Posts Tagged ‘country’

The Rant – America’s Workers Losing Faith in Retirement Funds

by Mike McCune –   The Employment Benefit Research Institute finished a survey of working Americans during the closing days of March. It reported the ‘startling’ fact a mere 13% of working Americans are “very confident” when it comes to having enough financial support to retire.   To those of us in fly-over America this [...]

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Almost a Fifth of U.S. Economy Moves Underground

by Mike McCune –     American over 30 know about the infamous Russian “Black Market” wherein the population did most of its food and illicit items trade. Since it was officially off-the-records by the government, but necessary to sustain the population, the term “Black Market” was applied.   It will not come as a [...]

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Fracking on Loveland Council Agenda

by Craig Masters Illegal activities – not drilling, caused the Dunkard Creek fish kill Fracking, the very word brings out the emotional images of burning water and children writhing in pain from cancer ridden organs. After watching from the sidelines and wondering where in the name of all that is science is the source of [...]

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Undocumented voters get priority over Americans’ Health

by Craig Masters In his article posted to WorldNet Daily, celebrated Northern Colorado Gazette editor Jack Minor reports on the dangerous increase in multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB flowing over the U.S. – Mexican border. In her recent commentary lawyer and best selling author Phyliss Schlafly discusses the Nepalese man currently in medical isolation in Texas [...]

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Deadly killers accompaning illegal aliens into America

A physician congressman, with over three decades of experience in the American healthcare system has said concerns over illegal aliens who bring drug resistant strains of tuberculosis and other diseased into the country are an important issue that needs to be discussed as part of any immigration reform bill.   “It is something I am [...]

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Former Greeley resident wants Ten Commandments everywhere in America

A former Greely resident who has been placing Ten Commandment billboards and displays around the country for several years has said he is excited about WND founder Joseph Farah’s new billboard campaign to remind the public of their accountability to God’s moral law.   “If between us we can put thousands of these billboards and [...]

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Debt, Greed and Gun Control are dividing this house

State Representative Fields would appoint all-knowing bureaucrats to keep us safe by Craig Masters State Representative Rhonda Fields (D) was granted a lengthy guest column in the January 5, Denver Post. Her personal story not withstanding, her efforts to justify the socialists/central government position on gun control does make one valid point. She writes, “For [...]

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The Death of Human Rights

by Pastor Scott Lively –   This week marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Unfortunately, this is a day celebrated mostly by leftists, who have hijacked “human rights” in recent times to serve their own misguided [...]

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Israel attacks Hamas, wider war in Middle East possible

by Jack Minor – Israel has responded to recent rocket attacks from both its northern and southern borders by killing a top Hamas official in an air strike, threatening to ignite a larger war across the region.   The strike targeted Ahmed Jabari, who was the most senior Hamas official to be killed since Israel’s invasion [...]

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Hillary: Can’t testify, have wine-tasting event to go to

by Matt Lacy –   As Congress attempts to discover the events in Benghazi where Americans including an ambassador were killed, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will not be able to testify because among other things she will be attending a wine tasting event in Australia.   Administration officials, including the president himself for several [...]

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Democratic leader willing to send America off financial cliff

Washington Senator says worth it to tax the rich by Peter Grady –   A leading Democratic Senator from Washington has said her party needs to be willing to stand firm on extending tax cuts for individuals, including small business owners making over $250,000 even if it means raising taxes on all Americans, despite concerns [...]

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Savages in Gaza time rockets to maximize children casualties

Israeli rocket damage, Israel news photo by Peter Grady –   In what can only be described as an act of barbarism, Muslim terrorists in Gaza fired a barrage of missiles at Israeli men, women and children during the end of the school day to obtain maximum violence.   The Israeli National News reported that [...]

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I’ll say God Bless America while I still can.

by Craig Masters The Constitution and America’s unique form of government was finally beaten to death by the very ballots it was first designed to protect. The America many of us thought would rise to the occasion of the threat of defeat from within has lost this final battle. Unable to understand that personal responsibility [...]

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Will Bloomberg’s Super PAC ad buy enough votes?

by Craig Masters Although folks in northern Colorado won’t be given a chance to vote Ed Permutter out of office, they should be aware of the impact he could have on every gun owner in Colorado and beyond. As if the financial immorality of Perlmutter and his wife was not enough, the unholy agenda for [...]

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Benghazi becoming rerun of “Fast and Furious”

by Peter Grady –   Congressman Darrell Issa’s investigation of the events surrounding the Benghazi attack which killed a U.S. Ambassador and three other Americans appears to be playing out like a rerun of the Fast and Furious investigation.   Issa, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, has been conducting a series of events into [...]

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Attack ads work – That’s why candidates Outsource Them!

But Voters say they don’t like them.By Craig Masters CoorsTek World HQ – here in Colorado USA There are less than four weeks until the election day. The term “attack ads” is being trivialized to the extreme. Even ‘extreme’ is a word fast becoming meaningless. Is this by design? If nobody cares, neither candidate wins [...]

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“Skip” Carlson best qualified for House race

I have real concerns for our country, state, and the politics that affect us all. Loyalty to political parties trumps the message of the candidate and what they stand for in this day and age of media sound bites. I am a proud independent unaffiliated registered voter and as such can support members of both [...]

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White House blames staffers for Egypt not ally statement

by Peter Grady –   Following a statement by President Barack Obama declaring that Egypt in not an ally, the White House explained that  his remark was not prepared by staffers and the government still considers the government to be a partner with the United States.   In an interview with the Spanish language network [...]

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Pastor jailed for leaving Islamic faith finally freed

by Matt Lacy –   An Iranian pastor who has been in prison for almost three years for the crime of converting to Christianity from Islam has finally been freed after intense international pressure was brought against the Iranian government.   The American Center for Law and Justice, which has been vigorously fighting for Pastor [...]

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Greeley to get Verizon 4G service soon

by Jack Minor –   Verizon Wireless customers now have a bit of good news with the announcement that Greeley will have the new 4G LTE service in the coming weeks.   Erica O’Connor, a spokesperson for Verizon Wireless said that Greeley should expect to see the new 4G service in the next several weeks.   [...]

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Colorado Chik-fil-A’s to offer free breakfasts

by Jack Minor –   Chik-fil-A restaurants across Colorado and the rest of the country are taking reservations for a free breakfast.   The chain is announcing a free breakfast giveaway starting Monday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 15. Customers who make a reservation online  are able to reserve a free breakfast entrée which includes: [...]

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Is Penn State threat connected to voter I.D. suit?

by Craig Masters If you are one of the many Americans afraid of “Chicago tactics” by the Obama administration, read no further. No one will blame you. The Justice Department under the direction of Eric Holder, himself held to be in contempt of Congress, has initiated a well-documented and systematic program of intimidating states which [...]

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Poor Recovery Doesn’t Eliminate Recession Yet

by Mike McCune   Sometimes you have to wonder if Wall Street insiders are even aware of what is going on beyond Wall Street’s narrow perspective. The case in point is an article by Lawrence “Larry” Kudlow. (1)   In his written analysis, Kudlow admits the “‘fiscal cliff’ tax hike still hangs like the sword of [...]

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Why do liberals get in an uproar over a conservative voice?

by Carol Clemens –   America is the most wonderful country in the world.  We have freedoms that many countries do not have.  One is the freedom to express our opinions through speech. Recently when the President of Chick-fil-A was asked a question regarding his beliefs on marriage he replied with a Biblical truth.  It [...]

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Social Security Program A Lifetime Expense

by Mike McCune –   In 1975, during a sumptuous dinner with my grandparents, my grandfather was harping about the paltry sum he was receiving for Social Security. That led to a rather spirited argument because I vehemently disagreed with him for perhaps the first time in my life.   When the disturb meal was completed the debate [...]

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Chik-fil-A supporters defend chain in a big way

Loveland restaurant runs out of food as crowds swamp chains around the country by Jack Minor –   While “gay” rights supporters have been flexing their muscles since President Barack Obama came out and said he was in favor of same-sex marriage, it appears they have hit a stumbling block over their attempts to force [...]

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Chik-fil-A faces government intimidation for not affirming same-sex marriage

Supporters to patronize chain Wednesday  by Matt Lacy –       Following statements by several government officials around the country saying they will not permit Chik-fil-A to open new restaurants because the owner supports traditional marriage, supporters are planning a day of support for the company.       Dan Cathy, the current president, [...]

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Ft. Collins solicitation rules appear to be working

The solicitor knocking at the door of your Fort Collins home could represent a local dairy or youth sports team. Or it could be someone traveling the country under bizarre, shady circumstances. A year after the city lifted its ban on door-to-door salespeople, 43 companies have obtained permits. The change has created opportunity for legitimate [...]

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State, nation facing worst drought in 50 years

WALTONVILLE, Ill. — The nation’s widest drought in decades is spreading, with more than half of the continental United States in some stage of drought and most of the rest enduring abnormally dry conditions. Only in the 1930s and the 1950s has a drought covered more land, according to federal figures released Monday. So far, [...]

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Bankrupt Municipalities But First Step in U.S. Debt Crisis

by Mike McCune –   As individuals, as a community, as business owners and workers, and as public employees we each have some difficult decisions to make in the near future. The unassailable problem is debt, public and private, that is threatening to overwhelm America. The problem simply cannot be moved down the road any [...]

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An America Without God

by Carol Clemans–   We lived in Stockton, California, for 23 years, moving out of the city in 2003. Recently the city has declared bankruptcy. They have terminated many of their police force. Stockton’s crime rate is double as to what it was this same time last year. When evil people know there is less [...]

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Hank Williams Jr. doubles down on Obama in new song

by Jack Minor–   Once again, Hank Williams Jr. has taken aim at President Barack Obama with a new song where he tells the President to “pack his bags.”   The latest song, “Take Back our Country” from his new album “Old School, New Rules” is played to the tune of “Mind Your Own Business” [...]

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Weak Housing Market Extends Recovery Road

by Mike McCune   You have probably heard little from the housing market recently. Didn’t you know the housing market had “hit bottom” according to many Wall Street analysts and was no longer a concern?   Not so fast with all the loose talk of bottoming and rebounding. The housing market is still discovering new [...]

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Little Things – 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Wagon

By Stu WrightBobby Goldsboro is a well-known singer-songwriter to me, but I didn’t know he was THIS well-known.  THIS man had eleven top-40 U. S. Billboard Hot 100 hits, and twelve on the country charts.  The Florida native that once played guitar for Roy Orbison broke onto the scene by himself in 1964 with his [...]

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UCCC $58 tickets to Taj Mahal for $29

Staff Reports –   GREELEY – This week’s deal gets you two tickets to Taj Mahal this Saturday, May 19,  at 7:30pm at the Union Colony Civic Center Experience Taj Mahal and his band for this onetime concert only. Describe legendary musician Taj Mahal in a single word or phrase? Impossible. You could call him [...]

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