Rocky Mountain Capitalist

Colorado Legislature passes mini "Cap and Trade" Bill

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:23:18 PST

On Friday, the Colorado State Senate passed House Bill 1001, a bill Colorado Republicans are calling dangerous. Some Republicans even compared the democrat sponsored legislation to the hotly contested "Cap and Trade" bill being debated at the Federal level. Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, described the bill as government overstepping its bounds in subsidizing unproven energy using the backs of hard working Coloradans.

"I don't want a European society where government will decide what life will look like tomorrow," said Mitchell. "I want a free American traditional society where my choices, your choices--as consumers, as families, as citizens--will determine what society will look like tomorrow."

Republicans believe the bill is going to increase energy costs on people in spite of the current economic recession. House Bill 1001, sponsored by Sens. Bruce Whitehead, D-Hasperus, and Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass, was passed Friday on a party-line vote.

Candy Tax Passes Senate Finance Committee 4-3

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:03:58 PST

The members of the Colorado Senate finance committee discuss the proposed tax increase on candy and soda. Democrats forced the bill through on a partisan 4-3 vote.

INSTATE TUITION FOR ILLEGALS WILL ADD TO BUDGET WOES

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:19:32 PDT

According to the Federation For American Immigration Reform Colorado spends $1.1 billion per year on illegal immigrants. Of that, $925 million goes toward educating illegal immigrants, $82 million toward health care and $38 million toward incarceration.

Given the numbers anyone can see how the welfare type spending on illegal immigration is breaking the budget. So how do the Democrats propose to fix this problem? If you said give more of our tax money to illegal immigrants, you would be right. The Democrat Legislature plans to reintroduce a bill granting instate tuition to illegal immigrants.

Instead of approaching the budget issue with common sense, Colorado Democrats continue to prove they would rather spend our money than make tough decisions. Speaking of tough decisions, if this bill passes through the Democrat controlled Legislature does anyone think that Governor Ritter will veto it? Given Ritter's spending record, my guess would be... no.

Letter to the Denver Post

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:31:36 PDT

I was pleased to see the Denver Post published a letter I sent opposing Governor Ritter's push for an Olympic bid in Colorado. For the Post to save some space understandably they had to edit out some of the contents.

Below is the original letter I sent in to the Post Bidding for the Olympics:

The Governor has talked about pushing for a bid to host the Winter Olympics in Colorado, but he has failed to give attention to the more important issues Coloradans face.

Ritter claims that he is looking at making the cuts to balance the $240 million downfall, but instead of prioritizing the budget he has opted to push for political glory in a far reach for an Olympic hosting.

Pushing for the Olympics is too far into the future when Colorado is starving in the present. This move is more proof that Ritter is not the leader this state needs. Colorado deserves stronger leadership than this.

Top Ten Dumb Bills

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:13:10 PDT

Senator Greg Brophy, (R) Wray, CO has posted a YouTube, of the ten dumbest bills in the Colorado State 2009 Legislative Session.

Brophy lists the bills from dumb to reckless, placing SB 228 as the most reckless ever, in the States history.

These bills cost the state thousands of dollars to produce. Given the expensive price tag, one might think our elected officials would use better judgment when writing legislation.

Where is Your Tax Money Going Colorado?

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:13:10 PDT

Many Coloradoans struggle to make ends meet. With the unemployment rate reaching near 7 percent in Colorado, many families are having to make cuts in their budgets in order to make it paycheck to paycheck. Dining out less, shopping at discount stores, and vacationing less.

To make matters worse the Colorado State Democrat controlled Government, has taken the opposite approach. They have decided that instead of making major cuts to fix the budget they will tax the people instead. Senate Bill 108 proposes a $265 million tax increase in order to raise money for road and bridge repairs.

One might think that our elected officials would find other ways to get this money through budget cuts, instead of kicking everyone while they are down, but that isn't the case. Of course this isn't the worst of it. Where is your tax money going if they aren't willing to make the necessary cuts?

The answer to at least some of that is it is going towards, a trip for the Governor to attend a session in D.C. , to lobby for even more bailout money, or tax money. That's right he is using tax money to lobby for even more tax money. Were all struggling and Governor Ritter wants to keep taxing us.

As my good friend Senator Greg Brophy has said, "Beware of the Taxasaurus"

GOP Needs to Build a Strong Farm System

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:33:43 PST

The conservative ideology of the great Ronald Reagan still exists in the GOP after all. Just when it looked as if we'd reached the end of America as we know it, a small light peaked through the dark abysmal and offered real hope.

While the House passed a pork-filled stimulus package, not one Republican voted for it. We might have lost the fight with the irresponsible left, but the deadwood that had been floating in the Republican pool seems to have drifted away. Now we must take the opportunity to keep the water clear.

So just like a pro sports team, we must have a farm system. If we're a team working toward a Future victory, we must not forget the necessity to recruit prospects for our future. Now is the time. The time to gather the young talent and set them up for success. The talent is there, we just need to introduce them to the system.

Rather than let the system burn out the old timers, we need to build up strong recruits that will grow under our conservative leadership. The conservative message will always work, sometimes you just need to bring in a young, hard throwing reliever--and for conservatives a righty is always preferred.

We have the likes of Steele, Jindal and Palin, but who do we have to follow? While Rush and Hannity mesmerize us on the airwaves, whose voice will be heard next? Who is the next architect to replace Karl Rove?

We need to start preparing now. Teach, praise and mold. The conservative message lives, only as long as we pass it on. Start recruiting now!

Democrat Leaders Need Intervention In the Face of Addiction

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:57:31 PST

Lack of responsibility is peaking through the smoke screen at the Colorado State Capitol. Governor Ritter is lobbying congress to bail him out of the mess he made of the Colorado economy. Like a drug addict, Ritter and the Democrat controlled congress in Colorado are going through withdrawals after a lack of taxpayer money, and the need for more power.

When are the Dem's going to realize they have a problem, and that their irresponsible actions are hurting those around them? Responsible is far from what Ritter and his Democrat controlled congress have shown the last two years. Somehow, they have accumulated 100 million in debt, and want to keep on spending. Ritter begging for more money just proves that he has no control and is addicted. Ritter's failures in taking control of the states finances are directly reflected in Colorado's rotting economy.

Instead of cutting spending, and allowing the states economy to repair itself, Ritter and the Dem's are prolonging the downturn in the economy. Instead of reallocating money from downtown improvements that are not in absolute need, they would rather ask for money from Mom and Dad back at the U.S. Capitol.

I have an idea! How about cutting back on idiotic projects like the concert hall downtown, and fix our roads instead. Instead of regulating energy projects, lift the regulations and allow the energy companies to create jobs. Rather than regulating companies, why don't we influence them to bring income back into Colorado's economy? With Ritter and the Dem's, the term "Free Market" does not exist. They would rather socialize our lives through regulation and tax hikes. When the taxes do not support their addiction to power, they just plan to go to there crack dealer at the United States Congress and beg them for a hit of more taxpayer money. Maybe it is time for a statewide intervention.

Moderates need not apply!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:31:34 PST

Ronald Reagan is rolling in his grave. Republicans are meeting at the capital in Colorado trying to figure out how they might move the party to the middle in order to win the undecided vote.

This is not how you do it, and frankly it's a cop-out. Less Government, fiscal responsibility, privatization, pro gun, pro life, and anti amnesty. Whatever candidate running for Governor of Colorado supports this platform I will vote for him.

Good politicians are great salesman with great marketing plans, and impeccable follow through. A great salesman provides you with a great product. And last time I checked, the government in Colorado sold us a raw deal.

The last thing the Colorado people need, is for the moderates to take over the Republican Party. Instead, we just need to do a better job selling the ideas of conservatism, just like Reagan did.

My Fellow Friends, We're Being Brain Washed!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:29:44 PST

Why are we listening to our Professors anyway? Don't give me this garbage that we all enjoy the classroom setting. IT'S THE FREEDOM!!!! The freedom to party, have sex, experiment with drugs and never have to report back home to our parents. If this is not the truth then we would go to schools close to home and save our parents some money. "Yo Mom and Dad, you have been sold! While you thought that I was off expanding my brain cells, I am killing brain cells. "

And this sales pitch is thrown at the parents who think that we are off getting the education of our life, but rather we are being brainwashed with political ideas from our teachers. Wake up parents, your kids are idiots!!! Did you forget the saying, those who don't know, Teach. So while in your day you were learning history, science, math and English, little Johnny is getting a degree in liberalism, a masters in socialism, and a PhD in communism. Of course he will come around when he turns 40 (the new 30 if you didn't know).

Hitler believed that if he could control the youth then he in fact would control the country. The very philosophies our grandparents fought against in the '40s, our country is taking hold of now.

Controlled public schools, Hitler did that. Anti religion, Hitler did that. Spreading the wealth, oh yeah, Hitler did that too! And finally Hitler was considered one of the best speakers of all time, did that make him a great leader? (Obviously not)

And fellow students, I know it is the cool thing right now to spread our wings, speak our minds, and try new things, but you aren't doing any of that. You're brainwashed, wake up! You're not any different then when you lived at home.

One last thought. Why is it that our Universities try to bring in a culturally diverse group of students, but all the classes are taught by one group of left-wing professors. Shouldn't the professors have to be diverse, too?

Thank you for voting

noreply@blogger.com (Neville) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:27:42 PST

This year's election saw a massive turnout of us (18 to 29 year olds) with most of us voting for Obama, Most that is, but not me. While I'm glad we finally stepped up to the plate to take the future in our own hands, I must say that I'm a little less than enthused at our choice. Did we not read the history books they give us in college? Did we not see what happend to Russia, er I mean the USSR, when they decided Communism was the "in thing?" Or maybe it is because we do not really read the books but rather listen to our socialist professors.

Well, socialism is where we're headed in this country. While it's not Communism, it's only a few shades from being that red. America was founded on capitalism and it has been the invisible hand maintaining America's prosperity...let us not lose site of that.

So in four years I'm expecting us to once again step up to take the future in our hands and vote...I just hope that it's before our votes don't count in the USSA.