Backbone America » 2009

Hear ‘Budget Reality Check’ podcast

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

As the legislative session ends, fiscal distress flags are flying on the gold dome. For the 2nd time this decade, Colorado is caught (more…)

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Too cute by half

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

George W. Bush had his share of flaws as president, but one of his abiding strengths was his clarity on the most important issues of the day. (more…)

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Deficit clouds mayoral race

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Editor: Randy Pye, the only mayor the young city of Centennial has ever had, can’t run again. Two hopefuls are already in the field to succeed (more…)

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Who’s a bigger threat?

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Thoughts on the “specter” of which party should worry us more: If you ask a dedicated liberal why he has such fear and loathing (more…)

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Another one bites the dust

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

It’s just a shame that a song by that title was actually more popular than Tuesday’s announcement from Senator Arlen Specter. (more…)

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‘Suicide of West’ imminent?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

National Review listed James Burnham’s “Suicide of the West” as one of the top 10 books that nudged America toward political conservatism (more…)

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Meteorologist debunks climate hysteria

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Editor: Rob “Sunny” Roseman, trained in meteorology and long familiar in Denver as a TV weatherman, was my radio guest on April 26. (more…)

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What forces in America’s economy and culture are threatening the survival of newspapers and diverting audiences to other information sources? What are the consequences for us as citizens in a free society? How can we take charge in the emerging new paradigm; or can we? Discuss all this with Centennial Institute panelists at Issue Friday, May 1, 10:00-11:00 am, on the Colorado Christian University campus. (more…)

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