Truth In Politics:
It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local
reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled
in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his
finale, and the crowd was getting more and more excited. "I promise better
education opportunities for Native Americans!"
The crowd went wild, shouting "Hoya! Hoya!" The politician was a bit puzzled
by the native word, but was encouraged by their enthusiasm. "I promise
gambling reforms to allow a Casino on the Reservation!"
"Hoya! Hoya!" cried the crowd, stomping their feet.
"I promise more social reforms and job opportunities for Native Americans!"
The crowd reached a frenzied pitch shouting "Hoya! Hoya! Hoya!"
After the speech, the Politician was touring the Reservation, and saw a
tremendous herd of cattle. Since he was raised on a ranch, and knew a bit
about cattle, he asked the Chief if he could get closer to take a look at
the cattle.
"Sure," the Chief said, "but be careful not to step in the hoya."
