Posts Tagged ‘primary’

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4×4

Review & Photos by Stu Wright     Jeep has been building off-road and sport utility vehicles since 1941 (civilian vehicles since 1945), making it the country’s oldest SUV brand.  They were originally provided for the U. S. military during World War II, specifically light 4-wheel drives for the Army.  Willys-Overland, the manufacturer of Jeeps, provided [...]

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Government advice to storm victims without power: Go to Internet

by Matt Lacy –   In a move that has provided fuel for critics of government solutions to problems, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been telling storm victims of Hurricane Sandy who are without power they should go to the Internet for information.   Politico noted that FEMA has been advising people to use [...]

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Romney crowds surging

  by Peter Grady–   Following a debate performance where the bipartisan consensus showed him the clear winner, crowds appearing at campaign events for Mitt Romney are surging.   According to the Associated Press, as election day draws closer the crowds are getting larger as the Republican base appears to have finally warmed up to [...]

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Rep. Gardner receives award for protecting small business owners

by Jack Minor –   WASHINTON D.C. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award to 4th Congressional Rep. Cory Gardner on Thursday, Sept. 13.   In presenting the award, Dan Danner, NFIB CEO and President said Gardner had fought for small business owners against excessive government regulations. [...]

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Scandal Has Financial System On Verge of Global Meltdown

by Mike McCune –   If you are like most Americans, you’ve probably heard the term LIBOR. But if you are like like most Americans, you do not realize the impact this tiny particle of the economy has on everything we do on a daily basis.   What has happened is the financial world has [...]

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Government using Spanish soap opera to encourage food stamp use

by Matt Lacy –     The USDA is continuing its program of encouraging greater numbers of Americans to sign up for food stamps with a new program aimed at Spanish speaking people.   During the Republican presidential primary season, Newt Gingrich was criticized for referring to Obama as the “food stamp president.”   While [...]

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Biden says Republicans will arrest people for voting

by Matt Lacy –   During a fundraiser, Vice President Joe Biden said that “Republicans have changed the law so you get arrested if you do vote.”   The Weekly Standard reported the remarks were made at a Democratic fundraiser in Seattle for Washington senator Maria Cantwell.   In an attempt to diffuse the issue [...]

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Planned Parenthood moves in to high school campus

by Matt Lacy –   An organization founded by a eugenicist has now opened a clinic on a high school campus to provide teens access to pregnancy tests and birth control without notifying parents.   Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider is teaming up with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide an [...]

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Weld to transfer Paramedic services to NCMC

Conway said current model unsustainable by Jack Minor – Faced with impending regulations from Obamacare and an unsustainable business model involving millions of dollars in losses each year, the Weld County commissioners announced a plan to transfer services to non-profit Banner Health. Under Obamacare, “The healthcare market has been undergoing a rapid transformation in part [...]

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DNC taking steps to prevent Obama challenger from appearing on ballots

Wyoming told not to count votes from pro-life Democratby Matt Lacy –   Following surprising primary results in Oklahoma and other states that have showed discontent with Obama among Democratic voters, the party is taking steps to ensure that a pro-life candidate does not appear on any more ballots. While the media attempts to portray [...]

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“Ritual washings” and Muslim prayers paid for by taxpayers

by Craig Masters On the last Sunday in January, Catholic priests around the country told their congregations the “news” about the latest assault on Christianity in America. In Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik wrote that President Obama had told Catholics, “To Hell with your religious beliefs.” Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria asked his flock to join [...]

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Religious voters key to Santorum’s southern victories

by Peter Grady – Demographics in yesterday’s primaries in Alabama and Mississippi reveal a sharp difference in the level of ideological support for the candidates. Presidential candidate Rick Santorum received a huge lead among voters in both states among voters who were seeking a candidate who was a real conservative and had strong moral character [...]

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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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Ron Paul picks up major evangelical endorsement heading into South Carolina

by Jack Minor – Ron Paul picked up a major endorsement from an evangelical leader when Dr. James Linzey, president and founder of the Military Bible Association, endorsed the candidate. Lizney, who served as a military chaplain for over 24 years and retired with an honorable discharge, has hosted Operation Freedom, a television program in [...]

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Georgia judge rules Obama must be eligible to appear on ballot

by Jack Minor – While multiple court cases over Obama’s eligibility to be President have been dismissed without ever hearing the merits of the case, a judge in Georgia has said the President must meet the constitutional demands of the office in order to appear on the ballot. The ruling came from Deputy Chief Judge, [...]

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Super Bowl to air graphic abortion ad during game

Candidate uses loophole in Federal election law requiring stations to air ads by Matt Lacy – While the Super Bowl commercial has become a mainstream staple of the game, viewers in some markets will be shown something new, commercials featuring bloody aborted babies. Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, is running for president. However, Terry [...]

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Is the media overplaying the Iowa caucuses?

By Craig Masters The mainstream media has produced non-stop coverage of Republican candidates fighting among themselves to “win” the Iowa Caucuses and hopefully move on to be the next President of the United States. But is the mainstream liberal media really interested in discovering the opinion of Iowa republicans or is the over-the-top coverage really [...]

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Atheist group admits desire to ban “Christmas”

by Jack Minor Update: Since the publication of this article Barker has backed away from initial claims that they felt the holiday had a religous purpose. They still maintain they would like to force the federal government to stop using the name “Christmas” because they feel it violates the establishment clause. While liberal groups mock [...]

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Forget independent, Trump now considering online bid for president

by Matt Lacy – Ever the wild card, billionaire Donald Trump is now saying that he may run as an online candidate. This morning, Trump tweeted “Thousands of e-mails from folks urging me to seek the Americans Elect Presidential nomination.” American’s Elect is a non-partisan group that has collected millions of petition signatures to place [...]

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Trump tells RNC independent run still on the table

Reiterates could enter race if “right Republican not selected” by Peter Grady– Billionaire Donald Trump has lashed out at the Republican Party and said he will not agree to demands he not run as an independent presidential candidate. Trump is scheduled to moderate a Republican debate sponsored by Newsmax that will featured on ION Television [...]

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Tebow announces creation of new hospital in Philippines

Foundation to build Children’s hospital in country of his birth by Peter Grady – Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow announced that the Tim Tebow Foundation, working with CURE International, will be building a new children’s hospital in the Philippines. The Tebow CURE hospital is the first joint project between the two organizations. When completed, the [...]

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By Lifelong Doctorate Mike McCune – Economist

The disturbing habit of allowing political rhetoric to supersede Constitutional authority is one of the primary reasons the U.S. continues to wallow in economic recession.   Our Founding Fathers were more astute than today’s politicians. They carefully crafted the Constitution to LIMIT governmental authority and interference in daily life. Having just escaped the clutches of [...]

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Local company to offer internet service on aircraft

Wildblue to offer new service after launch of largest communications satellite in North America by Jack Minor – A Colorado-based satellite internet company will begin providing airline customers internet servicet next year using its new satellite that is scheduled to be launched in October. Englewood  based, WildBlue communications, currently provides high speed internet service via [...]

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Little “criminals” operating lemonade stands in Greeley/Evans safe from prosecution

Governments around country requiring children to obtain permit to sell lemonade by Jack Minor – Greeley and Evans officials have said that a trend among some local governments targeting children’s lemonade stands will not be coming here anytime soon. This past summer various media outlets reported on several instances where children selling lemonade were shut [...]

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The problem with men

by Steve Purdham Natural man is virtuous simply because a strict moral discipline is necessary for survival, a lesson that modern man must learn. Also, natural man is a protector. His true desires are to love and show compassion. In addition, equality is the true status of all people, meaning that we all are of equal [...]

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Local Buick sales up despite government declaring line “dead”

Warren Yoder next to a 1955 Buick Century on display at Weld County Garage Story and photo by Jack Minor  Buick sales are up at Weld County Garage. That’s amazing for a line of cars the Federal government had targeted for elimination following their bailout of General Motors.  As part of the bailout, the government [...]

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Tancredo says Obama eligibility will be issue in 2012 campaign

Lt. Col. Terry Lakin still being ignored by Greeley Tribune and all main stream press by Jack Minor   Former Congressman and candidate for Governor Tom Tancredo said he believes the eligibility issue will play a part in the 2012 presidential campaign but the issue will come from the alternative media rather than any of [...]

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Local satellite provider to offer 12 Mbps speeds to entire country this summer

Obama calls for federal funding to provide access despite private sector already covering majority of country WildBlue coverage map by Jack Minor  –  President Obama is calling for $5 billion in funding to provide future broadband access to rural areas.  The funds would be administered by the FCC.  However, as early as late summer 2011, a [...]

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Young Marines complete 18 mile march as a graduation requirement

Windsor to Greeley Story and photo – -By Jack Minor – Many parents who have concerns that School District 6 has lowered its requirements for graduation might be interested to know the graduation requirements of the Young Marines  are a little stricter. Members of the Young Marines completed an 18 mile march from Windsor to Greeley as part of [...]

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“Homo Depot” violating own policies in giving to “gay” activist group?

-Story and photo By Jack Minor    -               The American Family Association has accused Home Depot of violating its own internal policies in order to support a group heavily involved in promoting same sex marriage. The AFA states that rather than staying neutral in the culture war surrounding homosexuality, Home Depot has taken a stance of [...]

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Council member started out with English as a second language

Hard work has paid off as she leaves Greeley City CouncilBy Vanessa Dominguez Maria Secrest was thanked for her dedication to the city of Greeley at her last City Council session. Secrest will be working with Congressman Cory Gardner, and is very excited. Husband Gary said, “I wish her mom and dad would have lived [...]

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Nearly 5000 Weld County Residents Are Packing “Heat”

By Mike Bauman Recent information from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office shows nearly 5000 Weld County residents have concealed handgun permits.  Permit holders tend to be a secretive bunch, understandably not wanting others to know they carry.  However, most cite two primary reasons for carrying firearms: 1)  The desire to have the means to protect [...]

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Senate debates reveal stark differences between candidates

by Jack Minor Following two debates between Senator Michael Bennet and Ken Buck one thing is undeniable, there are stark differences between the two candidates. At the most recent debate in Colorado Springs, two questions concerned amendments to the defense bill that was filibustered by Republicans earlier this month. One of the questions concerned the [...]

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Independents will shape Colorado gubernatorial election

Tancredo reaching out to all in gubernatorial raceBy Jim Frazier “We will reach out to Democrats, Libertarians, Independents and Republicans for support,” American Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo told the Greeley Gazette recently. Tancredo will run for governor as a Constitution Party candidate. Tancredo said the number of Republicans who will support his campaign [...]

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Senator Bennet’s Wife, Susan Dagget, Collects School Supplies in Greeley for Needy Children

Story and Photos By Jack Minor Susan Dagget, wife of Sen. Michael Bennet, came to Greeley to collect school supplies for needy children and sought advice on unifying the Party following a difficult primary season. On Aug. 25, Dagget came to the Weld County Democrats office to meet with local party members and collect their [...]

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