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The White Flag Primary

I watched with interest the Democrats YouTube presidential debate this week. It looks like the biggest point of contention among the candidates is to see who can declare defeat in Iraq and run for the border the fastest. It was like watching a reverse auction. “I’ve got six months, do I hear five? Yes! I’ve [...]

In Case You Missed It: Ward Churchill Fired

It wasn’t his outrageous comments about Sept. 11 and “little Eichmann’s” that got Ward Churchill fired. CU President Hank Brown asserts that with the privilege and distinction of professorship comes responsibility and accountability. The Board of Regents backed up Brown’s firing of Churchill after an exhaustive investigation by more than 20 of his peers determined [...]

Pelosi Has Lost Her Way

Nancy Pelosi promised the American people a better way of government if only the Democrats were given a chance with the majority in the House of Representatives. Her performance in leading the House, however, makes one wonder if she ever really had a better way in mind at all, or if she’s already lost her [...]

Jim Nicholson Retires. Democrats can’t avoid cheap shots.

Colorado’s own Jim Nicholson announced his resignation as Secretary of the Veteran’s Administration on July 17 saying he had plans to return to the private sector. His life of commitment to excellence and public service, as well as his example as a man of principle, faith, and devotion serves as a model for all to [...]

Ref. C supporters not all happy.

Remember the debate in 2005 — that carried into the elections of 2006 — about Referendum C & D? Well, I do. I opposed the measures because they did nothing to reform our current budget system and fix the systemic problems that led Colorado state government into the financial pickle that we found ourselves in. [...]

In case you missed it: Update from General Odierno

Direct report from Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, Commander of the Multi-national Forces, on conditions in Iraq and status of the “surge.”
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Louisville #3 on Money Mags’ “Best Places to Live”

Congratulations to Louisville, Colorado for being named third in the nation on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” for 2007. We agree!
I grew up and still live just outside Louisville’s city limits. It’s where I went to school, shopped, banked, played little league football, and made lifetime friends. St. Louis Catholic Church has been our [...]

Tip of the Hat: Brigadier General James C. Hall

Brigadier General James C. Hall - Jim, to those who know him - brings distinction to a unique group of Americans known as “the Greatest Generation.” His life story is worth knowing and sharing. Recently a good Coloradan, Mike Hesse, was sharing Jim’s story with his boss, Congressman Jon Porter (R-NV). Hesse is Porter’s Chief-of-Staff, [...]

Good News of the Month: Got Wheat? Eastern Colorado Sure Does

Finally after a decade of drought and horrible conditions, the wheat fields of our eastern plains are yielding what preliminary reports suggest will be the best wheat crop in a very long time - and maybe more than double last year’s difficult crop. Even better, wheat prices are up about 25% over last harvest to [...]

Amnesty International: Opposed to Life?

Amnesty International has on balance enjoyed favorable sentiment from political and religious leaders globally because of their professed mission as an organization of “people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights,” and that “AI is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion.” If a report in the July 16, 2007 issue of [...]