I hope you've been enjoying our recent string of terrifying earthquakes! The newest batch occurred in northwest Oklahoma near the Fairview area. Most of the quakes have been in the 4.0 - 5.0 range, or as we in Oklahoma call them, "Donkey Quakes." They get this name because you really can't tell if it's an earthquake or just your neighbor's donkey scratching its back on your trailer.
As I'm sure you know, the scientific consensus is that Oklahoma's earthquakes are caused by waste water injection wells that pump millions of gallons of toxic water deep into our earth. These wells are owned and operated by the energy industry. You know, that collective of corporate behemoths that control almost all levels of Oklahoma government, economy and media. As a result, I was puzzled to see this editorial headline in our local energy industry-controlled newspaper – The Oklahoman: