by Ashe in America | Apr 21, 2022 | Feature Story Bottom Left
ASHE IN AMERICA
There is a war happening in the Colorado Republican Party. Until now, however, this war has gone unnoticed by right leaning normies and has been largely ignored by the party establishment.
The Colorado election integrity movement brings together scientists, mathematicians, cyber security experts, community organizers, writers, artists, current and former politicians, current and former military, corporate strategists, digital experts, super moms, pastors, prayer warriors, and so many more amazing Coloradans.
Robust, contentious, and deeply critical examinations of what is true are happening all over Colorado, and the number of registered Republicans that question the mainstream election narrative continues to grow.
Until Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Uniparty establishment and their media lapdogs were able to pretend this wasn’t happening. Then came the 2022 Colorado Republican Convention.
The Big Winner: Election Integrity
The lead up to the convention was fiery. Senator Paul Lundeen (SSD9) lost his local assembly vote 48% to 52% to Lynda Zamora Wilson, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. with four advanced degrees (and who had only been in the race for five days prior to the vote).
Congressman Ken Buck (CD4) was even more humiliated in his local CD4 assembly, when the floor nomination of completely unknown candidate Bob Lewis resulted in Lewis taking 62% of the vote!
But perhaps most notably, Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters — totally vindicated on the evidence despite continued dishonest media — took 61% of the delegates. A vote for Tina Peters is a vote for election integrity, and 61% is a wide margin. During the June 28 primary, Peters will face Pam “ZuckerBucks” Anderson who petitioned onto the ballot. Think of the petition process like this:
“I know the people paying attention in the party don’t like me – and I can’t even convince 30% of them to give me a shot — but I bet I can trick enough of the ones that aren’t paying attention into voting for me.”
Anderson is currently on leave from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, the infamous NGO that allegedly bought the 2020 election. Also, ZuckerBucks Anderson is the establishment’s pick for Secretary of State.
Griswold vs. Anderson. Soros vs. Zuckerberg. But Uniparty is a conspiracy theory, right?
People vs. Party vs. People
In the run up to November 3, 2020, many states rushed to change their election laws, often unconstitutionally, allowing access-focused changes that provably resulted in a compromised election.
We didn’t see these law changes in Colorado because they already mirrored existing law. We practically drop mail-in ballots from the sky during election season, in the name of “access.”
And the Colorado Election Security Act (SB22-153), Secretary Griswold’s flagship legislation that is now making its way through the legislative process, ensures such practices will continue.
The inappropriately named bill does nothing to secure elections; rather, this bipartisan piece of legislation — co-Sponsored by RINO Senator and massive disappointment Kevin Priola — seeks to punish anyone who questions the integrity of Colorado elections.
It is a redistribution of power and oversight from local county jurisdictions to the Secretary of State, and the bill also removes existing checks on state power through clever language changes. During Committee discussion on April 18, 2022, Democrats held up both Matt Crane of the Colorado County Clerks Association and Republican Party Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown as examples of bipartisan support for the bill.
It’s unclear if the Committee Chair could find two more perfect examples of Uniparty Republicans, or if his comments were an intentional troll for the audience. Likely the latter.
How Low Can We Go?
While the General Assembly dives headlong into authoritarianism — in both rhetoric and law — it’s important to remember that their reasons for doing so are entirely political.
The majority, led by Griswold, want to criminalize the actions of whistleblower and rival candidate Tina Peters. It’s notable that while, rhetorically, Peters is called a criminal, the assembly needs to move quickly to make her 2021 actions an actual crime. Clerk Peters did nothing wrong.
The minority party’s opposition is also political. Republicans have been silent on elections for over 500 days, but now it’s an election year and this is a safe, albeit symbolic, vote. It’s little more than the empty rhetoric they usually offer, though certainly they will campaign on their vote “for election integrity!”
Thankfully, the people are no longer buying it. More and more Coloradans, including the proudly unaffiliated, are awakening to Uniparty corruption and demanding a return to our civic principles – and to sanity. For the establishment, their message is clear:
Stand and fight — for Colorado and for the Republic — or get out of the way.
Ashe Epp is a writer and election integrity activist. Read her work at asheinamerica.com and follow her on Telegram and other socials@asheinamerica.
by Glendale Sports Center | Apr 21, 2022 | Glendale City News
by Amanda-Scates Preisinger, MPH
Senior Director of Health and Well-Being, YMCA of Metro Denver
Mental health is how we think, feel, and act. Throughout our lives, our mental health is influenced by the environments around us. When these environments are stressful, we try to cope — sometimes in ways that help and sometimes in ways that harm.
Over the past two years, we have all had to live in stressful environments with COVID-19 and social isolation. The impact on our youth has been particularly staggering with a recent CDC-published study indicating that more than 1 in 3 high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic. Now more than ever, we all need a safe and healthy environment that supports our mental health, an environment where the community spends time together, has fun and feels connected to one another.
We at the YMCA of Metro Denver are committed to providing that welcoming and transformative home away from home that we all need right now. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, your local Y is offering a number of workshops and experiences to promote mental health in our community. From mindful yoga and stress management to wellness seminars and fly fishing, there are opportunities for everyone to care for their spirit, mind, and body. Our team members are committed to supporting the mental health of every person we connect with.
While our role at the Y is centered around community care through supportive relationships, positive skill building, and empowerment, we also recognize that we all have different needs when it comes to mental health. By partnering with non-profit organizations and government agencies across the Denver Metro, we at the Y are working to ensure that we can connect anyone with the programming, resources, and support they need.
We know that mental health is a continuum, and our aim is that our programs and services help the community cope with stress, be productive, and contribute in a meaningful way to their families, workplaces, and communities. When adults are healthy, motivated, and socially connected, they contribute to stronger communities. When we support the mental health of youth, they have a greater ability to overcome obstacles, develop fulfilling relationships, adapt to change, and realize their potential.
When we promote the mental health and wellness of each other, that creates a safer and healthier community for us all.
To learn more about our mental health workshops, events and resources at the Y, please visit denverymca.org/mentalhealth.
by Peter Boyles | Apr 21, 2022 | Blasting with Boyles
There was a time in very recent history when Denver was known as the Queen city of the Plains, with incredibly low crime rates, wonderful parks and open space, a thriving downtown, safe streets, no gangs, great schools, respected police, and most of us held the government in esteem. Sure, there were minor problems and sure people from time to time would speak out, but by and large whether they were Democrats or Republicans (and there used to be Republicans in Denver) people respected the city, the state, and the system.
Now let me tell you a joke.
On a Native American reservation, a fat cat blow hard U. S. Senator arrives to solve the problems of the native people. When speaking to their leader the senator asked what kind of help did he need from the federal government?
“First,” the man replied, “We need clean water.” The senator immediately went into a huddle with his aides and briefcase carriers and minions and started screaming into his cell phone that he needed water filtration systems and he needed it now.
He went back to the native man and said, “All of this is on the way. What’s your second problem?” The Indian man said, “Medical care.” Again, the senator retreated into the huddle with his little delegates from D.C., starts screaming into his cell phone and demands loudly medical care, and staff and his traveling companions from D.C. gazed on him with adoring eyes.
He returns to the chief and says, “By the end of the week there will be doctors and nurses here and next year at this time there will be a hospital. What’s your third issue?” And the chief responded, “Cell service.”
Now, can you find the elephants and the giraffes and butterflies in that picture? Of course. How many years now did Webb, Peña, Ritter, Hickenlooper, Owens, and Hancock tell you next week this time there’s going to be clean water, doctors, and all will be well. Are you starting to understand? Are you just so conditioned to being lied to by a combination of the media, Republicans and Democrats, bureaucrats, and law firms? Have you finally had enough?
There is a pending election but like most they will promise you fresh water, medical care and, of course, cell service.
by Valley Gadfly | Apr 21, 2022 | Valley Gadfly
It’s May! It’s May! The Merry Month of May! Hurray, there is finally spring in our step. Flowers are blooming, birds chirping, gardens growing, and we can begin entertaining outside.
May is the closest we get to paradise here on earth. As the days lengthen, sunny days outshine the cloudy ones, and we can finally put the snow shovels and heavy blankets away.
To help you spring forth, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment so you’ll have time to celebrate, reflect, plant, play, and rejoice in all the month has to offer:
3 Start May by joining Denver Kids for their breakfast May 3 in the Seawell Ballroom, registration at 6:45 a.m., program 7:30 a.m. You’ll be helping Denver Public School students succeed. Information: denverkids.org./breakfast.
3 Start your spring garden early by going shopping at the annual Spring Plant Sale at Denver Botanic Gardens, May 6-7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 720-865-3500.
3 You’ll make May memorable by attending Denver Young Artists New Morning for the World at Boettcher Concert Hall, 2:30 p.m. Information:303-893-4100.
3 Keep May very merry by enjoying Fabled Journey’s mystical music concert at the Wash Park Center for Music, May 14, 7:15 p.m. Information: 917-771-0433.
3 Monaco Inn Restaurant has been a perennial favorite for families on Mother’s Day by blending Greek and American styles. Serving specials plus full Greek & American menu Mom will love, May 8, 3 to 9 p.m. Information: 303-320-1104.
3 Make your home and building’s interior and exterior sparkle this spring by calling Emerald Isle Painting. In business for 20 years they offer expert experience, providing both high quality work and products. Information: 303-322-4753.
3 Don’t miss the Colorado Symphony and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s tribute to its founder at Boettcher, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-389-6203.
3 Take the family to see work for sale during Denver Arts Festival at Central Park’s Conservatory Green, May 28-29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 303-330-8237.
3 Volunteer to participate in Colorado Uplift’s one-day May 7 event to impact communities and schools through a variety of service projects. This year you, your family, colleagues, friends, and neighbors will be able to choose which project site they would like to help at. Sites will be announced by the time you receive the Chronicle. Just one day of volunteering will significantly help Valley schools and communities. Information: coloradouplift.org/big-lift.
May is this year’s — and each year’s — most exclusive month when it comes to days of the week. No other month in a single year starts or finishes on the same weekend as does May.
Whether it’s World Press Freedom Day or National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, there’s something official for you to celebrate every single day throughout the month of May.
The end of May means “longer days, more time to sit and watch the pendulum swing,” sings Michael Buble. Just MAY-be his Crazy Love song hits the right chord.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
