Monkey See Monkey Coup

Monkey See, Monkey Coup

Monkeypox is in the news as cases come to our country. High-risk cases have asked for the vaccine from the national stockpile to combat the symptoms.
Before I Left I Told You Not to Touch Anything

Before I Left, I Told You Not To Touch Anything

No matter where you stand on the economic policies under President Trump or President Biden, we can probably all agree we need some more humor to read the news headlines.
Greener Pastures

Greener Pastures

Where was nearly $66 billion in federal monies for the pandemic spent? Free government money is not free, we are either paying it in taxes or the government is making more.
The Great Colorado Cashback Dividend

The Great Colorado Cashback Dividend

TABOR refunds are in the news, but is it a political football in the election game? Governor Polis is giving everyone who files their taxes before the end of May a whopping $400 of their own TABOR money. This translates into two trips to the grocery store for a family of four OR 6 trips to the gas station to get full tanks of gas - definitely worth it in this chaotic inflationary world.
Seems Legit

Seems Legit

Governor Polis had words for Governor DeSantis over his handling of the Disney situation.
Don't Worry Inflation is Transitory

Don’t Worry, Inflation is Transitory

We have all heard the refrain "inflation is transitory" over the last year, but it doesn't feel like inflation is going away anytime soon and now Goldman Sachs says there is a 35% chance we are heading into recession. Now might be the time to read all of Kirk Mueller's cartoons.
Hook Line and Stinker

Hook, Line, and Stinker

We lived through quite a bit of controversy and news around the 2020 Presidential Election and with Colorado's Senate race heating up, we are hearing about it again.
The Sea Finds Out Everything You Did Wrong

The Sea Finds Out Everything You Did Wrong

What is going on with the El Paso County GOP? Articles are swirling around Vickie Tonkins' leadership within the GOP.
Burying the Lede

Burying the Lede

Hunter Biden's laptop was recently in the news again. The New York Times wrote an extensive article into Hunter Biden's financial dealings and tax liabilities. The investigation started in 2018 and continues today.
Johann Suggestion Bachs

Johann Suggestion Bachs

Colorado Springs' community approved the strong mayor form of government in November 2010 and Mayor Bachs was the first mayor under this system in June 2011. Unfortunately the strong mayor government is still a head-scratcher for many of us.

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