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North Korea Not A Threat, But Israel Is

The Obama administration has removed North Korea from a list of designated countries that foment terror.  In an unclassified May 11 report, the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General published a list of "specially designated countries" that was publicly posted.  Apparently Obama doesn't think North Korea is a problem.

However, Obama added a nation to the list that has never been on there.  Who is it?  Israel.  Talk about hypocrisy.  All of this is occurring while (according to Reuters) Obama is establishing formal contacts with the Muslim Brotherhood, which is a known terror organization.

In other "unrelated news," the U.N. named North Korea as the head of its Conference on Disarmament, which is a 65-member arms control forum.  There is no American leadership in this black cesspool of an organization, and once again it shows that the U.N. and our pseudo-President are walking in total agreement.  Evil is winning this round and the battle is on.  Sleep well, America.

Mr. Gardner, The People Aren't Happy

Thanks to a regular Greeley Report reader for this piece of commentary and interaction with Cory Gardner.

Hey Sam,

I have some concerns about Cory Gardner.  Maybe he is not the constitutionalist he spins himself to be.

First was his affirmation of the Patriot Act.  An unconstitutional law upheld by a supposed conservative.

Just recently it was the flip-flop on the Libyan conflict.  He voted to denounce the “war” by Obama, yet immediately turned around and voted to further fund it.  An unconstitutional war upheld by a supposed conservative.

In response to these things, I presented him with the data on Obama’s fraudulent long form BC.  Once again, his response below lacks teeth.  Forensic analysis has proven it to be a fraud, yet he has no intentions of uncovering the truth.

His focus is on jobs and energy, yet he won’t stand up to a tyrant.  How long will it be before he uses the platform of jobs and energy to enslave us in his own form of unconstitutional tyranny?

I’d love to see a true constitutionalist challenge him in a primary.

(Note Gardner's intentionally ambiguous, weak response below.)

Thank you for contacting me regarding the constitutional requirements of becoming the President of the United States.  I appreciate you taking the time to write.  It is an honor to serve you in Congress and I hope you will continue to write with your thoughts and ideas on moving our country forward. 

The United States Constitution states to be eligible to hold the Office of the President a person must be at least 35 years of age, be born on American soil, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.  I fully support these constitutional requirements. 

Again, thank you for contacting me, and do not hesitate to do so again when an issue is important to you.

(Further Note:  Greeley Report recently received a fund raising letter from Gardner, with the title "principles in action."  If these are the principles he is putting into action, Sam Hill and all of his friends...including many that supported Gardner with energy, money and expertise...will quickly look for someone else that is actually a patriot.)

 

Keeping Democrats Employed

Liberal socialist Demoncrat Jim Riesberg (of House District 50 infamy) is term-limited, and the Demoncrats know it.  So, what do they do?  They appoint him to a bureaucratic government job that will oversee socialized health care and insurance for the state of Colorado.  Effective July 1st Riesberg will no longer represent HD 50, but will be the state's new Commissioner of Insurance.

This is a significant political move, because John Postolowski has been interim commissioner since December.  He has been with the Insurance Division for years and holds the current deputy position.  He's qualified, but Riesberg is appointed.  Why?  Well, Riesberg has displayed his socialist ties with great aplomb through the years.  This also gives the Demoncratic socialists the opportunity to try and advance another Demoncrat into this region by appointment.  Names being tossed about include Ken Storck (who was severely beaten by Senator Scott Renfroe in the last race), Matthew Wells (currently on Evans City Council), Eric Rothaus (who worked under Colorado state treasurer Cary Kennedy), and David Delgado (Weld County Demoncratic Party chair).

While we will bid Riesberg goodbye at last, we will not be rid of him.  Like many politicians before him, Riesberg has found a place, living off of you.  The man who infamously promoted the "bathroom bill" and said that "your taxes are too low" is now an entrenched bureaucrat.  This is why it's important that Republicans stop fielding weak, RINO candidates and start putting out true conservatives to run in opposition to liberals.

Smells Like Government Control

Demoncratic Senator Mark Udall has started his reelection campaign.  How do I know?  The liberal senator has introduced legislation that would help "build safe shooting ranges."  Udall is as liberal as they come in his social values.  His wife has been legal council for the Sierra Club.  They believe in nearly all things socialist.  This is why his proposal (if you look more deeply) may involve more government control of shooting ranges if we aren't careful.

Basically, Udall's bill merely changes the amount of money passed from the Federal government to the State.  Currently excise taxes are collected on sports equipment and ammunition.  This is supposed to be allocated for "wildlife restoration and hunter education."  Now if you see the vast overpopulation of elk around Estes Park, you can see what a stellar job the Federal government has done with this program (sarcasm intended).

Now Udall wants to take more Federal funds out of this pot, and send them to the state of Colorado.  Currently the Federal system sends 75 percent to the state, and Udall wants that increased to 90 percent.  Then, shooting ranges can be improved with "free money" from the government.  And then Udall can stroll around among unsuspecting conservatives and tell us how "pro-gun" and "pro-Western" he is.  But he isn't.

It's all about campaigning, folks.  He's moving toward the right to try and suck us in, while he still believes in killing babies in the womb, a socialist agenda for society, and in the values his wife (and fellow lawyer) espouses.  It still smells like socialist, government control, and it's coming to a shooting range near you.

That's What I'm Talking About!

Demoncrat Vice President Joe Biden is leading U.S. Deficit reduction talks these days.  And based on what House Majority leader Eric Cantor said today, they are stalled.  They can't reduce the deficit!  This is not the debt, but the deficit!  We sent them into government to slash, cut, eliminate and balance, and they aren't doing their jobs.

Take a look at my column yesterday and you will see that this is a perfect scenario for the weak, incipid politicians I was talking about.  There are too few of the good ones!  And too many of the weak ones.  Ask Udall, Bennett, and Gardner how much they would eliminate if it was in their hands and you will get some very weak responses.  Democrats, Republicans, Independents.  It doesn't matter with most of them.  They don't have the courage to balance the checkbook and we are watching.  Make note of this when they show up and wave in the politically correct "Independence Day" parade in your neighborhood.

Are They Doing A Good Job?

The chant is the same in every governmental body.  From city council to our Federal representatives, each one tells us how hard the job is, and how they are doing their best.  And yet taxes and fees continue to increase, governmental rules and regulations climb every year, and you are forced to deal with it.  So are our elected officials doing their best?  No.

Take the case of the city of Greeley.  They bring in tens of millions in tax revenue every year, but they always need more.  District 6 administrators behave the same.  The state decided to impose higher (and more) fees upon us to try and circumvent TABOR, and it worked.  The Federal government?  Don't even think about what they spend!  When is enough, enough?

Part of the problem is the fact that politicians don't like to be labeled as radicals.  So, they try and "work within the system" to either stop what comes to them, or to try and minimize change incrementally.  But an incremental increase in taxation or regulation is still an increase.  And if they should stand up and try to repeal something...well, they are then "radicals."  It's a brand that no politican wants.

Another part of the problem is the fact that many politicians come to rely on entrenched bureaucrats.  From school administrations, to city managers and staff, these bureaucrats only have jobs if they justify their existence.  Boards, councils and governing bodies are then courted by them, and friendships are created.  These alliance block you out.  The bureaucrats are perceived as hard working (and some are).  But then the allegiances of the elected officials are shifted to the administration or government, rather than you, the person that elected the politician into power.  When this happens, government jobs are saved, and you end up paying for it.

Let's face it.  Voting politicians determine whether your taxes and fees go up or down.  They determine how many laws and regulations you must obey.  They continue to multiply.  So are they doing a good job as a public servant for you?  No.  The rare politician that stands through thick and thin is out there, but they are just that...rare.  Vote the others out.  Make them feel heat.  They will talk about increasing costs, regulations and issues they face.  Ignore it.  Hold them accountable.  Make them feel pain until they lower, deregulate, and cut costs and spending.  It's that serious.  And they serve you, not bureaucracy.

Death Kiss?

Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum all signed it.  Mitt Romney and Herman Cain did not.  Could it be the kiss of death for them?  The Susan B. Anthony List has asked conservative presidential candidates to sign their pledge promising to nominate or appoint pro-life judges, and provide zero taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood for many years now.  (The liberals are already pro-death, and the SBA List doesn't much bother with their ilk.)  The pledge ferrets out those who pay lip service to life and those that actually plan to do something to support it.  So far Romney and Cain are the two main contenders that have been exposed.

While liberals may not consider this to be a key factor in races (since their man is already entrenched and destroying America), it will be an early test of who can win and who will lose on the conservative side.  RINO's need conservatives to win races whether they like them or not.  Most conservatives are staunchly pro-life, and this pro-life pledge will be closely monitored by them.  Conservatives despise liars, and want a candidate that will actually do something to preserve lives through funding and the judiciary in years to come.  So, is this news?  Yes!  And it will probably hurt the candidates that fail to sign.

Even states as liberal as Colorado see this as a vital issue.  When Ken Buck became embroiled in controversy regarding his pro-life views, it hurt him.  Say goodbye to Cain and Romney.  They didn't know which issues to choose, and they revealed their true colors.  Genuine candidates are needed anyway, and not just the ones that use polling to select their morals of the week.

Killing Your Rights By Using Mexican Drug Cartels

California Representative Darrell Issa is angry.  According to information he has gleaned the cover-up by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) in their selling of weapons to Mexican drug cartels reaches all the way to the top of the Bureau...and higher.  But he isn't allowed to know about it, and neither are you.

BATF agents on the ground strongly opposed the move that sold AK-47s and .50 caliber sniper rifles to drug lords.  But those higher up pushed this through, and a U.S. agent was killed by guns allowed sold by his own agency.  Now they are stonewalling and Issa wants answers.  ATF director was able to watch live video feeds of the gun sales as they were held, from his Washington, D.C. office.  But the authority for these purchases could reach even higher, into the inner circle of the Obama administration.

While the BATF doesn't want you or me to own guns of these sorts, they are willing to sell them to Mexican drug lords.  Then, they tell us that their guns are coming from the U.S. (secretly aided by our government).  This gives them the reason they need to restrict legal gun sales to free citizens of the U.S.A.  It's a huge problem that is orchestrated by the left, to try and kill gun rights for Americans.  And it's not going away any time soon because the Obama administration has their sticky fingerprints all over this one.  Will the truth come out?  Keep watching, and keep calling, to keep the pressure on.  More will certainly come out of this scandal in days to come.

Link here to article 1

Link here to article 2

You Are Probably A Terrorist

Now that liberal Demoncrats have helped bring terms such as "Weiner" to the forefront of the dictionary, complete with a brand new definition, they have turned their attention to other terms.  Their latest "defining" moment involves the term "terrorist."

At a recent hearing about the Islamization of U.S. prisons by Muslim extremists, Demoncratic Representative Sheila Jackson Lee began to insert this agenda into the dialogue.  She stated that Congress needed analysis of "Christian militants" in America, because they could "bring down the country."

The Department of Homeland Security representative providing testimony tried to stay on course.  After all, the hearing was about radical Islam, and the Representatives were there to be briefed by informed experts.  But Jackson Lee had another agenda in mind that involved her hatred of Christians.

This is nothing new.  In 2009 the Department of Homeland security adopted the terror definitions provided them by the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center, and these labeled conservative Christians as terrorists.  A 2008 Army Report at the School of Advanced Military Studies labeled Christians that believed in Christ's return to earth as a problem.  The 2008 Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) report released to law enforcement and government personnel nationwide also targeted Christians as potential terrorists.

Demoncrats and liberals they support are behind every one of these reports.  There is a trend that ignores radical Islam and the fact that 80 percent of U.S. mosques teach terror to their faithful crowds.  When these and accompanying issues are brought to light, the liberals try to redirect the issue, and blame Christians.  Jackson-Lee doesn't want a solution; she has an agenda.

So, as you enjoy your weekend with family and friends, and perhaps even go to a house of worship, ask yourself if your activities (as innocent as they may be) make you a terror suspect.  Of course you might not think you are in that place, but liberals hate you enough to do exactly what Hitler did to millions of citizens under his reign of terror.  You are a problem.  Now, make yourself part of the solution.  (Link here to article and video of congressional testimony.)

Hezbollah And Free Speech In Colorado

Someone in Colorado doesn't like Faconnable.  Rather, they don't like the questionnable connections behind the upscale French retail store, and they decided to write about it.  Anonymously.  Over the internet.  In Colorado.  Now a Colorado judge has ordered a Berthoud internet provider to release the source data on whoever made those anonymous statements.  The push back against free speech continues.  It's arguable at this point whether this will really occur, or whether it will be blocked.  But this is a case worth watching for everyone that comments about articles on the internet.

Let's face it.  There is a great deal said on the internet daily that is simply not true.  There are also distorted facts as well.  But these do not nullify free speech.  In fact, they should serve to enhance it, because each fact and each allegation should be brought into the open and discussed so that everyone can know.  That is the path of liberty.

Faconnable does have funding connections to people that are supported by Hezbollah in the Middle East, and they have never responded adequately to these statements.  So when people that blog and comment bring these points up, it enrages the store (because after all, they are an extension of the French...a socialist country).  They could release the truth and let it be done with that.  Instead, they try and work a Colorado judge to break a cloak of secrecy around commenters on the internet, so they can intimidate and pursue each one personally.

In the end, free speech is a liberty that protects bloggers, chatters, commenters and most of all, the truth.  Yes it's true that we must verify statements and facts, and be careful not to libel or slander people or businesses.  But the error should remain on the side of freedom.  Anything else moves us toward tyranny.

Which Weiner Are We Watching?

Mainstream media is reporting that liberal Demoncratic Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) will resign from his office after texting explicit photos of himself to a number of women.  The scandal that erupted over this was bad enough that even his neighboring senator, scandal-laden Demoncrat Charles Rangel, wouldn't support him!  So, Weiner will be thrown under the bus and it really won't matter.  Why?

Anthony Weiner comes from a district where they elect people like him on a regular basis.  He may resign, but his district will simply elect another...Weiner.  All the little "Weiners" in the area may pretend to be aghast at his sexual mores, but they love his social viewpoints.  They want more of the same.  In fact, they probably would have been satisfied with Weiner if he wouldn't have been caught.

In the end, Weiner will be out of the spotlight and a new liberal Demoncrat will take his place.  The liberal news media will find someone else to pretend to hate.  So, what has been going on in the Obama camp while all attention was focused on this Weiner?  Perhaps with gun-running scandals, illegal war in Libya, and a completely phony birth certificate, that is the real question.

Gardner

Greeley Report has been watching the voting activities of newly-elected Representative Cory Gardner.  Gardner rode a backlash vote to replace dead dog Demoncrat Betsey Markey in Federal office last November.  However, it has become quickly apparent he is no Rand Paul in his behaviors.  Is he a Dem in RINO clothing?

What has Gardner done?  He has endeavored to slow taxes and spending, using his skills as a legislator to try and stanch the flow of red ink in Washington.  However, he has failed to repeal the Patriot Act, and has not boldly opposed an increase in the Federal debt limit.  These are two issues that are both hot button topics to those that pushed Gardner into office over Markey, and yet he seems to ignore both of them and vote brainless mainstream every time.

Sam Hill has received several letters from Cory Gardner, already soliciting funds to remain in office.  While Sam has money to support (and knows others that do as well), he is withholding his funds until Gardner decides whether he is willing to be a statesman and a conservative.  While RINO's may scream at this approach and point out the fact that a Demoncrat may beat him in the next election, Greeley Report doesn't find much difference between covert liberalism and the overt brand.  Besides, the Patriot Act provisions probably monitor blogs like these anyway.  And that's exactly the point.  Greeley Report and other freedoms don't deserve to be corralled by anyone, no matter what their political party.  Can you hear us now?  Later may be too late.

School Board Despises Constitution

Comrade Trimberger and her cronies have revealed their true colors.  The Federal and Colorado State Constitutions may both specify that the right to keep and bear arms may not be infringed, but they think otherwise; they are above the law.  The majority of the District 6 school board voted to ban firearms and other "deadly weapons" from all administrative buildings in their latest meeting, simply to prevent one school board member that had received death threats from legally carrying his gun.

There is no doubt that school board member Brett Reese has been a controversial figure.  The death threats Reese received followed an annually-aired editorial revealing Michael (Martin Luther) King's immoral lifestyle on his own radio station.  At that point the rest of the school board denigrated Reese's free-speech rights, and purposely moved board meetings to local schools, so that Reese could not carry his firearm into those facilities.  Now however, the board wants to return to their ivory tower.  So they passed a resolution to restrict constitutional rights, simply to attack one man.

It's doubtful this resolution would pass a legal challenge.  In order to pass legal muster, the administration must provide lockers for gun owners to safely store their firearms while in the building.  Security and screening devices must also be provided at entrances to the building for all who enter.  In short, it is the responsibility of the administration to guarantee the safety of those who surrender their weapons at the door.  The administration has not made any provision for these mandates, nor do they plan to accomodate them.  This may make the school district legally responsible, should any act of violence or terror occur.

District Six school board members have constantly mocked fellow board member Brett Reese, alleging his viewpoints are ill-advised and fly in the face of good judgment.  Now the truth has been revealed.  It is the majority that is wrong and despises individual freedom.  They value the collectivist mindset as any socialist might, more than the rights of free men and women.  What will they take next?  Will they seek to control the minds of your children?  Oops!  They already do!  Will they spend your money by the millions?  Oops!  They already do!  Will they tell you they know what's best, and obstruct parental and even teacher involvement?  Oops!  They already do!  Perhaps they just expect you to be stupid, supportive, and enslaved.  Maybe they are right.  Maybe you already are.  If so, it isn't just Mr. Reese that is in trouble.  It's you, too.

Attractive, Unattractive or Mediocre?

When businesses move in or out of an area it is due to a combination of factors.  If they are pushed out, these days it is rarely due to a loss of manufacturing or production materials (like the old days).  It's usually because of overregulation, high costs, declining quality of life, or a combination of these and other factors.  So how does the Greeley area stack up in attracting business and solid jobs to this region?  Are they attractive, unattractive, or simply mediocre?

• Greeley has Aims and the University of Northern Colorado, which both turn out graduates in various fields and industries.  However, many locales around us also have colleges.  Greeley is neither at an advantage or disadvantage.

• Greeley has affordable housing, perhaps moreso than Loveland or Ft. Collins, due to the collapse of the housing market.  However, Greeley also lacks proximity to the mountains, which is a drawing card for the other cities.  Greeley's rental market is also tight at this point, so this washes out some advantages.

• Greeley shopping seems to remain fairly strong, at least on the West side of town and near the UNC campus.  The mall continues to struggle due to high rent, smaller-sized stores, and loss of tenants.  Many Greeley residents flow further west for more shoping opportunities, especially to the Loveland area.  Advantage:  Loveland.

• Greeley seems to enjoy the same regulations and codes as the cities around her.  Fees continue to remain high, and permanent roll-backs in regulations and fees will not be forthcoming under the current administration.  Meanwhile Loveland and Ft. Collins (as well as others) have lured away some existing businesses with waivers.  Some businesses in the area have simply shut down and moved away in frustration.  Although a certain ebb and flow exists in this area, Greeley seems to have been hit harder by small business departures.  Advantage:  Others.

Conclusion:  Greeley seems to want to maintain a semblance of business as usual, while lip-syncing the mantra of innovation and creativity.  It cannot be both ways.  Greeley must find a way to out-create, over-innovate, become attractive, and retain businesses in the area.  When this happens Greeley will become something more than mediocre or declining.  Until then, you might as well expect more of the same.

Socialist With A Capital "R"

Sam Hill recently received an invitation from Colorado Republican Bob Beauprez to spend an evening with Mitt Romney, contribute money to his presidential campaign, and hear him share as to why he thinks he should be President of the United States.  It was an interesting indicator  of how early the Presidential campaign begins, and when it will come to our state.  It's here.

The list of Romney supporters involved in this event included the usual RINO suspects at the state and county levels.  Names like Wayne Allard, Hank Brown, Bill Owens, Walker Stapleton, and John Suthers were all in prominent display.  However, one Weld County resident was particularly noted as a host committee member.  It was former Greeley Mayoral candidate and Construction leader Tom Roche.

There is no way Sam Hill will support the author of socialist-based "Romney-care" for President.  He has been governor of one of the most liberal states in the nation, and would only provide us with a Republicanized version of Obama.  Little would change, and many within conservative ranks would be under the illusion that if a "Republican" is in office, it's okay.

However, Sam does wish to thank state Republicans for showing their true colors.  They tend to harbor disdain for conservatives until the voting season sets in.  Now, thanks to Tea Parties, 9.12 groups, and others such as the Constitution Party, there are other places to go now.  Romney is not a viable candidate.  Sam thinks he may be a socialist with a capital "R" under his party representation.  If the Republicans run Romney, it will be akin to a Dan Maes meltdown at a national level.  America needs fresh leadership that is not more of the same.  Now somebody be sure and tell Mr. Roche.

Always Looking For More At Your Expense

Yesterday Greeley Report revealed the potential for state and local community leaders to sell out (literally) to large, multinational, communist-run organizations, in exchange for cash to run financially strapped bureaucracies.  Who would do such a thing, and what profile of a leader might fit?  You could look no further than current Greeley Mayor, Tom Norton.

Whenever Norton speaks, he's looking for ways to raise more money.  His latest thought process in this direction would be to look at a "residential street utility fee" (not a tax, mind you, but a fee), to take more money from your pockets and put it into the hands of the city.  Never mind the fact that the city receives tens of millions in annual revenue already.  Norton is convinced there are ways of taking more, and his odious selection of potential revenue...is you.

Norton talks as if he wants to slash spending and regulation, but he has done neither to any significant degree.  He wants to continue as many programs, pay as many bureaucrats, and get as many toys as possible.  If you don't believe Greeley Report, just look at the newer hybrid Toyota Prius models being driven by city code enforcement personnel.  Can you afford one of those?  No.  But Norton and Roy Otto think city employees are entitled to drive them, all at your expense.

It is this type of mindset that falls prey to the communist offers from China and others.  Communists and socialists want to develop "foreign trade zones," and will pay handsomely for them.  Cash-strapped politicians and bureaucrats see these offers as potential answers, so they can perpetuate social programs.  What is lost?  Freedom.  Liberty.  Integrity.  In short, you lose whether through these trade zone developments or through higher taxes and fees.

It's time our politicians start to listen to the drumbeat of slashing spending, regulation, programs and entitlements.  If they don't we must remind them during election season.  We are watching, listening, and waiting.  Either they make cuts, or they will be cut.  It's that important.

Corporate Invasion?

There's a new town being proposed near Boise, Idaho.  Eventually, it would cover 50 square miles of Idaho space, and it would compete with local businesses in every way imaginable.  It is touted as self-sustaining and a possible source of revenue for the state of Idaho.  So why isn't this good news?  The town would be built and operated by the corporate arm of Communist China.

Actually, the Idaho town is being proposed by a corporation called Sinomach, which is an abbreviated version of China National Machinery Industry Corporation.  However, Sinomach was approved by the Chinese Communist State Council and is Chinese government-owned.  It is run under the supervision of the "State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission."  Where would this city's allegiance lie?  How would it be administered?  Would it fall under Federal and State constitutional authority, or would it be a "global community," under Chinese jurisdiction?

This is yet another slippery slope, designed to circumvent U.S. sovereignty, and it's being fueled by greedy state bureaucrats.  When governments refuse to rein in spending, and want to feed programs rather than slash budgets, it opens the door for enemies of America to step into the void and give them money.  China has the money to spend, and more than enough workers to send and build entire communities on U.S. soil.  Will it come to a community near you?  Stay tuned.  (Link here to article 1; Link here to article 2.)

And Yet Another Thing...

After Greeley Report released it's column yesterday another reader alerted this blog to yet another foolish move by the State of Colorado.  Colorado is required to balance it's budget each year, to comply with the state Constitution.  However, the way this is done is by using Federal dollars and smoke-and-mirror accounting practices so that things can look good for the sheeple.

According to documents released by the Colorado Division of Labor and Employment, the state unemployment fund is broke.  To cover ongoing costs, the state has been borrowing money from the Federal government, and must now pay interest to cover this debt.  This interest alone is ratcheting up into the millions.  The state is looking for more money, to alleviate this crisis.  So where do they turn?  To existing Colorado businesses, of course!  They are going to increase the amount of money businesses put into this fund, to pay for the state's lack of forecasting (under Demoncratic leadership, I might add).

Greeley report will attach a link to the actual letter so you can read it for yourself.  But Greeley Report has a couple of ideas that would help solve these issues in and of themselves.

• First, stop penalizing businesses!  Citizens and employers are paying enough!  Find the adjustments within the funds we give you, and stop looking to us as your cash cows.

• Second, make sure every social program recipient is drug tested.  If they test positive, the social programs stop.  Florida can do it.  Why can't we?

• Third, stop paying for illegals.  Senator Renfroe uncovered nearly $20 million in expenditures at one point alone, that was going to non-citizens.  This funding should be used for citizens instead.

The point is this.  The state receives plenty of money.  But it must be allocated properly.  The pressure is on, and the cash cow is getting mighty thin.  If Colorado is to retain business and successful people, it must seek out ways to slash spending, decrease regulation and taxes, and rein in unbridled liberals that constantly think the world owes them more.  (Click here to read the letter from the state.)

Greedy Liberals Put Colorado In National Spotlight

Colorado recently made national news again, but not for positive reasons.  When Ritter and the liberal Demoncrats decided to make an end-run around TABOR (the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights), they opened up a can of worms.  By creating the private enterprize zones, and charging fees (not taxes), they got around the law.  They also garner millions each year into state coffers.  (Article link here.)

However, this doesn't sit well with the rest of the nation.  The story of how liberals in Colorado continue to raise taxes...er, fees (and we know they are aided and abetted by liberals in the Colorado court system as well), and how they circumvent solid laws has now been revealed to the nation.  It sure won't make corporations want to move here.  In fact, media like this will only serve to weaken the Colorado economy.  Thanks, liberals and socialists.

But the news only gets worse from there.  Colorado has discovered they can now "tax" a "fee."  When you or I get new tires on our vehicles Colorado assesses a state tire disposal "fee" on each tire.  Then, they also tax this fee.  This rakes in millions in additional revenue for the spend-a-holics in state government.  And where does the money come from?  Of course it is extracted from your wallet or purse.  (Link here to article.)

If this line of thinking would have been applied in 1773, the Boston Tea Party would be been conducted over a fee, not a tax.  England would be proud of liberals in Colorado, because they are employing similar tactics to the tyrants against the colonists of that era.  The slogan used would have been, "no fees without representation."  It's time for a fresh tea party, unless all you want to do is sit at home and do nothing.  That is how evil prevails.

RINO's And Other Idiots

The Republican Party still doesn't get it.  After losing to a loser like Obama in '08, this year's slate of emerging Presidential candidates for the 2012 race are more revolting than appetizing.  This week the creator of Obamacare-lite, Mitt Romney threw his hat into the ring.  Others that are already in play include Herman Cain, who once worked for the Federal Reserve, Newt Gingrich, former betrayer of conservatives everywhere, and Rudy Guliani, who is about as conservative as the new pseudo-Republican from Massachusetts.  You have got to be kidding me!  It would be like running Mark Udall under the Republican banner and calling him a conservative.  It ain't gonna happen.

While it is true that Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann may be getting into the race, there are questions about their ability to attract and retain voters.  This leaves Ron Paul.  Quite frankly, he might be the most viable candidate, and also the least "Republican" of the bunch.  Based on many conversations, Greeley Report knows that the conservatives in the region haven't been galvanized by any one leader at this point.  However, there is a great sense of dislike for Obama.  That may be the greatest catalyst for hope and change in 2012.

The Invasion Continues

Thanks again to one of Greeley Report's readers for materials used in part for this story.

Canada has received an influx of Muslims, as the U.N. programs continue to pour barbarians into Western societies and culture.  They are facing the same problems the U.S. is being forced to deal with, with Islamic demands, Sharia pressure and honor killings of Muslim women from time to time.

Earlier this year a dozen Muslim families in Winnipeg, Manitoba met with local school officials to demand that their children be exempted from mandatory school programs because it was offensive to their religion.  So, what were these highly offensive programs?  They were Physical Education (P.E.), and Music!  These families complained that the music was un-Islamic, and that the P.E. classes must be segregated by gender.  (Hopefully this didn't offend the GLBT populace that is confused about gender issues completely.)  While the school system is trying to accomodate their wishes, the public has about had enough.

These issues are soon coming to a District 6 school near you, and will have a direct impact on your children and grandchildren.  Furthermore, these issues are beginning to pervade Greeley like a slow, creeping fog.  Sharia-compliant meat is now in several places around town, including Sam's Club.  Hallal-compliant restaurants are now in the downtown area, and the push for Sharia will continue to invade this city.

It is time for you to talk with your city council, county commissioners and state representatives, and cause them to introduce measures that ban Sharia and Islam from being used to force Muslim practices on Western society.  It doesn't work in Canada, and it doesn't work here either.  If folks don't like it, there are several thousand miles of property in Afghanistan, Iran and other regions that they can learn to farm under Islamic forms of government.  We intend to keep our form of government, thank you.  It's still the best there is.  (Link here to Calgary Herald story.)

Open And Transparent

Thanks to those that attended this event for coverage.

Brett Reese took to the podium at Farr Library on Saturday, to make a public statement and answer questions swirling around the community regarding his reputation, agenda and behavior at Weld District 6 School Board meetings.  The crowd was mixed, with supporters mingling with skeptics.  Reese accepted questions from all attendees.

The wives of school board members Stack and Broderius attended the forum, outfitted with video cameras, as well as a photographer/reporter from the Lib Trib.  If they listened, they got an ear-full of complaint about District 6.  One woman, a teacher in the district, corroborated Reeses' statements to the letter with a scathing rebuke of the current majority on the board.  Another attendee later disclosed a list of teachers and District 6 employees that supported Reese, but were afraid to reveal their names for fear of reprisal.  All in all, the event was positive, informal and illustrated the chasm between the good-old-boys network and those that really want to move Greeley forward.

Reese urged the crowd to attend school board meetings and judge the behaviors and accusations for themselves.  While few minds were probably changed, the meeting was held in an open and transparent environment.  Check with members Stack and Broderius if you wish to review the video tape.  They made sure they had copies for themelves.

Editor's Note:  Sam Hill is not Brett Reese, despite occasional allegations to the contrary.  Therefore, any comments continuing to purvey this drivel will be deleted, and commenting idiots may be blocked at Greeley Reports discretion.