Is it Oklahoma's time to shine? Recently Peter Zeihan issued a report card to the Sooner State grading our current and future growth and success. His video report card and insight are very accurate and meaningful.

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If you're unfamiliar with the works of Peter Zeihan he's an expert on geopolitics. It's the study of how places positively or negatively impact things like financial, economic, cultural, political, and military developments.

Oklahoma is one of the Nation's top oil refinery states and energy exporters

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Peter Zeihan is a best-selling author and has been seen on several news and financial networks discussing geopolitics. providing expert analysis and input on a variety of economic, and political topics and issues.

WHY IS OKLAHOMA GOING TO THRIVE? WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR ANSWERS

He's the founder and President of Zeihan on Geopolitics, a consulting firm whose clients include everything from energy companies and financial institutions to government organizations and agricultural interests.

Hit play on the video below for Peter Zeihan's report card on Oklahoma's future

He just recently posted a video to his official YouTube Channel Zeihan on Geopolitics that grades the state of Oklahoma. It's a quick (4:00) video that contains a lot of valuable information and even compliments.

OKLAHOMA IS ALREADY A NATIONAL & GLOBAL LEADER IN MANUFACTURING & ENERGY

His overall take is that Oklahoma is going to thrive. We've already done all the heavy lifting according to Mr. Zeihan and are leaders Nationally and globally when it comes to manufacturing, energy, and agriculture.

The Sooner State is well known for its agriculture, ranching, and farming

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If you watch the video above Peter Zeihan goes over our strengths and weaknesses. Taking what we currently have and improving upon it by adding infrastructure and better transportation and export methods.

WE'RE EXCELLING IN MOST SUBJECTS BUT THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Additionally, he discusses the need for Oklahoma to follow through on processing products versus exporting raw materials and goods. Things are looking good for Oklahoma. The future is bright, it's our time to shine.

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It's the delightful double dozen, the top 24 most terrific Oklahoma towns and prettiest cities in the Sooner State. These incredible places are just as friendly and inviting, as they are beautiful and picturesque. While Oklahoma has more than just a few terrific towns and pretty cities these are the crème de la crème, and more than deserving of making the top 24 list. The list was created by using Google. It ranked each city by beauty, lifestyle, friendliness, scenery, entertainment, and overall positive feedback from those who have experienced their charm firsthand. Scroll through the photo gallery below to see the top 24 towns & cities in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's Top 11 Worst Natural & Manmade Disasters

Some of Oklahoma's most notorious disasters here will be somewhat familiar. Our weather is incredible enough, but there has been a surprising amount of new and modern discoveries of manmade shenanigans. Tornadoes to toxic soils, bombs to nuclear secrets, these are the top 11 worst natural and manmade disasters that have struck Oklahoma.

Top 12 trashiest Oklahoma towns & sleazy cities

It's a top 12 list you don't want to be on. Unfortunately, these 12 towns and cities have been selected as some of the worst and by worst I mean trashiest and sleaziest in the Sooner State. These dirty dozen were selected by Google using factors like crime, violence, drug abuse, unemployment, income rates, and even the overall appearance of the town or city. It factored in things like rundown or abandoned properties and vehicles when ranking how trashy or sleazy a town or city is. Scroll through the photo gallery below.

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