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Honey Badger Report #30

September 1, 2025

In this issue:

• The Judas Republicans of Colorado
• RINOs Want Republicans Everywhere Except Where It Actually Matters
• The Vanishing Act: Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd Take the Coward’s Way Out
• HB24-1067: The “Any Person, Any Reason” Law Headed for Your Caucus
• Michelle Gray’s Run and Colorado GOP Hypocrisy
• Tip of the Hat
• Colorado GOP KPI's
• Liberty Score Card
• Colorado's "Special" Session: Where Democrats Turn Your Wallet Into Their Playground
• Why Your Hard-Earned Cash Should Skip the Colorado GOP's Black Hole of Overhead
• Trump’s Unstoppable Momentum
• SAVE THE DATE! Open Mic Night, November 5, 2025
• We the People Network

Disclaimer: The articles and content in this newsletter represent the opinions (you know, commentary) and viewpoints of the authors and are presented for informational and discussion purposes only. They are not presented as objective news and should not be interpreted as factual reporting. I encourage our readers to critical thinking when forming their opinions. The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect your opinion. That's the whole point!

The Judas Republicans of Colorado

Every so often, GOP establishment types call me up and try to lecture me on who the “real enemy” is. They wag their fingers and say, “It’s the Democrats, don’t you see?”

Well, no kidding. The Democrats are absolutely the enemy. They’re hell-bent on dismantling everything good about Colorado. But here’s the problem: the RINOs never want to hear that the bigger danger comes from the traitors inside our own house. The backstabbers who play Republican but sell us out for power, money, or the fleeting approval of the media, the second they get the chance.

We used to call people like this what they are, Benedict Arnolds. And make no mistake, fighting Democrats is simple compared to fighting Judas Republicans. At least the Left comes at you head-on. These turncoats smile, shake your hand, swear they’re with you, then twist the knife into your back the moment it benefits them. And then, after the damage is done, they have the audacity to expect forgiveness. They think we’ll forget because the news cycle moves on, or because they send out some touchy-feely videos or emails about “unity.”

But here’s the truth: once you sell out your own side, you lose trust. Permanently. Trust isn’t won back by lame-ass videos and emails where you fake sincerity. It’s won back by actions, real hard actions that prove you’re worth a damn. And guess what? None of you backstabbers are interested in that. You expect the true conservative grassroots to fall in line because you’ve managed to worm your way into leadership. Well, leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about respect. And you’ve earned exactly zero of it.

So, what’s next? Do we split and form another party? That’s exactly what the Democrats would love. Just ask the Libertarians how their 3% election trophies are working out. No, the only way forward, slim though it is, requires the very people who destroyed the Colorado GOP to actually admit the carnage they caused. You’ve tanked enthusiasm. You’ve turned fundraising into a bad joke. You’ve shoved through ridiculous budgets that couldn’t pass the laugh test in any serious organization. You’ve hollowed out the Colorado GOP into a joke with bad hair.

But let’s be real. You won’t admit it. Because self-awareness requires honesty, and your addiction to power runs too deep. Instead, you’ll keep playing your game, pretending you’re the “grown-ups in the room,” while the party fractures, shrinks, and loses relevance by the day.

At the September 27th SCC meeting, we will vote on whether to opt out. This should be the clearest issue ever: stop letting non-Republicans choose Republican candidates. Yet even here, the traitors are hedging, scheming, and preparing to stab us in the back again, making sure we don’t reach the 75% vote threshold. This should be a unanimous vote, with all SCC members voting to opt out.

So to every Benedict Arnold in our ranks, hear this: you are the problem. You sit on your hands while the party burns, and then dare to tell us you’re “doing the right thing.” No, you’re not. You’re cowards, frauds, and opportunists. You had the chance to be something great, and instead, you chose to betray your own base.

And to those of you who keep calling me, begging me to “ease up,” let me give you some advice: how about you take action from the inside for once? You spend half the entire conversation trashing the chair, telling me she’s impossible to work with, clueless, arrogant, and has no business leading a parade, let alone the Colorado GOP. Well, guess what? There’s a solution. We could recall her with a two-thirds vote. How about you grow a backbone, redeem yourself, and actually lead that charge? Oh, that’s right, I forgot. That would require a spine—silly me.

And when 2027 rolls around, don’t act surprised when you find yourselves on the outside looking in. Because history will remember you not as leaders, but as backstabbers, the Judas Republicans who destroyed a movement from the inside.

"What goes around, comes around"

Willie Nelson

RINOs Want Republicans Everywhere

Except Where It Actually Matters

Well, WTH, here we go again. The RINO brigade is at it, lecturing us that the key to victory in 2026 is to… wait for it… run a Republican in every single race in Colorado. Apparently, the problem is that we didn’t field enough candidates in hopeless districts where Republicans couldn’t win if George Washington himself rose from the grave to campaign.

This is what passes for “strategy”. These geniuses, the same ones who can’t fund a $2.4 million budget, now want us to scatter our limited time, money, and talent across races we have zero chance of winning. At this rate, they’ll be lucky if they can afford a porta-potty at their next big “fundraiser.” (When is that? I want to make sure NOT to attend).

Let’s talk reality. In 2024, there were seven races Republicans lost by less than 5%. Seven! That’s where the fight should be. That’s where an extra few thousand dollars, a sharper ground game, and a focused grassroots push could flip seats red. Instead, the clown car wants us to dump resources into districts where we couldn’t win if we hired Obama as the campaign manager.

Here are the seven battlegrounds from 2024 where Democrats barely squeaked by:

1. State Senate – District 12

Democrat: Marc Snyder – 48.90% (36,971 votes)

Republican: Stan VanderWerf – 47.45% (35,872 votes)

Margin: 1.45% – total votes: 72,843

2. State Senate – District 21

Democrat: Dafna Michaelson Jenet – 51.11% (33,438 votes)

Republican: Frederick Alfred Jr – 48.89% (31,982 votes)

Margin: 2.22% – total votes: 65,420

3. State Representative – District 59

Democrat: Katie Stewart – 51.21% (27,918 votes)

Republican: Clark Craig – 48.79% (26,599 votes)

Margin: 2.42% – total votes: 54,517

4. State Representative – District 43

Democrat: Bob Marshall – 51.26% (27,915 votes)

Republican: Matt Burcham – 48.74% (26,542 votes)

Margin: 2.52% – total votes: 54,457

5. State Representative – District 25

Democrat: Tammy Story – 52.11% (31,327 votes)

Republican: George B. Mumma Jr – 47.89% (28,790 votes)

Margin: 4.22% – total votes: 60,117

6. State Senate – District 16

Democrat: Chris Kolker – 52.15% (53,740 votes)

Republican: Robyn Carnes – 47.85% (49,302 votes)

Margin: 4.30% – total votes: 103,042

7. State Representative – District 46

Democrat: Tisha Mauro – 52.28% (23,823 votes)

Republican: Kim Swearingen – 47.72% (21,746 votes)

Margin: 4.56% – total votes: 45,569

These are the seats where real conservatives can win if we actually focus.

Now, contrast that with the nine races where Republicans didn’t even run someone. RINOs want you to believe that’s where we should blow our resources in 2026. Wrong. Dumping millions into Boulder or Denver East is not strategy, it’s lighting money on fire.

Races Without a Republican Candidate

State Representative – District 32 → Manny Rutinel (DEM)

State Representative – District 36 → Michael Carter (DEM), Eric Mulder (LIB)

State Representative – District 37 → Chad Clifford (DEM) 

State Representative – District 42 → Mandy Lindsay (DEM)

State Representative – District 52 → Yara Zokaie (DEM), Steve Yurash (LBT)

State Representative – District 61 → Eliza Hamrick (DEM)

State Senator – District 18 → Judy Amabile (DEM), Gary Swing (GRN)

State Senator – District 29 → Janet Buckner (DEM)

State Senator – District 31 → Chris Hansen (DEM), David Aitken (LBT)

Here’s the brutal truth: we don’t need a Republican in every race. We need a true CONSERVATIVE in the right races. We need to hold every seat we’ve got, and then target the winnable ones — the 5% or less margins. Those are battlegrounds. Those are the fights that matter. Not the fantasyland where some consultant gets paid to run a “Republican” in Boulder just to say we checked a box.

And while we’re on the subject, maybe we should also be cleaning our own house. Why waste thousands defending people like Anthony Hartsook in HD-44, who traded his spine the second he hit the Capitol, voting for a Democrat Chair and not the Republican Chair candidate. (Yes, you read that right…all true). Running Republicans everywhere just means running more of that, and we don’t need any more of that!

So no, you Establishment McCain Republicans, Globalist, Trans-Republicans, or your run-of-the-mill RINOs. We don’t need your “every race, every time” idiocy. We need a strategy. We need discipline. And above all, we need leadership that actually understands politics is about winning, not virtue-signaling about Unity and how many names we can print on a ballot.

As always, saying the quiet things out loud.

“We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.”

Ayn Rand

The Vanishing Act:

Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd Take the Coward’s Way Out

Well, patriots, here we are again, watching in real time as our so-called “Republican” representatives forget which side of the aisle they’re supposed to be on.

Let’s start with Gabe Evans, our confused congressman from CD8. Just weeks ago, this guy co-sponsored the Dignity Act, a soft, syrupy name for a bill that hands out amnesty to illegal aliens like it's Halloween candy. That’s right, after years of watching the border resemble an open turnstile at Disneyland, Evans decided the best move was to reward lawbreaking with legal status. Maybe he thought the boots he wears to pose in photo-ops were supposed to do the thinking for him. Spoiler alert: they didn’t.

And while that dumpster fire was still smoldering, Jeff Hurd of CD3 figured he’d one-up Gabe in the “who can betray their base faster” contest. Hurd proudly teamed up with our blue-blooded Democrat overlords Bennet, Hickenlooper and Polis, to back the GORP Act, the kind of “public lands” massive federal land grab wrapped in granola and sprinkled with climate change buzzwords. It would’ve made D.C. bureaucrats the new landlords of the Gunnison County.

And what did these two brave “leaders” do after catching heat from their own base?

They vanished.

Gone. No real follow-ups. Just happy little Facebook posts from their rubes with them shaking hands and smiling like nothing happened. If you’re wondering why they look so smiley in those photos, it’s probably because they think you’ve already forgotten.

Well, we haven’t.

If this was a one-time mistake, we might forgive. But when you co-sponsor bills that literally stab the conservative platform in the back, and then go radio silent when confronted? That’s not a mistake. That’s a strategy. And it’s straight out of the Uniparty playbook: Do the deed, weather the storm, and wait for the voters to get distracted.

Not this time.

Here’s what we do:

Call their offices. Email or call them. Show up to every single one of their events. Ask the questions they’re trying to run from. Make them squirm.

Jeff Hurd (R) District 3

http://hurd.house.gov/

1641 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Washington, D.C. 20515

202-225-4647

Gabe Evans (R) District 8

http://gabeevans.house.gov/

1229 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Washington, D.C 20515

202-225-5625

Remember:

The minimum we expect is what we teach our kids:

Own your mistake. Apologize. Make it right.

But as it stands, Gabe and Jeff aren’t just avoiding accountability; they’re insulting your intelligence by pretending it never happened.

So let’s make it very clear:

If they don’t recant, we don’t forget.

Because silence isn’t just cowardly, it’s complicit.

Stay loud. Stay relentless.

“Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.”

José Maria de Eça de Queiroz

FYI, I am NOT an attorney; this is just my humble opinion. You should seek formal legal advice if you have questions or concerns about HB24-1067.

HB24-1067: The “Any Person, Any Reason”

Law Headed for Your Caucus

Colorado passed HB24-1067 in 2024 (Click Here to see the Information) and nobody seemed to notice until this year. Now, the clock’s ticking, and the law’s coming at us like a freight train. If we don’t comply before and during caucus and assembly season, county parties, officers, and even volunteers could get slapped with lawsuits for “disability discrimination.”

The law’s supposed to help disabled people participate in politics. Noble goal, right? But here’s the kicker, it doesn’t just apply to disabled Republicans. Nope. Section 2(a) says “any person” can request to participate via a video conferencing platform. They don’t have to be Republican. They don’t have to live in your precinct. They don’t have to live in your county. Heck, they don’t even have to live in Colorado or be U.S. citizens. And you’re not allowed to ask why they want in.

The “Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary” language? That’s legal-speak for “we don’t care what your bylaws say.” Could this mean Democrats or unaffiliated voters could demand access and VOTE in your caucus? Maybe. The law doesn’t define “participation,” so we won’t know until some unlucky soul becomes the test case in court. That could be YOU!

Fail to “make a reasonable effort” to comply, and congratulations, you’re guilty of discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Law. That means fines, damages, attorney’s fees, and no “safe harbor” protections. It doesn’t matter if you meet in an ADA-compliant building. It doesn’t matter that you’re all unpaid volunteers. And, according to insurance folks, this kind of risk? Basically uninsurable.

Oh, and political parties in Colorado aren’t corporations. That means there’s no liability shield. Plaintiffs’ lawyers can, and most likely will, go after individuals with money. So, yes, this could land right in your personal bank account.

The immediate task: Section 2(a) requires a clear policy on how and when people can request participation. Without it, you’ve basically hung a “Sue Me” sign on your back. And you’ll also need an actual video platform for every caucus and assembly in 2026.

Bottom line: We need to stop pretending this problem doesn’t exist. The law is vague, the penalties are real, and I don’t see the Colorado GOP riding to the rescue. It’s every county for itself. If you want to avoid being the poster child for HB24-1067 in court, start making a plan now!

"...I will say this, unequivocally and conclusively,

God is among us right now. And I think that’s enough." 

Tucker Carlson, 2024 RNC

🚨 RINO Alert🚨

Michelle Gray’s Run and Colorado GOP Hypocrisy

So let me get this straight. Michelle Gray(r), darling of the Colorado GOP establishment, a hand-picked RINO for House District 60, isn’t just challenging one of the best legislators we’ve got in Stephanie Luck (R). No, this is also Exhibit A of the favorite pastime of the new officer group of the Colorado GOP: blatant hypocrisy.

Remember last year? When Dave Williams announced he was running for Congress while serving as state chair, the RINO and Coup Crew establishment mob demanded his head on a platter. “It’s inappropriate! It’s a conflict! He must resign immediately!” They wrung their hands and wailed about ethics while sharpening their knives.

But now? Michelle Gray is still sitting as Pueblo GOP chair while running for the Colorado legislature and the RINOs and establishment retches are all suddenly fine with it. Why? Because it’s “their” person. See, the rules only apply when they’re useful weapons against the true conservative grassroots. When it’s one of their own, those rules vanish.

And these are the same frauds asking us for a “ceasefire”? Spare me. They undermine the conservative grassroots at every turn, then lecture us about unity while openly protecting their chosen insiders.

Here’s the bottom line: we cannot let this garbage slide. Every time we ignore hypocrisy from them or any elected official, we give them permission to double down. It’s up to us to hammer it home, loudly and relentlessly. Email Britta Horn, Russ Andrews, Richard Holtorf, and Christie Ruckus, all of them! Ask why Michelle Gray gets a free pass. Ask why the rules bend for insiders but bludgeon grassroot conservatives.

Because unless they call on Gray to resign as Pueblo chair while running, they’ve confirmed what we already know: they’re as hypocritical, corrupt, and cowardly as we think they are.

Here are just a few of the snipits of posts on X with names removed, calling for Dave to step down as Colorado GOP Chair when running for CD5:

· Chairman Dave Williams….Go on leave without pay until CD5 primary is over…..

· @jeffcrank hit a — you have to live integrity everyday. For instance, as chair of the state party Dave Williams should resign before running for Congress.

· ….members of his own party are calling on him to resign as Colorado GOP chair.

· DAVE WILLIAMS RESIGN. You CANNOT be unbiased as state chair while running for CD5.

· Dave Williams(R) needs to resign as chair of the Colorado Republican Party. He can’t run for Congress in CD5 AND be the chair of the Colorado GOP. Or he needs to drop out of CD5 race.

· "Jefferson County Republican Party @GOP_Jeffco says it has enough signatures to call a special meeting of the state central committee, where they hope to vote out state party chair Dave Williams. 'Chairman Williams has made it clear that he will not step down, so the alternative is to call this special meeting to put this decision up to the 400+ voting members of the SCC. For Chairman Williams to be removed, 60% of the SCC must vote in favor of his removal. Currently, we are confident that we will reach 60%...

· "Yes! I agree! Dave Williams must resign as state party chair.

· "Jeffco GOP calls on state chair Dave Williams to resign. Also, county chair Nancy Pallozzi says she has a total of 10 fellow county chairpeople signed onto a letter callig for Williams' resignation, but won't say who they are yet. They'll release that list Monday."

"Tip of the Hat"

🎩

Sean Pond

Montrose County Commissioner for District 3



For defending our state against the GORP Act

The Constitution doesn’t need more compromise. It needs defenders.

Every time a moderate cuts a deal with the left, we lose a piece of this country.

I’m not here to get along.

I was put here to hold the line

And I’d rather stand alone with conviction than sit quietly in a room full of cowards.

— Sean M. Pond

Thank you for stepping up and leading!

Do you know someone that works hard for the greater good? Send me a note with the person's name and why we should highlight them. I'll see about having them in an upcoming issue.

Each month, I will be updating the following

Colorado GOP KPI's:

Registered Republicans as of 8/1/2025 - 936,002 (net loss - 6,764)

Registered Republicans as of 3/1/2025 - 942,766

Registered Democrats as of 8/1/2025 - 1,036,115 (net loss - 7,144)

Registered Democrats as of 3/1/2025 - 1,043,259

Registered Unaffiliated as of 8/1/2025 - 2,029,337 (net gain 50,827)

Registered Unaffiliated as of 3/1/2025 - 1,978,510

Click Here to see the Information

Colorado GOP Financials

Click Here to see the Full Report Colorado

Colorado GOP Federal Financials

In Debit $(20,281.15)

Click Here to see the Full Report Federal

Liberty Score Card 2025

The Colorado Liberty Republicans produce the annual Liberty Scorecard. This is a measure of how our state lawmakers vote according to Constitutional Principles: Individual Rights, Free Markets and Limited Government.

2025 Liberty Score FINAL

Recap of our Douglas County Elected Officials:

(HR) Max Brooks (R) CO045, Score 93 (New) Outstanding Max, first place! Give Max a call or send him an email and tell him thank you!

(S) Mark Baisley (R) CO004, Score 86 (73 in 2024) Great improvement over 2024!

(HR) Brandi Bradley (R) CO039, Score 87 (84 in 2024) OUTSTANDING!

(S) John Carson (R) CO030, Score 74, Not a good first-year showing

(HR) Anthony Hartsook (R) CO044, Score 68 (68 in 2024) Consistent, consistently bad for Douglas County and Colorado

(S) Lisa Frizell (R) CO002, Score 55 (72 in 2024) Soon, with dropping scores like this, you will catch Kirkmeyer

(HR) Bob Marshall (D) CO043, Score 31 (35 in 2024)

There is no spin here. These are the numbers from the Colorado Liberty Scorecard. You may not like it, but it is an impartial scoring system to our constitution. I encourage all constituents if they don't like what they see in their representative scores, call and email them (full list of contacts at the bottom of the report). Provide your elected officials with your feedback in a loud voice!

"I don't make jokes.

I just watch the government and report the facts."

Will Rogers

Colorado's "Special" Session:

Where Democrats Turn Your Wallet Into Their Playground

Oh, Colorado, land of the free and home of the perpetually taxed. If you thought our state's special legislative session was going to be some grand act of heroism, maybe slashing taxes or, God forbid, making life easier for the hardworking folks who actually pay the bills, boy, were you in for a rude awakening. No, this wasn't a session; it was a masterclass in how Democrats, led by the ever-virtuous King Polis, can take a $750 million budget hole they dug themselves and fill it by reaching deeper into your pockets. Last year it was the property tax fiasco, where they pretended to "relieve" us while barely scratching the surface.

Let's be real: this session wasn't about fixing anything for you, the average Coloradan who's just trying to run a small business without being buried under regulations and fees. Nope, it was about propping up their pet projects, funding handouts benefiting illegal aliens more than legal residents, and ensuring that the tax burden stays squarely on the backs of those who actually contribute to society. While you're scraping by, wondering why your roads are pothole-ridden nightmares and your services are getting slashed, these clowns in the Colorado Capitol are busy virtue-signaling with your money. It's disgusting, it's predictable, and it's exactly why this state feels like it's being run by a bunch of morons who wouldn't know fiscal responsibility if it slapped them in the face.

Here are just a few of the egregious gems they rammed through, all in the name of "balancing the budget" without actually cutting their bloated spending. Because why trim the fat when you can just tax the muscle?

Eliminating tax breaks for pass-through businesses: If you're a sole proprietor or partner making over $500K (or $1M joint), say goodbye to that qualified business income deduction. That's $45.9 million more sucked out of successful entrepreneurs who dared to build something. But hey, who needs thriving businesses when we can punish success to fund the next round of government giveaways?

Scrapping the insurance company tax break: Ending the "regional home office" perk for insurers, raking in another $44 million. Sure, it might drive jobs out of state, but priorities, right? Better to hit the companies providing coverage than, you know, cut wasteful spending elsewhere.

Ditching the sales tax vendor rebate: This one's a real kicker for small businesses, those with up to $1 million in taxable sales used to keep a tiny slice (up to 4%) of what they collected. Gone now, generating $28 million for the state. Congrats, mom-and-pop shops; you're now even more of a glorified tax collector, with zero incentive. How's that for making it "harder to do business"?

Selling tax credits at a discount: Letting big corporations (mostly insurance giants) buy $125 million in credits for 80 cents on the dollar, "raising" $100 million while giving them a sweet prepay deal through 2033. It's like the state admitting it can't manage money, so it'll just hand out IOUs to the well-connected.

And that's not all, they threw in funding for SNAP food stamps ($50 million repurposed from school meals, tied to ballot props that hike taxes on high earners), full Medicaid bucks for Planned Parenthood, and subsidies for health insurance discounts (another $100 million from sold credits. Oh, and they tapped $300 million from reserves while deferring another $300 million in cuts to Polis, who might slash who knows what starting September 1. But sure, let's prioritize handouts that too often flow to non-citizens while legal residents watch their roads crumble and taxes climb. It's almost as if this state is hell-bent on rewarding those who game the system over those who built it.

Now, credit where it's due: a few Republican lawmakers showed up and raised holy hell about this nonsense. They proposed real cuts to expenses, but let's face it, in Colorado's Democrat-dominated legislature, Republicans are about as effective as using a Band-Aid for a bullet hole. They're window dressing, emasculation in action. Even if they boycotted the whole thing, these bills would've sailed through anyway. The left holds all the cards, and they're playing them to stack the deck against us.

So, what now? Don't curl up in defeat, folks. We've got work to do. Remember those House seats we lost in 2024 by less than 5%? That's low-hanging fruit. The Colorado GOP? Absent as usual, no game plan, no strategy, just crickets. It's time we stop waiting for the state party to swoop in like some conservative cavalry. Instead, focus locally: get your county parties fired up, scout out strong candidates to challenge these Dem incumbents in 2026. If you're in one of those razor-thin districts, what are you doing right now? Door-knocking? Fundraising? Building coalitions? Because if you're banking on the GOP brass to save the day, think again. It's on us, individuals, grassroots groups, county organizations, to chart our own course and flip this mess.

And while we're at it, here's a wild idea to actually ease the tax burden without screwing the little guy: those shiny electric vehicles zipping around Colorado, owned mostly by the same virtue-signaling elites who love taxing your business to death. They pay zero gas tax, yet they're pounding our already horrendous roads just as hard, if not harder, due to their weight. How about taxing EVs by annual miles driven, equivalent to what us gas-users fork over? Level the playing field, fund road maintenance properly, and close that loophole for the Tesla crowd getting all the breaks. But watch, if any conservative legislator dares propose it, the left and their media lapdogs will crucify them as "anti-green" villains. It'll die in committee faster than you can say "climate hypocrisy." Still, it's the right thing, and someone needs to fight for it.

Look, we can’t fix everything overnight. No magic wand here. But if we don't shift our energy to smart, local action now, we'll be whining about the next "special" session in 2027. Colorado deserves better than this endless cycle of getting screwed. Let's make it happen, before Polis and his crew complete turning us into California 2.0.

"Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary

is legalized robbery."

Calvin Coolidge

Why Your Hard-Earned Cash Should

Skip the Colorado GOP's Black Hole of Overhead

Oh, sure, nothing says "fiscal conservatism" quite like handing over your donation dollars to a group that’s mastering the art of turning gold into lead. I'm talking, of course, about the Colorado GOP with their masterpiece: a $2.4 million budget over two years that's as lean and mean as a sumo wrestler trying to squeeze into skinny jeans. If you're a grassroots conservative patriot like me, you've got to ask yourself: Do I really want my money lining the pockets of Republican establishment party elites, funding exorbitant salaries, or the golden ticket health plans? Or should it actually, you know, help elect Republicans who might stand a chance against the Socialist Surge in Colorado?

I, for one, if I were the Chair, would do that position at no cost, yep, zippo, nada. Not a penny in salary. It would be my civic duty to serve the Republicans of Colorado; I’d rather see my salary go to great conservatives to support their campaigns and help get them elected. But that’s just me.

Let's break this down because transparency seems to be a foreign concept to these folks. Under Britta Horn, the Colorado GOP has devised a financial plan that shows zero, zip, nada, dedicated to direct contributions to candidates, as seen in their PowerPoint presentation. That's right, not a single dollar allocated as a direct campaign contribution that could actually help flip seats and defend our values and principles. Instead, your generous gifts will disappear into the black hole of "overhead." It's like donating to a charity that vows to end hunger but spends all its funds on gourmet meals for the board.

And get this, the whole thing reeks of insider and grifter shenanigans. This budget didn't get the proper review by the executive committee; no, it was rammed through in a shady online Zoom meeting. The budget was unveiled with a PowerPoint presentation that lacked accountability. If it had gone through the proper process with open debate and oversight, I bet my last MAGA hat it would've been laughed out of the room. But hey, why bother with oversight when you can push it through sneakily, like feeding your vegetables to the dog under the table.

Colorado Patriots, it's time to wake up. Your money should go directly to the candidates, not through a costly, swampy money drain. While it might take a little more effort to donate to candidates running for office, you'll rest easier knowing your dollars are supporting the front lines instead of lining the pockets of a boated beast. In a state like Colorado, where every vote matters and the left is eager to capitalize on Republican missteps, we can't afford to waste resources.

So, next time that donation email from the Colorado GOP hits your inbox, hit delete with extreme prejudice. Starve the beast, support the fighters, and let's win some elections.

Your wallet and your principles will thank you.

Trump's Unstoppable Momentum

Folks, let's be honest, politics today is a battleground, and Donald Trump is the person who keeps coming with the biggest arsenal of common sense. Over the past 30 days, Trump has been firing on all cylinders, delivering messages and taking actions that cut through the noise like a hot knife through butter. As conservatives here in Colorado, we've got our own battles, against skyrocketing energy costs, overreaching regulations, and a culture that has lost its way—but Trump's approach is a reminder of what true leadership looks like. No fluff, no apologies, just straight talk that wins hearts and minds. Let's break it down, because understanding this isn't about hero worship; it's about recognizing what works in the fight to reclaim America, and it will work in Colorado.

First off, Trump's focus on economic revival has been sharp, and it's resonating with Coloradans who are tired of watching their paychecks shrink under inflation and poor policies. In early August, he doubled down on his "no tax on tips" stance, aiming to provide relief to the service industry still recovering from post-pandemic regulations. Trump's message was clear: reward hard-working Americans, not punish them. He then criticized the Biden-Harris administration's spending sprees, pointing out how they have increased the cost of everything from groceries to gas. During a press conference in the middle of the month, Trump laid out plans for energy independence, promising to unleash American drilling and cut red tape—music to the ears of our oil and gas workers in Weld County who see firsthand how federal overreach is killing jobs. These aren't just slogans; they are real actions that sharply contrast with the left's green fantasies, which have caused Colorado families to pay more at the pump.

Then there's the border, an issue that's no longer "down there" but right here in our state, with migrant surges straining Colorado’s resources and overwhelming local schools. Trump's actions in the last month have been relentless on this front. He hosted a high-profile event in Arizona on August 15, where he detailed his mass deportation strategy, emphasizing humane but firm enforcement to protect American communities (Gabe Evens should have attended). Back on social media, his posts hammered home the failures of open-border policies, citing stats on crime and fentanyl flooding in, stuff that's tragically real for Colorado, where overdose deaths continue to climb. But Trump didn't stop at criticism; he proposed bolstering ICE and building alliances with local law enforcement, a nod to sheriffs in places like El Paso County who've been begging for federal backup. It's respectful to the rule of law, informative about the real costs, and a winning formula because it puts Americans first without demonizing anyone.

Of course, we can't ignore Trump's cultural stands, which resonate with the deep feelings of many grassroots Americans. He directly addresses the woke agenda by defending parental rights in education and criticizing the absurdity of gender ideology in sports—issues that have stirred debates in Colorado school boards from Douglas to Boulder Counties. His message is straightforward: protect children, uphold biological facts, and put an end to indoctrination. Earlier this month, at a faith-based gathering in Florida, Trump spoke respectfully about religious freedom, pledging to defend churches from government overreach, especially relevant as Colorado conservatives push back against mandates that threaten our values. These are not fringe rants; they are thoughtful, fact-based defenses of traditional principles that resonate because they are grounded in truth.

Look, as we prepare for whatever comes next, midterms, local elections, or just the daily grind of conservative activism, Trump's last 30 days provide a clear example. He's winning because he's authentic, results-driven, and unafraid to call out nonsense without falling into chaos. For us in Colorado, this isn't about blind loyalty; it's about learning from his success to strengthen our own efforts. Stay informed, stay respectful, and let's keep moving forward. America and Colorado deserve nothing less.

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