"Editor:
The word “bully,” originally meaning “sweetheart” in the 1500s, evolved by the 1680s to its current meaning, “harasser of the weak.” Mr. Doug Allen, writing in last Friday’s Aspen Daily News, labels Ms. Marilyn Marks as a “bully.” He characterizes her supporters as a “small handful” and ascribes their collective attitude as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” Mr. Allen goes on to insinuate that Ms. Marks is a jerk, disparages her business success as a CEO, defines her stature as a “divisive political figure,” and her influence on the city’s election commission as “improper.” He concludes by summarizing her political views as nothing more than the rants of a “political malcontent” and presumes to speak for us all by stating that “we don’t want you involved in our city government.”
I would first like to comment on Mr. Allen’s use of the term “bully.” By definition, a bully must occupy a position of power over the bullied. Mr. Allen never states exactly who has been bullied by Ms. Marks. For Mr. Allen to be judged accurate in the use of this term, one would have to conclude that, in the power relationship between Ms. Marks and the unmentioned victims, presumably Aspen’s politicians or administrators, she held the power position and they were the powerless, she the harasser and they the weak. Is this the power dynamic when a lone citizen challenges a government body? At best, ascribing the term “bully” to Ms. Marks is inaccurate.
The accuracy of Mr. Allen’s comment, “small handful of supporters,” cannot easily be verified as he offers no information in support of this description. One could use Ms. Mark’s vote tally when she ran for council. Ms. Marks received 34 percent, or 877 votes compared to 43 percent or 1,090 votes for Mr. Ireland. Ms. Marks’ supporters could accurately be described as a minority of Aspen voters. They might also be described as a significant minority since the next highest vote tally was 17 percent or 421 votes. Ms. Marks’ supporters could reasonably take exception to being classified as a “small handful.” They might also take exception to being characterized as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” I took the liberty of calling a few people who I know support and voted for Ms. Marks. They unanimously denied supporting Ms. Marks for the reason Mr. Allen stated. I could hardly refer to this small sample size as scientific, being that it was such a “small handful.”
The bully analogy continues and morphs into “jerk.” The exact meaning of the word “jerk” is difficult to determine. It is certainly pejorative, a word intended to disparage or belittle, I might suggest, a word intended to bully. Mr. Allen continues to slight Ms. Marks by casually disparaging her business success as a CEO of a large corporation by referring to it as “unclear.” It isn’t enough that a woman rises to the top of a traditionally male business; Mr. Allen finds it necessary to demean that success by suggesting it may have been less than we might imagine. No facts, just a not-so subtle insult.
Mr. Allen goes on to describe Ms. Marks as a “divisive political figure.” I Googled the term “divisive political figure” and found names as diverse as Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin and Nelson Mandella. It seems the term can be used to make any point one wishes. The choice of such a term appears to say more about its user than its target.
Mr. Allen refers to Ms. Marks’ “improper influence over the city’s election commission” as “well documented accusations,” as if the fact that any accusation that is well documented is true. Can any reader of this commentary think of a well-documented accusation that has later proven false?
I suggest, based on Ms. Marks’ behavior as it relates to her political activities, stated positions, court challenges or verbal exchanges, that she is more aptly described as a political activist, a person who is a vigorous advocate for a cause. Most Americans cherish the right of free speech and understand the responsibility that the majority has to protect and defend that right. I suggest that anyone who seeks to diminish that right, to intimidate others into silence or submission, need only look in the mirror to know what a bully looks like..."
(Steve Kaufman, Carbondale)
September 27, 2011
September 24, 2011
SandBox Comments: The Right Scoop "Full Speech: Benjamin Netanyahu speech to United Nations "
Netanyahu's speech to United Nations in its entirety.
The BBC cut it off mid-way, but a number of outlets, including The Right Scoop have posted.
A widely praised speech that is notably of a higher caliber than the speech given by President Obama.
Not just that Netanyahu speaks of specific solutions, the man has an inherent ability to command his audience. His strength as a leader and the confidence that seems to come from his battlefield experience inspire trust.
Truly a brilliant speech.
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The BBC cut it off mid-way, but a number of outlets, including The Right Scoop have posted.
A widely praised speech that is notably of a higher caliber than the speech given by President Obama.
Not just that Netanyahu speaks of specific solutions, the man has an inherent ability to command his audience. His strength as a leader and the confidence that seems to come from his battlefield experience inspire trust.
Truly a brilliant speech.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Paul Nitze "Deregulation isn't the answer"
It is such a great column this week. From Paul Nitze.
Up on The Aspen Times.
Nitze often captures the balance in the middle that many conservatives crave from liberal values.
Too bad Nitze not only didn't use enough care in choosing an on point headline; meandering along the 'Ayn Rand' path with great content, only to end up with this buzz killer statement is disappointing:
"There is no substitute for a coordinated effort, led by the federal government..." (Paul Nitze)
What's up with that liberal Pavlovian response that it has to be the federal government that runs everything?
Wonder what would happen if someone as capable and astute as Paul Nitze took a walk on the wild side of life with some of those middle of the road conservatives instead of hand-in-hand with Ayn Rand?
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Up on The Aspen Times.
Nitze often captures the balance in the middle that many conservatives crave from liberal values.
Too bad Nitze not only didn't use enough care in choosing an on point headline; meandering along the 'Ayn Rand' path with great content, only to end up with this buzz killer statement is disappointing:
"There is no substitute for a coordinated effort, led by the federal government..." (Paul Nitze)
What's up with that liberal Pavlovian response that it has to be the federal government that runs everything?
Wonder what would happen if someone as capable and astute as Paul Nitze took a walk on the wild side of life with some of those middle of the road conservatives instead of hand-in-hand with Ayn Rand?
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "DA wants out of murder case "
"Defense allegations cloud David Carrillo prosecution, Thiebaut says"
(Jeff Tucker)
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SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Dinosaur Town Council, Ute tribe exploring casino project agreement"
Just say, YES!!!
Gaming and lottery proceeds in Colorado fund Parks and Rec. Except for a small amount of gaming proceeds that fund post secondary education.
Not millions of dollars per year, but billions of dollars per year is the bottom line when our gaming industry stacks into our lottery sales.
Imagine if we followed the example of other states in the nation.
Split the total gains between funding for our public education system, road and bridge, conservation, human services and parks and rec.
Yowza! A cash cow.
Now, wouldn't that be better than adding more onto the already burdened backs of the folks?
Imagine 'West Glenwood Ghettos' with a small, completely restricted to meet the concerns of all the folks on the potential unsavory aspects of bringing in gaming; casino. Or maybe Snowmass Village. Or Edwards.
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Gaming and lottery proceeds in Colorado fund Parks and Rec. Except for a small amount of gaming proceeds that fund post secondary education.
Not millions of dollars per year, but billions of dollars per year is the bottom line when our gaming industry stacks into our lottery sales.
Imagine if we followed the example of other states in the nation.
Split the total gains between funding for our public education system, road and bridge, conservation, human services and parks and rec.
Yowza! A cash cow.
Now, wouldn't that be better than adding more onto the already burdened backs of the folks?
Imagine 'West Glenwood Ghettos' with a small, completely restricted to meet the concerns of all the folks on the potential unsavory aspects of bringing in gaming; casino. Or maybe Snowmass Village. Or Edwards.
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September 23, 2011
SandBox Comments: FOX Business "Vail Resorts CEO on Creating Value for Upper-Income Travelers"
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a real regional tourism program in place?
Things like this major live interview on FOX Business with Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz would be beneficial to all.
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Things like this major live interview on FOX Business with Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz would be beneficial to all.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Doug Allen "Nobody likes a bully"
Bullying?
Self-Defense or defense of a group?
Communication or free speech?
Effective communication on a level another will hear you?
Doug Allen of Aspen gives his definition. Up on The Aspen Daily News.
(...whisper..whisper...wonder who "we" is....whisper...whisper...wonder who "our" government is...whisper...whisper....)
"...I found a variety of different definitions for “bully” online, and they can all be generally summarized as a person with a desire for conflict who is habitually cruel or overbearing, typically to force a person or persons to do as they want.....
.....Disturbingly, the article also quotes Commissioner Rob Ittner, who voted for Marks, as saying “I just find it incredibly hypocritical to be judging her on her desire to have conflict.” I find it equally incredible that Ittner doesn’t understand a “desire for conflict” is about as welcome and useful on a volunteer advisory board as a clown is at a funeral.
Commissioners Richards, Hatfield and Owsley are to be commended for refusing to give this perennial malcontent yet another platform from which to bully the community. Through the democratic process, the majority of Aspen voters have time and again rejected Marks and Co.’s positions and behaviors, and the commissioners honored their constituents with this decision.
The people of Aspen have done nothing to deserve Marks’ brand of community service. And no, Marilyn, we don’t even want you to volunteer on the Noxious Weed Board, although the childhood rhyme “takes one to know one” does spring to mind. How many times, and in how many ways, must we tell you that we don’t want you involved in our city government?....."
(Doug Allen)
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Self-Defense or defense of a group?
Communication or free speech?
Effective communication on a level another will hear you?
Doug Allen of Aspen gives his definition. Up on The Aspen Daily News.
(...whisper..whisper...wonder who "we" is....whisper...whisper...wonder who "our" government is...whisper...whisper....)
"...I found a variety of different definitions for “bully” online, and they can all be generally summarized as a person with a desire for conflict who is habitually cruel or overbearing, typically to force a person or persons to do as they want.....
.....Disturbingly, the article also quotes Commissioner Rob Ittner, who voted for Marks, as saying “I just find it incredibly hypocritical to be judging her on her desire to have conflict.” I find it equally incredible that Ittner doesn’t understand a “desire for conflict” is about as welcome and useful on a volunteer advisory board as a clown is at a funeral.
Commissioners Richards, Hatfield and Owsley are to be commended for refusing to give this perennial malcontent yet another platform from which to bully the community. Through the democratic process, the majority of Aspen voters have time and again rejected Marks and Co.’s positions and behaviors, and the commissioners honored their constituents with this decision.
The people of Aspen have done nothing to deserve Marks’ brand of community service. And no, Marilyn, we don’t even want you to volunteer on the Noxious Weed Board, although the childhood rhyme “takes one to know one” does spring to mind. How many times, and in how many ways, must we tell you that we don’t want you involved in our city government?....."
(Doug Allen)
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SandBox Comments: Snowmass Sun "Barbara Lucks: ‘You're still pertinent. Keep writing'"
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September 22, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Reapportionment makes slight changes for Garfield County'
SandBox is very glad to see that there were such minor changes to redistricting.
We feel that we can thank our Garfield County Commissioners for that.
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We feel that we can thank our Garfield County Commissioners for that.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "No subsidized vacation for Mick"
Very enlightening Letter to the Editor from Elizabeth Milias on Mayor Mick Ireland's recent European Great Adventure.
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SandBox Comments: Fox News "Calderon Appeals for More U.S. Focus on Drug War Amid Fresh Violence"
'glenwoodsprings22' :
"I think you're right, nanny. Too late to change this poll but they could run another one asking if the people want a bigger stick and staying the course. I've got $5 on that number being above 80% of the population. Mexican Presidente was on FOX. Almost begging for US help with the brutality of the Mexican cartels. The hypocrite still had to imply his political ilk that legalizing was the way to go. But has completely backed down on pushing now that he's at the point of begging for help. If Perry was in office the boots on the ground would have that big stick. This is the worst it's ever been. I for one am not willing to risk my family and loved ones to do a trial spin on legalizing heroin, coke, meth and rec pot. It's like the situation with illegal aliens. We have got to stop the problem and put it to a grinding halt before we can find out what works for long term. It's about the law. " (Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion) "Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident." |
SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "DEA: Dispose of bath salts"
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SandBox Nanny is going to also toss up a poll that's running up and over on the Craig Daily Press. Here's the link.
She calls upon the Craig Daily staff to broaden out how they poll the topic. She suspects that the high number of 'No' responses is because the folks responding want more, rather than less, from the Feds, regional and local agencies.
An overwhelming amount of support has been rolling in for months. Pretty much since the major bust in Aspen a few months ago.
People want immigration sweeps that find illegals.
They say they want gang activity down to zero tolerance policies by our cops.
They call for strength in the clean-up on drugs.
What would the Craig Daily Press poll numbers look like if the 'No' votes combined with the 'Yes' votes?
Food for thought.
Thank you to the Yampa Valley All Crimes Enforcement Team and the DEA for continuing to bring the awareness of this masked and very deadly new drug.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Nanny is going to also toss up a poll that's running up and over on the Craig Daily Press. Here's the link.
She calls upon the Craig Daily staff to broaden out how they poll the topic. She suspects that the high number of 'No' responses is because the folks responding want more, rather than less, from the Feds, regional and local agencies.
An overwhelming amount of support has been rolling in for months. Pretty much since the major bust in Aspen a few months ago.
People want immigration sweeps that find illegals.
They say they want gang activity down to zero tolerance policies by our cops.
They call for strength in the clean-up on drugs.
What would the Craig Daily Press poll numbers look like if the 'No' votes combined with the 'Yes' votes?
Food for thought.
Thank you to the Yampa Valley All Crimes Enforcement Team and the DEA for continuing to bring the awareness of this masked and very deadly new drug.
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September 20, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Confessions, lies, videotapes"
"What was I thinking back in 2008 fighting for video recording meetings of local governing bodies? I had considered that battle a success in dragging sunshine into local government meetings until last week when Grassroots and webcasts aired an abridged list of my transgressions against local government as imparted by Pitkin County commissioners Hatfield and Owsley.
Now my sins have been exposed to the entire world by our pious leaders, who denounce me as unworthy to serve on a volunteer board, despite 32 board vacancies. The context for my public trial as a heretic was the commissioners’ review of my application for a volunteer board..."
(Marilyn Marks)
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Now my sins have been exposed to the entire world by our pious leaders, who denounce me as unworthy to serve on a volunteer board, despite 32 board vacancies. The context for my public trial as a heretic was the commissioners’ review of my application for a volunteer board..."
(Marilyn Marks)
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September 19, 2011
SandBox Comments: Vail Daily News "Four Seasons lawsuit winding down"
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News 'Ireland submits European road trip bill"
But....Mayor Mick supports almost anything.
Especially if whatever the cause is supports ink and photos.
Was he sent on this mission to Europe by the Aspenites?
No? He just decided to find a write-off and look for a way to make it a partial work trip?
But. All of this info he brought home is also found on Google. And that's free. From the comforts of City Hall.
huh.
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Especially if whatever the cause is supports ink and photos.
Was he sent on this mission to Europe by the Aspenites?
No? He just decided to find a write-off and look for a way to make it a partial work trip?
But. All of this info he brought home is also found on Google. And that's free. From the comforts of City Hall.
huh.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily New "City’s available affordable housing hits new heights"
We have been saturated with housing inventory for a lot longer than just a year.
And yet there's always a new affordable development on the table that gets higher consideration by the powers that be than projects that would bring jobs and put stronger cash flow back into the community.
Such irony those same powers that be disregard the commons needs for the most basic of assistance programs and continually push the cost of living ceiling higher.
Not to mention there are few to no jobs except the ones paying less than a living wage.
By all means, Mayor Mick.
Let's just keep forcing every development to build "affordable" housing and pushing those out-of-reach, not needed projects like Burlingame.
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And yet there's always a new affordable development on the table that gets higher consideration by the powers that be than projects that would bring jobs and put stronger cash flow back into the community.
Such irony those same powers that be disregard the commons needs for the most basic of assistance programs and continually push the cost of living ceiling higher.
Not to mention there are few to no jobs except the ones paying less than a living wage.
By all means, Mayor Mick.
Let's just keep forcing every development to build "affordable" housing and pushing those out-of-reach, not needed projects like Burlingame.
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SandBox Comments: "Glenwood Springs to require fees for medical marijuana businesses"
“We've been waiting to see what the impact was from the new regulations,” Rippy said. “Now is the right time to convene a community group.”
(via Glenwood Springs Post Independent)
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SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Breckenridge pot shops angry over high licensure fees"
We're not sure what marijuana based small business expects.
They bring years of complex work to our municipal leaders. Just to get the structure in place.
The only benefit they bring to state revenues is through sales tax. They bring nothing beneficial to our business friendly efforts because they cannot bank, they can't buy insurance, support businesses that are neighbors will not work with them because they can't afford to get caught up in the battle over legalities. They can't rent space and pump revenue into our commercial core.
And we haven't even started on the long list of social problems such as law enforcement and effects on our youth.
We repeat ourselves by saying that until the Feds and the State get the legalities worked out, there should be a complete stop, a moratorium on all marijuana based businesses.
We simply cannot financially carry these businesses any longer.
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They bring years of complex work to our municipal leaders. Just to get the structure in place.
The only benefit they bring to state revenues is through sales tax. They bring nothing beneficial to our business friendly efforts because they cannot bank, they can't buy insurance, support businesses that are neighbors will not work with them because they can't afford to get caught up in the battle over legalities. They can't rent space and pump revenue into our commercial core.
And we haven't even started on the long list of social problems such as law enforcement and effects on our youth.
We repeat ourselves by saying that until the Feds and the State get the legalities worked out, there should be a complete stop, a moratorium on all marijuana based businesses.
We simply cannot financially carry these businesses any longer.
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September 18, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Wounded warriors in a therapeutic setting"
"...After all her work, Volf said the numbers still leave her staggered. She said of the hundreds of thousands deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 5,000 have been killed and 45,000 have returned with permanent disabilities.
Volf hopes that these wounded warriors are honored for their sacrifice and is grateful that her program and Challenge Aspen is located where it is.
“I am very motivated to keep this program going within Challenge Aspen,” she said. “This is such an accommodating place. This community is so accepting.”Challenge Aspen will host a fundraiser from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Jimmy's An American Restaurant & Bar in Aspen. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music and a raffle..."
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Volf hopes that these wounded warriors are honored for their sacrifice and is grateful that her program and Challenge Aspen is located where it is.
“I am very motivated to keep this program going within Challenge Aspen,” she said. “This is such an accommodating place. This community is so accepting.”Challenge Aspen will host a fundraiser from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Jimmy's An American Restaurant & Bar in Aspen. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music and a raffle..."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "A poor example"
Ken Neubecker, Director, The Western Rivers Institute, Carbondale:
"...Aspen says it wants to set an example to the world on how to be environmentally responsible. They are doing a pretty poor job so far. Doubly unfortunate is that costly litigation may be the only way to breach this wall of Aspen arrogance...."
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"...Aspen says it wants to set an example to the world on how to be environmentally responsible. They are doing a pretty poor job so far. Doubly unfortunate is that costly litigation may be the only way to breach this wall of Aspen arrogance...."
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SandBox Comments: Denver Channel "Bail Bondsman Sues Over 'Dog The Bounty Hunter'"
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SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "Drunk Horseman Cited During Beer Run"
"Deputy Mike Dillon has cited plenty of drunk drivers, but never a drunk rider.
"In my 16 years with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, this is the first time I've ever dealt with anything like this," Dillon told NewsChannel 5, fighting a grin. Sheriff's deputies cited a Clifton man Saturday afternoon for riding to the liquor store on horseback while drunk, presumably to buy more alcohol..."
(John Dzenitis)
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"In my 16 years with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, this is the first time I've ever dealt with anything like this," Dillon told NewsChannel 5, fighting a grin. Sheriff's deputies cited a Clifton man Saturday afternoon for riding to the liquor store on horseback while drunk, presumably to buy more alcohol..."
(John Dzenitis)
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SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News/Caddie Nath " Walking in a cop's shoes"
What a marvelous idea. A "Citizen's Police Academy".
"...The press likes to think of itself as the fourth estate — the last check on government and law enforcement agencies. Often, when we write stories regarding the use of force, we do so with that mindset: The public always, has a right to know. I believe that has been the thought process, and the sense of responsibility, behind the many stories that have appeared in the press in Denver in recent years on excessive-force incidents and lawsuits involving the Denver Police Department.
The Denver media was not wrong to print and broadcast those stories. The public does have a right to know what is happening, particularly when what is happening involves agencies funded and lawsuits paid with tax dollars.
But we, as reporters, follow stories like those coming out of Denver over the last few years, as reporters. We do not always understand the perspective of the officers involved in those stories..." (Click title)
(Caddie Nath)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"...The press likes to think of itself as the fourth estate — the last check on government and law enforcement agencies. Often, when we write stories regarding the use of force, we do so with that mindset: The public always, has a right to know. I believe that has been the thought process, and the sense of responsibility, behind the many stories that have appeared in the press in Denver in recent years on excessive-force incidents and lawsuits involving the Denver Police Department.
The Denver media was not wrong to print and broadcast those stories. The public does have a right to know what is happening, particularly when what is happening involves agencies funded and lawsuits paid with tax dollars.
But we, as reporters, follow stories like those coming out of Denver over the last few years, as reporters. We do not always understand the perspective of the officers involved in those stories..." (Click title)
(Caddie Nath)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "On the cruciform of ad-lib and ideology"
Long live the King.
Wonderful piece from Dave Danforth, the usual suspect. Up on The Aspen Daily News.
"Ad-lib” is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “to improvise, especially lines or a speech.”
It is done all the time. But when a U.S. president does it, an ad-lib can start a word fight, particularly when ideology gets involved.
A lot of ink and hot air was spilled over a gaffe..."
(Dave Danforth)
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Wonderful piece from Dave Danforth, the usual suspect. Up on The Aspen Daily News.
"Ad-lib” is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “to improvise, especially lines or a speech.”
It is done all the time. But when a U.S. president does it, an ad-lib can start a word fight, particularly when ideology gets involved.
A lot of ink and hot air was spilled over a gaffe..."
(Dave Danforth)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Your Letters "Talbott making up his facts"
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Kathleen Parker "Stupid is as stupid does"
"yahoo and hell yeah!"
"SandBox Nanny' gives her first 'nod' of the day to the pen of Ms. Kathleen Parker via The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
"GOP pop quiz: With whom would you rather roll your dice — a Harvard lawyer who wants government to bankroll jobs through higher taxes? Or a Texas A&M grad/Air Force pilot who has successfully run one of the largest states in the country? ...
....It is far easier to say what is pleasing to the ear than what is true. Even so, anyone who thinks Republicans are stupid is missing the point. What those dummies Bush and Perry have in common, other than having been Texas governors, pilots and cheerleaders (what is it with Texas?), is that they're not stupid at all.
This doesn't mean they're right about everything or even most things. But they're smart enough to know that most people in this country didn't go to Ivy League colleges — or any college for that matter. Most haven't led privileged lives of any sort, but nonetheless have unspoiled hearts and are willing to help any who would help themselves.
This is the essence of the so-called ordinary American. Self-reliant, individualistic, entrepreneurial, neighborly and strong. These people come in both Republican and Democratic flavors, though we've somehow lost sight of that in these hyper-partisan, sound-bite times.
Until someone emerges to remind Americans of who they are in a way that neither insults their intelligence nor condescends to their less- fortunate circumstances, smart money goes to the “stupid” politicians, who are dumb as foxes and happy as clams when their opponents misunderestimate them...."
(Kathleen Parker)
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"SandBox Nanny' gives her first 'nod' of the day to the pen of Ms. Kathleen Parker via The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
"GOP pop quiz: With whom would you rather roll your dice — a Harvard lawyer who wants government to bankroll jobs through higher taxes? Or a Texas A&M grad/Air Force pilot who has successfully run one of the largest states in the country? ...
....It is far easier to say what is pleasing to the ear than what is true. Even so, anyone who thinks Republicans are stupid is missing the point. What those dummies Bush and Perry have in common, other than having been Texas governors, pilots and cheerleaders (what is it with Texas?), is that they're not stupid at all.
This doesn't mean they're right about everything or even most things. But they're smart enough to know that most people in this country didn't go to Ivy League colleges — or any college for that matter. Most haven't led privileged lives of any sort, but nonetheless have unspoiled hearts and are willing to help any who would help themselves.
This is the essence of the so-called ordinary American. Self-reliant, individualistic, entrepreneurial, neighborly and strong. These people come in both Republican and Democratic flavors, though we've somehow lost sight of that in these hyper-partisan, sound-bite times.
Until someone emerges to remind Americans of who they are in a way that neither insults their intelligence nor condescends to their less- fortunate circumstances, smart money goes to the “stupid” politicians, who are dumb as foxes and happy as clams when their opponents misunderestimate them...."
(Kathleen Parker)
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September 17, 2011
SandBox Comments: The Hill "House Republicans introduce bill to speed up illegal-immigrant deportations "
One of the things SandBox likes about 'The Hill' is the trolls (yes, kids, we're all trolls. The goal is to be a good troll) who frequent that forum generally run a good dialog. There are some good comments on this piece by Pete Kasperowicz. Check 'em out.
"Rep. Duncan Hunter says bill is partly a response to an administration policy that focuses on deporting immigrants who are a threat.
Twenty-one House Republicans on Thursday introduced legislation that would require immigration officials to deport illegal immigrants on an expedited basis.
"Laws are meant to be followed, and not ignored for convenience or political advantage," Hunter said in late August when he said his bill was pending..."
(Pete Kasperowicz)
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"Rep. Duncan Hunter says bill is partly a response to an administration policy that focuses on deporting immigrants who are a threat.
Twenty-one House Republicans on Thursday introduced legislation that would require immigration officials to deport illegal immigrants on an expedited basis.
The bill, H.R. 2952, was planned before the Obama administration announced a new policy that focuses on deporting immigrants who pose more of a threat to the U.S., such as those who have committed crimes. But the bill's chief sponsor, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), said it is partly a response to that policy decision, which he called a "blatant disregard for the law" because it would selectively enforce U.S. immigration laws.
"Laws are meant to be followed, and not ignored for convenience or political advantage," Hunter said in late August when he said his bill was pending..."
(Pete Kasperowicz)
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SandBox Comments: Intellectual Conservative "The Presidential Qualification Issue"
It started years ago, with Arnold running for office out in California.
How very interesting to watch the synchronization of the questions on immigration qualifications to hold public office (and) the growth of the humane immigration reform movement.
Is Marco Rubio legally qualified to hold the Office of the Vice-Presidency should he be asked to run?
Excellent post from Bruce Walker. Somewhere out there on The Intellectual Conservative.
"Everyone is talking about Marco Rubio possibly becoming a vice-presidential nominee. But his father did not apply for naturalization until Marco was four years old. Is he eligible?
How very interesting to watch the synchronization of the questions on immigration qualifications to hold public office (and) the growth of the humane immigration reform movement.
Is Marco Rubio legally qualified to hold the Office of the Vice-Presidency should he be asked to run?
Excellent post from Bruce Walker. Somewhere out there on The Intellectual Conservative.
"Everyone is talking about Marco Rubio possibly becoming a vice-presidential nominee. But his father did not apply for naturalization until Marco was four years old. Is he eligible?
Marco Rubio is on most short lists for the Republican vice presidential nomination, with the principal objection the question as to whether he is constitutionally eligible. How should we view this issue? At the outset, we need to dispose of the idea that the Constitution contemplates political parties nominating candidates to run for president or vice president. Both parties and candidates have no constitutional reality at all..."
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Accusations fly in far-off race for Pueblo district attorney "
The Pueblo Chieftain and the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel are where one goes to take the political pulse of Colorado.
The Denver Post and The Colorado Independent, to most Coloradans, are more where you go to find out the spin, hyperbole, daily trash talk and have a good laugh when Colorado's political atmosphere is hot.
The old war horse Chieftain pegged this race for 10th Judicial District DA as one that would probably set in the record books as an all-out fight to the last vote.
Sure enough, it's shaping up to be exactly that.
And we still have over 13 months to go.
"..And Thiebaut disputes Chostner's claim that the city's crime rate is twice the state's, noting that former Police Chief Jim Billings said the statistics from that study were based on flawed data.
Finally, Chostner said a recent controversy in the murder trial of David Anthony Carrillo is emblematic of his criticism of how Thiebaut's office handles cases.
"Here's a case where he's not giving discovery in a timely manner," Chostner said. "That's the kind of mismanaging of cases I'm talking about."
Thiebaut's office has been accused by Carrillo's public defender of failing to disclose and possibly covering up a memo from a police detective that suggested a report by another officer at the crime scene was false.
Thiebaut maintains that there was no discovery violation. The memo was handed to Carrillo's defense team the day before a preliminary hearing and he continues to claim Public Defender Adam Schultz is trying to force a favorable plea deal for his client.
Thiebaut also claims there are ethical considerations about commenting on or trying to influence an ongoing case that Chostner, as an attorney, should know about.
Thiebaut laments that his office doesn't seem to be given the credit for high-profile victories in court, including a conviction of the so-called "Ether Man" — Robert Howard Bruce — for trying to kill a Pueblo police officer, and the conviction of Paul Wayne Stark for raping and killing 14-year-old Ashley Patterson of Pueblo West..."
(Jeff Tucker)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
The Denver Post and The Colorado Independent, to most Coloradans, are more where you go to find out the spin, hyperbole, daily trash talk and have a good laugh when Colorado's political atmosphere is hot.
The old war horse Chieftain pegged this race for 10th Judicial District DA as one that would probably set in the record books as an all-out fight to the last vote.
Sure enough, it's shaping up to be exactly that.
And we still have over 13 months to go.
"..And Thiebaut disputes Chostner's claim that the city's crime rate is twice the state's, noting that former Police Chief Jim Billings said the statistics from that study were based on flawed data.
Finally, Chostner said a recent controversy in the murder trial of David Anthony Carrillo is emblematic of his criticism of how Thiebaut's office handles cases.
"Here's a case where he's not giving discovery in a timely manner," Chostner said. "That's the kind of mismanaging of cases I'm talking about."
Thiebaut's office has been accused by Carrillo's public defender of failing to disclose and possibly covering up a memo from a police detective that suggested a report by another officer at the crime scene was false.
Thiebaut maintains that there was no discovery violation. The memo was handed to Carrillo's defense team the day before a preliminary hearing and he continues to claim Public Defender Adam Schultz is trying to force a favorable plea deal for his client.
Thiebaut also claims there are ethical considerations about commenting on or trying to influence an ongoing case that Chostner, as an attorney, should know about.
Thiebaut laments that his office doesn't seem to be given the credit for high-profile victories in court, including a conviction of the so-called "Ether Man" — Robert Howard Bruce — for trying to kill a Pueblo police officer, and the conviction of Paul Wayne Stark for raping and killing 14-year-old Ashley Patterson of Pueblo West..."
(Jeff Tucker)
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Surviving the inferno"
Paul Shockley, over on The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, takes us right along with Grand Junction firefighter Cory Black as he risked his life performing his duty.
We thank Fireman Black for his service and send him our thanks that he is OK and still with us.
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We thank Fireman Black for his service and send him our thanks that he is OK and still with us.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Oh the joy of community service, even for police"
"...ZG knew it all along. Despite the warm community feeling of the local Rotary Club’s Ducky Derby, and all the great causes it supports, there is no way you can dump all that plastic into the river and expect to get every duck back. And sure enough, during a recent “river walk” from Rio Grande Park to Cemetery Lane, ZG observed about a half-dozen of the ducks stuck in various places along the banks.
The goal of the derby is to sponsor the duck that crosses the finish line first and cash in on the $10,000 award, but ZG wonders what prize awaits him if he brings a duck back from an upcoming trip to Lake Powell..."
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The goal of the derby is to sponsor the duck that crosses the finish line first and cash in on the $10,000 award, but ZG wonders what prize awaits him if he brings a duck back from an upcoming trip to Lake Powell..."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Council OKs West Glenwood house, driveway in hillside zone'
If this had been a similar, stacked deck type of council we've had for the past decade, Scott Balcomb would have never been approved.
“What they've put in front of us is as good as you can get, unless someone wants to buy it as open space,” said Councilman Todd Leahy. He said the lot comes with an entitlement to build, and it wasn't the city's intent to wipe out such entitlements when it imposed the Hillside Preservation Overlay Zone..."
(John Stroud)
How good it is to see leadership that is finally starting to represent more than just a very small faction of the Glenwood Springs community.
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“What they've put in front of us is as good as you can get, unless someone wants to buy it as open space,” said Councilman Todd Leahy. He said the lot comes with an entitlement to build, and it wasn't the city's intent to wipe out such entitlements when it imposed the Hillside Preservation Overlay Zone..."
(John Stroud)
How good it is to see leadership that is finally starting to represent more than just a very small faction of the Glenwood Springs community.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Saturday night ski pass fever"
My goodness, says, SandBox Nanny.
'kids' are all up early and her cup of tea is now cold.
Usually most of the day's posting is done by now. Yet today, she's barely made it through reading the PI and The Aspen Daily...
(sigh...rolls eyes...)
"..Can you imagine if our illegal workforce were all die-hard skiers? That would be an awesome spectacle, and a quandary of sorts. Think of the massive festive crowd at the gondola on a powder day filled with people selling burritos, listening to Mexican radio. The town would come to a complete stop. It’s already bad enough getting a fresh line after 10:30 a.m. It seems like the mountains get chewed up more quickly now on a powder day. And not to mention one beginner snowboarder can do the same damage as four expert skiers to a field of freshies...
...Do whatever it takes to get a ski pass. Make a deal with the devil. I have his number if you need it..."
(Lorenzo Semple)
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'kids' are all up early and her cup of tea is now cold.
Usually most of the day's posting is done by now. Yet today, she's barely made it through reading the PI and The Aspen Daily...
(sigh...rolls eyes...)
"..Can you imagine if our illegal workforce were all die-hard skiers? That would be an awesome spectacle, and a quandary of sorts. Think of the massive festive crowd at the gondola on a powder day filled with people selling burritos, listening to Mexican radio. The town would come to a complete stop. It’s already bad enough getting a fresh line after 10:30 a.m. It seems like the mountains get chewed up more quickly now on a powder day. And not to mention one beginner snowboarder can do the same damage as four expert skiers to a field of freshies...
...Do whatever it takes to get a ski pass. Make a deal with the devil. I have his number if you need it..."
(Lorenzo Semple)
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SandBox Comments: Power Line "Obama’s Last Chance"
"Future historians are likely to look back on this week as the period Obama passed the point of no return for his presidency, and they may identify today, September 16, as the single most important day in his undoing. I wonder if Obama has any clue that his presidency is collapsing in real time? Dumb question: of course he doesn’t.
Yes, I was obviously playing around with my post earlier today on “Operation Chaos,” but then something deeply serious occurred here in Washington that I didn’t notice until the evening news: 36 Senators from both parties held a big press conference calling on the debt ceiling supercommittee to “go big” with sweeping pro-growth tax reform—one that would slash deductions and lower rates dramatically. In particular, I was struck by Oregon’s Sen. Ron Wyden, a smart liberal, who cited the 1986 Reagan-tax reform that he said created millions of jobs. He may not be correct strictly speaking about the job creation bit, but that misses the point:
"This press conference was not meant for the supercommittee. It was meant for Obama."
(Steven Hayward)
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Yes, I was obviously playing around with my post earlier today on “Operation Chaos,” but then something deeply serious occurred here in Washington that I didn’t notice until the evening news: 36 Senators from both parties held a big press conference calling on the debt ceiling supercommittee to “go big” with sweeping pro-growth tax reform—one that would slash deductions and lower rates dramatically. In particular, I was struck by Oregon’s Sen. Ron Wyden, a smart liberal, who cited the 1986 Reagan-tax reform that he said created millions of jobs. He may not be correct strictly speaking about the job creation bit, but that misses the point:
"This press conference was not meant for the supercommittee. It was meant for Obama."
(Steven Hayward)
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September 16, 2011
SandBox Comments: CNN/Wolf Blitzer "Huntsman proposes gutsy changes to Social Security"
"(CNN) - I have to give Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman some credit. He has the guts to suggest specific changes to the nation’s Social Security system – changes that are politically treacherous..."
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SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News/Jeff Mcabee "It takes all kinds"
"There are those who take the ol' road less traveled by and enter at the narrow gate and those who use the broad way, the interstate highway really, that would lead somewhere except for the traffic. It's jammed with people stuck in purgatory.
There are those who are saved and those who are lost and those who judge and those who leave it to a higher authority.
There is black and white, up and down, left and right, urban and rural, tall and short, big and small, right and wrong, good and evil, wise and foolish, north and south, east and west, those who know a Manichean bifurcation when they see one and those who don't.
And then there is you, who every time I try to label you and put you into some category, you find a new way to defy, surprise, amaze and humble me..."
(Jeff McAbee)
There are those who are saved and those who are lost and those who judge and those who leave it to a higher authority.
There is black and white, up and down, left and right, urban and rural, tall and short, big and small, right and wrong, good and evil, wise and foolish, north and south, east and west, those who know a Manichean bifurcation when they see one and those who don't.
And then there is you, who every time I try to label you and put you into some category, you find a new way to defy, surprise, amaze and humble me..."
(Jeff McAbee)
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Melanie Sturm "When going green goes south instead"
This is the best of Melanie Sturm. Fantastic column this week.
Up on The Aspen Times.
"...Yet the reality is that these lofty job creation projections are wrong, as detailed in last month's New York Times story “Number of Green Jobs Fails to Live Up to Promises.” The Times concluded, ”such numbers are a pipe dream” because, as they've previously reported, wind power costs 50 percent more than conventional power, and solar-generated electricity costs up to three times more than wind power. Shifting resources toward less-efficient purposes inevitably results in less prosperity — fewer jobs at lower pay.
Furthermore, in order to compete, renewable energy sources require costly government subsidies, price floors or purchase mandates. Consequently, green policies actually increase energy prices, undermine the economy, destroy jobs and hurt consumers, especially the poorest whose family budgets are consumed by escalating costs for everything. Exacerbating things further, energy prices increase when potential suppliers and energy entrepreneurs redirect scarce capital away from government-manipulated markets.
For these reasons, renewable energies produce only 3 percent of U.S. electricity and remain a fledgling global industry, despite having enjoyed enormous government support in the U.S., Europe and China. Given the industry's small size and inherent unviability, allowing China to subsidize production to remain the lower-cost manufacturer is logical and prudent.."
(Melanie Sturm)
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Up on The Aspen Times.
"...Yet the reality is that these lofty job creation projections are wrong, as detailed in last month's New York Times story “Number of Green Jobs Fails to Live Up to Promises.” The Times concluded, ”such numbers are a pipe dream” because, as they've previously reported, wind power costs 50 percent more than conventional power, and solar-generated electricity costs up to three times more than wind power. Shifting resources toward less-efficient purposes inevitably results in less prosperity — fewer jobs at lower pay.
Furthermore, in order to compete, renewable energy sources require costly government subsidies, price floors or purchase mandates. Consequently, green policies actually increase energy prices, undermine the economy, destroy jobs and hurt consumers, especially the poorest whose family budgets are consumed by escalating costs for everything. Exacerbating things further, energy prices increase when potential suppliers and energy entrepreneurs redirect scarce capital away from government-manipulated markets.
For these reasons, renewable energies produce only 3 percent of U.S. electricity and remain a fledgling global industry, despite having enjoyed enormous government support in the U.S., Europe and China. Given the industry's small size and inherent unviability, allowing China to subsidize production to remain the lower-cost manufacturer is logical and prudent.."
(Melanie Sturm)
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Councilman Garcia announces run for House District 46 "
"Pace has represented House District 46 since 2008 but he is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., next year. Anytime an incumbent lawmaker campaigns for a new office or retires, it triggers a ripple effect up and down the chain of elected officials from local to state offices.
Garcia is the first candidate to announce to replace Pace. Jack Rink, chairman of the Pueblo County Republican Party, said there are Republicans interested in that race as well, but none are ready to announce their interest.
Pueblo County Commissioner Jeff Chostner had been another name often mentioned as a likely candidate to run for Pace's seat, but Chostner announced this week he is running for district attorney, challenging incumbent Bill Thiebaut, a fellow Democrat..."
(Peter Roper)
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Garcia is the first candidate to announce to replace Pace. Jack Rink, chairman of the Pueblo County Republican Party, said there are Republicans interested in that race as well, but none are ready to announce their interest.
Pueblo County Commissioner Jeff Chostner had been another name often mentioned as a likely candidate to run for Pace's seat, but Chostner announced this week he is running for district attorney, challenging incumbent Bill Thiebaut, a fellow Democrat..."
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SandBox Comments: Red State "Those Divisive Social Issues "
"I think it is painfully obvious to everyone who is paying attention to anything that is happening in America that the economy will be the deciding factor in the 2012 elections, absent a major terrorist attack or other unforeseeable game-changing event..."
(Leon Wolf)
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SandBox Comments: Greeley Tribune "Belongings of slain Weld deputy finally returned to family"
In respect for the Brownlee family, comment ability is turned off.
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SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Rio Blanco County shooting suspect to appear Oct. 7"
“My philosophy is never to do anything until I know everything, have seen everything and have read everything,” Gallagher said. “And, at this point, I don’t have anything.
“I like to explore every possible avenue, what those options may be. I just don’t know yet.”
....He turned himself into authorities Aug. 9 after investigations conducted by a Grand Junction medical examiner, Rio Blanco deputies, an investigator from the district attorney’s office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents alleged determined otherwise.
Beeson said he is restricted from providing further comment on the case due to a gag order issued by Judge Daniel Petre..."
(Joe Moylan)
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“I like to explore every possible avenue, what those options may be. I just don’t know yet.”
....He turned himself into authorities Aug. 9 after investigations conducted by a Grand Junction medical examiner, Rio Blanco deputies, an investigator from the district attorney’s office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents alleged determined otherwise.
Beeson said he is restricted from providing further comment on the case due to a gag order issued by Judge Daniel Petre..."
(Joe Moylan)
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SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Colorado attorney general to address local residents"
"Colorado Attorney General John Suthers will be visiting towns in Northwest Colorado next week to discuss crime — specifically, scams and fraud in the state.
Suthers is scheduled to speak in Craig and Steamboat Springs on Monday, and Meeker, Rifle and Eagle on Tuesday.
A public meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Monday at The Center of Craig, 600 Yampa Ave.
In a news release, Suthers said he wants to use the trip as a way to “connect with Coloradans” and “get the word out” about such problems.
“Consumer awareness is the most powerful tool we have to prevent Coloradans from falling victim to scams and identity theft,” he said..."
(Andy Bockelman)
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Suthers is scheduled to speak in Craig and Steamboat Springs on Monday, and Meeker, Rifle and Eagle on Tuesday.
A public meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Monday at The Center of Craig, 600 Yampa Ave.
In a news release, Suthers said he wants to use the trip as a way to “connect with Coloradans” and “get the word out” about such problems.
“Consumer awareness is the most powerful tool we have to prevent Coloradans from falling victim to scams and identity theft,” he said..."
(Andy Bockelman)
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SandBox Comments: Con Games "A Drone Strike Killed a Top Al Qaeda Official on the Anniversary of 9/11"
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Bamboozles and 9/11"
A very special thank you to Patriot Steve Campbell of Glenwood Springs for confronting the travesty of a column written by Andy Stone on Sept. 13: "Now that 9/11 is again safely past, it’s time for us to stop and think".
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SandBox Comments: HuffPost Politics "Obama Bumper Sticker Led Massachusetts Cops To Accused Shooter "
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "A gifted mayor"
"Editor:
Your lead story today says at the very end that our mayor claims the city attorney is confident that the city can successfully defend a suit challenging an ordinance that has not yet been drafted, let alone submitted to council, nor enacted into law. If this is a true report of the mayor’s view, it is amazing, as it requires clairvoyance and foresight of the precise language of a yet to be drafted ordinance, as well as the nature of the legal challenges and arguments that might be raised against it.
What a gift. Perhaps we can obtain from such a clairvoyant a prediction of how much the city will have to spend from scarce resources to defend the ordinance.."
(Maurice Emmer, Aspen)
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Your lead story today says at the very end that our mayor claims the city attorney is confident that the city can successfully defend a suit challenging an ordinance that has not yet been drafted, let alone submitted to council, nor enacted into law. If this is a true report of the mayor’s view, it is amazing, as it requires clairvoyance and foresight of the precise language of a yet to be drafted ordinance, as well as the nature of the legal challenges and arguments that might be raised against it.
What a gift. Perhaps we can obtain from such a clairvoyant a prediction of how much the city will have to spend from scarce resources to defend the ordinance.."
(Maurice Emmer, Aspen)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "Beyond Belief"
"I have been a part-time resident of this valley for the past 36 years. We have all been witness to the arrogance and shenanigans of the politicians in Aspen and Pitkin County. However, today’s paper has an example of the worst yet.
Commissioners Owsley, Richards and Hatfield have reached the peak. To reject Marylin Marks because she may not agree with the commission on some issues is so wrong as to be beyond belief. Why do you need any volunteer boards if you want only “yes people.” Pitkin County is way past the need for term limits for the commission...."
(Arthur Segaul, Carbondale and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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Commissioners Owsley, Richards and Hatfield have reached the peak. To reject Marylin Marks because she may not agree with the commission on some issues is so wrong as to be beyond belief. Why do you need any volunteer boards if you want only “yes people.” Pitkin County is way past the need for term limits for the commission...."
(Arthur Segaul, Carbondale and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post IndependentOpinion "Post Independent opinion: Drilling emissions study is needed to clear the air"
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Roger Marolt "Skico revisits Aspen mythology"
Roger Marolt has the courage to voice the opinion of Skico's new marketing campaign that a number of locals have.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "No bids received for city geothermal test project"
"A city of Aspen project to test potential geothermal energy underneath town has drawn no bids from drillers and may not break ground this fall as a result.
The city’s Open Space and Trails Board in July unanimously approved a temporary test-drilling site on the gravel parking lot of the city-owned Prockter Open Space, beside the Roaring Fork River and across Neale Avenue from Heron Park..."(Andrew Travers)
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The city’s Open Space and Trails Board in July unanimously approved a temporary test-drilling site on the gravel parking lot of the city-owned Prockter Open Space, beside the Roaring Fork River and across Neale Avenue from Heron Park..."(Andrew Travers)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Your Letters "Colorado ranks 34th, not 49th, in school spending"
Was it something we said that finally got Marty Lich's Letter to the Editor posted in the PI?
"Having read the statement made by Mary Elizabeth and Chris Geiger in their Sept. 12 letter, “Colorado is currently 49th in state spending on public schools,” yet once again, I am compelled to say not so.
An Issue brief of December 2010 written by the Colorado Legislative Council states that Colorado ranks 34th in per pupil operating expenditures.
People can read it for themselves here: http://tinyurl.com /4xfoeku.
I am not sure who is perpetuating this misleading and untrue information, but it is wholly untrue and deceives voters.." (Marty Lich/Gypsum, Colorado)
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"Having read the statement made by Mary Elizabeth and Chris Geiger in their Sept. 12 letter, “Colorado is currently 49th in state spending on public schools,” yet once again, I am compelled to say not so.
An Issue brief of December 2010 written by the Colorado Legislative Council states that Colorado ranks 34th in per pupil operating expenditures.
People can read it for themselves here: http://tinyurl.com /4xfoeku.
I am not sure who is perpetuating this misleading and untrue information, but it is wholly untrue and deceives voters.." (Marty Lich/Gypsum, Colorado)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "County puts its foot down on building extensions"
"Newman had strong words for Coleman’s proposed West Buttermilk project, and scolded him for bringing it to the county board.
“I see this as a spec project and an opportunity to just flip it ... to take advantage of an ordinance meant to help people who are really in need,” Newman said...."
(Andrew Travers)
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“I see this as a spec project and an opportunity to just flip it ... to take advantage of an ordinance meant to help people who are really in need,” Newman said...."
(Andrew Travers)
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September 15, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "A few new ideas for jobs in America "
"President Obama is traveling the country seeking support for his latest jobs bill, and like some stoner Hawaiian high schooler jonesing for a hit off a joint, he’s telling Congress to pass it now.
With a price tag of nearly $500 billion, the American Jobs Act is a combination of tax cuts, incentives, unemployment reforms and spending that will hopefully do something to create jobs in our stagnant economy.
Unfortunately, the bill is a bundle of old ideas that have done little in the past to create jobs and I fear we will get little bang for our billions of bucks when it comes to this latest litany of ideas..."
(Jeremy Madden)
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With a price tag of nearly $500 billion, the American Jobs Act is a combination of tax cuts, incentives, unemployment reforms and spending that will hopefully do something to create jobs in our stagnant economy.
Unfortunately, the bill is a bundle of old ideas that have done little in the past to create jobs and I fear we will get little bang for our billions of bucks when it comes to this latest litany of ideas..."
(Jeremy Madden)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "County rejects Marks’ bid for volunteer post"
In a stunning reveal of where the core divisiveness in Aspen lies; Commissioner Rachel Richards, Commissioner Jack Hatfield and Commissioner Michael Owsley drop the masks and show true personalities.
With vicious precision, this trio of commissioners assassinate the character of Marilyn Marks as she attempts to volunteer for a public board.
A very special appreciation goes to Commissioner Robb Ittner and Commissioner George Newman for representing the people rather than a personal, hate filled agenda.
Special thanks also goes to Marilyn Marks for her pro-active stance in holding the City of Aspen and the County of Pitkin accountable and up to transparency (albeit the only means to get those duties out of local government is forced means).
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With vicious precision, this trio of commissioners assassinate the character of Marilyn Marks as she attempts to volunteer for a public board.
A very special appreciation goes to Commissioner Robb Ittner and Commissioner George Newman for representing the people rather than a personal, hate filled agenda.
Special thanks also goes to Marilyn Marks for her pro-active stance in holding the City of Aspen and the County of Pitkin accountable and up to transparency (albeit the only means to get those duties out of local government is forced means).
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Chostner, Thiebaut spar over election "
"The bell hasn't yet rung opening the fight for the Pueblo County district attorney's job, but blows are already being traded...."
(Jeff Tucker)
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(Jeff Tucker)
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SandBox Comments: Con Games "Mexican Drug Cartels Crack Down on Social Media, Gruesomely"
"Perhaps taking a page from Middle Eastern despots clinging to power, Mexican drug cartels are cracking down on their critics on social networks. The bodies of a man and a woman were found hanging from a pedestrian bridge in Nuevo Laredo, a border town, and nearby signs indicated the pair had been killed for denouncing the cartels on social networks, Mariano Castillo reports for CNN. "This is going to happen to all of those posting funny things on the internet… You better (expletive) pay attention. I'm about to get you," one sign said. The victims had been tortured, Castillo writes:
The folks crawl back deeper into the shadows and still all voices of praise and appreciation to the boots on the ground who are performing their duty while other sworn officials court the drug lords?
Since human life is at stake, and we have no Sheriff in Pitkin County and no federal agencies who can watch over us 24/7, maybe it is best for bloggers and followers to do as the drug cartel is telling them to do.
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A man and a woman, both in their early 20s, were left hanging like cuts of meat. The woman was hogtied and disemboweled, her intestines protruding from three deep cuts on her abdomen. She was then hung from the bridge by her feet and hands, topless. The bloodied man was suspended next to her by his hands, his right shoulder severed so deeply you can see the bone.." (Con Games)So, what happens to the folks now that this new tactic of fear is thought up by the powerful drug cartels that those alleged Aspen coke traffickers brought into our peaceful valley lives?
The folks crawl back deeper into the shadows and still all voices of praise and appreciation to the boots on the ground who are performing their duty while other sworn officials court the drug lords?
Since human life is at stake, and we have no Sheriff in Pitkin County and no federal agencies who can watch over us 24/7, maybe it is best for bloggers and followers to do as the drug cartel is telling them to do.
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SandBox Comments: The Hill "House GOP: White House rushed $535M Solyndra loan guarantee"
"Republicans blasted top Obama administration officials Wednesday for green-lighting a $535 million loan guarantee to a now-bankrupt California solar company, alleging that the White House rushed approval of the taxpayer-backed loan without adequate oversight...."
(Andrew Restuccia )
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(Andrew Restuccia )
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Run Rabbit Run ultramarathon returns to Steamboat on Saturday"
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SandBox Comments: MSNBC Power Wall "Happy Birthday, Harry! Celebrating 27 Princely Years"
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September 14, 2011
SandBox Comments: Denver Post/Breaking News "Police search for "Vampie," eye links to Mexican drug trade in Westminster murder"
Hmm...wonder if this is the same Mexican Drug Cartel that Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo and former Pitkin County Sheriff Bob Braudis claim have nothing to do with Aspen's drug culture?
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Chostner to challenge DA Thiebaut"
The long-promised DA race of the decade arrives in Pueblo 10th Judicial District.
Sure to be a political blood bath, the only thing missing at this point is a Republican challenger.
Wait for it.
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Sure to be a political blood bath, the only thing missing at this point is a Republican challenger.
Wait for it.
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September 13, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "DA backs Aspen prosecutor in fighting sanctions"
"The head prosecutor of the 9th Judicial District Court is backing the Aspen attorney’s office after a local judge handed down sanctions against it, alleging infractions in handling pretrial evidence and discovery.
District Attorney Martin Beeson said he is assisting Aspen prosecutors in filing an appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court. The appeal asks for a rule to show cause for sanctions levied by Pitkin County District Court Judge Gail Nichols in August. Beeson said the court’s actions were “arbitrary, unreasonable and unfair.”
“I am baffled by the court’s actions and the words that have come down from the bench,” Beeson said. “We believe the judge is completely wrong.”
Nichols punished the Aspen prosecutor’s office on Aug. 22 by suppressing evidence in an aggravated motor vehicle theft case. She cited five cases in the past four years in which Chief Deputy District Attorney Arnold Mordkin has “repeatedly shown that he does not accept responsibility for insuring compliance with [evidence] rules and avoiding further ... violations...”
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District Attorney Martin Beeson said he is assisting Aspen prosecutors in filing an appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court. The appeal asks for a rule to show cause for sanctions levied by Pitkin County District Court Judge Gail Nichols in August. Beeson said the court’s actions were “arbitrary, unreasonable and unfair.”
“I am baffled by the court’s actions and the words that have come down from the bench,” Beeson said. “We believe the judge is completely wrong.”
Nichols punished the Aspen prosecutor’s office on Aug. 22 by suppressing evidence in an aggravated motor vehicle theft case. She cited five cases in the past four years in which Chief Deputy District Attorney Arnold Mordkin has “repeatedly shown that he does not accept responsibility for insuring compliance with [evidence] rules and avoiding further ... violations...”
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September 11, 2011
SandBox Comments: Red State "I Am a Real Democrat, Therefore I Now Vote Republican "
Excellent, excellent opinion by 'colegrayson'. Out there somewhere in avatar land. Take the time to read the entire piece.
(posted by avatar colegrayson)
"I had the distinct pleasure of watching the GOP candidates debate, and I learned something shocking. They are not, despite the New York Times propaganda, crazy. They are diverse, intelligent constructs of a party that allows for free thought, unlike dogmatic liberalism I now renounce. But fair warning, I am Pro God, which by liberal definition means I force Him into the faces of others. I am against 12 year olds signing off on their own abortions, which means I despise women. I believe Herman Cain agrees with my beliefs on minority empowerment, so he too must be a racist. Even the now wilted specter of Michelle Bachmann, successfully castrated by a viciously sexist question in the previous debate, was not any sort of boogeywoman. What we had was an intelligent thoughtful exchange of ideas. Some of these ideas may not work, and others have merit. Cain’s thoughts on taxation I found intriguing but impractical, but hey, at least it was an idea. A freaking idea. But wait, other ideas reared their head as well. Ideas like using military drones to track illegals, (Governor Perry) support of a guest worker program (Speaker Gingrich) and of course there was Mitt. Poor Mitt. He would have been a great 60′s Republican. Today he would be better off as a Democrat. But he is a good fella and a smart man, so he has a place. Just not in the White House..."
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(posted by avatar colegrayson)
"I had the distinct pleasure of watching the GOP candidates debate, and I learned something shocking. They are not, despite the New York Times propaganda, crazy. They are diverse, intelligent constructs of a party that allows for free thought, unlike dogmatic liberalism I now renounce. But fair warning, I am Pro God, which by liberal definition means I force Him into the faces of others. I am against 12 year olds signing off on their own abortions, which means I despise women. I believe Herman Cain agrees with my beliefs on minority empowerment, so he too must be a racist. Even the now wilted specter of Michelle Bachmann, successfully castrated by a viciously sexist question in the previous debate, was not any sort of boogeywoman. What we had was an intelligent thoughtful exchange of ideas. Some of these ideas may not work, and others have merit. Cain’s thoughts on taxation I found intriguing but impractical, but hey, at least it was an idea. A freaking idea. But wait, other ideas reared their head as well. Ideas like using military drones to track illegals, (Governor Perry) support of a guest worker program (Speaker Gingrich) and of course there was Mitt. Poor Mitt. He would have been a great 60′s Republican. Today he would be better off as a Democrat. But he is a good fella and a smart man, so he has a place. Just not in the White House..."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Letters to the Editor "John, you chose low wages"
We don't track origins on SandBox.
We could care less who you are, what your IP is or what you want to call yourself.
There is absolutely no relevance, except personal gratification and ego stroking for anyone from journalists to elected officials to powerful people who want revenge, in our knowing that kind of personal data on an avatar in commentary.
In our area, there is also the documentation of actual harm coming into lives of the people who speak up over local issues; we care a lot more about protection of those brave voices than we do for the perpetrators that cause the harm.
SandBox goes to lengths in order to protect the anonymity we hold in trust for others. The many, many identities we have come to know has come about because they are people who are of strong enough moral character to find out the truth and then allow their own personal trust grow. To us, protecting their trust is sacred.
In our view, the only thing that matters publicly is the validity of the comments they make.
That is one of the reasons why SandBox Nanny uses the highly effective tool of posting news that has already been made. It is impossible for even the very powerful to retract either the truth once it has happened (or) disinformation spun by an agenda to hide those truths. Actually, the tactic is one that has been around since the time of Sun Tzu. Move swiftly through unprotected ground.
What we do track are search phrases that find us. Keywords. Analytics.
When we first started SandBox in July of 2010, we were stunned at how often Swift Communications reporters, editors and publisher not only checked in on SandBox Commentators but used every keyword search imaginable attached to their names. Over a year and a half later, we are astounded at how persistent they are in still tracking themselves....
The hostility towards us back then was not only palpable, it was shocking. 'Somebody' did not like the little guys empowering themselves in defense.
As the false stories and disinformation grew stronger in their Members Hub, the banning and censoring increased to the point of literally banning local authorities and professionals who are avatars, while the editorial staff at the PI claimed these anonymous souls they were banning were 'imposters'. (whisper...whisper...not to mention what an oxymoron the PI's choice is....whisper...whisper... "ban" "anonymous imposters"??!... what's up with that....whisper...whisper..)
How incredible is it, in this day and age, that any "professional" in the business of public relations and also in the service of trust to the public would act, in very public ways, like they were still in high school and either believe or participate in anything unverified and also so morally reprehensible?
By letting individuals like that, who have no qualms rolling around on such levels (especially effective when allowed to collectively reveal their personal choices) simply continue to reveal themselves; we rose to rapid popularity and success with SandBox Commentators.
"trapping" those reveals in a three-sided blog(s) that is really nothing more than just a daily diary of public news and opinion; SandBox Commentators has also managed to break a pattern of abuse in the region. By simply doing nothing at all except log a daily diary.
There has been no halt to the manipulation of public opinion by those angered at us for not cowering back into submission. That manipulation is still out there and being done now to legal authorities. Eventually, as the sticks get bigger and the staying of the course gets tougher and higher up in legal authority, they will be stopped permanently.
Until then, we take pride in seeing the steady increase of voices raised against all kinds of things.
Like openly confronting a bully named John Colson.
"Dear Editor:
As I read your column (John Colson, “Poke that bully in the nose,” Sept. 4) today, I kept thinking about how I'm personally offended by so many of the articles you write. What bothers me more than your liberal philosophy each week is what appears to me to be self pity and disdain for people like me..."
(Bill Schaffer, Aspen)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
We could care less who you are, what your IP is or what you want to call yourself.
There is absolutely no relevance, except personal gratification and ego stroking for anyone from journalists to elected officials to powerful people who want revenge, in our knowing that kind of personal data on an avatar in commentary.
In our area, there is also the documentation of actual harm coming into lives of the people who speak up over local issues; we care a lot more about protection of those brave voices than we do for the perpetrators that cause the harm.
SandBox goes to lengths in order to protect the anonymity we hold in trust for others. The many, many identities we have come to know has come about because they are people who are of strong enough moral character to find out the truth and then allow their own personal trust grow. To us, protecting their trust is sacred.
In our view, the only thing that matters publicly is the validity of the comments they make.
That is one of the reasons why SandBox Nanny uses the highly effective tool of posting news that has already been made. It is impossible for even the very powerful to retract either the truth once it has happened (or) disinformation spun by an agenda to hide those truths. Actually, the tactic is one that has been around since the time of Sun Tzu. Move swiftly through unprotected ground.
What we do track are search phrases that find us. Keywords. Analytics.
When we first started SandBox in July of 2010, we were stunned at how often Swift Communications reporters, editors and publisher not only checked in on SandBox Commentators but used every keyword search imaginable attached to their names. Over a year and a half later, we are astounded at how persistent they are in still tracking themselves....
The hostility towards us back then was not only palpable, it was shocking. 'Somebody' did not like the little guys empowering themselves in defense.
As the false stories and disinformation grew stronger in their Members Hub, the banning and censoring increased to the point of literally banning local authorities and professionals who are avatars, while the editorial staff at the PI claimed these anonymous souls they were banning were 'imposters'. (whisper...whisper...not to mention what an oxymoron the PI's choice is....whisper...whisper... "ban" "anonymous imposters"??!... what's up with that....whisper...whisper..)
How incredible is it, in this day and age, that any "professional" in the business of public relations and also in the service of trust to the public would act, in very public ways, like they were still in high school and either believe or participate in anything unverified and also so morally reprehensible?
By letting individuals like that, who have no qualms rolling around on such levels (especially effective when allowed to collectively reveal their personal choices) simply continue to reveal themselves; we rose to rapid popularity and success with SandBox Commentators.
"trapping" those reveals in a three-sided blog(s) that is really nothing more than just a daily diary of public news and opinion; SandBox Commentators has also managed to break a pattern of abuse in the region. By simply doing nothing at all except log a daily diary.
There has been no halt to the manipulation of public opinion by those angered at us for not cowering back into submission. That manipulation is still out there and being done now to legal authorities. Eventually, as the sticks get bigger and the staying of the course gets tougher and higher up in legal authority, they will be stopped permanently.
Until then, we take pride in seeing the steady increase of voices raised against all kinds of things.
Like openly confronting a bully named John Colson.
"Dear Editor:
As I read your column (John Colson, “Poke that bully in the nose,” Sept. 4) today, I kept thinking about how I'm personally offended by so many of the articles you write. What bothers me more than your liberal philosophy each week is what appears to me to be self pity and disdain for people like me..."
(Bill Schaffer, Aspen)
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September 10, 2011
SandBox Comments: Stars and Stripes "Why you Fight"
Make the time.
Take the time to read all the stories. Every page.
Take the time to put a face, the story of individual American lives to every single day since 9/11.
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Take the time to read all the stories. Every page.
Take the time to put a face, the story of individual American lives to every single day since 9/11.
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September 9, 2011
SandBox Comments: Citizen Telegram "Stoney Ridge Pavilion opens with first concert Sept. 17"
(see related story here)
Congratulations to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and all the folks down in Silt!
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Congratulations to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and all the folks down in Silt!
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Hot-water lovers revel in family’s dream come true"
A very special thank you to Dennis Webb and the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel for reporting with real paper and ink what locals have known for a few years.
"Larry Dressler and Linda Smith of Boulder enjoy soaking in hot springs “when we can find them,” Dressler said.
Thanks to a recommendation from some locals, last week Dressler and his wife found the newly developed Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs off Colorado Highway 133 south of Carbondale.
“I think the view is magnificent. It’s just great to sit here and enjoy a view like this,” Dressler said as he sat in a pool and gazed toward Mount Sopris and other towering peaks and ridges on the other side of the Crystal River Valley.
Hot springs lovers this summer are enjoying the fruits of years of labor by the Ogilby family, and the realization of a longtime dream to tap and develop the geothermal resources the family believed existed in the area. Chuck and Meredith Ogilby are the longtime owners of the neighboring Hell Roaring Ranch, and in 1999 they had experts assess the likelihood of hitting hot water if they drilled there..."
(Dennis Webb)
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"Larry Dressler and Linda Smith of Boulder enjoy soaking in hot springs “when we can find them,” Dressler said.
Thanks to a recommendation from some locals, last week Dressler and his wife found the newly developed Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs off Colorado Highway 133 south of Carbondale.
“I think the view is magnificent. It’s just great to sit here and enjoy a view like this,” Dressler said as he sat in a pool and gazed toward Mount Sopris and other towering peaks and ridges on the other side of the Crystal River Valley.
Hot springs lovers this summer are enjoying the fruits of years of labor by the Ogilby family, and the realization of a longtime dream to tap and develop the geothermal resources the family believed existed in the area. Chuck and Meredith Ogilby are the longtime owners of the neighboring Hell Roaring Ranch, and in 1999 they had experts assess the likelihood of hitting hot water if they drilled there..."
(Dennis Webb)
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September 8, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Aspen Skiing Co. envisions easy time finding help with job fair"
Has to be tough, relying on a foundation of partial truth and reality.
One's footing would never be secure.
The best question to be asked of this article is, "Why?"
Why does the Skico and Crown family all of a sudden have all these job openings?
BTW, how's Senator Udall doing in his quest to dig into J1Visa and H2B Visa use by the Skico?
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One's footing would never be secure.
The best question to be asked of this article is, "Why?"
Why does the Skico and Crown family all of a sudden have all these job openings?
BTW, how's Senator Udall doing in his quest to dig into J1Visa and H2B Visa use by the Skico?
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SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "Bear Ranch sweetens land exchange deal for trail users across Kebler Pass"
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September 7, 2011
SandBox Comments: Vail Daily "Vail marketing is working"
There is no snow.
In Summer and Fall tourism marketing, Vail, Glenwood Springs and Aspen are all on equal footing.
There is no snow.
Just look at the incredible difference between Vail and Aspen revenues over Glenwood Springs revenues.
The ability to see the difference in marketing is as simple as a visit to Vail. And the thing is, they've prospered for the entire recession with a steady growth over the past two years.
A $2 million dollar budget for marketing. Money that comes from the same type of lodging accommodations as 81601 draws from.
"Focused" is Vail's keyword for success.
"...I think confident brands send out a signal that's attractive to consumers, there's no question,” Sutner said.
The 2012 marketing message will also continue to be value-driven, meaning Vail will never be put “on sale,” but the goal is to offer the right consumers the right message, at the right time, he said.
Sutner calls the marketing formula “focused.”
“All the gains we made this past year, winter and summer, we're not giving any of them back,” he said..."
(Lauren Glendenning)
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In Summer and Fall tourism marketing, Vail, Glenwood Springs and Aspen are all on equal footing.
There is no snow.
Just look at the incredible difference between Vail and Aspen revenues over Glenwood Springs revenues.
The ability to see the difference in marketing is as simple as a visit to Vail. And the thing is, they've prospered for the entire recession with a steady growth over the past two years.
A $2 million dollar budget for marketing. Money that comes from the same type of lodging accommodations as 81601 draws from.
"Focused" is Vail's keyword for success.
"...I think confident brands send out a signal that's attractive to consumers, there's no question,” Sutner said.
The 2012 marketing message will also continue to be value-driven, meaning Vail will never be put “on sale,” but the goal is to offer the right consumers the right message, at the right time, he said.
Sutner calls the marketing formula “focused.”
“All the gains we made this past year, winter and summer, we're not giving any of them back,” he said..."
(Lauren Glendenning)
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September 6, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News: "The day that never ends"
Richard Cohen is one of SandBox Nanny's favorite reads.
It's pretty rare for him to put out anything that has little to no merit.
This piece today is one of those rare times that he has tossed up little to no substance.
There is only one mistake made in going to war with any country or organization after 9/11.
And that mistake, was to call the war everything but what it is.
We are at war with radical terrorism. A plague that unfortunately, permeates every country in the world.
SandBox Nanny will agree with Cohen on one point today.
That point is until the day comes when all peoples, but especially media and journalists, get off the spin, the merit less blame and apathy toward what we are really up against in a global war, it will be a war without end.
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It's pretty rare for him to put out anything that has little to no merit.
This piece today is one of those rare times that he has tossed up little to no substance.
There is only one mistake made in going to war with any country or organization after 9/11.
And that mistake, was to call the war everything but what it is.
We are at war with radical terrorism. A plague that unfortunately, permeates every country in the world.
SandBox Nanny will agree with Cohen on one point today.
That point is until the day comes when all peoples, but especially media and journalists, get off the spin, the merit less blame and apathy toward what we are really up against in a global war, it will be a war without end.
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September 3, 2011
SandBox Comments: Greeley Tribune "Suspect in gang shooting to be charged with several counts of armed robbery"
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September 2, 2011
SandBox Comments: Coloradoan "Sheriff's drug bust nets 220 pot plants, mushrooms, firearms northwest of Fort Collins"
Congratulations to the Larimer County Sheriff's Dept. and all participating agencies and officers who participated in this bust.
Thank you for the great work!
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Thank you for the great work!
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SandBox Comments: Snowmass Sun/Johnny Boyd "When it comes to profit people are shameless'"
Probably inevitable that the Snowmass Sun will fall on the chopping block as Swift Communications continues to decline.
Columns like this one from Johnny will never make it into the Aspen Times.
Not unless the little guys out here keep raising voices.
A very special thank-you goes out to Johnny Boyd for this one today.
Up on the Snowmass Sun.
"...Jim Crown might be a great philanthropist, but his businesses and the way he conducts them are the cause of misery to thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people. Low-ball pay is way down on the list.
WHILE ORDINARY AMERICANS fret mightily over undocumented workers entering the country and taking jobs, using services and all kinds of other happy horse hockey to keep them distracted, men like Klug and Crown and many others are doing everything they can to get the cheap labor they prefer.
It has been that way since time began, but the employees of the past weren't quite as brainwashed into believing that big business had their best interests at heart.
Senator Mark Udall is now reviewing the various visa programs that ski areas have used in order to understand whether the program is harming American workers.
Considering the Skico hasn't raised its wages in 15 years and its lift ticket prices have skyrocketed during that same period it isn't difficult to figure out that the visa program has kept the entire valley down.
Write Mr. Udall and let him know that he doesn't have to look far for a company using the visa program to harm American workers.
Obama's policy of fining employers for hiring undocumented workers is the only viable solution to ending the stream of immigrants entering the United States looking for work.
If any employer is hiring the undocumented, a fine and perhaps some jail time are in order.
Throwing a few wealthy businessmen in prison will send a message that won't soon be forgotten. When employers quit hiring undocumented workers, undocumented workers will stop coming.
To tell the truth, I personally don't mind immigrants coming to town and gaining work.
What I object to is the hypocrisy of the employers exploiting these workers at low pay and not supporting a path to citizenship for them if they want it.
Or worse, paying a pittance and then complaining no Americans will do the job.
When it comes to profit people are shameless..."(Johnny Boyd)
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Columns like this one from Johnny will never make it into the Aspen Times.
Not unless the little guys out here keep raising voices.
A very special thank-you goes out to Johnny Boyd for this one today.
Up on the Snowmass Sun.
"...Jim Crown might be a great philanthropist, but his businesses and the way he conducts them are the cause of misery to thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people. Low-ball pay is way down on the list.
WHILE ORDINARY AMERICANS fret mightily over undocumented workers entering the country and taking jobs, using services and all kinds of other happy horse hockey to keep them distracted, men like Klug and Crown and many others are doing everything they can to get the cheap labor they prefer.
It has been that way since time began, but the employees of the past weren't quite as brainwashed into believing that big business had their best interests at heart.
Senator Mark Udall is now reviewing the various visa programs that ski areas have used in order to understand whether the program is harming American workers.
Considering the Skico hasn't raised its wages in 15 years and its lift ticket prices have skyrocketed during that same period it isn't difficult to figure out that the visa program has kept the entire valley down.
Write Mr. Udall and let him know that he doesn't have to look far for a company using the visa program to harm American workers.
Obama's policy of fining employers for hiring undocumented workers is the only viable solution to ending the stream of immigrants entering the United States looking for work.
If any employer is hiring the undocumented, a fine and perhaps some jail time are in order.
Throwing a few wealthy businessmen in prison will send a message that won't soon be forgotten. When employers quit hiring undocumented workers, undocumented workers will stop coming.
To tell the truth, I personally don't mind immigrants coming to town and gaining work.
What I object to is the hypocrisy of the employers exploiting these workers at low pay and not supporting a path to citizenship for them if they want it.
Or worse, paying a pittance and then complaining no Americans will do the job.
When it comes to profit people are shameless..."(Johnny Boyd)
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August 30, 2011
SandBox Comments: Coloradoan "Ethics law delays Fort Collins chief financial officer's move to Innosphere"
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August 29, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Aspen Skiing Co. mulls changes to ski school's inner workings"
How interesting it is to watch the dynamic play out between two daily newspapers in a small town.
One is a non-local, corporate conglomerate that employs some locals, maintains relationships with heavy-spending advertisers and censors and bans any and all content that is openly critical of either their publications or special ad account holders.
The other is locally owned and operated, continually voted local favorite, banned from the premises of at least one of the special ad account holders that use the other paper and would banish themselves into public stocks in the middle of town if even the thought of interfering with the First Amendment darkened their door.
Lee Mulcahy has been knighted as 'The Julian Assange of Aspen' and given honorary membership in the ranks of some of the best spitwad hurlers mankind has ever known, who also reside in the local demographic these two newspapers cover.
Oh, lordy, lordy! How the slant and rose-colored glasses authorizing the copy up on The Aspen Times tainted in favor of Aspen Skico when Lee was rockin and rollin with his organization 'People 4 a Living Wage'.
If it had not been for that 'other' paper The Aspen Daily News, we would never have known that there were other complaints, besides the Mulcahy complaint, filed with the National Labor Review Board against Aspen Skico.
We also would never have known that there were sanctions placed against the Skico as a result of Lee and his efforts.
How delicious is this morsel off The Aspen Times today!
"Skico designed the system to give instructors a voice without their forming a union..."
Leaking out to the Times, long after the fact, more of the details that vindicate Lee Mulcahy is transparent, totally lacking in class and blatantly obvious as nothing but an attempt at damage control.
A very poor attempt at that.
Congratulations to all future employees of Aspen Skico!
Because of the hard-won efforts of employees who came before you there will now be transparency within the organization.
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One is a non-local, corporate conglomerate that employs some locals, maintains relationships with heavy-spending advertisers and censors and bans any and all content that is openly critical of either their publications or special ad account holders.
The other is locally owned and operated, continually voted local favorite, banned from the premises of at least one of the special ad account holders that use the other paper and would banish themselves into public stocks in the middle of town if even the thought of interfering with the First Amendment darkened their door.
Lee Mulcahy has been knighted as 'The Julian Assange of Aspen' and given honorary membership in the ranks of some of the best spitwad hurlers mankind has ever known, who also reside in the local demographic these two newspapers cover.
Oh, lordy, lordy! How the slant and rose-colored glasses authorizing the copy up on The Aspen Times tainted in favor of Aspen Skico when Lee was rockin and rollin with his organization 'People 4 a Living Wage'.
If it had not been for that 'other' paper The Aspen Daily News, we would never have known that there were other complaints, besides the Mulcahy complaint, filed with the National Labor Review Board against Aspen Skico.
We also would never have known that there were sanctions placed against the Skico as a result of Lee and his efforts.
How delicious is this morsel off The Aspen Times today!
"Skico designed the system to give instructors a voice without their forming a union..."
Leaking out to the Times, long after the fact, more of the details that vindicate Lee Mulcahy is transparent, totally lacking in class and blatantly obvious as nothing but an attempt at damage control.
A very poor attempt at that.
Congratulations to all future employees of Aspen Skico!
Because of the hard-won efforts of employees who came before you there will now be transparency within the organization.
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SandBox Comments: Eagle County Times "Eagle-Vail Community Board – Votes to violate Federal Drug Law"
Medical marijuana controversies, tourism marketing and promotion, politically powerful individuals, Destination Resorts, illegal foreign nationals, conflicts of interest, Boards of Directors, law enforcement, judicial districts, crime, civil law, 501C3 and 501C6 "non-profit" organizations.
Garfield County, Pitkin County, Eagle County.
What do these stories all have in common? Besides not being reported by Swift Communication owned publications?
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Garfield County, Pitkin County, Eagle County.
What do these stories all have in common? Besides not being reported by Swift Communication owned publications?
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August 28, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Editor shot dead; police one day too late"
Interesting topic, given the local climate.
Wonder where Danforth is at?
"The Usual Suspect is a founder of the Aspen Daily News and appears here each Sunday."
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Wonder where Danforth is at?
"The Usual Suspect is a founder of the Aspen Daily News and appears here each Sunday."
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August 27, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "ZG makes an impact by keeping it local"
"You can’t believe everything in print, ZG was reminded the other day when he came across a flyer urging people to buy local.
Dubbed the 350project.net, the flyer suggests that even if half of the U.S. population spent $50 a month with independently-owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue.
For every $100 spent with locally-owned businesses, $68 is returned to the local economy, the flyer suggests. If people spent that in a national chain, only $43 stays in the community.
There’s no doubt in ZG’s mind that that’s true but he finds it curious how a couple of the businesses’ logos on the back of the flyer wound up there since they aren’t as “local” as they appear.
The Aspen Times and Glenwood Post Independent are owned by national newspaper chain Swift Communications, based in Reno, Nev. While the chain employs dozens of mightily talented people in the valley, there are many more who work outside of here who produce the ads, print the paper and keep the profits.
Just a reminder that it’s a $25 difference when choosing between a nationally-owned chain and the “little guy....” (Aspen Daily)
Here's the thing.
There are some very good writers up on The Aspen Times. And a couple of good columnists down on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
But, the real problem with Swift owned publications in The Roaring Fork Valley is they have proven time and time again, that they're not aiming to be a local newspaper.
The Times does a far better job of integrating into the area than the PI does.
Both still have the same cookie-cutter style stories that are passed around not just between them but around the loop of all Swift publications in Colorado.
There is also a determined vein of tabloid style gonzo journalism. You can't believe..what you read in print.
As long as there are two newspapers in Aspen, they'll both be read. But only one will be subscribed to and that is The Aspen Daily News.
As long as it's free in Glenwood Springs, folks will read the PI. Bring us competition that's a better publication and loyalty will move right on over.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Paul Nitze "No bliss in immigration ignorance"
How nice to have Paul Nitze as a Times weekend columnist!
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August 25, 2011
SandBox Comments: SkyHi Daily/William Hamilton "Military retirement, 83-percent never make it"
“Well, what could I expect to happen during the next 20 years?”
“Lieutenant, as an infantry officer, you can expect to live abroad for about 10 years, much of it in disease-ridden, Third World countries you would never ever want to visit on vacation. You will be moved 15 to 20 times. You can expect your household goods to be lost at least once. Off and on, you can expect to be separated from wife and family for about six years. You can expect to be wounded at least once. Or, killed. But that only happens once.
“After you reach about 10 years of service and you are at a point when you are most valuable to the military, you can expect the civilian bean-counters in the Pentagon to try to find ways of getting rid of you short of the 20 years you need to draw retirement. Do not give them any reasons to do that. If you get hurt, shake it off. Don't report it. The bean counters don't want retirees with medical problems. Also, the military has an “up or out” policy. Go to graduate school at night and on weekends to stay competitive with your peers. Do not give them an excuse to throw you throw out short of 20 years....”
(William Hamilton)
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“Lieutenant, as an infantry officer, you can expect to live abroad for about 10 years, much of it in disease-ridden, Third World countries you would never ever want to visit on vacation. You will be moved 15 to 20 times. You can expect your household goods to be lost at least once. Off and on, you can expect to be separated from wife and family for about six years. You can expect to be wounded at least once. Or, killed. But that only happens once.
“After you reach about 10 years of service and you are at a point when you are most valuable to the military, you can expect the civilian bean-counters in the Pentagon to try to find ways of getting rid of you short of the 20 years you need to draw retirement. Do not give them any reasons to do that. If you get hurt, shake it off. Don't report it. The bean counters don't want retirees with medical problems. Also, the military has an “up or out” policy. Go to graduate school at night and on weekends to stay competitive with your peers. Do not give them an excuse to throw you throw out short of 20 years....”
(William Hamilton)
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