I'M SO SORRY FOR ALL OF MY COMMERCIALS THAT YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR TODAY Normally I wouldn't even mention this but ALL of my live commercials from the last three days have been moved to today so if you've ever wondered what it will be like to hear me talk for three hours straight, today is the day. I may make it a contest.
I ASKED FOR SNITCHES AND YOU GUYS SENT ME THE LAKEWOOD INFORMER A couple of weeks ago I asked people to send me examples of shenanigans happening in their communities when it comes to government at any level. MULTIPLE people sent me to this citizen lead website where Karen Morgan is calling out all sorts of bad behavior as the battle for Lakewood's soul rages. I've got Karen on the show today at 12:30 to talk about the latest stuff. Read her work here.
A DEEP DIVE ON CRIME STATS WITH COMMON SENSE The Common Sense Institute has a new study about crime in Aurora and how the new laws around car theft have changed the equation. Find it here, and former Police Chief Paul Pazen joins me at 1 to discuss. The report below is from a few years ago and also worth reading.
I've got former Police Chief and Common Sense Fellow Paul Pazen on at 1 to discuss.
THE WINE YOGI POPS IN AT 2:30 And she knows I love bubbles so we're gonna do some of that, and she's got lots of Easter and St Patty's Day suggestions in her blog post here as well as a review of a wine shop in Stanley Market for you. I've asked her to make reviewing wine shops a regular thing so you know where to go to get knowledgeable help in your area and she has taken this mission to heart!
RUSSIA HEDGES ON A DEAL And Zelensky says their demands are "manipulative". Of course they are, Putin wants everything he can get. You can read more here but we are in the very beginning stages of settling this war so don't expect things to happen fast.
DID WE JUST CREATE A NEW REASON FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO COME HERE? Illegal immigrants have been able to get driver's licenses in Colorado for years now, but they had to jump through some hoops to do so, including proving they have lived in the state for two years and had filed taxes. This is what a new bill signed by Jared Polis last year is about to do that process:
Repealing the requirement that the applicant have filed a Colorado resident income tax return;
Repealing the requirement that the applicant demonstrate residency in the state for the immediately preceding 2 years;
Repealing the requirement that the applicant provide a documented Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; and
Allowing an applicant to present a passport, consular identification card, or military identification document from the applicant's country of origin that is unexpired or expired less than 10 years before the date of the applicant's application for a driver's license or identification document.
So now an illegal immigrant can cross the border, come to Colorado and get a driver's license. How is this not an invitation for bad actors to at least make a pit stop here while we give them some legitimacy to take elsewhere? This is a HORRIBLE idea and the logic that "they are going to drive illegally so we need to make them legal" is idiotic. This is a bad, bad idea.
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN JUMPS INTO THE GOVERNOR'S RACE This time it's the Sheriff of Teller County. In my opinion the only chance a Republican has to get elected in Colorado is to focus on TWO THINGS and two things only: the economy and crime. I would campaign by hanging the increase in the cost of living and rising crime rates on the Democrats running this state, and there is PLENTY of evidence to point to coming from the Gold Dome. You can read about the sheriff and why he's running here.
AN AMERICAN AIRLINES JET CAUGHT FIRE AT DIA At the gate no less. This is kind of exciting even though the passengers didn't get to jump down the slides.
I've nothing to say about this, I just thought it was cool video. I'm flying today and remain not worried at all.
A COLORADO TEEN DIED DURING AN ABORTION And this story is tragic because she was pregnant at 18 in the first place, and now her "choice" has killed her. Can we stop acting like getting an abortion is akin to getting your teeth cleaned? It's not, it never is and yet pro-choice people will simply say oh well, it happens. It is alleged that Planned Parenthood in Fort Collins delayed getting the girl medical help. Good thing Democrats just blocked a bill that would require Planned Parenthood to face the same sort of scrutiny and regulation as other medical clinics. Good thing. Just not for this young woman.
ALL IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT THE SAME SO STOP TREATING THEM LIKE THEY ARE Corey Gaines has a good piece here on how local media use the word 'immigrant' as a blanket word for everyone born elsewhere who is now here. This part sets the stage:
Journalists lately have used blanket terms like “immigrant,” “new immigrant,” “immigrant friendly,” and “… deport tens of thousands of immigrants” in stories on Trump’s deportation efforts, with nowhere near the care that they should, the simple reason being that not all immigrants are the same.
Will Trump be deporting all immigrants, as the Colorado Sun seems to infer? Can we expect naturalized citizens to be sitting next to those that came here illegally on a bus headed South? Is the newly arrived green card holder to be shackled next to a gang member who snuck in here a year ago as CPR hints at? Are you still friendly to immigrants if you don’t want criminals or those who choose to not come via the proper channels as the Denver Post has it?
Corey is right when he says that such blanket usage stokes concerns in those who have nothing to be concerned about. I am more skeptical of the answer given by one reporter about the AP Style book who actually responded to Corey's inquiries, as they seem to ALWAYS err on the side that benefits the left's position, don't they?
DOGE HAS CANCELLED A BUNCH OF LEASES IN COLORADO And can anyone tell me if anyone is working at any of these offices? I'm really curious. I'd love for you guys to swing by any if you're already close and see. The list is in the story.
DENVER'S FORCED ELECTRIFICATION IS ON HOLD And NOW they are listening to building owners who have been telling them since before they came up with this cockamamie scheme that it simply isn't feasible and it's possible illegal. Now they've pushed the date for compliance, but I'm hoping someone sues and forces this entire thing to be thrown out. It's almost like they are LOOKING for ways to make housing more expensive here, isn't it?
HOW POLITICIANS MAKE EVERYTHING MORE EXPENSIVE our pal Jimmy Sengenberger (who is filling in for Ross today and next week) writes about tariffs and service charges and other things that make life more expensive.
A QUICK HISTORY OF TARIFFS IN THE US They didn't just start with Trump, we've been doing this for a long, long time. I've often told the tale of the Sugar Tariffs of 1789, which are STILL IN FORCE TODAY. This story has more stuff on tariffs through the years, but it's crazy to think we have "free" trade with pretty much any country, erebody employs them at some measure.
STEAMBOAT IS COMING FOR VACATION HOME OWNERS With a "vacancy tax" that would be levied on homes that are used less than 186 days a year. Talk about taxation without representation. They are also considering a lift tax on ski tickets and passes as they look for more ways to raise tax money that won't be paid much by locals.
SEC OF STATE MARCO RUBIO IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THIS JOB This column by David Strom at HotAir.com does a great job of showing why Marco Rubio is the perfect guy to execute Trump's strategies around the world. Here he is on USAID:
DEMOCRATS CAVE ON THE CR Just as Thomas Massie said they would.
STATE BOARD OF ED MAKES MEANINGLESS GESTURE In "support" of students or something something about Trump something something Immigration or something. You can read about it here but it means absolutely nothing for students or you or anyone else except the board members who did this to make themselves feel better. Or something.
WANT GREAT HOLE IN THE WALL TACOS? Then head to the Highlands where Taqueria La Familia is dishing them out and getting recognized.
A LONGMONT BAKERY OWNER SWIMS WITH THE SHARKS And gets Shark Lori Grenier to buy into her gluten free bakery.
WHEN A BABY BOAR IS ADOPTED BY A DOG Seriously this is so cute.
THE RETROACTIVE ENERGY TAX John Stossel explains.
THIS IS GOALS FOR ME And I'm not kidding. I want to spend a year at sea in my retirement, though it likely won't be in a row.