Author Archives: ChrisA

“I am, however, shaken up by the level of sheer hatred I experienced today.”

Posted on February 25, 2011 by ChrisA

… Tabatha Hale, Freedomworks. I was not asking for this. There was no confrontation between the thug and myself prior to this. He had not asked me to put the camera away. I was not as close as the video … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 25, 2011 by ChrisA
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Wisconsin: Dem’s direct deposit suspended!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by ChrisA

Miss your job, pick up that pay check in person at least if you’re a Wisconsin state senator. Too funny.

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Is Scott Walker trying to go to far?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by ChrisA

Poll: 61 percent oppose Wisconsin-style limits on collective bargaining Sixty-one percent of U.S. adults said they would oppose a law in their state taking away the collective bargaining rights of most public unions, according to a new USA Today/Gallup Poll.

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MSM/Legacy media: “You are a Joke”

Posted on February 23, 2011 by ChrisA

How’s that reporting coming from Wisconsin?  Are we getting a fair and balanced report?  What about all those Nazi and Hitler signs, are you reporting on them?  The coverage is analyzed by Rich Noyes over at Newsbusters… Yet none of … Continue reading →

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Top Dems want Social Security off the table in spending battle

Posted on February 21, 2011 by ChrisA

Unexcusable. Politicians on both sides of the aisle, or at least their leadership    DO    NOT    GET   IT. You can read more about “IT” at the Washington Post.  Voters lack confidence politicos in either party will make needed spending cuts YOUBETCHA … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin: Armageddon for public service Unions

Posted on February 21, 2011 by ChrisA

Explained in an NYT opinion piece by Daniel DiSalvo.  Here’s the key point, it’s not wage concessions or having to pay more for their healthcare or pension… That step would fundamentally alter the relationship of unions to government. Walker seeks … Continue reading →

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Playing with the blog format

Posted on February 21, 2011 by ChrisA

Excuse me while I experiment with the blog format.  That “baby blue” titling was nauseating.  Eventually I’ll probably get my own domain and export the blog to WordPress.  Someday!

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Wisconsin: Armageddon for Democrats?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by ChrisA

The Wisconsin situation is capsuled quite well here. But, this is Armageddon for the Democrats and their stakeholders. If states succeed in breaking the hold public service unions have on government, Democrats stand to lose substantial power. That explains why … Continue reading →

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Union anger

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

The Wisconsin union members have a strange way of trying to win friends and influence people. It’s becoming very obvious why Obama didn’t have the courage to take on Social Security and Medicare and wants to leave it to the … Continue reading →

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“Walker – Can I ‘modestly’ kick you in the nuts?”

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

Yep, you bet it’s the Wisconsin union protestors. From the comments section… These people are like kids throwing tantrums because the cable has been cut off, unaware that the sherrif and a locksmith are approaching their front door. “These people” have … Continue reading →

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Health Care Cooperatives in Colorado

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

Over at the Daily Camera columnist Clay Evans explores Colorado Senator Irene Aguilar’s steps towards heathcare reform that would form a study group on health care cooperatives. I tried to post a comment in the comments section but it was … Continue reading →

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Out of control cost of higher education

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

Instapundit comments… There is, apparently, no problem that cannot be solved through increased government subsidy. More here.

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Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

“I find black garbage pail kids, black conservatives fascinating, not because of what they believe but rather because of how they entertain and perform for their white conservative masters.”

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Crybabies

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ChrisA

The public unions in Wisconsin. From the pro-democracy rally… h/t to Powerline. This post at Powerline seems to be an excellent summary of the pro demoncracy point of view.  Since I don’t expect Boulder progressives to follow the link, here’s … Continue reading →

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The ground is full of gas

Posted on February 19, 2011 by ChrisA

The ground is full of gas. That’s why we’re there looking for it. Trying to pretend that the entire area was free of it until some nasty energy company came along to drill may be a convenient way to pocket … Continue reading →

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Balanced budget

Posted on February 18, 2011 by ChrisA

Goodness gracious, how can this be?

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Colorado should be so lucky…

Posted on February 16, 2011 by ChrisA

Gov. Rick Scott Kills High-Speed Rail for Florida

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Jerry Brown implements State hiring freeze

Posted on February 16, 2011 by ChrisA

This is common sense for a bankrupt state….  isn’t it? Why is this news?  Well perhaps because it’s a commons sense action and perhaps because it’s Jerry Brown implementing “common sense”.  Of course, it’s going to take more than these … Continue reading →

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170 million for Public Broadcasting

Posted on February 16, 2011 by ChrisA

I smell desperation.  In this case, I like it.  This is only the beginning of the United States wishes to get it’s budget under control.

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