John Red Eagle wins principal chief race

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Why not have co-Chiefs? It would be a perfect team, Red Eagle representing and preserving our past and Tall Chief leading us into the future. If they truly care about the Nation and its future then I would think both would step up to the plate and bring to the table their gifts & talents. They always say two heads are better than one; so imagine what can be accomplished and achieved with 2 co-Chiefs, an Asst Chief, Congress, and a MC. In a time of transition I can't think of a more positive route to take.

How about we actually offer some solutions to the problem at hand?

If there is a problem with electing officials to the Nation who don't hold a college degree then lobby the new congress to amend the constitution so that we have some minimum educational requirements for ALL of our elected officials. Chief Redeagle isn't the only official recently elected who doesn't possess a college degree but all of our elected officials are charged with making decisions that affect all of the Osage people and a strong education would give us a stronger sense of security with the decisions that are being made.

If the issues is putting forth false information while campaigning or misleading the Osage public then lobby the members of the new congress to amend the election law so that in the future this type of thing has some consequences (whether or not it was intentional).

In the meantime Chief Redeagle was the choice of the majority of the Osages who voted. He holds an office that deserves the respect of our Nation and its citizens. Let's try to behave better as a people this time around. Many of our people have gotten into the bad habit of just hating whoever holds the position of chief and that needs to stop. Whether you voted for Chief Redeagle or not he is still our chief now.

Of course we should be diligent as citizens and communicate our needs, concerns, and questions to this administration. We should hold our elected officials to a higher standard of conduct. We should expect that good decisions are made to move our entire Nation forward and that laws be passed that affect the everyday lives of our citizens in a positive way. We don't have to agree with everything our elected officials do but can we at least respect the offices they hold and not lower ourselves to being guilty of hateful and petty behavior? I think our people are better than that and that we should expect more of ourselves. Perhaps when we do that some our elected officials will follow our example.

As citizens we also hold power in this new government so let's work within the system to make the changes we feel are necessary to improve our Nation. I think it is completely reasonable to expect a certain level of education for our elected officials whether it be members of congress, the minerals council or our chief. In order to make that happen laws are going to have to be amended to reflect our wishes.

Time for this "new" era to take on the problems and legal conundrums that even Chief Gray, a diplomatic and well-spoken representative of our tribe, could not seem to overcome. Good Old Boy mentality will not suffice when the rubber hits the road and it's time to take proactive steps to return this tribe to the proud, successful example of innovation that it once was. Real-life experience and proven leadership when it really counts- OFF the safen haven of our little campus on the hill and amongst the Big Dogs in State and Federal government is what this tribe needs, not a man with a keen CDIB card and a questionable resume. Only time will tell if these men will lead us out of the darkness of the recent past and into the light of a new horizon; I pray that my fears will be put to rest by real results and accountability in the months and years to come. May God protect the small and weak, for that is what we are, putting our faith into such questionable hands.

It is sad to see that people can post on this site without identifying themselves and speak so disrespectfully. I want to congratulate John Red Eagle and Scott Bighorse on their victory. My prayers are with them both because they have a lot to deal with but I believe God will give them the strength and wisdom they will need to do good things for the Osage people.
We should all celebrate our new Ki-he-kah John Red Eagle and Ki-he-kah O-wa-da Scott Bighorse as well as our new and old Congress men and women and old and new Minerals Council members. I am a shareholder and I feel confident in this new team as long as everyone works together without causing stalemates or indulging in in-fighting if personalities clash. May every Osage Nation citizen be supportive and offer their services whenever they see the need or are asked.
Respectfully
Mary Oklah

I agree with Wildeagle. Thank God we can have a New Day and a New Beginning every day of our lives to change the things we want to change and to do things over, to right our wrongs and to make ammends. There will be another time for the other Candidates to take leadership if the majority puts them into office. I live Tim's ideas of entrepreneurship and doing something to make money besides the Casinos and that idea will take root at some point. A house divided cannot stand and we should all just learn to put aside our feelings and move forward as a Nation within a Nation excersizing our rights as a Sovereign Nation. We as Indian people have a wealth of opportunity it's all in our hands. We have to learn to have love and compassion for each other and also a good sense of humor never hurts anyone. Peace Be With All Of You.

Sorry if my words offended you Monalisa they weren't meant to offend anyone, only to say that we should go ahead and give our new leadership a chance. Just because John Red Eagle comes from the old ways does not mean he will not be a good Chief. He is a good man and he knows God and Jesus personally. Every Nation needs a prayerful minded person to lead them.

However, I have to say that I take offense to the fact that you refer to your Indian Ancestry as coming from "good stock" we are not cattle or slaves. Chew on that statement for a while.

To be native American is to have a opinion based on facts and yes our history speeks in volumes but as with any group there is always going to be a few that disagree. Yes, it is a new day and we should envelope those hopes and dreams grounded in our history which makes us who we are today as a people. But logic speeks in by the barrels. Common sense tell us other wise. The instinct to question has always been our nature and way. Our old ways are who we are and course we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for our forefathers but once again that's not the point here. So I take to offence when you say New Day that you say that some of us our up rooted from our community traditions. Word is very potent to us Osages and when you say a lie to our face is like a slap with disgrace to the face. Anyone can be Chief and I expect a honest Chief. Bottom line. New Day you don't know me and I don't know you but I can't get anymore grouded to mother nature then I already am.

All Indian People live in this modern world, work and get an education. We have to in order to survive, but that never means we give up our old ways, our past is our future. It is who we are and without such rich traditions, language and culture you are nothing more than another American in the great melting pot. Not an Indian.

I think that Tim TallChief and Amanda Proctor would have also made a great team and brought about great change. But the fact that you people are dissing John Red Eagle in such a manner like he is an "Uncle Tom" proves you have lost your Indian and your Traditions because he is our elder. One of the first thing all Native American children learn from the first time they learn to walk is to have respect for their elders.

It is sickening!! I have been on-line hoping to find his campaign qualifications from 2006 when he ran for Asst. Chief to see if he stated he had an OU education then. He was claiming he had an OU education when he was on his campaign trail, but I guess he'll blame his writers for what he said too. I agree take this to the court, he should have been kicked off the ballot for his lies but until then I will certainly be watching everything he does.

What a sad, sad day for the future of the Osage Nation. How embarrassing that a handful of hometown lemmings will prevail; by listening to the uninformed influence of a few with Big Mouths but Small Minds. Did any of you actually watch the debates, compare credentials, or research the histories of both candidates?? Good old "Uncle" will prove to the rest of the country and especially our own people that when you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always gotten.

Everyone note that this was a very close race, especially for APC. I would suggest no one take this as a mandate, but as a reason to form a coalition for the good of us all.

I hope Red Eagle will show up at events or meetings required by his office, unlike he did at the debates. No call, No show...means YOU'RE FIRED.

Congratulations to both winners.
It's "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Galatians 6:7 KJV
And sowing bitter tirades after the election isn't going to reap anything tasty. Our future is in good hands.