Posts Tagged ‘idea’

Why the outrage over government eavesdropping?

by Craig Masters Reporters of the nation’s media are claiming to be outraged that their telephone conversations have been recorded and e-mails have been read by government agents writing their own search warrants. The IRS has confessed (after being caught) to using government agents to intimidate taxpayers opposed to the Obama administration. But, what does [...]

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NAACP head says IRS justified in singling out conservative groups

by Peter Grady –   While there has been bipartisan outrage and concern over revelations the IRS has been singling out conservative groups for extra scrutiny, a former head  of the NAACP has praised the move saying it was perfectly legitimate to single out such groups.   “I think it’s entirely legitimate to look at the tea [...]

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Tribune calls District 6 students “resources”

Laments siphoning to charter schoolsRecent revelations that District 6 will be letting nearly 20 percent of their new teachers has caused the Greeley Tribune to blame part of the problem on charter schools by categorizing students as “resources” that the district is losing.   At Monday’s board of education meeting, District 6 Superintendent Ranelle Lang [...]

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Colorado grants secret service right to arrest citizens for non-federal offenses

Legislators given conflicting reasons for why bill neededby Jack Minor –   A bill is heading to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk that Republican  lawmakers say would give members of the Secret Service broad arrest powers in  the state and could provide a framework for federal agents eventually to enforce  gun restrictions. “This is absolutely [...]

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Learning about 2nd Congressional Dist. Rep.Jared Polis

Latest e-mail on Obama’s Path to CitizenshipBy Craig Masters Many constituents in the Colorado 2nd Congressional District may have received representative Jared Polis’ email this week in support of Obama’s immigration reforms. He opens his plea for support with a short story of his great-grandparents, Bertha and Mendel Polis, immigrating “After living under the terror [...]

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Will Psychics determine gun ownership?

by Craig Masters In the aftermath of the crisis at Sandy Hook Elementary, those in Washington and many others in the media  suggest we who would be the next militia trade freedom for the false promise of security. They have joined the Obama cry for a national system of gun control that would – in [...]

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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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Colorado taxpayers should brace for immigration of Californians

Voters approved higher taxes – Reduced revenue could resultby Craig Masters New tax increases approved by California voters in November have created bargain prices for U-Haul rental trucks – rented for one-way to California. Texas, which has no state income tax, is attracting the greatest percentage of those who are leaving California in hopes of [...]

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Free Speech? It is, only if Cleveland Councilwoman says it is!

by Craig Masters In a story that would have gotten a lot of coverage if an incumbent republican presidential candidate was trying to get a second term, the “offensive” billboards around the greater Cleveland, Ohio area reminding everyone of the simple fact that voting illegally is, in fact, a crime, all came down before election [...]

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Will NASA’s Mars menu help Obama feed the middle-class?

by Craig Masters Regardless of what else you may think about Obama’s policies, religious ideology, reports filled with false numbers, or unconstitutional implementation of laws, the one area where there is no doubt is that he believes the economic plan for recovery is to follow the advice of John Maynard Keynes: borrow our way out [...]

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White House parses Biden statement administration did not know about embassy security concerns

Contradicts testimony State Department gave before Congress by Peter Grady –   Following a statement by Joe Biden that the administration had no idea embassy officials were asking for increased security in Libya, despite testimony to the contrary, the White House is now saying Biden was only referring to himself and the President.   During [...]

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Business leaders becoming emboldened to speak out on Obama policies

by Matt Lacy –   Following Obama’s crushing debate in last week’s presidential debate business owners appear to now feel they can safely speak out about how the president’s policies are affecting their businesses.   On Monday, David Siegel, owner of Westgate Resorts sent out an email to his employees emphasizing that while he was [...]

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Ouch! President’s supporters admit Romney clear victor in debate

by Jack Minor –   While the Obama campaign said they were “pleased” with Obama’s performance during Wednesday’s presidential debate in Denver, media outlets and political pundits on both the left and right agreed that Mitt Romney was the clear victor.   Obama spokesperson Stephanie Cutter appeared to place the blame for his dismal performance [...]

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Young campaign accused of excluding clergy from debates

by Jack Minor –   The House District 50 race took an interesting turn last week when claims surfaced that Democratic Dave Young’s campaign has taken a position that members of the clergy should not be allowed to moderate political debates.   During Wednesday’s debate local resident, Gunter Hess, asked a question that appeared to [...]

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Would Martin Luther King have preached this?

Why is the NEA teaching races to stay different?by Craig Masters The NEA is ‘teaching’ from the race card Jesse Jackson was a popular chorus leader at least week’s Chicago Teachers’ Union rally. The video available online shows a crowd of people (teachers?) being led in meaningless, senseless chants. Jackson then reverts to his worn [...]

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Feds: submit school board to evaluation to get funding

by Jack Minor –   In what some have said is an attempt to assert more local control over local schools, the Obama administration has said individual school districts can now apply for Race to the Top funds if they are willing to subject the school board to government evaluations.   Greeley/Evans District 6 board [...]

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Presbyterian seminary honoring Planned Parenthood president

 by Peter Grady –   Pro-lifers have said they are not surprised that a seminary affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA is honoring the president and chairman of the board of Planned Parenthood.   Auburn Seminary in New York is honoring Cecile Richards and Cecilia Guthrie as “champions for reproductive healthcare, education and women’s health.” [...]

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Kansas latest battleground over LGBT issue

by Matt Lacy – Kansas has now become the latest battleground state for special rights for homosexuals and cross-dressers. Human Relations Commissions and/or homosexual activists in Lawrence, Hutchinson, Salina, Wichita and Pittsburg have asked city governments to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes. Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas, has already [...]

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October Baby lead actor says film was “eye-opener”

by Jack Minor – The lead actor for a movie that came to Greeley last weekend says the experience was an “eye-opener” for him. “October Baby,” starring veteran actor John Schneider, is a film about Hannah, a 19 year old girl who discovers she was adopted after surviving a botched abortion. Along with some friends she [...]

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Obama faces pressure to be more extreme on same-sex marriage

by Peter Grady –   Despite President Obama making unprecedented moves to appease “gay” rights advocates, they are exerting still more pressure by asking the Democratic Party to officially declare their opposition to traditional marriage. Supporters of the “gay” lifestyle are calling for the Democratic National Committee to officially endorse same-sex marriage. Recently, four former [...]

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Board of Health to hear public input about free needle program for drug users

The public will have just one chance, today at 5:30, to tell the members of the Larimer County Board of Health whether or not to spend public money supporting drug dealers and users in Northern Colorado. A plan for enabling drug users to have free access to needles is being seriously considered by the Board. [...]

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Obama quotes first murderer to justify social programs

by Peter Grady – In a campaign speech in Vermont on Friday, President Barack Obama quoted the first murderer to argue for several policies involving what some have said amounts to government transferring wealth from one group of citizens to another. While addressing a crowd of supporters at the University of Vermont last Friday, Obama [...]

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87 year old pastor encourages Christians to continue in Christ’s service

Sweeting by Jack Minor – Christian leader and author Dr. George Sweeting, 87, is challenging baby boomers to not retire the date their AARP card arrives in the mail. Sweeting, along with his son Dr. Donald Sweeting, has written “How to Finish the Christian Life: Following Jesus in the Second Half.” The book calls for [...]

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New abortion trend: no doctors needed

by Peter Grady – According to a pro-life leader, an attempt by California legislators to let nurse practitioners and midwives perform abortions is not a concept unique to the golden state. Jennifer Popick, legal counsel with the National Right to Life Committee, says an attempt in California to permit nurse practitioners and midwives to perform [...]

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Custodians earn trust in schools

By Craig Masters An open letter To all Thompson School District custodial staff, families and friends: In response to dozens of requests since January, two articles have been published to bring attention to the failures of school districts across the country to successfully allow custodial services within public schools to be adequately managed by private [...]

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UN officials admit they want global tax

by Peter Grady – Long dismissed as the stuff of conspiracy “nuts” the United Nations has admitted that it really does want to impose a global tax. Opponents of the United Nations have long said that the organization wanted the ability to fund itself rather than rely on member dues and to have its own [...]

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Colorado Christian University takes on Obamacare rule on abortion inducing contraception

Armstrong says university has strong case, calls rules “unfair” by Jack Minor – Colorado Christian University has filed a lawsuit against a requirement in Obamacare that requires all healthcare plans to provide abortion inducing contraceptive services regardless of an organization’s religious beliefs. The lawsuit names the Department of Health and Human Services, saying they are [...]

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“Gay” parade attendance mandatory for teen program at Planned Parenthood

by Jack Minor – A Planned Parenthood program in New York that employs teenagers required them to attend a homosexual pride parade as a condition of employment, causing some to question the organization’s use of taxpayer dollars. The Planned Parenthood program, Seriously Talking About Responsible Sex (STARS) employs teenagers as “peer educators.” According to the organization’s [...]

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Rep. Lamborn introduces resolution defending Christmas

District 6 students out for “Winter Break” this Friday by Jack Minor – A Congressman with the Colorado delegation is tired of those fighting the war on Christmas and has introduced a resolution saying so. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R- CD-5) introduced HR 489, “Expressing the sense of the house of Representatives that the symbols and [...]

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Mink says never had illusions about large settlement

Speaks out on Montana blogger, future plans by Jack Minor – While oftentimes it is easy to think individuals sue to obtain large cash payouts, Tom Mink said he never expected to get a large settlement from his lawsuit. Mink had sued Greeley and the county for confiscating his computer after he published an article [...]

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Nutrition news: Pizza is a vegetable

Proposed congressional regulations would classify food as vegetable for school menus by Jack Minor – District 6 children could soon be begging for their vegetables if Congress has its way. A spending bill has a provision re-classifying pizza as a vegetable. Congress is pushing the new classification as pushback on the Obama administration’s Agriculture bill [...]

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DHS orders border patrol to stop transportation checks

Part of pattern regarding immigration enforcement     by Jack Minor –   In yet another sign of lax enforcement on the border, the Department of Homeland Security has instructed Border Patrol agents to stop conducting random searches of vehicles at transportation hubs.   Prior to the directive, border patrol agents would often conduct what [...]

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Greeley “monster maker” gets own reality show

    by Jack Minor – A local businessman who is well-known for masks and other monster paraphernalia has been featured in his own reality show. The show, “Making Monsters” is currently showing on the “Travel Channel,” Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and features Ed and Marsha Edmunds, founders of Distortions Unlimited and their team. [...]

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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger

Betty Grauberger is going to Jail!  Yup…..on October 27th to raise money for MDA….please help by donating on line or by calling MDA and donating in her behalf so she will not have to stay there forever…..now, now…..I know some of you think that would be a good idea, but it is an even better [...]

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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger Senior Breakfasts are back on the first Thursday of  each month at 9:00 a.m….of course that means November 3rd for our next big one!  The Pikes do great things cooking for you and the cost is just $4.00 for all you can put in your little tummies…….it is good down home cookin’ [...]

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