It sounds like it was written by an academic, at l...

2007-02-05T22:42:00.000-08:00

It sounds like it was written by an academic, at least. Newcomb's columns are usually pithier than this one.

I'd say he was mostly pussyfooting in this article. I don't see much "stand up and shout" rhetoric.

I favor the approach I ascribed to Wade Wofford: "equal measures of facts and evidence, wit and sarcasm."

Writerfella here -- Boy, oh boy, you sure can ...

2007-02-05T15:23:00.000-08:00

Writerfella here --
Boy, oh boy, you sure can tell that a lawyer wrote this one!
And he even attacks himself with contradicting argumentation as though he were the only person in the room. First, he says that Natives have to be careful not to upset the perceptions of EuroMan and maybe even 'pussyfoot' around some of their anti-Indian rhetoric. Then, he says that we must stand up for our rights to be here, to exist, to operate as tribes that predate America, with pride and solidity. Yay, team! First, he tippy-toed around the subject, then he ran at it like a wide receiver heading for a touchdown. He can't have it both ways!
writerfella's approach always has been that of Will Rogers, Oklahaoma's most famous Native son: be reasonable but if they still don't get it, make fun of them. Like the socialite introduced to Will Rogers at a New York ritzy party who, when Will was referred to as one of the true Americans, said, "Well, it so happens that my family came over on the Mayflower!" And Will said, "Well, I'm happy to make your acquaintance. It so happens that my family met the boat!"
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Russ Bates
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