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President Trump wrestled a logo and won. Thanks, media!0
- July 10, 2017
Fake, petty conflict is the mainstay of reality TV, and our president is a master. He uses the media to delivery his message directly to the people, sadly, in a language modern Americans understand.
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Note to gentrifying Denver: You can’t always live where you want, but…0
- June 27, 2017
by Jon Caldara Hey millennials. Pardon my penchant for old fogey music, but as The Rolling Stones said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well you might find, you get what you need.” That includes housing. So stop whining. Yes, I get it. If you’re young and childless, it’s
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Liberals should acknowledge the science: Not all data is equal 0
- June 15, 2017
The political left is very vocal in their criticism of science deniers. After all, the denial of reality ultimately harms humanity. Unfortunately, the left has a similar blind spot when it comes to regulation. Economic fundamentals also have a claim on reality, a claim we ignore at our peril.
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The grand betrayal of Colorado Senate Republicans 0
- May 16, 2017
by Jon Caldara In 2005, the political fight over Referendums C and D was an epic battle, one for the Colorado history books. Sold as a “five-year timeout” of our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Ref C was narrowly approved by Colorado voters. Its debt-package companion, Ref D, was narrowly rejected by voters. I fought Ref
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Why Republicans fail 0
- April 5, 2017
by Jon Caldara Congress’ debacle on health care is only the latest example of how Republicans snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Victory here defined as merely counting your votes before you fumble the issue that got you into office. Two decades ago, and speaking more coarsely than would be fitting for a family
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