Archive for October, 2009
Ryan Frazier moves campaign to 7th Congressional District
October 15th, 2009
Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier announced today he was dropping his United States Senate bid and instead will run for Congress in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. That seat is currently held by Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and had been considered relatively safe – until today. Frazier’s announcement today wasn’t much of a surprise. Rumors about the [...]
Thornton just says no to illegal drug shops
October 14th, 2009
In a very long, sometimes emotional and slightly heated discussion last night, Thornton City Council voted to not allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. In a 7 – 2 vote, the city upheld the belief that the detrimental effects of allowing these “businesses” to operate within the city by far outweighed any benefit to [...]
Thornton set to approve illegal drug trade
October 13th, 2009
Tonight’s the night…. At the Thornton City Council meeting tonight council will decide whether or not to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. We have already outlined why we feel Thornton citizens should be against any measure to bring the illegal drug trade to the city. We sent emails to all the council members [...]
Happy birthday to the United States Navy – Non Sibi Sed Patriae
October 13th, 2009
Today marks the 234th birthday of the United States Navy. According to the Naval History & Heritage Command: The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which the Continental Congress established on 13 October 1775, by authorizing the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to cruise in search [...]
Video: SNL takes on President Obama’s accomplishments
October 6th, 2009
Saturday Night Live took a rather insightful look at President Obama’s accomplishments during his time in office thus far. How has the president done on fulfilling his promises?
Commander in Chief sees no rush in helping U.S. troops
October 4th, 2009
It has been 35 days since General Stanley McChrystal, commander of our forces in Afghanistan submitted his request for additional troops. McChrystal’s assessment of the situation is quite stark saying that if the necessary manpower isn’t sent soon, the mission “will likely result in failure.” The picture painted is not pretty but McChrystal’s plan calls [...]
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To Congress: Let’s look at the track record
October 2nd, 2009
The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775 – You have had 234 years to get it right; it is broke. Social Security was established in 1935 – You have had 74 years to get it right; it is broke. Fannie Mae was established in 1938 – You have had 71 years to get it [...]
First lady says going to Europe on taxpayer money is a ‘sacrifice’
October 1st, 2009
With the nation’s unemployment nearing 10%, the economy failing, skyrocketing national debt and American families truly hurting the White House felt other priorities were more important this week. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama jetted off to Copenhagen, Denmark to push for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics bid spewing untold tons of carbon into the [...]
