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Marcus: Donald Trump was almost assassinated one month ago. Our media has moved on. Voters have not.
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Marcus: Donald Trump was almost assassinated one month ago. Our media has moved on. Voters have not.

By David Marcus  | Commentary, Fox News It was one month ago, in the tiny town of Butler, Pa., that a would-be assassin's bullet came less than an inch away from changing not just the 2024 presidential election, but the course of American history. The shocking shooting that left husband and father Corey Comperatore dead, and two more wounded remains a sharp and piercing image in the minds of many voters. It feels as though decades of politics have taken place in these past 30 days, we have emerged in a very different situation, and if prelude is precursor the next 84 days shall not want for more surprises. READ THE FULL COMMENTARY AT FOX NEWS Editor's note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect ...
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Hardin: The relevance of the 2nd Amendment today
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Hardin: The relevance of the 2nd Amendment today

By Amanda Hardin | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights ratified in 1791, states: "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." This short, but potent, sentence has generated extensive debate through the years, reflecting evolving societal values, legal interpretations and practical implications. Let's explore the relevance of the 2nd Amendment in contemporary America. Initially, the 2nd Amendment was framed in the context of an emerging nation wary of standing armies and oppressive governments. The "militia" referred to ordinary citizens ready to defend their communities. The framers of the 2nd Amendment ...
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Poll: Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a villain or hero?
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Commentary, Local, Rocky Mountain Voice

Poll: Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a villain or hero?

By Pamela Poll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As a Colorado citizen who has read the summaries of the Mesa County Reports and naturally takes great interest in the question of the security of Colorado’s election process, I would like to share what I’ve discovered.  What Clerk Peters did to preserve the Mesa County election data from the 2020 and 2021 elections was her duty to Colorado citizens and to the law. Clerk Peters had been told that the new software installation in 2021 known as the “Trusted Build”, ordered by Secretary of State Jena Griswold, would erase the 2020 and 2021 election data. Preserving election data on a server as required by Colorado law should be standard practice.  Three cyber security experts examined the election system and data. In my opini...
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Speaker Johnson: Only Americans should decide our elections. Here’s how Congress can guarantee it.
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Speaker Johnson: Only Americans should decide our elections. Here’s how Congress can guarantee it.

By Speaker Mike Johnson | Commentary, Fox News There are few things more important to our country than ensuring the integrity of our elections. The people rightfully demand it, and Congress has a duty to act.   Yet, when given the opportunity to eliminate one of the most glaring threats to fair elections, 198 House Democrats voted instead to keep the door open to fraud.  The threat is very real. In nearly all 50 states today — including every major electoral battleground state — a noncitizen can walk into a DMV or welfare office, fill out a federal voter registration form, claim they are a U.S. citizen, and be registered to vote.  That noncitizen can then cast a ballot and help...
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Vespa: Is Barack Obama covertly the QB of the Harris presidential campaign?
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Vespa: Is Barack Obama covertly the QB of the Harris presidential campaign?

By Matt Vespa | Townhall Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy isn’t one to spew conspiracy theories, but what he said about Kamala Harris’ campaign was interesting, given the recent hires. The California Republican said that the man who is the real campaign manager is none other than former President Barack Obama (via NY Post). The former president worked behind the scenes to jettison Biden after his disastrous June 27 debate. He knew Biden couldn’t beat Trump and felt the same way about Kamala. READ THE FULL COMMENTARY AT TOWNHALL.COM Editor's note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management of the Rocky Mountain Voice, but even so we support the constitutional right of the author to ...
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Devotional: Embracing red, white and true authenticity beyond politics
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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice

Devotional: Embracing red, white and true authenticity beyond politics

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As a pastor, I often face pressure to align with a political party. People want to know if I lean toward the red or blue party. My response is simple but meaningful: "I don't align with red or blue, only with what is true!" This commitment to truth is the only loyalty that truly matters. It's a source of empowerment and confidence in our faith, knowing that we stand on the side of truth and integrity, regardless of political pressures. Defined in the Bible, white symbolizes purity, as seen in the "white robe saints" -- representing people of all cultures, genders (male & female) and ages in the Christian faith (Revelation 7:13-14). Therefore, as a Christian, I identify with red, white and blue, not just in a political sense bu...
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Sloan: U.S. foreign affairs weakness was on display
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Sloan: U.S. foreign affairs weakness was on display

By Kelly Sloan | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice There were a couple bits of good news to emerge on the foreign affairs front this past week, of which highlight the atrophy of American strength, which is starting to become unmistakable. Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia some 16 months ago was finally, and thankfully, released in a prisoner exchange last week, along with a handful of others who were unjustly detained, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, held on false charges of espionage in 2018, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and British-Russian dissident and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza.  It would be ungenerous, and rather dishonest, to not give the U.S. State Department its due for arranging the release, or to ignor...
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’

By Laureen Boll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Imagine the following scenario: you’re at a public park that is fenced off for an event; the host of the event is a non-profit entity that has received a taxpayer-funded grant; and the city police has a large presence with several cars, at least a half dozen police officers, several drones and three snipers on the roof of a nearby building. So where are you? Donald J. Trump rally Pride event If you guessed “B”, you are correct! This was the scene of the PrideFest event hosted by Douglas County Pride (formerly Castle Rock Pride) on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker.  Per their website, the mission of Douglas County (DC) Pride is to “build a supportive community for LGBTQIA+ residents of Douglas County and s...
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis

By Tyler Linnebur | ConservAmerica On Tuesday, July 30, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared disaster emergencies for multiple wildfires and activated the state emergency operations plan. These major fires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, are raging across thousands of acres near Loveland, Lyons, and Jefferson County. Tragically, at least one person has died, and multiple homes have been destroyed.  This devastating scenario has become increasingly common in recent years because of drought, poor forest management\ and ineffective environmental policies. Massive fires cause extensive property damage, force evacuations and degrade air quality. The ecological toll is significant, destroying wildlife habitats and damaging watersheds. Several factors contribute to the severi...
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Turley: A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech
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Commentary, THE HILL

Turley: A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech

By Jonathan Turley | Commentary, The Hill The selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris has led to intense debates over crime policy, war claims, gender identity policies and other issues. Some attacks have, in my view, been inaccurate or overwrought. However, the greatest danger from this ticket is neither speculative nor sensational. A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech. For over three years, the Biden-Harris administration has sustained an unrelenting attack on the freedom of speech, from supporting a massive censorship system (described by a federal court as an “Orwellian Ministry of Truth“) to funding blacklisting operations targeting groups and individuals...
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