coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-17--Tax hike proposal would raise billions to maybe cure greenhouse gas

Tax hike proposal would raise billions to maybe cure greenhouse gas Forget the pandemic of coronavirus that has infected 38,000 Coloradans , skyrocketing unemployment and an economy still on the rocks .
Denver ’ s climate action task force has decided now is the time to raise taxes on our broke asses to generate $ 36 million a year .
They say that ’ s how much money is needed to think up policies that will cut greenhouse gases by 40 % in four years .
Parents worried about their children going back to school in a matter of weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be discovered any time soon .
Our at-risk population just wants to go to the grocery without fear of dying but won ’ t see a vaccine until next year if they ’ re lucky .
But okay , let ’ s jack up sales and use taxes by 0.25 % and raise billions , or as supporters called it , chump change to make Denver the model on how to spend money to make greenhouse gases disappear on arbitrarily set deadlines .
Colorado Politics has more details on the plan : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denver City Council for approval sometime in August .
Denver voters would get final say through a ballot measure in the November general election .

Tax hike proposal would raise billions to maybe cure greenhouse gas
Forget the pandemic of coronavirus that has infected 38,000 Coloradans, skyrocketing unemployment and an economy still on the rocks.
Denver’s climate action task force has decided now is the time to raise taxes on our broke asses to generate $36 million a year.
They say that’s how much money is needed to think up policies that will cut greenhouse gases by 40% in four years.
Parents worried about their children going back to school in a matter of weeks are more concerned about whether a treatment will be discovered any time soon.
Our at-risk population just wants to go to the grocery without fear of dying but won’t see a vaccine until next year if they’re lucky.
But okay, let’s jack up sales and use taxes by 0.25% and raise billions, or as supporters called it, chump change to make Denver the model on how to spend money to make greenhouse gases disappear on arbitrarily set deadlines.
Colorado Politics has more details on the plan:
It will need up to $3.4 billion to realize those plans, and the sales tax increase would be but a step of possibly many more to come, including implementing a vehicle efficiency fee, raising parking meters and parking permit fees.
Now the money grab goes to the Denver City Council for approval sometime in August.
Denver voters would get final say through a ballot measure in the November general election.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-17--Mainstream media is cherry picking COVID-19 data to fit their narrative

Back in late April when Colorado was one of the first states to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 , it was the only state with a Democrat governor to do so .
This did not fit the media ’ s narrative that only Republicans who don ’ t believe in science were reopening early .
The media insisted that while Democrat politicians were acting responsibly and protecting their constituents , Republicans were sending them to the coronavirus slaughter .
Even though Colorado and Georgia reopened at the same time in the same ways , Georgia ’ s Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass murder while there was no mention of Gov .
Jared Polis ’ decision to reopen Colorado .
For a mainstream media driven by an overarching desire to elect Democrats while inflicting wounds on Republicans , the inconvenient reality of Colorado ’ s reopening undermined their predetermined narrative , so they just swept the facts they didn ’ t like under the rug .
Now the media is at it again .
Despite spending months fawning over New York ’ s Democrat Gov .
Andrew Cuomo — even after New York recorded more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world and it was exposed that New York ’ s massive death toll could be attributed to Cuomo ’ s failures to protect nursing homes — the media decided they still hadn ’ t done enough to help the Democrat politician .
Not only did they need to protect and elevate Cuomo , but they needed a Republican for comparison .
The only problem ?
No Republican state could come close to the coronavirus disaster that Cuomo allowed to run rampant in New York .
Just as with Colorado ’ s reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minor annoyance like reality get in the way of their predetermined narrative so they just ignored it .
Instead , they descended on one of their favorite targets , Republican Florida Gov , Ron Desantis , and filled their airwaves with breathless and frenzied reports about the sheer horror of coronavirus in Florida and how Florida would soon surpass New York as the epicenter of the virus .
What the media fails to report is that despite having descended from its peak of deaths in April and May , on many days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida .
Indeed , to this day , New York ’ s nursing homes alone have had 50 % more deaths than the entire state of Florida .
All of this on top of the fact that Florida ’ s population is 10 % larger than New York .
Here are two graphs comparing coronavirus deaths in New York versus Florida between March 1 and July 12 .

Back in late April when Colorado was one of the first states to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19, it was the only state with a Democrat governor to do so.
This did not fit the media’s narrative that only Republicans who don’t believe in science were reopening early.
The media insisted that while Democrat politicians were acting responsibly and protecting their constituents, Republicans were sending them to the coronavirus slaughter.
Even though Colorado and Georgia reopened at the same time in the same ways, Georgia’s Republican governor was accused of human sacrifice and mass murder while there was no mention of Gov. Jared Polis’ decision to reopen Colorado.
For a mainstream media driven by an overarching desire to elect Democrats while inflicting wounds on Republicans, the inconvenient reality of Colorado’s reopening undermined their predetermined narrative, so they just swept the facts they didn’t like under the rug.
Now the media is at it again.
Despite spending months fawning over New York’s Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo — even after New York recorded more coronavirus cases than any other country in the world and it was exposed that New York’s massive death toll could be attributed to Cuomo’s failures to protect nursing homes — the media decided they still hadn’t done enough to help the Democrat politician.
Not only did they need to protect and elevate Cuomo, but they needed a Republican for comparison. The only problem? No Republican state could come close to the coronavirus disaster that Cuomo allowed to run rampant in New York.
Just as with Colorado’s reopening, the media wouldn’t let a minor annoyance like reality get in the way of their predetermined narrative so they just ignored it.
Instead, they descended on one of their favorite targets, Republican Florida Gov, Ron Desantis, and filled their airwaves with breathless and frenzied reports about the sheer horror of coronavirus in Florida and how Florida would soon surpass New York as the epicenter of the virus.
What the media fails to report is that despite having descended from its peak of deaths in April and May, on many days New York still has more deaths than Florida.
Indeed, to this day, New York’s nursing homes alone have had 50% more deaths than the entire state of Florida. All of this on top of the fact that Florida’s population is 10% larger than New York.
Here are two graphs comparing coronavirus deaths in New York versus Florida between March 1 and July 12.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-18--Polis, Colorado Democrats ignore vandalized state capitol building

For weeks now , the Colorado State Capitol building has had graffiti all over it with profane language and calling for police officers to be murdered , and Gov .
Jared Polis and the Colorado Democrats at the state capitol are doing nothing about it .
It ’ s embarrassing that our State Capitol still looks like this .
The building belongs to all Coloradans .
It needs to be cleaned up .
# copolitics # coleg pic.twitter.com/FwhQp2uWz9 Not only did Polis decide not to order the Colorado National Guard or Colorado State Patrol to protect the building from violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now also choosing to leave the building defaced indefinitely .
Or as District Attorney George Bruachler puts it , “ our elected ‘ leaders ’ continue to allow our state ’ s Capitol to stand as a cathedral to crime.
” What the rioters did was illegal and those responsible should be held accountable .
Instead , Polis seems perfectly content with letting those who committed these crimes go unpunished and let their despicable messages be displayed for weeks .
It ’ s time Polis both literally and figuratively cleans up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to spread messages of hate .

For weeks now, the Colorado State Capitol building has had graffiti all over it with profane language and calling for police officers to be murdered, and Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Democrats at the state capitol are doing nothing about it.
It’s embarrassing that our State Capitol still looks like this. The building belongs to all Coloradans. It needs to be cleaned up. #copolitics #coleg pic.twitter.com/FwhQp2uWz9
Not only did Polis decide not to order the Colorado National Guard or Colorado State Patrol to protect the building from violent mobs during the protests, but he is now also choosing to leave the building defaced indefinitely. Or as District Attorney George Bruachler puts it, “our elected ‘leaders’ continue to allow our state’s Capitol to stand as a cathedral to crime.”
What the rioters did was illegal and those responsible should be held accountable. Instead, Polis seems perfectly content with letting those who committed these crimes go unpunished and let their despicable messages be displayed for weeks.
It’s time Polis both literally and figuratively cleans up the radical elements in his own party who continue to spread messages of hate.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-19--KRDO’s digital dude outs himself as biased antifa supporter

KRDO Digital Director Andrew McMillan lashed out on Twitter Saturday in response to a tweet from the Colorado Republican Party about Hickenlooper ’ s use of 9/11 economic recovery funds to pay for his ethics lawyer .
McMillan was extremely upset that Republicans would dare mention Hickenlooper fleecing taxpayers while antifa ( in his mind ) is allegedly being unfairly persecuted by the feds : Antifa clashed with federal officers Friday night as rioters attempted to barricade the federal courthouse in Portland , Oregon .
Left-wing activists like McMillan are up in arms the federal government is lawfully seeking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect of committing federal crimes .
After Compass Colorado ’ s Kyle Kohli raised legitimate questions about McMillan ’ s objectivity given his brazenly partisan reaction , McMillan had a full meltdown .
McMillan didn ’ t shy away from challenges to his objectivity , and proudly proclaimed he would always stand up for violent antifa protestors .
In response to other users calling out his galling bias , McMillan laughably attempted to defend himself claiming he ’ s covered Trump rallies and other conservative events , and cited KRDO ’ s AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McMillan has exhibited extreme bias in exchanges with conservative operatives for years .
His decision now to take his far-left grievances public should dispenses with any notion he can objectively cover politics in Colorado .
It ’ s difficult to imagine McMillan ’ s bosses at KRDO find McMillan ’ s behavior amusing , particularly considering El Paso County is home to a great many Colorado conservatives .
We ’ ve reached out to the station for comment .

KRDO’s digital dude outs himself as biased antifa supporter
KRDO Digital Director Andrew McMillan lashed out on Twitter Saturday in response to a tweet from the Colorado Republican Party about Hickenlooper’s use of 9/11 economic recovery funds to pay for his ethics lawyer.
McMillan was extremely upset that Republicans would dare mention Hickenlooper fleecing taxpayers while antifa (in his mind) is allegedly being unfairly persecuted by the feds:
Sorry I think we’re all a little too concerned about the DHS invading Portland and disappearing people. — Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) July 18, 2020
Antifa clashed with federal officers Friday night as rioters attempted to barricade the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon.
Federal officers and police clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, as tensions have flared over police brutality. The U.S. attorney in Oregon has requested an investigation of federal law enforcement agents following the clashes https://t.co/Fsha1MzDbc pic.twitter.com/1axrGuB5Ch — ABC News (@ABC) July 18, 2020
Left-wing activists like McMillan are up in arms the federal government is lawfully seeking to arrest and prosecute individuals in Portland they suspect of committing federal crimes.
After Compass Colorado’s Kyle Kohli raised legitimate questions about McMillan’s objectivity given his brazenly partisan reaction, McMillan had a full meltdown.
You didn’t even get my title right, nor did you check my profile to see that my opinions are my own. I also prefer to be on the right side of history against these fascists acts rather than shilling for the party committing them 🙂 — Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) July 18, 2020
I’m sorry you’re, you’re Digital Director for KRDO. You’re welcome to your own opinions, but between randomly going after @cologop over a Hickenlooper tweet and defending antifa, reasonable people might have questions about your objectivity. #copolitics #cosen https://t.co/6MMp7wHIK6 — Kyle Kohli (@kylekohli) July 18, 2020
McMillan didn’t shy away from challenges to his objectivity, and proudly proclaimed he would always stand up for violent antifa protestors.
You bet I’ll defend against fascism any day, no matter what job I hold. I couldn’t imagine selling out so hard for tax cuts that you ignore Pinochet-style arrests of American citizens, but here we are with the GOP. https://t.co/K1S9kXwiXj — Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) July 18, 2020
In response to other users calling out his galling bias, McMillan laughably attempted to defend himself claiming he’s covered Trump rallies and other conservative events, and cited KRDO’s AP and Murrow awards.
None, but maybe you could ponder that question next to our multiple Associated Press and Murrow awards for best news operation. — Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) July 18, 2020
Sources tell Peak McMillan has exhibited extreme bias in exchanges with conservative operatives for years.
His decision now to take his far-left grievances public should dispenses with any notion he can objectively cover politics in Colorado.
It’s difficult to imagine McMillan’s bosses at KRDO find McMillan’s behavior amusing, particularly considering El Paso County is home to a great many Colorado conservatives. We’ve reached out to the station for comment.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-20--Some state workers got huge raises as Coloradans lost jobs and budget revenues fell

Some state workers got huge raises as Coloradans lost jobs and budget revenues fell While everyone was focused on Gov .
Polis ’ s mask mandate last week , lost in the news cycle shuffle was a CBS4 investigation about some state workers awarding huge pay raises after budget shortfalls were forecast and as hundreds of thousands of Coloradans were losing their jobs .
It sounds a little like Polis was even encouraging employees to get while the getting was good , cause budget numbers were about to go bad .
When confronted by CBS4 reporters , the executive director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Financing agency proudly stood by her decision that ignored budgetary warnings to instead award 5 % to 9 % raises to several senior executives already making six-figure salaries .
Over at the Transportation Department , one worker got a 23 % raise bump up to $ 105,000 and another saw a 15 % raise bringing their salary to $ 115,000 .
A spokesflak at the agency gave this snarky explanation on the 23 % raise for the employee who will manage bridge engineering design : Huge raises were also discovered in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colorado Energy Office , but failed to raise eyebrows in the governor ’ s office .
Instead of responding , the governor ’ s spokesflak directed CBS4 to a March 30 email sent government-wide alerting all to expect revenue declines and urging them to review future spending .
It looks like they took the governor ’ s advice and made sure some pockets were padded before hard times came a knocking .

Some state workers got huge raises as Coloradans lost jobs and budget revenues fell
While everyone was focused on Gov. Polis’s mask mandate last week, lost in the news cycle shuffle was a CBS4 investigation about some state workers awarding huge pay raises after budget shortfalls were forecast and as hundreds of thousands of Coloradans were losing their jobs.
It sounds a little like Polis was even encouraging employees to get while the getting was good, cause budget numbers were about to go bad.
When confronted by CBS4 reporters, the executive director of Colorado’s Health Care Policy and Financing agency proudly stood by her decision that ignored budgetary warnings to instead award 5% to 9% raises to several senior executives already making six-figure salaries.
Over at the Transportation Department, one worker got a 23% raise bump up to $105,000 and another saw a 15% raise bringing their salary to $115,000.
A spokesflak at the agency gave this snarky explanation on the 23% raise for the employee who will manage bridge engineering design:
“Given our $2 billion annual budget in recent years, the criticality of this role should be apparent.”
Huge raises were also discovered in the Department of Regulatory Agencies and at the Colorado Energy Office, but failed to raise eyebrows in the governor’s office.
Instead of responding, the governor’s spokesflak directed CBS4 to a March 30 email sent government-wide alerting all to expect revenue declines and urging them to review future spending.
Discretionary pay raises were not specifically mentioned in the email. “Departments need to act now to ensure the State is prepared to manage what may be a minimum of 3-years of revenue reductions,” said the memo.
It looks like they took the governor’s advice and made sure some pockets were padded before hard times came a knocking.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-20--Leaked White House papers report Colorado mask mandate before Polis’s order

A report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force that was conveniently leaked to one of those liberal think tanks disguised as a news operation has defined 18 states as red zones and recommends those states roll back their reopening .
Colorado is not one of those red zone states .
We are defined as a “ yellow zone , ” which means we fit into the other category of cases between 10 to 100 new cases per 100,000 population last week .
Not very scary , but it comes with a whole new set of recommendations and number one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to “ continue with state masking mandate.
” The report date is July 14 , and for those of you keeping track at home , Gov .
Polis didn ’ t issue a mask mandate until July 17 .
The so-called “ governor ’ s report ” that has the mainstream media clutching their pearls is just the state-by-state breakdown of cases numbers and with cut-and-paste recommendations .
Completely missing is any context whatsoever as to whether this is a report issued every week , month , just this once , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t helped much by recommending Colorado continue with a mandate that did not even exist at the time this report was issued .
Of the 18 states the leaked report suggests closing down , 13 have Republican governors including Alabama , Arkansas , Arizona , Florida , Georgia , Iowa , Idaho , Mississippi , Oklahoma , South Carolina , Tennessee , Texas and Utah .
The five states governed by Democrats include California , Kansas , Louisiana , North Carolina and Nevada .

Leaked White House papers report Colorado mask mandate before Polis’s order
A report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force that was conveniently leaked to one of those liberal think tanks disguised as a news operation has defined 18 states as red zones and recommends those states roll back their reopening.
Colorado is not one of those red zone states. We are defined as a “yellow zone,” which means we fit into the other category of cases between 10 to 100 new cases per 100,000 population last week.
Not very scary, but it comes with a whole new set of recommendations and number one on the list for Colorado is for us to “continue with state masking mandate.”
The report date is July 14, and for those of you keeping track at home, Gov. Polis didn’t issue a mask mandate until July 17.
The so-called “governor’s report” that has the mainstream media clutching their pearls is just the state-by-state breakdown of cases numbers and with cut-and-paste recommendations.
Completely missing is any context whatsoever as to whether this is a report issued every week, month, just this once, and what it all means.
Its credibility isn’t helped much by recommending Colorado continue with a mandate that did not even exist at the time this report was issued.
Of the 18 states the leaked report suggests closing down, 13 have Republican governors including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.
The five states governed by Democrats include California, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Nevada.
Washington State somehow escaped the list.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-20--Hickenlooper criticized PPP program, but his own companies received loans

Hickenlooper criticized PPP program , but his own companies received loans The Denver Post recently reported that while John Hickenlooper was criticizing the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , several of his companies were actually taking loans from it .
“ Coopersmith , a brew pub in Fort Collins , received loans of at least $ 350,000 and as much as $ 1 million , according to a federal database .
Hickenlooper owns more than $ 100,000 in nonpublic Coopersmith stock .
“ Beach Chalet , a San Francisco brewery and restaurant , also received PPP loans of at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chalet stock valued somewhere between $ 15,000 and $ 50,000 , according to his most recent financial disclosure report , which was filed in May.
” In response to this blatant hypocrisy , National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesperson Joanna Rodriguez released a statement blasting Hickenlooper : “ Chuck Schumer and the DSCC foot the bill for one of his ethics defense lawyers , and in exchange John Hickenlooper did as they told him and railed against the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program – even though his own companies were using PPP loans to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is once again on full display , and his willingness to say or do whatever Schumer tells him is extremely troubling.
” But it really comes as no surprise that Hickenlooper says one thing on Twitter and his own TV ads , but does the complete opposite when it comes to his own personal gain .
After all , this is the same guy who was found guilty by the Independent Ethics Commission for taking free private jet and luxury limousine rides from billionaire donors .

Hickenlooper criticized PPP program, but his own companies received loans
The Denver Post recently reported that while John Hickenlooper was criticizing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), several of his companies were actually taking loans from it.
“Coopersmith, a brew pub in Fort Collins, received loans of at least $350,000 and as much as $1 million, according to a federal database. Hickenlooper owns more than $100,000 in nonpublic Coopersmith stock. “Beach Chalet, a San Francisco brewery and restaurant, also received PPP loans of at least $350,000. Hickenlooper owns Beach Chalet stock valued somewhere between $15,000 and $50,000, according to his most recent financial disclosure report, which was filed in May.”
In response to this blatant hypocrisy, National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesperson Joanna Rodriguez released a statement blasting Hickenlooper:
“Chuck Schumer and the DSCC foot the bill for one of his ethics defense lawyers, and in exchange John Hickenlooper did as they told him and railed against the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program – even though his own companies were using PPP loans to stay afloat. Hickenlooper’s partisan hypocrisy is once again on full display, and his willingness to say or do whatever Schumer tells him is extremely troubling.”
But it really comes as no surprise that Hickenlooper says one thing on Twitter and his own TV ads, but does the complete opposite when it comes to his own personal gain. After all, this is the same guy who was found guilty by the Independent Ethics Commission for taking free private jet and luxury limousine rides from billionaire donors.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-21--Polis blames millennials for driving up COVID-19, cuts off their beer

Polis blames millennials for driving up COVID-19 , cuts off their beer Turns out the nefarious coronavirus spreaders aren ’ t all a bunch of middle-aged white men living off the grid , hoarding guns and ammo , refusing to wear masks and voting for Trump .
It ’ s the damn millennials getting drunk at the bar after 10 p.m. when caution and social distancing are tossed to the wind .
That ’ s the verdict of Gov .
Polis who took time off from his “ selfish bastard ” mask-shaming tour to call out 20-29 year olds for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Polis stopped short of calling them all a bunch of drunken bastards — these are his voters , after all .
The 10 p.m. last call for alcohol will be in effect for 30 days .
We don ’ t know if that ’ s regular 30 days , or Polis-drunk-with-emergency-powers 30 days , which never seems to end .
Polis lectured the 20 somethings during a press conference , telling them , “ This is not the summer to party .
It ’ s the summer of no parties.
” And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitting in a bar drinking , who will be brawling in the streets or vandalizing the capitol ?
It comes as no surprise that restaurant owners are frustrated with Polis ’ s latest order , which they say is another blow to an already crippled industry .
Sonia Riggs with the Colorado Restaurant Association told the Denver Post :

Polis blames millennials for driving up COVID-19, cuts off their beer
Turns out the nefarious coronavirus spreaders aren’t all a bunch of middle-aged white men living off the grid, hoarding guns and ammo, refusing to wear masks and voting for Trump.
It’s the damn millennials getting drunk at the bar after 10 p.m. when caution and social distancing are tossed to the wind.
That’s the verdict of Gov. Polis who took time off from his “selfish bastard” mask-shaming tour to call out 20-29 year olds for driving the increase in new COVID-19 cases.
Polis stopped short of calling them all a bunch of drunken bastards — these are his voters, after all.
The 10 p.m. last call for alcohol will be in effect for 30 days.
We don’t know if that’s regular 30 days, or Polis-drunk-with-emergency-powers 30 days, which never seems to end.
Polis lectured the 20 somethings during a press conference, telling them, “This is not the summer to party. It’s the summer of no parties.”
And besides, if they’re all sitting in a bar drinking, who will be brawling in the streets or vandalizing the capitol?
It comes as no surprise that restaurant owners are frustrated with Polis’s latest order, which they say is another blow to an already crippled industry.
Sonia Riggs with the Colorado Restaurant Association told the Denver Post:


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-21--Video: Gardner touts major public lands win in new TV ad

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner ’ s campaign released a new TV commercial Tuesday highlighting Gardner ’ s Great American Outdoors @ @ @ @ @ makes clear , politicians have been trying to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation @ @ @ @ @ decades , but it wasn ’ t until Gardner got involved did the job get @ @ @ @ @ first created in 1964 , but Congress failed to permanently fund the program for decades @ @ @ @ @ lines to get the tough job done .
Coloradans know they can always count on @ @ @ @ @ s public lands .
pic.twitter.com/TZ21THki05 Colorado Democrats are sure to be in full meltdown mode @ @ @ @ @ than Gardner delivering a win on public lands that U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and the @ @ @ @ @ Democrat delegation failed to achieve for decades .

Video: Gardner touts major public lands win in new TV ad
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s campaign released a new TV commercial Tuesday highlighting Gardner’s Great American Outdoors Act. As the ad makes clear, politicians have been trying to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund for more than five decades, but it wasn’t until Gardner got involved did the job get done.
The LWCF was first created in 1964, but Congress failed to permanently fund the program for decades until I worked across party lines to get the tough job done. Coloradans know they can always count on me to prioritize Colorado’s public lands. pic.twitter.com/TZ21THki05 — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) July 21, 2020
Colorado Democrats are sure to be in full meltdown mode because nothing upsets them more than Gardner delivering a win on public lands that U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and the rest of state’s Democrat delegation failed to achieve for decades.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-21--Polis says COVID-19 and mask decisions are easy, now

Polis says COVID-19 and mask decisions are easy , now Gov .
Polis did the Sunday political talk show tour to bask in the glory of his mask mandate and informed us that masks are the alternative to shutting down our economy , again .
It ’ s the alternative to keeping schools closed , Polis said .
With masks , people can keep their jobs and the health insurance that comes with it .
Masks are the answer to limiting the spread of COVID-19 .
“ So , looking at that data , with the desire to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return to school in as safe a way as possible for teachers and for students , the mask mandate was really an easy decision , after I saw that data , ” Polis told ABC ’ s “ This Week With George Stephanopoulos.
” So it was an easy decision to mandate masks instead of closing the economy , like Polis did for more than two months .
It was an easy decision for Polis to mandate masks in order to reopen schools .
The obvious question , if it was such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t Polis make that easy decision in March rather than shutting down schools and the economy ?

Polis says COVID-19 and mask decisions are easy, now
Gov. Polis did the Sunday political talk show tour to bask in the glory of his mask mandate and informed us that masks are the alternative to shutting down our economy, again.
It’s the alternative to keeping schools closed, Polis said.
With masks, people can keep their jobs and the health insurance that comes with it.
Masks are the answer to limiting the spread of COVID-19.
With masks, comes freedom!
“So, looking at that data, with the desire to keep the economy open, to maximize the ability to return to school in as safe a way as possible for teachers and for students, the mask mandate was really an easy decision, after I saw that data,” Polis told ABC’s “This Week With George Stephanopoulos.”
So it was an easy decision to mandate masks instead of closing the economy, like Polis did for more than two months.
It was an easy decision for Polis to mandate masks in order to reopen schools.
The obvious question, if it was such an easy decision to make, why didn’t Polis make that easy decision in March rather than shutting down schools and the economy?
Worst mask salesman, ever.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-23--Ivanka Trump to appear with Sen. Gardner in Colorado this week

Ivanka Trump to appear with Sen. Gardner in Colorado this week President Trump ’ s daughter Ivanka is coming to @ @ @ @ @ of landmark conservation legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and to participate in a @ @ @ @ @ lawmaker on child care .
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt , a Rifle , Colorado native @ @ @ @ @ Trump at Rocky Mountain National Park on Thursday .
On Friday , Trump and Gardner @ @ @ @ @ facility and participate in the roundtable discussion .
Gardner ’ s bill passed the House @ @ @ @ @ is expected to sign it into law in the coming days .
The legislation Gardner @ @ @ @ @ Outdoors Act , composed a solution lawmakers have sought for decades to adequately fund the @ @ @ @ @ also providing funding for the Land and Water Conservation Act .

Ivanka Trump to appear with Sen. Gardner in Colorado this week
President Trump’s daughter Ivanka is coming to Colorado to celebrate the passage of landmark conservation legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and to participate in a roundtable event with the Republican lawmaker on child care.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, a Rifle, Colorado native, will also appear with Trump at Rocky Mountain National Park on Thursday.
On Friday, Trump and Gardner will tour a child care facility and participate in the roundtable discussion.
Gardner’s bill passed the House on Wednesday, and Trump is expected to sign it into law in the coming days.
The legislation Gardner crafted, the Great American Outdoors Act, composed a solution lawmakers have sought for decades to adequately fund the National Park Service backlog while also providing funding for the Land and Water Conservation Act.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-22--With Trump’s support, Gardner’s Great American Outdoors Act passes House

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner ’ s Great American Outdoors Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon by a @ @ @ @ @ is a major victory for the Republican Senator from Yuma who convinced everyone from Nancy @ @ @ @ @ support his legislation that will preserve Colorado ’ s public lands for generations to come @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump weighed in on Twitter and urged the House to support Gardner ’ @ @ @ @ @ bill passed , Gardner tweeted a video saying this is “ a historic day for @ @ @ @ @ the case when it comes to Gardner , Colorado Democrats found something to complain about @ @ @ @ @ majority of Coloradans who care about public lands more than politics , Gardner once again @ @ @ @ @ .

With Trump’s support, Gardner’s Great American Outdoors Act passes House
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s Great American Outdoors Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 310-107.
This is a major victory for the Republican Senator from Yuma who convinced everyone from Nancy Pelosi to President Trump to support his legislation that will preserve Colorado’s public lands for generations to come.
Prior to the vote, President Trump weighed in on Twitter and urged the House to support Gardner’s bill.
We MUST protect our National Parks for our children and grandchildren. I am calling on the House to pass the GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT today. Thanks @SenCoryGardner and @SteveDaines for all your work on this HISTORIC BILL! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2020
After the bill passed, Gardner tweeted a video saying this is “a historic day for conservation.”
JUST IN ➡ The US House voted 310-107 to pass my bipartisan Great American @OutdoorsAct, landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and provide funding to #RestoreOurParks. This is a historic day for conservation and I look forward to @realDonaldTrump signing this bill into law. pic.twitter.com/3NGmU5ayUB — Cory Gardner (@SenCoryGardner) July 22, 2020
As always is the case when it comes to Gardner, Colorado Democrats found something to complain about, but for the vast majority of Coloradans who care about public lands more than politics, Gardner once again delivered for his home state.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-22--Can a Capitol cleanup hold without a ceasefire from vandals?

Can a Capitol cleanup hold without a ceasefire from vandals ?
Did Gov .
Polis finally abandon his role as chief enabler of the radical protestors who have caused more than $ 1 million in damage to our state capitol ?
We were relieved to see a fence going up around capitol grounds .
We were hopeful it was a sign vandalism will no longer be tolerated and the nearly two months of regular protests were coming to an end .
But hope springs eternal , and we were wrong .
State officials didn ’ t put a stop to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petered out and they ’ re talking advantage of the lag to begin already scheduled restoration work at the Capitol .
Oh , and they ’ ll wash off that graffiti while they ’ re at it .
It doesn ’ t seem right taxpayers should have to foot the $ 1 million tab because Polis all but endorsed the destruction .
Destroying property to retaliate for a senseless death is in itself senseless .
Public officials can ’ t keep allowing angry mobs of anarchists to commit arson , vandalism and violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop calling them peaceful protests .
That ’ s what supporters of police tried to hold in Denver a few days ago before they were attacked by an angry mob .
The Capitol cleanup is expected to be completed just before the Democrat-controlled legislature returns in January .
That is , if the radical protestors will stop destroying our public property long enough for workers to finish the job .
We ’ re not hopeful , as the state Department of Personnel and Administration confirmed to the Denver Post all their efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @

Can a Capitol cleanup hold without a ceasefire from vandals?
Did Gov. Polis finally abandon his role as chief enabler of the radical protestors who have caused more than $1 million in damage to our state capitol?
We were relieved to see a fence going up around capitol grounds.
We were hopeful it was a sign vandalism will no longer be tolerated and the nearly two months of regular protests were coming to an end.
But hope springs eternal, and we were wrong.
State officials didn’t put a stop to the vandalism, it just sort of petered out and they’re talking advantage of the lag to begin already scheduled restoration work at the Capitol.
Oh, and they’ll wash off that graffiti while they’re at it.
It doesn’t seem right taxpayers should have to foot the $1 million tab because Polis all but endorsed the destruction.
“It’s unfortunate that the destruction of property that’s been committed has distracted from pure reform,” Polis said. “That property can be cleaned, but the black lives that were taken cannot be replaced or brought back.”
Destroying property to retaliate for a senseless death is in itself senseless.
Public officials can’t keep allowing angry mobs of anarchists to commit arson, vandalism and violent crimes no matter the cause.
And stop calling them peaceful protests. That’s what supporters of police tried to hold in Denver a few days ago before they were attacked by an angry mob.
This is the moment one of our people was beaten on stage by invading BLM/Antifa. Then BlackBloc lady took out baton. That’s why I screamed @kyleclark. The crap BLM bitch sprayed in my face was still all over me. #WhatsWrongWithYou #DenverAnarchoTyranny @jaredpolis @denverpolice pic.twitter.com/JGRLdkGsnt — Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) July 20, 2020
The Capitol cleanup is expected to be completed just before the Democrat-controlled legislature returns in January.
That is, if the radical protestors will stop destroying our public property long enough for workers to finish the job.
We’re not hopeful, as the state Department of Personnel and Administration confirmed to the Denver Post all their efforts to start a cleanup were fruitless.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-23--Denver mayor sides with Portland anarchists, says police not needed

Denver mayor sides with Portland anarchists , says police not needed A violent mob of anarchists has laid siege to Portland for 54 straight days trying their damnedest to destroy a federal courthouse while violently attacking federal law enforcement officials who have the audacity to stand in their way .
That ’ s right Greta !
How dare those federal police officers do their job and protect the Mark O. Hatfield U.S .
Courthouse from rioters bent on commandeering and destroying the $ 129 million structure that was built with federal taxpayer dollars ?
Denver Mayor Hancock and 13 Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and order nonsense and are demanding federal police abandon Portland and the courthouse to the mob .
Their enablers in the media report breathlessly each day about the atrocities of federal police officers for using tear gas to disperse the young peaceful protestors and their “ moms.
” The media coverage is so shockingly biased and widespread it does not bear repeating .
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Times are some of the few media outlets actually reporting both sides , and the so-called “ Gestapo ” is posting regular updates on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeland security website .
What the mainstream media and Democrats like Hancock aren ’ t telling the public : Federal law enforcement officers are there to guard a federal courthouse , and every night a violent mob gathers to attack police and try to gain entry to the building .
The problem is not just the graffiti , paint-filled balloons and lasers that protestors are using to try and blind police .
They ’ re throwing bricks at officers , fecal matter , rocks , bottles , and using metal pipes , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so-called peaceful protestors are using plywood and fences to block officers inside the building then launching fireworks at them .
Since rioters have destroyed the beautiful elk statute , they now use the base to set nightly fires .
They also set fire to the Portland Police Association .
When Portland Mayor Tom Wheeler tried to march in solidarity with the mob after releasing the letter insisting there was no need for police on the scene , this is what happened to him .
We ’ re not surprised Portlanders are freaked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars , because no one there apparently drives a car or has encountered a speed trap in their 20 years of life on this planet .
Someone should also let them know that when 10 people video an officer arresting a person in public , it ’ s not a “ secret arrest ” or kidnapping .
Secret arrest is what happens when your socialist overlord sends storm troopers to your house in the middle of the night to assassinate you .
Anarchists who are worried about arrested friends should Google “ bail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daddy ’ s credit card number , and their buddies will be back on the front line of arson in no time .
Also not so secret is who these officers are or where they are staying .
This from the Homeland Security Department ( DHS ) : Compared to what ’ s happening in Portland , Denver ’ s weeks of protests and vandalism look like amateur hour .
Hancock would do well to worry less about federal cops showing up in Portland and Chicago , and be more concerned with maintaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anarchists away from federal buildings .

Denver mayor sides with Portland anarchists, says police not needed
A violent mob of anarchists has laid siege to Portland for 54 straight days trying their damnedest to destroy a federal courthouse while violently attacking federal law enforcement officials who have the audacity to stand in their way.
That’s right Greta! How dare those federal police officers do their job and protect the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse from rioters bent on commandeering and destroying the $129 million structure that was built with federal taxpayer dollars?
Denver Mayor Hancock and 13 Democrat mayors have had enough of this law and order nonsense and are demanding federal police abandon Portland and the courthouse to the mob.
Their enablers in the media report breathlessly each day about the atrocities of storm troopers Gestapo military federal police officers for using tear gas to disperse the young peaceful protestors and their “moms.”
I recognize a lot of the so-called “moms” as the same antifa women who dressed in black as recent as a couple days ago. They just put on a yellow shirt now for optics. Most of these people aren’t mothers & many don’t even identify as female. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/UPffcao0fv — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) July 22, 2020
The media coverage is so shockingly biased and widespread it does not bear repeating.
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Times are some of the few media outlets actually reporting both sides, and the so-called “Gestapo” is posting regular updates on their arrests and police responses on this homeland security website.
What the mainstream media and Democrats like Hancock aren’t telling the public: Federal law enforcement officers are there to guard a federal courthouse, and every night a violent mob gathers to attack police and try to gain entry to the building.
The problem is not just the graffiti, paint-filled balloons and lasers that protestors are using to try and blind police. They’re throwing bricks at officers, fecal matter, rocks, bottles, and using metal pipes, even a machete to attack police.
These so-called peaceful protestors are using plywood and fences to block officers inside the building then launching fireworks at them.
Since rioters have destroyed the beautiful elk statute, they now use the base to set nightly fires. They also set fire to the Portland Police Association.
When Portland Mayor Tom Wheeler tried to march in solidarity with the mob after releasing the letter insisting there was no need for police on the scene, this is what happened to him.
A riot was declared in Portland just after midnight Thursday morning after Mayor Ted Wheeler’s tense visit with protesters– where he was booed, told to resign, given a list of demands and tear-gassed by federal agents. His visit ended with his security detail engaging in a struggle with protesters late Wednesday night as they worked to get the mayor to safety, a report said.
Wheeler leaves the scene. Protesters throw water bottles at him and curse him. He manages to get inside a building after a scuffle between protesters and his security detail. pic.twitter.com/eRn2gWlpqm — Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) July 23, 2020
We’re not surprised Portlanders are freaked out that police are driving “unmarked” cars, because no one there apparently drives a car or has encountered a speed trap in their 20 years of life on this planet.
Someone should also let them know that when 10 people video an officer arresting a person in public, it’s not a “secret arrest” or kidnapping.
Secret arrest is what happens when your socialist overlord sends storm troopers to your house in the middle of the night to assassinate you.
Anarchists who are worried about arrested friends should Google “bail bondsman near me,” give them daddy’s credit card number, and their buddies will be back on the front line of arson in no time.
Also not so secret is who these officers are or where they are staying. This from the Homeland Security Department (DHS):
Violent anarchists published personal lodging and rental details of DHS employees on social media, detailing exact locations including entrance and exit points of lodging, harassing rental and lodging staff, and asking individuals to acquire tools for attacks.
Compared to what’s happening in Portland, Denver’s weeks of protests and vandalism look like amateur hour.
Hancock would do well to worry less about federal cops showing up in Portland and Chicago, and be more concerned with maintaining law and order in Denver and keeping anarchists away from federal buildings.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-23--9 News weatherman compares feds to Nazis

The weatherman for 9News , Marty Coniglio , compared federal law enforcement officers protecting federal property to , you guessed it – Nazis !
Coniglio has since deleted the tweet he posted Thursday .
The photo features Adolf Hitler posing with SA “ Brownshirts , ” who served as the Nazi Party ’ s original paramilitary militia .
The SA sought to intimidate anyone who would threaten the Nazi Party ’ s objectives in Germany , often engaging in street brawls and other acts of terrorism against opposing political parties and Jews .
The Colorado GOP and the Republican State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter : Coniglio ’ s tweet is hardly the first time members of the Colorado press corps have compared the Trump administration to Nazis .
Over the weekend , KRDO ’ s Digital Director fired off a series of tweets defending ANTIFA and their acts of violence in Portland , which were curiously deleted following our report .
The Aurora Sentinel ’ s Dave Perry also infamously compared President Trump to Hitler just prior to the 2016 election : Coniglio ’ s suggestion that acts of terrorism perpetrated by Nazi Brownshirts are comparable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Portland is offensive , to put it mildly .
Portland has been besieged by anti-police protestors for more than 50 days , with officers being harassed and countless buildings being vandalized .
Following inaction by local officials to protect innocent civilians and private property , President Trump dispatched federal officers to Portland two weeks ago to restore order .
This past weekend alone rioters barricaded federal officers inside the federal courthouse and launched fireworks toward the building , while also setting fire to the Portland police union offices .
According to Acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all officers are identified as police law enforcement officers … They are only targeting those who have been identified as committing criminal acts.
” It is unclear whether fellow 9 News reporters like Kyle Clark will speak out and condemn Coniglio , especially after his self-righteous lectures about Pat Neville ’ s comments this spring .

9 News weatherman compares feds to Nazis
The weatherman for 9News, Marty Coniglio, compared federal law enforcement officers protecting federal property to, you guessed it – Nazis!
Coniglio has since deleted the tweet he posted Thursday.
The photo features Adolf Hitler posing with SA “Brownshirts,” who served as the Nazi Party’s original paramilitary militia. The SA sought to intimidate anyone who would threaten the Nazi Party’s objectives in Germany, often engaging in street brawls and other acts of terrorism against opposing political parties and Jews.
The Colorado GOP and the Republican State Chair Ken Buck responded to Conilgio on Twitter:
Republicans know that the press leans to the left, but are fellow reporters okay with this type of radical hate against law enforcement from employees at local news stations? #copolitics #9News pic.twitter.com/o1X6K9DDdn — The Colorado GOP (@cologop) July 23, 2020
Comparing the brave men and women of our law enforcement community to Nazis is absolutely reprehensible. pic.twitter.com/48w0TuBxce — Congressman Ken Buck (@RepKenBuck) July 23, 2020
Coniglio’s tweet is hardly the first time members of the Colorado press corps have compared the Trump administration to Nazis. Over the weekend, KRDO’s Digital Director fired off a series of tweets defending ANTIFA and their acts of violence in Portland, which were curiously deleted following our report.
The Aurora Sentinel’s Dave Perry also infamously compared President Trump to Hitler just prior to the 2016 election:
Coniglio’s suggestion that acts of terrorism perpetrated by Nazi Brownshirts are comparable to the lawful actions of federal officers in Portland is offensive, to put it mildly.
Portland has been besieged by anti-police protestors for more than 50 days, with officers being harassed and countless buildings being vandalized. Following inaction by local officials to protect innocent civilians and private property, President Trump dispatched federal officers to Portland two weeks ago to restore order.
This past weekend alone rioters barricaded federal officers inside the federal courthouse and launched fireworks toward the building, while also setting fire to the Portland police union offices.
According to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, “all officers are identified as police law enforcement officers … They are only targeting those who have been identified as committing criminal acts.”
It is unclear whether fellow 9 News reporters like Kyle Clark will speak out and condemn Coniglio, especially after his self-righteous lectures about Pat Neville’s comments this spring.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-23--Would Hickenlooper be as effective a senator as he was ending homelessness?

Would Hickenlooper be as effective a senator as he was ending homelessness ?
Would John Hickenlooper be as effective in the U.S. Senate as he was at ending homelessness ?
That ’ s the question KOA ’ s Mandy Connell asked her audience Wednesday amid Denver ’ s significant increase of encampments around the city .
According to a startling 9 News report , there are now 30 different encampments and at least 664 tents around Denver .
Conditions in Denver are growing increasingly unsanitary , with local officials issuing an advisory last week after multiple cases of trench fever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trench fever , which is exceptionally rare in Colorado , earned its name during World War I when nearly 20 percent of all British troops fell ill to the disease spread by body lice .
Denver ’ s homelessness crisis can be traced back to 2003 , when then-Mayor John Hickenlooper launched a 10-year plan he said would end homelessness .
When the plan eventually failed , Hickenlooper later insisted it was simply a “ marketing ploy , ” something former longtime Denver Post reporter Vincent Carroll disputes : “ The 10-year-plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ploy , ” Carroll told the Washington Free Beacon by email .
“ Those who crafted and promoted the plan were entirely serious in their belief that they had the policy keys to eliminate homelessness .
They were terribly naive , as some of us sensed at the time.
” About the same time Hickenlooper was making the “ marketing effort ” remarks , the city ’ s auditor was releasing a scathing audit of “ Denver ’ s Road Home ” ( DRH ) , the agency responsible for the plan : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken advantage of important resources to reduce homelessness in Denver .
First , DRH has not consistently gathered data from service providers it funds , nor has it analyzed this information to demonstrate whether progress towards ending homelessness has been made .
In fact , only in year ten of Denver ’ s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness has DRH begun to focus on analyzing the data it receives .
In addition , DRH has not structured or managed the Commission so that this advisory group can help the City ’ policymakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connell ripped two editorials published in the Denver Post prior to the DNC Convention in 2008 that laughably commended Hickenlooper for welcoming the homeless to Denver and praised his alleged commitment to ending homelessness .
“ Somebody should ask him about that in the Senatorial debates .
‘ Are you going to be as effective in the U.S. Senate as you were at ending homelessness ?
’ ” Connell rhetorically asked .
“ I guess they really didn ’ t have their crystal ball to know how this was going to turn out @ @ @ @ @

Would Hickenlooper be as effective a senator as he was ending homelessness?
Would John Hickenlooper be as effective in the U.S. Senate as he was at ending homelessness?
That’s the question KOA’s Mandy Connell asked her audience Wednesday amid Denver’s significant increase of encampments around the city.
According to a startling 9 News report, there are now 30 different encampments and at least 664 tents around Denver.
Conditions in Denver are growing increasingly unsanitary, with local officials issuing an advisory last week after multiple cases of trench fever were discovered among the homeless population. Trench fever, which is exceptionally rare in Colorado, earned its name during World War I when nearly 20 percent of all British troops fell ill to the disease spread by body lice.
Denver’s homelessness crisis can be traced back to 2003, when then-Mayor John Hickenlooper launched a 10-year plan he said would end homelessness.
When the plan eventually failed, Hickenlooper later insisted it was simply a “marketing ploy,” something former longtime Denver Post reporter Vincent Carroll disputes:
“The 10-year-plan to end homelessness was not merely a marketing ploy,” Carroll told the Washington Free Beacon by email. “Those who crafted and promoted the plan were entirely serious in their belief that they had the policy keys to eliminate homelessness. They were terribly naive, as some of us sensed at the time.”
About the same time Hickenlooper was making the “marketing effort” remarks, the city’s auditor was releasing a scathing audit of “Denver’s Road Home” (DRH), the agency responsible for the plan:
The audit found that DRH has not taken advantage of important resources to reduce homelessness in Denver. First, DRH has not consistently gathered data from service providers it funds, nor has it analyzed this information to demonstrate whether progress towards ending homelessness has been made. In fact, only in year ten of Denver’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness has DRH begun to focus on analyzing the data it receives. In addition, DRH has not structured or managed the Commission so that this advisory group can help the City’ policymakers develop solutions to homelessness in Denver.
Connell ripped two editorials published in the Denver Post prior to the DNC Convention in 2008 that laughably commended Hickenlooper for welcoming the homeless to Denver and praised his alleged commitment to ending homelessness.
“Somebody should ask him about that in the Senatorial debates. ‘Are you going to be as effective in the U.S. Senate as you were at ending homelessness?’” Connell rhetorically asked. “I guess they really didn’t have their crystal ball to know how this was going to turn out,” Connell said.
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coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-23--Gardner votes against Bernie proposal to cut military funding, Hickenlooper stays silent

The U.S. Senate defeated a radical amendment introduced by socialist Bernie Sanders Wednesday to cut military funding by 10 % .
This would have been disastrous for Colorado because of the military ’ s enormous impact on the Centennial Sate ’ s economy .
According to a 2018 study , “ The Department of Defense and related activities produce a $ 36.6 billion economic impact on Colorado ’ s economy.
” U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner voted against the Vermont socialist ’ s amendment , but his opponent in the Senate race has failed to say where he stands on cutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Colorado Republican Party blasted Hickenlooper ’ s silence : “ Bernie Sanders ’ amendment would have cut funding for our military and hurt Colorado ’ s men and women in uniform .
It is a fair question to ask how John Hickenlooper would have voted .
Would he have sided with Senator Sanders or Colorado ’ s military families ?
” asked COGOP Spokesman Joe Jackson .
“ Senator Gardner fully understands that Colorado ’ s military communities are critical to safeguarding our country , which is why he relocated Space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting to increase our readiness and defense capabilities is something that John Hickenlooper would never be able to replicate .
This post will be updated if Hickenlooper ever breaks his silence to disavow Sanders efforts to cripple Colorado ’ s military families .

Gardner votes against Bernie proposal to cut military funding, Hickenlooper stays silent
The U.S. Senate defeated a radical amendment introduced by socialist Bernie Sanders Wednesday to cut military funding by 10%.
This would have been disastrous for Colorado because of the military’s enormous impact on the Centennial Sate’s economy. According to a 2018 study, “The Department of Defense and related activities produce a $36.6 billion economic impact on Colorado’s economy.”
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner voted against the Vermont socialist’s amendment, but his opponent in the Senate race has failed to say where he stands on cutting military funding.
Shortly after the vote, the Colorado Republican Party blasted Hickenlooper’s silence:
“Bernie Sanders’ amendment would have cut funding for our military and hurt Colorado’s men and women in uniform. It is a fair question to ask how John Hickenlooper would have voted. Would he have sided with Senator Sanders or Colorado’s military families?” asked COGOP Spokesman Joe Jackson.
“Senator Gardner fully understands that Colorado’s military communities are critical to safeguarding our country, which is why he relocated Space Command to Colorado. His record of fighting to increase our readiness and defense capabilities is something that John Hickenlooper would never be able to replicate.
This post will be updated if Hickenlooper ever breaks his silence to disavow Sanders efforts to cripple Colorado’s military families.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-24--DC transplant preaches kindness, flips Gardner the bird

Another day of events with U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in Colorado means another day of the far left making complete fools out of themselves .
A user on Twitter posted this video of herself bravely giving the finger to Gardner ’ s passing vehicle as he entered the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Friday .
Perhaps unsurprisingly , the video comes from someone with the handle @ DC_COtransplant .
The self-described Washingtonian ’ s profile actually demands , without any sense of irony , to “ be kind to one another.
” It is unclear whether @ DC_COtransplant believes she lived up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it does appear she was chastised by law enforcement for being a reckless psycho : Giving someone the finger is certainly preferable to vandalism and destroying public property , so in that sense @ DC_COTransplant ’ s juvenile display represents some progress for left-wing activism in Colorado .
However , she should also know normal , well-adjusted people don ’ t really get angry when deranged liberals flip us off .
In fact , it ’ s kind of humorous .
Here ’ s hoping @ DC_COtransplant and the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help they so desperately need .

DC transplant preaches kindness, flips Gardner the bird
Another day of events with U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in Colorado means another day of the far left making complete fools out of themselves.
A user on Twitter posted this video of herself bravely giving the finger to Gardner’s passing vehicle as he entered the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Friday.
Ran into @SenCoryGardner at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal this morning. Hope he enjoyed the bird watching pic.twitter.com/gAZmyUL3wz — rhymes with purple (@DC_COtransplant) July 24, 2020
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the video comes from someone with the handle @DC_COtransplant. The self-described Washingtonian’s profile actually demands, without any sense of irony, to “be kind to one another.”
It is unclear whether @DC_COtransplant believes she lived up to her own standards of kindness today, but it does appear she was chastised by law enforcement for being a reckless psycho:
There was a whole parade with him. Fed agents, wildlife officers, and the K9 yelled at me for getting out of my car. 10/10 I would do it again — rhymes with purple (@DC_COtransplant) July 24, 2020
Giving someone the finger is certainly preferable to vandalism and destroying public property, so in that sense @DC_COTransplant’s juvenile display represents some progress for left-wing activism in Colorado.
However, she should also know normal, well-adjusted people don’t really get angry when deranged liberals flip us off. In fact, it’s kind of humorous.
Here’s hoping @DC_COtransplant and the rest of the Cardboard Cory fan club get the help they so desperately need.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-24--Vandals welcome! Fence protecting Capitol removed to accommodate protestors

Protective fencing went up around some parts of the Capitol this week to keep vandals out as workers finally started repairing all the damage caused after months of protests .
Some Republicans have shamed Democrat leaders for failing to offer any police protection to stop vandals from slipping through the fence to inflict even more damage to the historic building while repairs are being made .
But instead of adding more protection , the fencing was removed Friday to accommodate Denver protestors who will be rioting this evening in solidarity with anarchists in cities across the U.S. including Portland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kentucky .
In elementary school parlance , this tactic by the left wingers is known as the double-dog-dare , which is directed at President Trump .
Their plan is to destroy property and threaten lives while double-dog daring Trump to send a police officer ( also known as Nazis and Storm Troopers ) to stand in their way so they can destroy even more property and injure federal law enforcement officers .
We already know state officials won ’ t allow our own police to protect us .
Gov .
Polis and Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone vandalizing the Capitol .
We ’ re not saying elected officials and their minions are actually coordinating with the rioters to wreck so much violence that it forces Trump ’ s hand to act in order to protect lives and property .
Wait , that ’ s exactly what we ’ re saying .

Vandals welcome! Fence protecting Capitol removed to accommodate protestors
Protective fencing went up around some parts of the Capitol this week to keep vandals out as workers finally started repairing all the damage caused after months of protests.
Some Republicans have shamed Democrat leaders for failing to offer any police protection to stop vandals from slipping through the fence to inflict even more damage to the historic building while repairs are being made.
But instead of adding more protection, the fencing was removed Friday to accommodate Denver protestors who will be rioting this evening in solidarity with anarchists in cities across the U.S. including Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and Louisville, Kentucky.
The fencing around the Capitol that was set up to keep people out during repairs and restoration has been removed temporarily before tonight’s protest, per staff at the Capitol. #copolitics #coleg https://t.co/E3GeyjSQaP — Saja Hindi (@BySajaHindi) July 24, 2020
In elementary school parlance, this tactic by the left wingers is known as the double-dog-dare, which is directed at President Trump.
Their plan is to destroy property and threaten lives while double-dog daring Trump to send a police officer (also known as Nazis and Storm Troopers) to stand in their way so they can destroy even more property and injure federal law enforcement officers.
We already know state officials won’t allow our own police to protect us. Gov. Polis and Mayor Hancock have ordered police not to arrest anyone vandalizing the Capitol.
We’re not saying elected officials and their minions are actually coordinating with the rioters to wreck so much violence that it forces Trump’s hand to act in order to protect lives and property.
Wait, that’s exactly what we’re saying.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-24--Ethics Commission Not Exonerating Hick For Using Musk’s Private Jet

Ethics Commission Not Exonerating Hick For Using Musk ’ s Private Jet The Independent Ethics Commission announced earlier this week they would delay issuing a written opinion in the Hickenlooper ethics case until August 18th : As Wingerter writes in Thursday ’ s Denver Post ’ s newsletter , one element of the delay is attributable to disagreement over whether the opinion should exonerate Hickenlooper for accepting a free private jet to Kimbal Musk ’ s wedding : Commissioner Yeulin Willett asked Tuesday that a dissent of his be included in the final opinion .
Willett was the only commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violation for Hickenlooper ’ s flight on a private jet to Kimbal Musk ’ s wedding in Texas .
Several other commissioners were on the fence about the flight but ultimately voted against finding Hickenlooper in violation .
Leone objected to paragraph 105 , which supposedly states Hickenlooper was found to have not violated the law during the Musk flight “ because they are personal friends.
” Leone said “ the personal friend theory ” was posited by Hickenlooper but not agreed to by commissioners and therefore shouldn ’ t be included .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s defense , swayed Leone .
Hickenlooper ’ s justification for accepting the free flight to Musk ’ s wedding has shifted over time .
Initially Hickenlooper argued the flight was an honorarium for officiating Musk ’ s wedding and therefore wouldn ’ t be prohibited under Amendment 41 .
As the complaint process wore on , Hickenlooper ’ s team changed their story arguing Hickenlooper actually reimbursed Musk with a $ 1000 check to Musk ’ s charity .
Musk ’ s charity did not own the plane Hickenlooper traveled on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he thought $ 1,000 came close to covering the cost of roundtrip travel to Texas on a corporate private jet .

Ethics Commission Not Exonerating Hick For Using Musk’s Private Jet
The Independent Ethics Commission announced earlier this week they would delay issuing a written opinion in the Hickenlooper ethics case until August 18th:
Today, Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission deferred approval of its formal opinion on John Hickenlooper’s ethics violations to its August 18 meeting. A commissioner says the opinion — which has not been made public — is unusually long: 147 paragraphs. #cosen #copolitics — Justin Wingerter (@JustinWingerter) July 21, 2020
As Wingerter writes in Thursday’s Denver Post’s newsletter, one element of the delay is attributable to disagreement over whether the opinion should exonerate Hickenlooper for accepting a free private jet to Kimbal Musk’s wedding:
Commissioner Yeulin Willett asked Tuesday that a dissent of his be included in the final opinion. Willett was the only commissioner to vote in favor of finding a violation for Hickenlooper’s flight on a private jet to Kimbal Musk’s wedding in Texas. Several other commissioners were on the fence about the flight but ultimately voted against finding Hickenlooper in violation. Leone objected to paragraph 105, which supposedly states Hickenlooper was found to have not violated the law during the Musk flight “because they are personal friends.” Leone said “the personal friend theory” was posited by Hickenlooper but not agreed to by commissioners and therefore shouldn’t be included. A lack of evidence, not Hickenlooper’s defense, swayed Leone.
Hickenlooper’s justification for accepting the free flight to Musk’s wedding has shifted over time. Initially Hickenlooper argued the flight was an honorarium for officiating Musk’s wedding and therefore wouldn’t be prohibited under Amendment 41.
As the complaint process wore on, Hickenlooper’s team changed their story arguing Hickenlooper actually reimbursed Musk with a $1000 check to Musk’s charity. Musk’s charity did not own the plane Hickenlooper traveled on.
Hickenlooper never explained in the hearing why he thought $1,000 came close to covering the cost of roundtrip travel to Texas on a corporate private jet.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-24--Democrats don’t want police arresting vandals or guarding the Capitol

Democrats don ’ t want police arresting vandals or guarding the Capitol It looks like Gov .
Polis and Denver Mayor Hancock are just wasting $ 1 million of taxpayer money to repair all the damage inflicted on the state Capitol by protestors , because the Democrats have no intention of stopping vandals from doing it again .
They admitted as much in a CBS4 Denver report that featured former Gov .
Bill Owens , who called on Polis to provide police protection at the Capitol during the cleanup to protect the historical building from future damage .
The Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecuted .
It turns out the cleanup hasn ’ t stopped the vandals from inflicting even more damage .
“ As workers clean by day , the vandals returned by night , ” reported Shaun Boyd .
Boyd says Polis is “ outraged , ” and yet in the next breath reveals the governor has done absolutely nothing to stop it .
Police aren ’ t even allowed to arrest anyone damaging the Capitol until they undergo “ deescalation training , ” that ’ s the agreement reached between Polis and Hancock Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is no talk of stationing law enforcement around the Capitol .
State Patrol is worried if they do , vandalism will turn to violence , ” Boyd reported .
We ’ re willing to bet that if protestors showed up at the governor or mayor ’ s house and spray painted vulgarities across the front door , police would be there in a heartbeat making arrests .
Where will our Democrat leaders draw the line now on when criminals can be arrested ?
Not for destroying property , stealing cars , burning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Portland ?
What if there ’ s a person inside the property being destroyed ?
Is it then okay to make the criminal angry by arresting them before they kill someone , or after ?
The protestors have already won .
Democrats don ’ t have to defund police , they ’ re just going to declaw them and prohibit them from arresting criminals , even the white , privileged ones leading antifa .

Democrats don’t want police arresting vandals or guarding the Capitol
It looks like Gov. Polis and Denver Mayor Hancock are just wasting $1 million of taxpayer money to repair all the damage inflicted on the state Capitol by protestors, because the Democrats have no intention of stopping vandals from doing it again.
They admitted as much in a CBS4 Denver report that featured former Gov. Bill Owens, who called on Polis to provide police protection at the Capitol during the cleanup to protect the historical building from future damage.
The Republican said the vandals should be arrested and prosecuted. It turns out the cleanup hasn’t stopped the vandals from inflicting even more damage.
“As workers clean by day, the vandals returned by night,” reported Shaun Boyd.
Boyd says Polis is “outraged,” and yet in the next breath reveals the governor has done absolutely nothing to stop it.
Police aren’t even allowed to arrest anyone damaging the Capitol until they undergo “deescalation training,” that’s the agreement reached between Polis and Hancock Wednesday night, Boyd reported.
“But there is no talk of stationing law enforcement around the Capitol. State Patrol is worried if they do, vandalism will turn to violence,” Boyd reported.
We’re willing to bet that if protestors showed up at the governor or mayor’s house and spray painted vulgarities across the front door, police would be there in a heartbeat making arrests.
Where will our Democrat leaders draw the line now on when criminals can be arrested? Not for destroying property, stealing cars, burning down buildings like they’re doing in Portland?
What if there’s a person inside the property being destroyed? Is it then okay to make the criminal angry by arresting them before they kill someone, or after?
The protestors have already won.
Democrats don’t have to defund police, they’re just going to declaw them and prohibit them from arresting criminals, even the white, privileged ones leading antifa.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-27--The Democrat mob has progressed from temper tantrums to organized violence

The Democrat mob has progressed from temper tantrums to organized violence Organized rioting over the weekend dubbed “ peaceful ” protests by the media had nothing to do with seeking justice for Black Americans or reforming police .
In Colorado and major cities across the U.S. , these events are now just thinly disguised political rallies coordinated by the violent left to evolve into widespread vandalism and crimes that will specifically ignite confrontation with police .
Protesters aren ’ t trying to stop police brutality , they are trying their damndest to incite it .
Aurora police said protesters on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courthouse and were inside attempting to start fires .
Protestors were also shooting fireworks towards the building , police said .
Protests over the death of Elijah McClain began peacefully , but ramped up with a vehicle that ran through protestors and a shooting that police said was caused by a person hitting a fellow protester .
Authorities said a fire was started inside of an office in the courthouse but it was extinguished .
Aurora police released this photo of a “ person of interest ” they would like to speak with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s video of the driver on I-225 .
Decide for yourself whether the driver was trying to run through protestors or drive down an interstate , which is an invention for cars , not pedestrians .
Blocking interstates won ’ t get justice for Elijah McClain , but it could get someone killed .
Anarchists would not hesitate to use such a tragedy to gain sympathy for their cause .
Because two months of this nonsense is really starting to piss off Americans , most of whom were already against people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody .
None of the weekend protests were peaceful and the media should be ashamed of themselves for consistently pushing out such propaganda .
These so-called “ peaceful protesters ” ™ are the grown children of those parents who allowed their kids to throw horrific temper tantrums that would make a wild banshee blush , rather than spank their child in public for fear of being labeled bad parents .
Parents were afraid social services would be called , and now cops are afraid they will be sued or fired for doing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stand down .
And that has only emboldened the mob to become more violent .
They want President Trump to send in federal law enforcement support so Democrats can cry victim and help get Joe Biden elected president .
Elected officials , including Gov .
Polis , should be ashamed of themselves for ordering police to stand down .
If anarchy is the political message Democrats want to send then so be it .
Because Americans have had enough and are ready for a responsible parent to administer a good spanking and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Democrat mob has progressed from temper tantrums to organized violence
Organized rioting over the weekend dubbed “peaceful” protests by the media had nothing to do with seeking justice for Black Americans or reforming police.
In Colorado and major cities across the U.S., these events are now just thinly disguised political rallies coordinated by the violent left to evolve into widespread vandalism and crimes that will specifically ignite confrontation with police.
Protesters aren’t trying to stop police brutality, they are trying their damndest to incite it.
Aurora police said protesters on Saturday managed to break windows at the courthouse and were inside attempting to start fires. Protestors were also shooting fireworks towards the building, police said. Protests over the death of Elijah McClain began peacefully, but ramped up with a vehicle that ran through protestors and a shooting that police said was caused by a person hitting a fellow protester. Authorities said a fire was started inside of an office in the courthouse but it was extinguished.
Aurora police released this photo of a “person of interest” they would like to speak with in regards to the shooting incident.
Here’s video of the driver on I-225. Decide for yourself whether the driver was trying to run through protestors or drive down an interstate, which is an invention for cars, not pedestrians.
Blocking interstates won’t get justice for Elijah McClain, but it could get someone killed. Anarchists would not hesitate to use such a tragedy to gain sympathy for their cause.
Because two months of this nonsense is really starting to piss off Americans, most of whom were already against people of any color dying while in police custody.
None of the weekend protests were peaceful and the media should be ashamed of themselves for consistently pushing out such propaganda.
These so-called “peaceful protesters”™ are the grown children of those parents who allowed their kids to throw horrific temper tantrums that would make a wild banshee blush, rather than spank their child in public for fear of being labeled bad parents.
Parents were afraid social services would be called, and now cops are afraid they will be sued or fired for doing their job and their bosses are telling them to stand down.
And that has only emboldened the mob to become more violent. They want President Trump to send in federal law enforcement support so Democrats can cry victim and help get Joe Biden elected president.
Elected officials, including Gov. Polis, should be ashamed of themselves for ordering police to stand down.
If anarchy is the political message Democrats want to send then so be it.
Because Americans have had enough and are ready for a responsible parent to administer a good spanking and send those brats to bed without dinner.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-27--Sen. Bennet’s worst idea ever: Requiring colleges to help students cast ballots

Sen. Bennet ’ s worst idea ever : Requiring colleges to help students cast ballots Most parents are worried about @ @ @ @ @ their children ’ s health and education .
But not U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet .
@ @ @ @ @ colleges help students vote in the upcoming presidential election .
Bennet has authored a bill @ @ @ @ @ “ nonpartisan voting information ” to students , register them to vote and help them @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re hard pressed to recall a single bill Bennet has authored on his @ @ @ @ @ , this has got to be the worst of the lot .
Some would argue @ @ @ @ @ our recent college graduates stem from university professors already going above and beyond their civic @ @ @ @ @ are instead indoctrinating students to become ultra liberal voters .
Passing a law requiring colleges @ @ @ @ @ in casting ballots is a terrible idea , one of many by Bennet that thankfully @ @ @ @ @ chance in Hell of becoming law .

Sen. Bennet’s worst idea ever: Requiring colleges to help students cast ballots
Most parents are worried about how the pandemic will affect their children’s health and education.
But not U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. His main concern is that colleges help students vote Democrat in the upcoming presidential election.
Bennet has authored a bill requiring colleges to distribute so-called “nonpartisan voting information” to students, register them to vote and help them apply for absentee ballots to vote Democrat .
We’re hard pressed to recall a single bill Bennet has authored on his own this year. Still, this has got to be the worst of the lot.
“The National Emergency Student Vote Act calls on America’s colleges and universities to fulfill their civic responsibility in this difficult time to help students access the voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and other resources to cast their ballot,” Bennet said.
Some would argue the problem with many of our recent college graduates stem from university professors already going above and beyond their civic responsibility to teach, and are instead indoctrinating students to become ultra liberal voters.
Passing a law requiring colleges and universities to assist students in casting ballots is a terrible idea, one of many by Bennet that thankfully doesn’t stand a chance in Hell of becoming law.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-27--Chickenlooper is ducking Senate debates with Gardner

The Democrat ’ s candidate for the U.S. Senate is so weak , he ’ s too afraid to actually @ @ @ @ @ .
John Hickenlooper ’ s campaign spokeswoman told the Colorado Sun their candidate is refusing @ @ @ @ @ five debates proposed by Gardner .
Dodging subpoenas from the Ethics Commission didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ Chickenlooper .
Dodging debates is also a bad look .
By Hickenlooper ’ s own @ @ @ @ @ never been a great debater.
” He ’ s even admitted , “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ m the perfect spokesperson for my own ideas.
” We agree with Hickenlooper , he @ @ @ @ @ out to debate Gardner .
By his own admission , Hickenlooper is also not cut @ @ @ @ @ .

Chickenlooper is ducking Senate debates with Gardner
The Democrat’s candidate for the U.S. Senate is so weak, he’s too afraid to actually debate U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner.
John Hickenlooper’s campaign spokeswoman told the Colorado Sun their candidate is refusing to attend any of the five debates proposed by Gardner.
Dodging subpoenas from the Ethics Commission didn’t work out so well for Chickenlooper. Dodging debates is also a bad look.
It’s been 65 days since I challenged Governor @Hickenlooper to 5 General Election debates. What has my campaign heard from him in response? Exactly nothing. Gov. Hickenlooper —Stop dodging, let’s debate. pic.twitter.com/zdxcObRxvd — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) July 24, 2020
By Hickenlooper’s own admission, he “has never been a great debater.” He’s even admitted, “I’m not sure I’m the perfect spokesperson for my own ideas.”
Pretty much every tweet from Dems on this is undermined by Hickenlooper himself, who completely embraces the fact he’s an abysmal debater. Hard to debate when you lack conviction! #cosen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/WBgi531DEW — Kyle Kohli (@kylekohli) July 24, 2020
We agree with Hickenlooper, he’s definitely not cut out to debate Gardner. By his own admission, Hickenlooper is also not cut out to be a senator.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-26--Denver Post reporter defends protestors who hung American flag upside down

Denver Post reporter Conrad Swanson defended the “ Fuck the Feds ” protestors on Friday after they pulled down an American flag outside the federal courthouse in Denver and raised it upside down : According to the U.S. flag code , “ the flag should never be displayed with the union down , except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
” Despite what Swanson suggested calling it the “ distress flag , ” the American flag is still the American flag – whether flying union up or sending a distress signal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swanson couldn ’ t think of “ Fuck the Feds ” as anything other than peaceful , the same evening in Portland rioters attacked the federal courthouse and injured six officers : Violent anti-federal law enforcement riots also broke out Saturday in Seattle .
Swanson went on to claim because he didn ’ t see the protestors physically damage the flag itself , he didn ’ t see anything illegal about their actions : As his own paper reported following protests outside of the Aurora ICE facility last summer , one woman involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cited for criminal tampering .
This is an important distinction , as she was not actually cited for damaging the flag itself .
The circumstances outside the courthouse in terms of pulling down the flag appear similar , although could be even more serious considering this all transpired on federal property .
As the Trump administration has demonstrated over the last several weeks , the federal government has the full legal authority to hold protestors accountable for committing property crimes against the federal government .
It is dismaying that the Denver Post is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understanding of basic civics .

Denver Post reporter defends protestors who hung American flag upside down
Denver Post reporter Conrad Swanson defended the “Fuck the Feds” protestors on Friday after they pulled down an American flag outside the federal courthouse in Denver and raised it upside down:
Someone took the courthouse flag down and flipped it upside down. The courthouse is now flying the distress flag. pic.twitter.com/H5tKQCBNt6 — Conrad Swanson (@Conrad_Swanson) July 25, 2020
Criminals? For turning a flag upside down. Aside from one guy who tried to break a window (and was shunned from the group) I can’t think of anything this crowd did tonight that could be thought of as anything other than peaceful. https://t.co/sk8VuWjQ88 — Conrad Swanson (@Conrad_Swanson) July 25, 2020
According to the U.S. flag code, “the flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”
Despite what Swanson suggested calling it the “distress flag,” the American flag is still the American flag – whether flying union up or sending a distress signal union down.
As for the idea Swanson couldn’t think of “Fuck the Feds” as anything other than peaceful, the same evening in Portland rioters attacked the federal courthouse and injured six officers:
Rioters are using a circle saw to cut apart the fence protecting the federal courthouse. Video by @livesmattershow pic.twitter.com/okZ56jpH5B #PortlandRiots — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) July 25, 2020
Violent anti-federal law enforcement riots also broke out Saturday in Seattle.
Swanson went on to claim because he didn’t see the protestors physically damage the flag itself, he didn’t see anything illegal about their actions:
Did the damage it? They did not. — Conrad Swanson (@Conrad_Swanson) July 25, 2020
Swanson’s ignorance here is a bit stunning.
As his own paper reported following protests outside of the Aurora ICE facility last summer, one woman involved in pulling the American flag down was cited for criminal tampering. This is an important distinction, as she was not actually cited for damaging the flag itself.
The circumstances outside the courthouse in terms of pulling down the flag appear similar, although could be even more serious considering this all transpired on federal property.
As the Trump administration has demonstrated over the last several weeks, the federal government has the full legal authority to hold protestors accountable for committing property crimes against the federal government.
It is dismaying that the Denver Post is employing biased antifa activists with so little understanding of basic civics.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-25--Gov. Polis says one thing, does another on homeless camps and Capitol vandalism

Gov .
Polis says one thing , does another on homeless camps and Capitol vandalism Gov .
Polis claims he welcomes the removal of homeless camps on state property near the Capitol , he just doesn ’ t want to actually do anything about it .
Sort of like when Polis said earlier this week he is outraged over the ongoing vandalism at the Capitol , but police can ’ t protect the building or arrest anyone lest they anger a criminal and escalate the situation .
And then the protective fencing was removed so as not to anger protestors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally Friday night .
When Polis said a news conference Thursday he would welcome the removal of the homeless camps , what he meant was Denver officials are welcome to do something about it because state officials in the Polis administration will not .
Polis said city camping rules take precedence over state property , and claims he doesn ’ t really know what those rules are because he “ doesn ’ t follow Denver politics , ” the Denver Post reported .
Polis keeps talking out of both sides of his mouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that just keeps swinging further left every day .
If only John Hickenlooper had resolved the growing homeless problem as promised when he had the chance as governor .

Gov. Polis says one thing, does another on homeless camps and Capitol vandalism
Gov. Polis claims he welcomes the removal of homeless camps on state property near the Capitol, he just doesn’t want to actually do anything about it.
Sort of like when Polis said earlier this week he is outraged over the ongoing vandalism at the Capitol, but police can’t protect the building or arrest anyone lest they anger a criminal and escalate the situation.
And then the protective fencing was removed so as not to anger protestors at their “Fuck the Feds” rally Friday night.
When Polis said a news conference Thursday he would welcome the removal of the homeless camps, what he meant was Denver officials are welcome to do something about it because state officials in the Polis administration will not.
Polis said city camping rules take precedence over state property, and claims he doesn’t really know what those rules are because he “doesn’t follow Denver politics,” the Denver Post reported.
Polis keeps talking out of both sides of his mouth hoping he can appease his Democrat base that just keeps swinging further left every day.
If only John Hickenlooper had resolved the growing homeless problem as promised when he had the chance as governor.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-28--Poll shows Gardner closing the gap, Hickenlooper losing favor with voters

Turns out John Hickenlooper has a good reason for ducking debates against U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner — the Democrat is losing favor with voters and his polling numbers are dropping .
So the last thing the Hickenlooper campaign needs now is the Democrat flailing in a debate because he can ’ t answer why he believed he was above the law and dodging subpoenas to avoid his Ethics Commission hearing .
Or to explain to voters why he was guilty on a few of those charges .
The Morning Consult poll released Tuesday shows Gardner closing the gap with 42 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The margin of error is 4 % .
The poll surveyed 616 likely voters and was conducted July 17-26 .
Earlier this month , a firm that polls for Democrats said Hickenlooper was leading by 11 points .
Another questionable poll the Denver Post fawned over in May suggested Hickenlooper had a wide lead of 54 % to Gardner ’ s 36 % .
Considering Hickenlooper ’ s continued legal troubles and his string of gaffes over Black Lives Matter , not knowing how George Floyd died , and his negative cultural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not surprising his poll numbers are dropping .
And at some point , he ’ s going to have to come out of the basement and actually campaign against Gardner , without making a fool of himself , again .

Poll shows Gardner closing the gap, Hickenlooper losing favor with voters
Turns out John Hickenlooper has a good reason for ducking debates against U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner — the Democrat is losing favor with voters and his polling numbers are dropping.
So the last thing the Hickenlooper campaign needs now is the Democrat flailing in a debate because he can’t answer why he believed he was above the law and dodging subpoenas to avoid his Ethics Commission hearing.
Or to explain to voters why he was guilty on a few of those charges.
The Morning Consult poll released Tuesday shows Gardner closing the gap with 42% to Hickenlooper’s 48%. The margin of error is 4%.
The poll surveyed 616 likely voters and was conducted July 17-26.
Earlier this month, a firm that polls for Democrats said Hickenlooper was leading by 11 points.
Another questionable poll the Denver Post fawned over in May suggested Hickenlooper had a wide lead of 54% to Gardner’s 36%.
Considering Hickenlooper’s continued legal troubles and his string of gaffes over Black Lives Matter, not knowing how George Floyd died, and his negative cultural appropriation of Native Americans, it’s not surprising his poll numbers are dropping.
And at some point, he’s going to have to come out of the basement and actually campaign against Gardner, without making a fool of himself, again.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-07-28--Public displays of local media bias is spreading like COVID-19

Public displays of local media bias is spreading like COVID-19 Marty Coniglio has abandoned his post as 9News weatherman without explanation following his controversial tweet comparing federal police officers to Nazis .
Neither Coniglio nor the station is saying whether the sudden departure came under sunny or partly cloudy skies .
Coniglio ’ s last day at the station was Friday , the day after we reported his wildly inappropriate tweet along with the state Republican Party ’ s reaction .
Coniglio confirmed he no longer worked at 9News , and in a text message to the Denver Post said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk about the situation for at least a week or so.
” Public displays of media bias are recently spreading faster across the Front Range than COVID-19 .
KRDO Digital Director Andrew McMillan fired off a series of tweets about a week ago defending antifa violence in Portland and accused police guarding the federal courthouse of “ disappearing people.
” McMillian ’ s tweets were deleted following our report .
Denver Post reporter Conrad Swanson defended rioters at the “ Fuck the Feds ” rally over the weekend for being peaceful and doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American flag from the federal courthouse then raised it upside down as a distress signal .
Then there were these outrageous comments on a Facebook post by someone over at KOAA .
The tweets were removed the same day without explanation for the station ’ s extreme bias against President Trump .

Public displays of local media bias is spreading like COVID-19
Marty Coniglio has abandoned his post as 9News weatherman without explanation following his controversial tweet comparing federal police officers to Nazis.
Neither Coniglio nor the station is saying whether the sudden departure came under sunny or partly cloudy skies.
Coniglio’s last day at the station was Friday, the day after we reported his wildly inappropriate tweet along with the state Republican Party’s reaction.
Coniglio confirmed he no longer worked at 9News, and in a text message to the Denver Post said he would “not be able to talk about the situation for at least a week or so.”
Public displays of media bias are recently spreading faster across the Front Range than COVID-19.
KRDO Digital Director Andrew McMillan fired off a series of tweets about a week ago defending antifa violence in Portland and accused police guarding the federal courthouse of “disappearing people.”
McMillian’s tweets were deleted following our report.
Denver Post reporter Conrad Swanson defended rioters at the “Fuck the Feds” rally over the weekend for being peaceful and doing absolutely nothing wrong when they lowered the American flag from the federal courthouse then raised it upside down as a distress signal.
Then there were these outrageous comments on a Facebook post by someone over at KOAA.
The tweets were removed the same day without explanation for the station’s extreme bias against President Trump.