Policy Resource

By Bob Beauprez, Editor-in-Chief
At some point the air has to come out of the Democrats’ balloon. Sooner would be a lot better than later – for America’s sake. Like the old Kenny Rogers’ song “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em” – I think the day is coming when America is going to call the Democrats’ hand.

By Mark Hillman, Contributing Editor
As if paying $4-plus for gasoline isn't bad enough, some of Colorado's political leaders seem bound and determined to spread pain at the pump to the cost of heating our homes this winter — and for decades to come. Ours is a beautiful state with an abundance of natural resources: silver and gold lured early pioneers, mountain vistas and ski slopes keep visitors coming year after year, and abundant energy sources fuel our economy and our way of life.

By William Moloney, Contributing Editor
As the shock waves from $4 per gallon gasoline impact every segment of U.S. society the decades old taboo against even discussing new offshore oil drilling has been decisively shattered. This wholly unexpected development now offers an extraordinary political opportunity to John McCain and the Republican party, but only if they have the courage to boldly seize it.

By Kent Holsinger, Contributing Editor
On May 22, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar and Representative John Salazar introduced the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA) and Wilderness legislation (S 3605 and HR 6162). This measure could affect access to private property, grazing, water, mineral development, hunting and recreation on some 210,677 acres of public land in Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties.

By Rich Sokol, Contributing Editor
One way to build a lead in the polls is to tell people what they want to hear. But eventually, people begin to notice the inconsistencies. You can only flip-flop so many times.Perhaps Obama’s contradictory words will soon catch up with him. He has a history of clashing statements on Iran and Israel. Following are examples, using his own words. See for yourself.

By Bob Beauprez, Editor-in-Chief
In his weekly radio address to the nation on Saturday July 12, 2008 George W. Bush called on the Democrat led congress to ”address the pain that high gas prices are causing our citizens.” Democrats have steadfastly maintained restrictions on tapping into large known reserves like the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR), oil shale deposits in places like Colorado, and offshore in US controlled ocean waters.