Proud Nation
As we stand on the sacred threshold of our nation’s 249th Independence Day, I write to you, my heart ablaze with a fierce, unshakable pride for this magnificent land we call home. The Fourth of July is our most hallowed national holiday—a radiant celebration of the indomitable grit, resolve, and visionary courage that sparked a Constitutional Republic where liberty burns eternal. This day honors the revolutionary spirit of 1776, a legacy of strength and unity that courses through our veins, calling us to reclaim what it truly means to be American with unyielding passion.
To be an American is to see the world as it is—not as we wish it to be—and meet it with clarity, strength, and unwavering resolve. Our founders, with their rugged pragmatism, humble hearts, and bold vision, forged a nation on liberty, personal responsibility, and a common creed—not common blood—a testament to the divine spark that ignited our independence. Yet dark forces test us: open borders flood us with uninvited foreigners, eroding the sovereignty our founders bled for, while radical ideologies push lawlessness, daring to call child mutilation “healthcare.” Even New York City teeters on the edge of electing a Communist Muslim mayor—a brazen slap to the spirit of every patriot who ever stood tall. This chaos echoes the Obama legacy—a grim chapter of hate, divisiveness, and weak leadership that left us vulnerable. Previous administrations fanned racial flames with careless words, turned a blind eye as crime surged, and made America a laughingstock, sapping our strength and dimming our global light. But this is not our destiny—we are a people who build, not just consume, who stand for something rather than bend for everything.
To be an American is to know our way of life is earned, not granted, and must be guarded with a pride that echoes across the ages. We can respect other cultures, learn from them, but we won’t import every ideology to prove our compassion—assimilation, not division, is the price of our unity, a bond forged in the crucible of freedom. President Trump stands as our modern General Washington—a leader of iron will, guiding us through stormy winters with the same fierce resolve that led our army across the Delaware, reviving the spirit of ’76. That spirit calls us to stand tall, to honor the legacy of a people who defied a king and built a republic that shines as a beacon to the world.
The heartbeat of Americans is in every star and stripe; the unshakable truth that being American is etched in our DNA—a fierce, unyielding spirit that transcends mere ideas, a heritage of God and liberty that pulses through our blood. This is our legacy, our birthright, and the gift we must pass to our children with unwavering pride. The shadows of weakness will crumble before a resurgent strength of our resolve.
This Independence Day let’s rekindle the revolutionary fire that birthed this nation. Let the fireworks erupt as a thunderous proclamation of our Nation's enduring glory, a tribute to a people forged in freedom’s fire and blessed by Almighty God, standing resolute to safeguard the soul of this great nation for generations to come.
In hope and resolve,
Terri Coulter
Chairman, Wagoner County Republican Party
Wagoner County GOP Memorial Day Message
Reminder that our next General Meeting will be on June 5, 2025. More information will be coming out next week. We'll look forward to seeing you then.
Musings from the Chair
Memorial Day Musings: Honoring Sacrifice, Confronting Apathy
As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the profound sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes—from the minutemen at Lexington and Concord to the soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy, from the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan. These brave souls, many now resting at Arlington and other hallowed grounds, gave their lives for the freedoms we hold dear. As an Army veteran myself, I feel a deep responsibility to honor their legacy not just with words, but with action.
Their sacrifice stands in stark contrast to the apathy that has crept into our society. The liberties they died for have, in some ways, bred complacency. We see the consequences all around us: corruption festering in our government, radical ideologies taking root on college campuses, foreigners who don't hold our values demanding to be financed to be here, and the bizarre push to normalize gender dysphoria as a basis for rights. These are not mere political issues—they are symptoms of a deeper moral and cultural decay. And we, as a nation, are complicit. Voter turnout is abysmal, and for too long, many of us, especially the “old guard” Republicans, have taken the high road, avoiding confrontation in the name of civility, and simply capitulated. But that restraint has contributed to the catastrophe we now face.The Grassroots movement within our party recognizes this truth: sitting back and letting others “do” has been the problem for decades. And while I completely understand the desire to just live our lives and be "left alone", our fallen heroes didn’t have the luxury of disengagement. They didn’t pass the buck or focus solely on their own lives. They answered the call, often at the ultimate cost. If we are to honor them, we must do more than lay wreaths or raise flags. "We the People" must engage—fiercely, consistently, and unapologetically—in the fight for our nation’s soul.
We are at war, not with bullets or bombs (yet), but in a battle of good versus evil. The stakes are no less real. John F. Kennedy once asked, “What can you do for your country?” But this Memorial Day, I propose a different question: What have I sacrificed for my country? The answer for too many of us is “not enough.” Our heroes gave everything. And while time is a precious commodity, is our time more valuable than the blood of those heroes? They didn’t grill burgers or scroll through their phones while the world burned—they stood in the breach.
So, as we gather with family and friends this weekend, let’s do more than fire up the grill. Let’s ask ourselves what we’re willing to sacrifice to save our country now. Will we speak out against corruption? Will we challenge the ideologies poisoning our institutions? Will we run for office, volunteer, or simply show up to a school board meeting? Engagement is not optional—it’s our duty. It’s how we honor those who gave all.
Let’s commit to being the change our nation desperately needs. For the sake of those who rest in peace, let’s fight for a future worthy of their sacrifice. God bless them all.
In hope and resolve,
Terri Coulter
Chairman, Wagoner County Republican Party
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September 9, 2025 - Special Elections Candidates and Propositions
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 07:00 AMYour Local Polling Location-
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- Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM
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