19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
May 16, 2008
Although we know that John Tyler Hammons is a gamer, we're not sure which console he favors.
He seems to be an expert at the political game, however. As the Associated Press reports, The 19-year-old University of Oklahoma freshman, a political science major, was elected mayor of Muskogee, a city of 38,000. He will be sworn in to the unpaid position next week.
Hammons, who drubbed a 70-year-old challenger, wants to create an ethics commission and set up a campaign finance reporting system. From the AP report:
His ambition doesn't stop him from enjoying the typical diversions of a 19-year-old: video games, movies, fast cars and rock 'n' roll. As for dating, the skinny, baby-faced Hammons said he's waiting to see what kind of offers come his way.
Local cafe owner Gary Armstrong said:
He doesn't have the baggage. He doesn't owe anybody anything. It's sort of a fresh start for Muskogee.
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Posted 07/03/09 at 06:51pm
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: He gets offended with a bunch of flowers.
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: He gets offended with a bunch of flowers.
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:49pm
GoodRobotUs: LOL He takes offence at the fact he might have *chosen* to be crazy?
GoodRobotUs: LOL He takes offence at the fact he might have *chosen* to be crazy?
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:47pm
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: He warned me to get a lawyer after I called him "crazy by his own choice"... that´s libel for him
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: He warned me to get a lawyer after I called him "crazy by his own choice"... that´s libel for him
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:45pm
HilaryDuffGta: "libel" what did he threaten now?
HilaryDuffGta: "libel" what did he threaten now?
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:44pm
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: Was fun to be threatened for "libel" again.
Rodrigo Ybáñez García: Was fun to be threatened for "libel" again.
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:26pm
HilaryDuffGta: hey so what did i miss??? the usual spam of "crap"
HilaryDuffGta: hey so what did i miss??? the usual spam of "crap"
Posted 07/03/09 at 06:15pm
FlakAttack: Jack ruined his chance to have civil debates with us here. Glad you banned him (again).
FlakAttack: Jack ruined his chance to have civil debates with us here. Glad you banned him (again).
Posted 07/03/09 at 04:04pm
Krono: Unexpected is probably the best word to describe it. Particularly as no decent reason is given.
Krono: Unexpected is probably the best word to describe it. Particularly as no decent reason is given.
Posted 07/03/09 at 03:59pm
GoodRobotUs: Just heard about that myself... kinda unexpected
GoodRobotUs: Just heard about that myself... kinda unexpected
Posted 07/03/09 at 03:58pm
Krono: Huh, apparently Sarah Palin is resigning.
Krono: Huh, apparently Sarah Palin is resigning.
Posted 07/03/09 at 03:34pm
GoodRobotUs: Sounds like he's been mainlining the Angel Dust again
GoodRobotUs: Sounds like he's been mainlining the Angel Dust again
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:50pm
ezbiker555: I'm back. Just in time too, my Jack Thompson sense were going wild
ezbiker555: I'm back. Just in time too, my Jack Thompson sense were going wild
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:47pm
DarkSaber: You mean "playing with himself"? :-P
DarkSaber: You mean "playing with himself"? :-P
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:16pm
Matthew: Oh, Jack's back? I guess he got bored of playing single-player.
Matthew: Oh, Jack's back? I guess he got bored of playing single-player.
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:05pm
Andrew Eisen: I'm leaving most of his comments up but he'll be banned again shortly.
Andrew Eisen: I'm leaving most of his comments up but he'll be banned again shortly.
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:03pm
PHX Corp: So the jackhole finally got through to attack us again
PHX Corp: So the jackhole finally got through to attack us again
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:03pm
Andrew Eisen: I deleted all of JT's off topic stuff.
Andrew Eisen: I deleted all of JT's off topic stuff.
Posted 07/03/09 at 01:00pm
PHX Corp: He also has more BS Law suits agains the florida bar
PHX Corp: He also has more BS Law suits agains the florida bar
Posted 07/03/09 at 12:47pm
DarkSaber: Yep, for once it's a GENUINE Jack Attack.
DarkSaber: Yep, for once it's a GENUINE Jack Attack.
Posted 07/03/09 at 12:29pm
Kincyr: hey Dennis, Jack's comment on the LBP article is redundant to a comment in the Eagle Forum articleand a comment in the SGC09 article. Shouldn't duplicate spam be removed?
Kincyr: hey Dennis, Jack's comment on the LBP article is redundant to a comment in the Eagle Forum articleand a comment in the SGC09 article. Shouldn't duplicate spam be removed?
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To quote Blackadder:
Pitt the younger: I intend to put my own brother up as a candidate against you.
Blackadder: And which Pitt would this be? Pitt the Toddler? Pitt the Embryo? Pitt the glint in the milkman's eye?
I'm more of a PC guy, so yeah, no worries.
I live near muskogee xD
but its cool he won :)
Certainly not him. He looks far more Alpha Beta Phi...
Though maybe when you apply "baby face" to the world of politics, what they're really saying is that his face doesn't look like it's melting off, or "he doesn't have a hooker stuck in his gums."
And so the take over begins, first with the towns, then the states, then the nations, then the world. MUWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA *cough cough*
Finally one of our own people in office, its about time.
Care to meet up some time? I live in OK.
Of Course I live in SW of OKC
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
I'd be up for meeting up, but I don't know that I'll have the time. It's going to be a pretty quick trip, flying out tomorrow, spending a couple days out at Camp Gruber and then coming back.
@cppcrusader - You should meet up with this guy for some Halo+Hookers. Political scandal, always a winner!
We've all said it before: "One day, our generation (the gamers) will be running things." I know he isn't the first gamer to be elected as an official. However, I hope his youth and gamer habits scare the shit out of the "Olde Guard," making them realize their time is nearly at an end.You-know-who is probably in the fetal position trying to find his happy place right now.
That was sarcasm, if you're reading this, You-know-who. We know you're not THAT bent. Maybe.
LoL, is this sarcasm? >.>
WE LOVE YOU-KNOW-WHO!
WE LOVE LORD VOLDEMORT!!!
...or Jack Thompson.
I live in Oklahoma City, so I am sure I will be hearing about this more and more.
I know this isn't the place for the kind of research i'd like, but I would like to know more about the issues he ran on. He may be a gamer, but i'm sure that didn't get him elected with all the old folks.
He ran on a platform of open government and change. Kind of like a mini Obama. Basically, the town had no idea what the previous mayor was doing and he wasn't talking with anyone.
One of the first things he plans to do when he is sworn in is forming an Ethics Committee and negociating with the Muskogee Firefighters Union for better wages.
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
The "Change" platform really is the new "OMG, DO YOU WANT GAYZ TO MARRIE!?!? THAT BE GROSSE!!!"
I'm just happy to see a young guy in office. It proves we're getting some attention.
Why do i get goose bumps whenever a politician says "Ethics" and commitee only makes it worse! >,<
That's cool. This seems like it would break a record, like, "youngest mayor of an Oklahoma town" or something.
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To: Chief Judge Fred Moreno
RE: 13th Floor
Dear Judge Moreno:
Perhaps you remember me from 60 minutes, or C-Span, or my near miss run against Janet Reno in the 1980's. She actually smacked me, for which I had a criminal investigation conducted. My right shoulder has never been the same since. Anyway, I digress.
It has come to my attention that the new federal courthouse has 13 floors. I hereby demand you either add or subtract one floor for the following reasons:
1) The number 13 is the sign of satan.
2) Several bad things happen on the 13th floor of different buildings in the new video game grand theft autoIV, including simulated oral sex, simulated anal sex, simulated vaginal sex, and simulated pool. Young children should not be exposed to billards before the age of 18, according to several reliable psychological studies.
I demand that you fix the building or I shall see you in court, and NOT on the 13th floor. The ball is in your court- fix it now, or pay later. Either way, this should be fun.
Sincerely,
Fake Jake Thompson, Esq., and Gadfly. (you will note that Jake Thompson has 12 letters, and with good reason I may add. But "federal courts" have 13 letters and that is a very bad sign for you.)
FKT, E&G.
I loled
Damn, he's very young. He's probably very sneaky to have taken the seat at the age of 19 or just really crooked at the game of politics. In any case, I hope he makes the place prosper >_>
Freshman in poly sci and already mayor, huh?
I would have voted for him just for saying this:
"Politics stop at the door," Hammons said. "If someone wants to talk politics, I will literally leave the office and leave the building if I have to. In this office, it needs to be Muskogee-oriented."
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
That is great. I just hope he is a good mayor. the fact it is unpayed means he is serious. If he gets a place to live in I hope he puts in a skate ramp and a rockband theatre. really make it X-TREME! isn't that what gen Y do?
Is that Chris Noth?
He should help promote our LAN CENTER myspace.com/okclancenter
hes hot
I want to know this guy's gamertag, apparently he's a fan of Halo 3 according to a few interviews. I'd like to see how good he is.
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YES.
Now I don't have to get off my ass for the important shit anymore!
Whats next, ordering pizza from Xbox live?
Wait... I think that sounds like a good idea.
But I think voting should MAKE you get off your ass, and see outside or a second while you go vote. I mean, your picking the president of the United States of America for God's Sake... least you can do is drive down there and punch out a card.
Thanks good job;
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YES.
Now I don't have to get off my ass for the important shit anymore!
Whats next, ordering pizza from Xbox live?
Wait... I think that sounds like a good idea.
But I think voting should MAKE you get off your ass, and see outside or a second while you go vote. I mean, your picking the president of the United States of America for God's Sake... least you can do is drive down there and punch out a card.
I'd be up for meeting up, but I don't know that I'll have the time. It's going to be a pretty quick trip, flying out tomorrow,prostat spending a couple days out at Camp Gruber and then coming back.and prostat Cancer
That must be one heck of a mayor to be elected as mayor at 19 and as a gamer.
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