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Comment on Do you work for a small business in Colorado? by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:22:30 +0000

wow. That’s hilariously funny because its so accurate.

And yet scary because some folks don’t realize how bad Hick really would be.

Comment on Taxpayers for Liberty: Who Is This Group Playing in U.S. Senate Race? by colawman

colawman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:49:01 +0000

I attended the Candidate Search forum in Colorado Springs last night. Norton stated that every budget she was in charge of while in Colorado government she cut. If the information in the letter is correct then…Houston we have a problem!!!!

Comment on Taxpayers for Liberty: Who Is This Group Playing in U.S. Senate Race? by colawman

colawman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:33:08 +0000

It is rare when I agree with Mr. Johnson but on this topic he is spot on. Regardless of who wins the Republican nomination for the senate, Colorado will again be represented by a Republican Senator. The Democrats, on a daily basis, prove their wanton disregard for America. I no longer believe that the retaking of both houses in Washington DC is a pipe dream. I believe it is enevitable!

Comment on Taxpayers for Liberty: Who Is This Group Playing in U.S. Senate Race? by Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:46:31 +0000

This is pure conspiracy theory speculation.

Up north money? Pat Stryker? Colorado Model lefties trying to force Jane Norton into an expensive primary or even elect Buck because they think he would be easier for Bennet to beat?

If that’s their game, they may be disappointed, because Bennet and Romanoff are so far left that Buck or Norton probably could beat them. And once it’s clear who the GOP nominee is, he or she will raise big bucks and exploit the anti-Obama Democrat sentiment in Colorado.

Comment on Taxpayers for Liberty: Who Is This Group Playing in U.S. Senate Race? by Chuck Moe

Chuck Moe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:09 +0000

I wonder if this is the same group of people who quietly donated 350K dollars to the national Campaign For Liberty to advertise the Ken Buck/CFL survey ad that was being shown a month ago on Colorado T.V. No one within the state CFL knows where the money came from other than some “new donors” in northern Colorado. The donors obviously support Ken Buck and after the spot was seen on Colorado T.V. Hundreds of CFL members complained as the ad looked to be an endorsement of Ken Buck and the CFL is a 501c(4) organization. The national CFL removed the spot shortly thereafter and said they would do ads differently in the future.

One thing is certain. There is some real money being donated up north and they are very quiet about it. Perhaps the groups have no relation but the one common factor is Ken Buck.

Comment on Colorado Attorney General John Suthers endorses Jane Norton for U.S. Senate by colawman

colawman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:09:11 +0000

This is not news. It was known when Jane Norton was appointed by John McCain that Bill Owens and his cronies were going to follow lock step. Are we now going to hear next week that Bill Owens endorses Jane Norton?

Comment on Colorado Attorney General John Suthers endorses Jane Norton for U.S. Senate by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:44:05 +0000

Very nice!

Buck’s got to be wondering if ANYONE wants him in the race.

Comment on Contact your Congressmen: no on health “reform” & reconciliation by Brian T. Schwartz

Brian T. Schwartz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:38 +0000

The links are within the post.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Chris Maj

Chris Maj — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:52:31 +0000

Marty, you’re probably right that inhaling anything that is set on fire is not the best for your health. But if you consider that marijuana need not be smoked, but instead allowed for its development into vapors, tinctures, butters, etc., then the comparison with smoked tobacco starts to break down. Unfortunately, under the current heavy-club form of federal marijuana prohibition — which I think Donald supports wholeheartedly — there is little opportunity for free market forces to come out into the light and produce better products for the consumer. Of course, there would still be poor choices that would be made, legal or not, but as long as the taxpayer isn’t being forced to pay for those poor choices then we might arrive at the more traditional conservative libertarian position espoused by the likes of Milton Friedman and William Buckley. Which was, succinctly, to legalize it.

Back to the OP: I find it extremely difficult to reconcile the opinions of those who would control what we do with our own bodies; with the great tea party yearning for significantly less government involvement in our lives.

Comment on The GOP and the Tea Parties by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:37:07 +0000

I agree with all three of these points. I love the fact that Obama has done the typical Carter-esque “government will solve everything”. Its shown folks what “big spenders” really are.

I just hope that the folks that we put there remember to be counter to the GW Bush mantra of big government under the guise of “compassionate conservativism”.

The 94 “Revolution” was there to be a small government Republican policy push. Hopefully, they can relearn that and lose the big spending, big government lessons of “43″.

Comment on The GOP and the Tea Parties by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:35:09 +0000

I agree with all three of these points. I love the fact that Obama has done the typical Carter-sque liberal/progressive big “government will solve everything”. Its shown folks what “big spenders” really are.

I just hope that the folks that we put there remember to be counter to the GW Bush mantra of big government under the guise of “compassionate conservativism”.

The 94 “Revolution” was there to be a small government Republican policy push. Hopefully, they can relearn that and lose the big spending, big government lessons of “43″.

Comment on Say Thank You To Democrats, Gov. Ritter For Reducing Coloradans’ Income During Recession by Colorado Senate Majority Leader John Morse Goes All Shakespearian on Amazon.com | MarsBlog.net

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:25:27 +0000

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Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:12:09 +0000

Oh, and I’m a self-described Libertarian.

Donald, I agree with your point about “believe the money when it happens”. Here’s the thing that you all seem to be missing, you are not the majority of the voters. You’re not even the majority of the conservatives in the state.

The money won’t just “come”. If you keep pointing to the Mass race, you’re living a pipe dream. That was a unique situation that occurred as a special election with an absolute loser of a sitting party. She completely lost the support of her grassroots AND her party organization. Compounding this was the FACT that the opposite party (in this case the Rs) observed this, read the close polls and counter to their lack of effort earlier in the race realized that there was a LOT of opportunity. So while the grassroots/Tea Party folks want to claim all of the credit, it was the work of MANY factors.

And the money wasn’t just from in the state, but NATIONAL.

If you believe that Buck/Wiens will be able to garner significant national fundraising just because they’re THE tea party candidate, you’re sorely mistaken.

Part of the primary process is justifying to party activists that the candidate is capable. Capable of many things, but one of the most important in this day is raising campaign funds.

Money doesn’t simply fall from the sky. It isn’t just magic produced by a national party – especially one as incompetently run as Michael Steele’s team seems to be.

If the candidate can’t raise money, I’m sorry they can’t compete against an Obama backed Dem. And regardless of any present day issues b/t Romanoff and Obama, if Andy somehow beats Bennet, the President will do SEVERAL big events to help him.

Simply put Buck doesn’t inspire folks. The proof is in his pathetic fundraising to date. Argue all you want, but no money equals no game.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:36:58 +0000

Oh, and yes. I’m a self-described Libertarian.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:35:56 +0000

Chris, There is a major difference b/t being a Libertarian who doesn\’t support legalization and someone who supports the big war on drugs. I really don\’t think either fits. But then I think either is the Feds determinig expanding their role. Frankly, something like this isn\’t a Fed issue. If the local/state want to do it, well that\’s another issue.

But I don\’t really agree that its a good thing from a health perspective. Regardless of the \"is it cool\" or not, I can\’t understand how the folks who hate smoking of any tobacco products would support/allow a new smoking item to be made legal without discussing the impact on the nation\’s health… So… I\’m sorry, did I interject an unrelated logical argument?

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Marty Renn

Marty Renn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:35:30 +0000

Chris, There is a major difference b/t being a Libertarian who doesn’t support legalization and someone who supports the big war on drugs. I really don’t think either fits. But then I think either is the Feds determinig expanding their role. Frankly, something like this isn’t a Fed issue. If the local/state want to do it, well that’s another issue.

But I don’t really agree that its a good thing from a health perspective. Regardless of the “is it cool” or not, I can’t understand how the folks who hate smoking of any tobacco products would support/allow a new smoking item to be made legal without discussing the impact on the nation’s health… So… I’m sorry, did I interject an unrelated logical argument?

Comment on Contact your Congressmen: no on health “reform” & reconciliation by Monty Unruh

Monty Unruh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:55:15 +0000

need addresses and phone numbers

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:12:31 +0000

Chris,
I think there are millions of libertarians who don\’t belong to the Libertarian Party because it is willing to let drug users abuse themselves, the health care markets, taxpayers and their neighbors.

The national security gambit is silly and wouldn\’t work. It might create one problem and create many more problems that were even worse.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:11:57 +0000

Chris,
I think there are millions of libertarians who don’t belong to the Libertarian Party because it is willing to let drug users abuse themselves, the health care markets, taxpayers and their neighbors.

The national security gambit is silly and wouldn’t work. It might create one problem and create many more problems that were even worse.

Comment on Enhanced Teacher Training Short-Term Answer, Online Technology is Future by Chuck Moe

Chuck Moe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:05:02 +0000

As a parent of an online student at Colorado Virtual Academy, I can assure you her online education is far superior to the local government school. (I refuse to call them public schools)

Comment on Rasmussen Poll: Best News for GOP Guv Hopeful Scott McInnis in Awhile by Karen Morgenson

Karen Morgenson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:19:38 +0000

I think it’s interesting how everyone, throughout this whole campaign process has counted McInnis out of this whole thing. However, the numbers have proved them wrong. McInnis has what it takes to become the next Governor and I think Hickenloopers popularity might actually be hurting him a little. He comes off as cocky and like he’s better then everyone else…who wants that in a leader? I hope McInnis keeps proving everyone wrong and wins this election.

Comment on The GOP and the Tea Parties by Chris Maj

Chris Maj — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:53:48 +0000

In some places, there are still too many loud socialist big government neo-conservatives in the GOP, though, for the small government conservative libertarian tea partiers to get more firmly (back) on board.

As a meta-aside, I think the PPC cultivates the lines of communication necessary for such a transition.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Chris Maj

Chris Maj — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:26 +0000

Donald:

You would be the first self-described libertarian that I’ve come across who supports the big government war on marijuana.

Please consider watching this short Glenn Beck video, where he and a former Mexican official make the case for ending pot prohibition for reasons of national security:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFmtirw5io8

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by SharonE

SharonE — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:05:34 +0000

The Rasmussen poll that was taken asked only if you would vote for McGinnis or Hickenlooper or other. Careful people what you read and what you decide to believe and make sure you do your own research and get the fact. There are those who want to talk you out of voting your principles and values. Polls that are fair are not showing the party candidates as the favorites and all true grassroots folks know that. Stick to your principles and vote accordingly.

Comment on The GOP and the Tea Parties by Donincolorado

Donincolorado — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:53:24 +0000

This is right on target. The GOP has a small window to show they are true fiscal conservatives and are the the Party of Yes when it comes to individual rights and freedoms. That window may have shut just a little last week when the majority of GOP Senators abandoned Senator Bunning when he demanded that the Senate actually find the money to pay for the 10 billion to extend unemployment benifits. Senator Snowe took to the floor and chasitised Senator Bunning saying his attitude does not represent the majority of the GOP Senators. Really?

Comment on Rasmussen Poll: Best News for GOP Guv Hopeful Scott McInnis in Awhile by Ben

Ben — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:51:17 +0000

Good thing to agree with Rasmussen rather than me on this one, since the McInnis camp has noted that he is “a heck of a bigger deal” than I am.

Comment on Rasmussen Poll: Best News for GOP Guv Hopeful Scott McInnis in Awhile by Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:22:39 +0000

Ben,
I said the fact that the strongly favorables and strongly unfavorables aren’t good for McInnis because Rasmussen says that at this stage of the campaign, the “strongly” numbers are more meaningful than the general popularity numbers. He and I may be wrong. The question is, what happens when Hick and McInnis really start campaigning, running TV ads, etc. Certainly, the headline numbers should help McInnis in the caucuses and in fundraising.

I enjoyed completing your poll.

Comment on Amazon’s fired Colo. affilliates see how Democrats’ Internet taxes hurt small e-commerce businesses by Rep. Charles Rangel – “Time to Clean Out the House” :A Pissed Off American

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:59:36 +0000

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Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by colawman

colawman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:30 +0000

Donald,
I think you are ignoring the dynamics of the race for Senator. Jane Norton does not have the majority support, much as you would like it to be. It looks as though Norton and Buck will make the ballot for the primary. That leaves the Wiens and Tidwell voters with a choice. I do not see their votes falling for Norton in the primary. Norton frequently is attacked for her support of Ref C. She is weakened by her money ties to Washington lobbyists and John McCain. You dismiss the Tea Party and 9/12 movements because they do not support Jane Norton, that is convenient but not an accurate portrayal of the movements strength.

Comment on Tea Parties are influencing but not winning Republican primaries; bad news for Dan Maes, Ken Buck by Russell Fruits

Russell Fruits — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:10 +0000

Isn’t the state assembly in loveland this year not broomfield?????