ARE WE DONE WITH WINTER? Maybe, but probably not. I'll ask Dave Fraser what we can expect from the next week on Weather Wednesday.
WHY CAN'T THE STATE GOP LEAVE COUNTY CHAPTERS ALONE? We know they love to sue other Republicans, but did you know the state GOP, lead by the Clown Show, voided an election in Weld County that didn't go the way they wanted it to? I've got the young man who was elected Chair of Weld County who hopefully will be again soon at 1. His name is Hunter Rivera. Find out more about the Weld County GOP here.
THIS GUY INVENTED THE TREATMENT FOR TINNITUS First off, this is pretty revolutionary because it can finally give people actual lasting relief from tinnitus. Second of all, he's Irish so we get the accent. Dr. Ross O'Neill is joining me along with Dr. Patty from Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center because she is the ONLY authorized provider of the Lenire treatment in Colorado. Find out more or make an appointment by clicking here. I think the event tomorrow night is full but we'll find out today.
TOMORROW WE'VE GOT ASK THE INJURY ATTORNEYS And I'm saying this because I love having Gary and Brad on from Bell and Pollock because I love hearing people's legal issues. They will be on for an hour tomorrow so get your personal injury questions ready. I've got a few of my own!
TRUMP GAVE A SPEECH LAST NIGHT And he was in rare form but it went way too long. The Democrats tried to protest by bringing pickleball racquets with words on them to the speech, or by wearing pink, or by holding up handwritten signs or something. Rep. Al Green was removed from the venue after he couldn't stop shouting and shaking his cane at the President. I'm sure he's on MSNBC this morning. Whatever they did didn't land in any significant way. I dipped out a 8:45 to help Q with something and I didn't really miss anything from what I can see today. What did you think if you even watched? If not, you can watch it below, but be warned, there was so much clapping. SO. MUCH. CLAPPING. Spoiler Alert: The only thing the Democrats stood for was billions for Ukraine; not a kid who had brain cancer, not the family of Laken Riley, or the mom of a 12 year old girl savagely murdered by illegal immigrants. Only Ukraine. And then they didn't clap for peace in Ukraine. Trump has them in a very weird position. Trump did well what the RNC did at the convention, and that was feature the stories of real Americans who had been affected by policies of the United States. That was very effective and made the Democrats seem small and petty by not being able to clap for those folks. Plus, it provided some very moving moments in an otherwise campaign-like speech.
Scott Jennings lays it out here perfectly.
The part I like best is when Trump said he was going to balance the budget. I'm IN. But in my house we have a saying and it's Deeds, Not Words. Show me. Of course there had to be a Democrat who took something wonderful and made it horrible and that "honor" goes to MSNBC's Nichole Wallace.
COMMERCE SECRETARY SAYS TARIFF DEAL IS LIKELY SOON And I think this is the end game with tariffs anyway. Trump did get a lot of people hip to the fact that we have tariffs levied on our stuff all over the world, which I bet a LOT of people just didn't know. We don't pay attention to trade policy unless it's OUR products being hit, do we? That being said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a deal should be announced this week that would make tariffs more equalized but not do away with them entirely.
GOLD DOME STAFFERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT CRIME And Mayor Johnston gaslight them in return. After many instances of staffers and elected officials being harassed and attacked by Denver's downtown denizens they sent a letter to Mayor Johnston asking for increase police presence and enforcement in the area. The Mayor's office responded with "Nuh-uh". Read this:
The spokesperson said one of the mayor's priorities "is for residents, businesses and visitors to feel safe in the city they work, live and play."
"In just the last year Denver has seen a 23% reduction in shootings and a 29% drop in homicides involving firearms. The city is building upon that success through proven strategies, which prevent crime before it occurs and increase police presence in areas of high risk," the spokesperson said. "Planning is underway to further increase outreach and safety resources in the downtown area from DPD and other city agencies, as well as community and business partners. Part of this strategy will be to increase visibility of officers and private security to provide a deterrent to crime and help people feel safer."
So who are you gonna believe, the crazy homeless guy spitting on you or the Mayor's office?
ANOTHER GOOD RESTAURANT BITES THE DUST Though the demise of Michelin recognize AJ's Pit Barbeque is directly related to bad management practices and alleged tax evasion by the owner. Read more here, but you have to find a new place to get your que as the employees have shut the place down.
YES, COLORADO NEEDS OUR OWN DOGE and Sean Duffy lays out here exactly why. Of course this won't happen because Democrats only like to grow government, not shrink it or make it more efficient.
TODAY IS MAYOR JOHNSTON'S BIG DAY IN DC As he will be testifying to Congress that Denver spending millions to welcome a bunch of illegal immigrants, some of whom are violent criminals, into the fold without working with federal immigration authorities was a great idea perfectly executed. We'll see how this goes, read more here. Rep Gabe Evans already fact checked Mayor Mike's opening comments:
In case you missed it, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston just delivered his opening remarks at the sanctuary cities hearing on Capitol Hill… but it was entirely misleading. Here’s the truth:
FACT: Denver is a model on how NOT to handle immigration crisis.
Local hospitals have taken a hit.
Denver schools are overwhelmed.
Public safety budgets have been cut to afford immigrant influx.
Fentanyl and tusi are flooding into Colorado communities.
Colorado is the 3rd most dangerous state.
Colorado is among the worst for auto theft in the nation.
Colorado’s murder and drug overdoses rates remain flat, despite national downward trends.
FACT: Colorado and Denver protect criminal illegal immigrants from the law.
State law prohibits local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities to remove criminal illegal immigrants.
Tren de Aragua targeted Denver to be their American HQ because of weak state laws.
FACT: Colorado and Denver provide free amenities to illegal immigrants on the taxpayer dime.
Illegal immigrants get free housing, free medical care, free legal defense, unemployment benefits, and drivers licenses in Colorado.
THE AURORA CITY COUNCIL RACE GETS EVEN MORE CROWDED As a couple more candidates enter the race, one of them a current incumbent recently appointed to his seat. Read them all here.
CHINA HEARD WHAT TRUMP LAID DOWN Last night Trump commented on how the US had to be able to produce steel in order to bring back the shipbuilding industry so we could rebuild our Navy, which has suffered after years of neglect. That was a direct message to China, who heard it loud and clear. China says it is "ready for war" with the US and they "fight to the end" whether it be economically or militarily. This is the most egregious overt saber rattling to date from China, though their "military exercises" have definitely gotten more aggressive.
OUR FIRST OFFICE BUILDING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IS HAPPENING As a vacant office building in the Tech Center is going to be redeveloped for affordable housing. The developer is getting some assistance from the city and if this works I fully expect more empty office buildings to make the switch.
LEGISLATORS COME CLOSE TO EXPANDING THE COTTAGE LAWS Which in Colorado would be a welcome change from the super restrictive laws we have on the books when it comes to what people can prepare and sell from their home kitchens. Though the bill failed this year, I'm happy that some Democrats have recognized the value of this and have come forward to work with the sponsors to make it better so it has a better chance of passing next year.
NO, THEY DON'T HAVE DIRT ON THEIR FOREHEAD Today is the Catholic Holy Day called Ash Wednesday. Ashes are smudged on the foreheads of Catholics during morning mass and are expected to stay there all day. Why? From the article:
According to the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the practice of marking foreheads with ashes dates back to Roman Catholics in the 8th century.
The ashes represent repentance and purification, and receiving them is a way for Christians to mourn their sins, which they believe Jesus Christ gave his life for on the cross.
It's the beginning of Lent, a 40 day period leading up to Easter, where Catholics often give up something they love as a way to connect more deeply with God. I think I'm giving up mindless phone scrolling at night. No, I AM giving up mindless phone scrolling at night.
THERE ARE SO MANY SCAMS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW And we ALL have to be aware of these lest we fall prey. Please talk to any older folks, who are more likely to be duped by these scams, so they know how sophisticated these scams are getting.
I MUST BE HELLA STRONG Because a new study shows that swearing makes you LESS sensitive to pain, AND an increase in strength! Read this:
In addition to pain tolerance, swearing has been linked to bolstered social bonds, improved memory, and even an alleviation of the social pain of exclusion or rejection. “Neurologically, the pathways for physical pain and emotional pain are the same,” Robertson said. “So when you have heartbreak, it’s the same neural structures. It’s the same biological blueprint, and that’s why it feels so visceral, because it literally is.”
More recently, swearing has been shown to be linked with an increase in strength. Looking at the impact of swearing on strength was a logical progression, Stephens said, because he and others had shown that swearing while in pain often was associated with increased heart rate, similar to what happens during a “fight or flight” stress response, where your body releases a surge of adrenaline and blood is diverted to your muscles to prepare for action.
So there.
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS HAS SOME GREAT SHOWS THIS SUMMER! And you can find the whole list here.
BEING PRO ENERGY IS BEING PRO HUMAN This is SUCH a good speech about energy poverty and what it means to people around the world.
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GOT INSOMNIA? LIFT WEIGHTS This is especially true for older people according to this article.
AND NOW, A CUTE KITTEN AND BIG DOG Because why not.