Are the
winds of change blowing? What follows is a meandering political rant. You have
been warned.
Looking for
political trends in Colorado is, for me, frustrating. I’ve been consistently
wrong. Still, I see some hope.
The
political status quo got blindsided by the Colorado Model. Four trust fund
babies funded it, and it has been tremendously effective. A good explanation of
it is.
Starting
with this political Pearl Harbor, the “Progressives” got control of both
chambers of the State House, the Governorship, and both US Senate seats. Using
their power, they have forced passage of many of their pet protects including “gun
control” and renewable energy.
All of this
has generated a grass roots pushback. A good summation is in a recent Michelle
Malkin column.
The
Progressive whine against recall elections seems centered on the meme that
regular elections only should be used to remove legislators.
Much has
been written about the 51st State initiative. One ultra liberal high
school classmate (Class of 1961), retired teacher, and Boulder resident (where
else?) called it a,
“Rural temper
tantrum against a majority opinion”.
Seems she
has forgotten our system of government is designed to protect minorities, of
all kinds and beliefs, from the tyranny of majorities. Seemly, she has
forgotten her ranch raised roots. It does seem some politicians are hearing a
message. Governor Wishywashy is making conciliatory noises. Individual
Democrats planning campaigns are finding a chilling climate among rural
Democrats. Local party officials (Committee men/women, Treasurers, Precinct
leaders, etc.) are not welcoming their visits nor willing to drive them around
and make introductions to local mover and shakers. My few contacts among the
GOP types are telling the same story.
An interesting trend is the pushback against the Common Core education collectivists. Some of the strongest pushback are in “liberal soccer mom” districts. Again, Michelle Malkin.
With my
move, I’m now in a different county and different Congressional district. One
immediate benefit is this county’s sheriff is CCL friendly so will go ahead and
get one. Will start doing legally what I’ve been doing illegally for years.
While Colorado is a “will issue” state, a sheriff can still make it damn
difficult.
Should you have made it this far, thank you for your interest and patience.
4 comments:
I think Colorado is going to be a cautionary tale for ALL of the states that try to ram stuff down our throats... Thanks for the update!
Molon Labe
As per the title, one can hope!
+1!!!!
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