Archive for October, 2012
The “Heart” of the 2012 Presidential Campaign
What a privilege we have in this country to vote for the person who is arguably the most powerful head of state in the free world. Those of us who enjoy personal involvement in politics find these campaigns driven by high spirits, high expectations and even higher emotions. However, there has been a new element introduced to the election this year – that of hatred. This isn’t just “simple” hatred but rather the kind that is so intimidating ... Full Story
Is America in decline?
Tomgram: Ira Chernus, Ignoring American Decline Failure and unintended consequences: these are often hallmarks of U.S. military interventions. Who could have imagined, for instance, that forcing open the Kingdom of Japan at the point of U.S. Navy guns would eventually lead to bombs falling on ships from that same navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii? Or who could have foreseen that attempting to tip the scales in favor of French colonial forces in Vietnam in the 1950s ... Full Story
GOP plays the Christianity card
The Myth of the Christian Right By Mary Shaw (about the author) GOP politicians and their followers love to play the Christianity card. They wave their bibles and wag their fingers at anyone whose behavior doesn't pass their sanctimonious moral judgment. They call themselves Christians, but in Catholic school I was taught that Christians adore and follow Jesus Christ. These ... Full Story
Really, you’re still undecided?
Here are some things to think about, if you’re still thinking about whom to elect president. One of Mr. Romney’s criticisms about the President is the loss of certain “green” businesses that the administration backed. Of those receiving funds, about 8 percent went into bankruptcy. “The Wall Street Journal, aiming for a comprehensive assessment, examined 77 businesses Bain invested in while Mr. Romney led the firm from its 1984 start until early 1999, to see how they fared ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics shines at Jet Kids
Left to Right; Madison Blair, Morgan Kenner, Lauren Thomas, Reagan Ball, Kylla Justice, Katie Parsons, Abby Stoops, Kaiya Lindhardt and Kira Sanchez Two team Champions for Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies. Jet Kids were the host for Jet Gymnastics 2012 Pink Ribbon Invitational this past weekend, October 27 & 28. Both Level 4 and Level 6 Teams took home the Championship Banners from the meet. Our Level 5 took home the third Place Banner from the meet. Level 4: Top 5 ... Full Story
New Arrival: Owen Michael Nee
Owen Michael Nee was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center on October 23 at 3:04 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Owen’s parents are Lawrence and Sarah Nee of Buena Vista. He has a sister, Rylan, 19 months. Grandparents are Bob and Lisa Rue of Berthoud, Colo., Joe Nee of Ellicott, Colo., and Carrie Nee of Colorado Springs. Great-grandparents are Roberta Rue, and Ron and Kitty Rue, ... Full Story
Fascist America: Are We There Yet?
The barrage of anti-Obama ads fueled by corporate money should leave no doubt that Corporate America is trying to take over the democracy. They are using classic Nazi Fascist tactics as outlined in Mein Kampf. The classic disinformation campaign consisting of lies, the bigger the better, is a classic tactic espoused by Adolph Hitler. (Quote, "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it.") It is apparent that the Republican Party and ... Full Story
Republican Hang-up on Sex
The Republican Hang-Up On Sex And Abortion By Michael Roberts (about the author) I'm not going to repeat the recent stupid and backward pronouncements by zany Republicans on the subject of sex, rape and abortion. Nor am I going to dignify the asinine comments by a set of white guys in the Republican Party who see rape as "no big deal" and that if it is inevitable then the woman should "lie down and enjoy it." And ... Full Story
Karen Stockley for Larimer Commissioner
Karen Stockley for Larimer Commissioner, the candidate we need. My neighbors and I are concerned about fracking near our properties. Industry representatives tell us this practice is safe. We hear about millions of gallons of our precious water chemically poisoned and pumped into wells, never to be returned to the hydrologic cycle. Is this water purchaser from municipalities? We're told that we must build water storage because ... Full Story
Colorado election and pro-choice candidates
By Angela Engel Throughout the past half century, women’s reproductive rights or denial of those rights has been a pivotal issue in many elections. The emotional buttons of the fundamentalist right have certainly been pushed, but when it comes to protecting the innocent, unfettered conservative ideology has responded by restricting health care access to children, eliminating low-income housing for poor families, cutting funding to at-risk students and schools, short-changing ... Full Story
