TIME TO FIRE RYAN WALTERS: THE MAD MAGA MONK BEHIND THE OKLAHOMA BOMB THREATS
Oklahoma has been rocked by a series of bomb threats that have targeted several schools and public figures. The threats started on August 22, 2023, when a far-right TikTok account called Libs of TikTok reposted a video of a librarian from Union Public Schools who jokingly said she was pushing her woke agenda on kids. The video was taken out of context, and the reposted version left out the part where the librarian talked about teaching kids to love books and be kind.
The next day, the librarian's elementary school, Ellen Ochoa Elementary, received a bomb threat via email that also threatened her home. The email claimed to have placed a bomb in the school and said the sender was not going to stand as the school continued to indoctrinate and prey upon the children.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters retweeted the Libs of TikTok video and wrote, "Democrats say it doesn't exist. The liberal media denies the issue. Even some Republicans hide from it. Woke ideology is real and I am here to stop it." It is unclear if he knew about the bomb threat before posting.
The bomb threats continued for several days, causing widespread concern and criticism among parents, teachers, students, and officials. Some legislators have called for Walters' impeachment or reprimand for his polarizing rhetoric and his retweet of the Libs of TikTok video. Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall issued a statement calling for an end to rhetoric and political activism surrounding education and urged leaders to focus on improving student outcomes.
A law enforcement official said the FBI has identified six persons of interest around the country, all juveniles, who are suspected of making the threats. The official said they appear to be "tech savvy," using sophisticated methods to try to disguise the source of the threats, which appear to have a racist motivation.
But who is Ryan Walters, and why is he inspiring such hate-filled rhetoric? Well, let me tell you, dear reader. Ryan Walters is a mad Maga monk who has been waging war on Tulsa Public Schools for years. His attack on the school system was started to push his candidacy for Oklahoma Governor, which thrills Maga Governor Stitt.
Walters' hate-filled Maga rhetoric has been causing chaos in Oklahoma for far too long. It's time to fire this Rasputin wannabe and put an end to his reign of terror. His actions have caused widespread panic and fear among parents and students alike.
In conclusion, we must take action against those who spread hate and fear in our communities. Ryan Walters' Maga rhetoric has caused chaos in Oklahoma, and it's time to put an end to it. Let's hope that those responsible for these bomb threats are brought to justice soon, and that we can all move forward together towards a brighter future.
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Additional Bomb Threats For Several Schools, Buildings Received In Oklahoma https://www.newson6.com/story/64ebf41bd216c90739ce0058/additional-bomb-threats-for-several-schools-buildings-received-in-oklahoma
THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BING AI
The bomb threats in Oklahoma schools started on August 22, 2023:
- - The bomb threats in Oklahoma schools started on August 22, 2023, when a far-right TikTok account called Libs of TikTok reposted a video of a librarian from Union Public Schools who jokingly said she was pushing her woke agenda on kids⁴. The original video had a caption that said her agenda was teaching kids to love books and be kind, but the reposted video left that out and added her school bio that mentioned social justice⁴.
- - The next day, the librarian's elementary school, Ellen Ochoa Elementary, received a bomb threat via email that also threatened her home⁴. The email said the sender was not going to stand as the school continued to indoctrinate and prey upon the children, and claimed to have placed a bomb in the school⁴. The school delayed its start time until the police cleared the building⁴.
- - On the same day, State Superintendent Ryan Walters retweeted the Libs of TikTok video and wrote, "Democrats say it doesn't exist. The liberal media denies the issue. Even some Republicans hide from it. Woke ideology is real and I am here to stop it."⁴ It is unclear if he knew about the bomb threat before posting⁴.
- - On August 23, 2023, another bomb threat was sent to Ellen Ochoa Elementary, causing the school to shelter in place while the police searched the facility⁴. The librarian's home was also threatened again⁴.
- - On August 24, 2023, a third bomb threat was sent to Ellen Ochoa Elementary and the librarian's home⁴. The threat also included three other elementary schools in the Union district: Peters, Andersen, and Moore¹. The district said it would have additional security at the sites named¹.
- - On August 25, 2023, a fourth bomb threat was sent to Ellen Ochoa Elementary¹. The threat also listed the homes of Walters and former Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah Gist as places where bombs had been placed⁵.
- - On August 27, 2023, additional bomb threats were sent to several locations across Oklahoma, including every airport, school, university, store, mall, bus station, highway, police station, courthouse, and city hall in the state¹. No specific Union schools were listed in this threat¹. The district said all schools would be open on Monday and that all buildings would be swept by security and staff as a precaution¹.
- - The bomb threats have caused widespread concern and criticism among parents, teachers, students, and officials. Some legislators have called for Walters' impeachment or reprimand for his polarizing rhetoric and his retweet of the Libs of TikTok video⁶. Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall issued a statement calling for an end of rhetoric and political activism surrounding education and urged leaders to focus on improving student outcomes⁶.
- - A law enforcement official said the FBI has identified six persons of interest around the country, all juveniles, who are suspected of making the threats¹². The official said they appear to be "tech savvy," using sophisticated methods to try to disguise the source of the threats, which appear to have a racist motivation¹². No arrests have been made yet.
Bing, 8/28/2023
- (1) Oklahoma school district faces bomb threats after video shared by far .... https://www.kosu.org/education/2023-08-23/we-will-bomb-every-school-in-the-union-district-tulsa-school-threatened-for-woke-ideology.
- (2) Additional Bomb Threats For Several Schools, Buildings Received In Oklahoma. https://www.newson6.com/story/64ebf41bd216c90739ce0058/additional-bomb-threats-for-several-schools-buildings-received-in-oklahoma.
- (3) Ryan Walters issues statement after bomb threats made - KOCO 5 News. https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-ryan-walters-statement-bomb-threats-tulsa-schools/44913728.
- (4) As Ryan Walters speaks on bomb threats, officials call for "end of .... https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2023/08/25/ryan-walters-oklahoma-elementary-school-bomb-threat-libs-tiktok-video/70682404007/.
- (5) FBI identifies 6 juveniles as persons of interest in bomb threats at .... https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/six-juveniles-identified-fbi-persons-interests-bomb-threats-historical-rcna14591.
- (6) “Additional” bomb threats sent to Union Schools. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/additional-bomb-threats-sent-to-union-schools/ar-AA1fRXI3.
- (7) Bomb threats disrupt two schools. Did right-wing LibsofTikTok posts help prompt them?. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bomb-threats-disrupt-two-schools-did-right-wing-libsoftiktok-posts-help-prompt-them/ar-AA1fLZcg.
- (8) Oklahoma school receives bomb threats over librarian pushing 'woke agenda'. https://nypost.com/2023/08/26/oklahoma-school-receives-bomb-threats-over-librarian-pushing-woke-agenda/.
- (9) Tulsa police issue all clear at Union's Ellen Ochoa elementary. https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/unions-ellen-ochoa-elementary-delays-start-tuesday-due-to-threat.
- (10) Ryan Walters under fire after Libs of TikTok video tied to bomb threat. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2023/08/23/ryan-walters-libs-tiktok-video-bomb-threat-oklahoma-elementary-school-librarian-ellen/70661306007/.
- (11) Bodycam Video Shows Arrest Of Suspect In School Bomb Threat, Assault. https://www.news9.com/story/64e698c8e5805f07364770e0/bodycam-video-shows-arrest-of-suspect-in-school-bomb-threat-assault.
- (12) Woman arrested after allegedly making threats against Edmond middle school, attacking staff member. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/woman-arrested-after-allegedly-making-threats-against-edmond-middle-school-attacking-staff-member/vi-AA1fGskk.
- (13) Bomb threats disrupt two schools. Did right-wing LibsofTikTok posts .... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bomb-threats-disrupt-two-schools-did-right-wing-influencer-posts-help-prompt-them/ar-AA1fLZcg.
