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(Denver Post, Aug. 2) Or will they undo it? Enroute to a defeat for governor of Virginia, the Democrat blamed his loss on “the slogan from hell: ‘No Car Tax.’” That was Don Beyer when Jim Gilmore beat him in 1997. Unseated as governor of Arkansas, the Democrat realized he had “unwisely raised the state motor vehicle tax,” writes biographer Nigel Hamilton. A visitor “found him on the floor, bawling like a baby,” and railing at Jimmy Carter. That was Bill Clinton after Frank White humiliated him in 1980. If Coloradans oust Bill Ritter in 2010, our gentlemanly governor will control (more…)

Slated on Backbone Radio, Aug. 2

Listen every Sunday, 5-8pm on 710 KNUS, Denver… 1460 KZNT, Colorado Springs… and streaming live at 710knus.com.

The ultimate clunker in America right now is the Obama administration, stuck in a permanent left turn, polluting the air with fantasy, and already running out of gas after six short months. Never mind a rebate for getting rid of the thing, a lot of people would pay to see the last of it. All we’re asking to you to pay is attention, however. Join us Sunday evening (more…)

Editor: Fire up a group blog and you never know who may want in. A Denver businessman asked me if his daughter and her college pal could (more…)

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5PM Show Open John Andrews, Matt Dunn, Matt Schmitz and guest Jeff Crank

5:30PM Guest: Brigitte Gabriel

6PM Guest: ALEC analyst talks upTABOR

6:30PM Guests: Martin Buchanan

7PM Guest: J.J. Ament

7:30PM Guest: Joseph C Phillips

In the wake of the Gates/Crowley soap opera, many people have observed that President Obama should have had the statesmanship (more…)

John Lennon’s 1971 lyrics to “Imagine” reflected the head Beatle’s lofty idealism — which was embraced by many, while others attacked (more…)

Listening to President Obama explain “his” health care plan, I can’t help but wonder if he actually believes his own words. Maybe it’s been so long (more…)

The recent passing of CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite was the occasion for considerable media navel gazing, most of which either waxed nostalgic or sought to channel his luster. (more…)

Certain words and concepts seem to have fallen out of favor these days. Take for example, the word restraint. We are used to hearing plenty (more…)

Both policy realities and military realities were shortchanged in today’s Denver Post editorial, “The Reality of Closing Gitmo.” (more…)

Slated on Backbone Radio, July 26

Listen every Sunday, 5-8pm on 710 KNUS, Denver… 1460 KZNT, Colorado Springs… and streaming live at 710knus.com.

As citizens in a free society, we can stay in the endless feedback loop of conventional wisdom and politically correct platitudes. Or we can equip ourselves for self-government by digging for the truth with the help of serious thinkers who know what they’re talking about. The choice is up to you and me. We at Backbone Radio choose the road less traveled, believing that the other road is rapidly leading Americans to a loss of liberty, prosperity, and security. (more…)

When I pick up the morning newspaper these days I am often reminded of that old Chinese proverb “may you live in interesting times”.  (more…)

(Wellfleet, MA – July 20) This is a small Cape Cod community –about 500 people when I was growing up- now part of Massachusetts’ National Seashore Park. It’s also home (more…)

We should all hope and pray that Karl Rove is right in his opinion piece today in the Wall Street Journal (“Obama Care in Trouble”). (more…)

7PM Guest: Under the Dome Special