Sam will be gone for a week or so. It's the traveling and vacationing season, so your Greeley Report will be quiet for a week. You can catch up on some of the past columns, or monitor how much the government paid for Michele Obama's European vacation (and it came out of your wallet). Enjoy the Summer. It could be a very interesting Fall!
Sam Hill enjoyed the Independence Day weekend as he associated with like-hearted people and watched fireworks. He also enjoyed the parade in Greeley on the 4th. Here are a few observations. First, it was nice to see a good number of the candidates and representatives of our government. Sam noticed the response was downright chilly when Markey rode by (and later walked). And Sam was sitting in a liberal section! He was also glad to see her future opponents had representation in the parade; Cory Gardner and Tom Lucero.
There were no big balloons, no 9News, no candy throwing or water spraying, and very little excitement. It's obvious the geritol generation doesn't want this parade to be fun, and that's going to have to change. If it doesn't the parade will slowly die from this point on. If it can revitalize itself it will rise from the ashes. It is nice to see the home-grown floats, friendly folks, and friends sitting in clusters along the side. Sam's heart is always stirred by the flags, the soldiers and the veterans. It was truly what the weekend was all about. God bless America. Long live America. Now let's rebuild it from what the current administration is trying to do to it!
Yesterday AIMS Community College and the University of Northern Colorado were closed. They will be closed today as well, in honor of July 4th. Sam can understand the reason for being closed on the Friday since the holiday falls on a Saturday. But closing for two days? Both paid at your expense? It doesn't make sense, does it. In this day of higher taxes and a new realm of fees slammed on us by Big Budget Bill Ritter and his cronies in the statehouse, we shouldn't be paying for more time off.
When Republican Governor Sanford recently admitted his affair with a South American woman the press dutifully reported every detail. They snooped and uncovered Sanford's vehicle at the airport, when it was inferred he was hiking and away for a season of rest or writing. They found details about the woman who lives in another country no less. But what happens when a Democrat faces the same questions?
Take for example Governor Ritter. He has had a close relationship with a certain Stephanie in a state office. He has not provided details, but has stonewalled the issue. The Colorado media has for the most part co-opted his silence by ignoring, avoiding, and not doing their job. They don't even bother to investigate. Why? Because Ritter is a liberal, not a conservative.
Journalism is biased, but they don't want you to know that. They investigate whoever they hate, and report whatever they want. Sam may be a "mere blogger," but he has dealt with the realm he writes about firsthand. He knows. Say whatever you want about this article. (And Ritter is innocent until proven guilty....while the media is guilty because they despise innocence.) Every statistic points to a liberal media supporting a liberal government, and both of them working to take your freedoms and give you their biased version of truth. Long live the blogs and websites who dare to show you the other side.
Thanks to a reader for this news tip.
Over the weekend the Lib Trib carried four (yes, four!) articles about the lifestyles of the local Somali muslims and their difficulties with working during their feast days of Ramadan. It was as though the bleeding hearts at the Trib were trying to set up a slam dunk of muslim values and ways of life on Northern Colorado under the pretext of "loving people and cultures."
Let's get this straight. Americans are remarkably tolerant and accepting of other people and cultures. However, there is a line that is drawn when the culture of America and the cultures of radical extremism collide. One of those extreme cultures is Islam. These people didn't have to come here, and they don't have to work here. There are entire nations (such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia and Pakistan) who celebrate Ramadan and will accommodate their religious and personal views.
The reason these muslims choose to remain in the U.S. is because they want to proselyte and change America into an Islamic state. They are co-opted by liberals and other people who stupidly think we have to accept everything in the name of tolerance. Well, we don't. What the Ramadan Rag is setting up is not acceptance of people and cultures, but the stage for racial and cultural strife and rioting in Greeley's streets. Cancel your subscription. Maybe the poor unwashed will support the Trib instead.
Have you noticed the glaring lack of news regarding our elected officials in the Tribune lately? The state is facing millions of dollars in shortfalls, and they don't bother to get comments from grandpa Jim Riesburg or Scott Renfroe about the problem. Obama is trying to slam dunk higher taxes on us through his "cap and trade" proposal, and Betsey Markey will cast a critical vote. But the so-called news-hounds at the Trib can't seem to get any information to us about where she stands. Instead, they offer us AP wire stories and nice little local stuff that has little significance.
Sam Hill want to know why Senator Renfroe and his colleagues were ignored when they wanted to cut the state budget beginning 2 years ago. The liberals wanted to spend and Riesburg was one of the hogs at the trough. Sam wants to know why the state has hired more than 500 workers this year alone, instead of cutting back....and Riesburg was there supporting the whole thing. Sam wants to know if Markey is going to cast her vote in accordance with some of her liberal supporters (like the so called "friends of wildlife" group) that want to destroy oil development and with it the rest of the country. If so, she has been bought off (which we already suspect based on her past record), and is not the independent thinker she has portrayed herself to be. This, my friends, is news. Funny. You won't see much of it in the trib. Go read the thrifty nickel instead.
Yesterday was bike to work day. Did you bike to work? Several didn't. Take for example the cement truck driver that was actually hauling materials to build something. Or the rancher whose pickup was hauling fencing materials. What about the produce driver who was putting food on your table. Could they bike to work? No.
In reality, liberals love symbolism more than substance. Their hero, fat Al Gore, lives in a monstrous house and jets around the world in a huge plane, polluting the environment at a higher rate than you ever will. But he's important. Apparently they think you aren't. So the little people are bikers, while the rich, smart and important liberals can get away with anything. Yesterday was a hoax, a symbol of uniting you with mother earth. Sam's solution to the problem? Cut the regulations and drill. That solution puts people to work and keeps America rolling.
Let's take a look at some of the recent policies and activities by impostor Obama and our national leaders. Sam Hill has gathered this from various websites and threads and wishes to tip his hat to those who are keeping news and information free and in keeping with constitutional liberties! The internet is the place to surf these days, not the major networks, as the world is quickly discovering.
But listen, folks. Everything is well (sarcasm intended!). Obama's appointees are more liberal and socialistic than any group in history. They hate the American way of life. And they want your money, your values and your guns. Ammunition sales are still through the roof, too. Watch the trends, watch what the establishment media says, and do what is best for your family, friends and freedoms.
The Denver news stations broke the story before the Tribune caught it. Last night Sam learned that nine Hispanic thugs were nailed by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Weld County. They are all gang members, and three of them have green cards. Now they are all in jail and set to be deported.
Sam is glad the gang activity is being disrupted in the area. Don't bother with the sob stories about how some girlfriend with 3 children by one of these trash dumpsters is now losing her means of support. Don't whine to Sam about how this creates racial tension. And don't call them guest workers, undocumented workers, or god's children. They are trash. Lock them up, get them out, and throw a party for those who are trying to make Northern Colorado better. If you side with them, perhaps you can go with them to help them build a better society....south of the border somewhere.
According to 9News and the Denver Post there were several Northern Colorado leaders at the taxpayer "vacation" or "business meeting" last week in Vail. The 87th annual Colorado Municipal League Conference was attended by the Evans city manager (I believe it's Earl Smith). Also in attendance was Sam Mamet, a city council member from Lafayette (and an officer of the League). The Ft. Collins mayor, a city council member (not named), and nine (yes, nine) city staffers from the city attorney's office attended as well! Sam suspects there were more people there from Northern Colorado, and encourages all outraged taxpayers to call your local city or town manager to find out who attended, what the costs were, and where the money came from.
