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Garbo: An open letter to RINO Watch Colorado — my self-nomination
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Garbo: An open letter to RINO Watch Colorado — my self-nomination

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice To the courageous, yet anonymous, arbiters of Republicanism at RINO Watch Colorado: I am writing to self-nominate to RINO Watch Colorado — not as a concession to any purity test, but as a challenge to this misguided and fruitless crusade. I do so as a strong grassroots conservative in Colorado, unwavering in my commitment to the U.S. Constitution, to limited government, to the fundamental liberties enshrined in our Bill of Rights, and to the preservation of the values that made this nation great. If believing that the Republican Party must grow stronger by educating, inspiring and persuading — not by shunning, purging and dividing — makes me a RINO, then I must self-nominate. As a Colorado native, I have lived, b...
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Garbo: How Lauren Boebert earned my vote and my respect
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Garbo: How Lauren Boebert earned my vote and my respect

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice When Lauren Boebert announced her decision to leave Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and run for office in the 4th, I’ll admit, I was hesitant. Like many others, I questioned her motives. Was this about finding an easier path to victory? Was it a calculated move driven by self-interest, rather than a genuine desire to serve? These doubts lingered as the primary approached, and, while I ultimately cast my vote for her, it was with reluctance, not enthusiasm. But now, mere months after her election, I can confidently say: I was wrong. What I’ve witnessed since Lauren Boebert became CD4's congresswoman has not only erased my skepticism but replaced it with deep respect and admiration. From Day 1, she has shown an unwaver...
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Garbo: Lead the fight for America by reclaiming our republic from the enemies within
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Garbo: Lead the fight for America by reclaiming our republic from the enemies within

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice To be a citizen of the United States is to inherit one of the greatest political experiments in human history — one built upon the foundation of unalienable rights, limited government and a system designed to safeguard liberty against the natural tendency of power to corrupt. The Founding Fathers envisioned a constitutional republic where the people — not monarchs, aristocrats, or unchecked rulers — held sovereignty over their own destinies. The Declaration of Independence establishes the core philosophy that birthed this nation: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of...
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Garbo: The Party of spite (Democrats) betrayed their own promise on ‘No Tax on Tips’
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Garbo: The Party of spite (Democrats) betrayed their own promise on ‘No Tax on Tips’

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice In a stunning display of hypocrisy, the Democratic Party once again proved that their loyalty lies not with the American people but with their own desperate grip on power. Kamala Harris campaigned on the promise of “No Tax on Tips,” a policy first proposed by President Donald Trump, yet when given the opportunity to support it, nearly every Democrat in Congress voted against it. Why? Because Republicans brought it forward. That’s it. No rational argument, no policy dispute — just petty, reflexive opposition rooted in pure political spite. This is not an isolated incident; it is a defining characteristic of today’s Democratic Party. They do not govern; they obstruct, steal, and lie. They will champion a cause when they b...
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Garbo: Colorado’s Senate Bill 3 is the greatest threat to freedom yet
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Garbo: Colorado’s Senate Bill 3 is the greatest threat to freedom yet

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Colorado stands at a critical crossroads. Senate Bill 3, which has already cleared its committee hurdle, is scheduled for a full Senate vote this Friday, Feb. 7. This bill, if passed, will be a devastating blow to the constitutional rights of every law-abiding Coloradan, marking a dangerous descent into anti-freedom territory that betrays the very principles upon which this nation was founded. SB 3 seeks to prohibit the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale and purchase of a broad category of semiautomatic firearms and devices that increase the rate of fire. This is not just a simple regulation; it is a direct, unapologetic assault on the 2nd Amendment, which clearly states, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,...
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Garbo: When taxation becomes extortion, we should expose the abuse of power in Colorado’s budget crisis
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Garbo: When taxation becomes extortion, we should expose the abuse of power in Colorado’s budget crisis

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Taxation, at its core, is meant to serve a noble purpose. Governments levy taxes to fund essential services, protect citizens, and ensure the infrastructure of a functioning society. However, there is a fine line between taxation and extortion — a line that is crossed when the power to tax is abused, funds are squandered, and citizens are burdened with excessive financial demands for the benefit of a select few. When those in power exploit taxation to enrich themselves, preserve their influence or mask fiscal irresponsibility, taxation ceases to be a tool for the public good and devolves into an instrument of oppression. This dangerous shift is not new, nor is it without profound moral and spiritual implications. To unders...
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Garbo: Midnight pardons are a calculated betrayal of justice and accountability
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Garbo: Midnight pardons are a calculated betrayal of justice and accountability

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice In an act of brazen political maneuvering, Dr. Anthony Fauci and the members of the January 6th Committee were granted presidential pardons under the cover of darkness, effectively shielding them from accountability and raising profound questions about the state of justice in our nation.  This clandestine move — deliberately timed and executed to escape the scrutiny of the press and the American people — demonstrates a calculated effort to subvert full consideration and attention. It’s a stark reminder of the lengths those in power will go to protect their own, even at the expense of the public trust. Presidential pardons are, by nature, tools of extraordinary power, meant to temper justice with mercy in rare and deservi...
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Garbo: Do Colorado conservatives truly understand unity?
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Garbo: Do Colorado conservatives truly understand unity?

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The word "unity" is often invoked in political discourse, but I fear it is profoundly misunderstood — particularly among conservatives in Colorado. Unity is not merely a buzzword; it is a virtue and an essential principle with deep roots in the Republican Party's history. To unite does not mean to surrender one’s principles, nor does it mean blind allegiance to one faction or individual. Unity means striving for a shared purpose, leveraging our differences to achieve greater goals, and coming together to address the challenges we cannot overcome alone. Sadly, too many Colorado conservatives have misinterpreted unity as uniformity, creating divisions that weaken the very foundation of our movement. The GOP’s Legacy of Unity...
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Garbo: Senate Bill 25-003 is a blatant assault on the 2nd Amendment and small business
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Garbo: Senate Bill 25-003 is a blatant assault on the 2nd Amendment and small business

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The introduction of Colorado’s Senate Bill 25-003, which seeks to prohibit the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale and purchase of "specified semiautomatic firearms" and "rapid-fire devices," is nothing short of a direct assault on the 2nd Amendment. This misguided bill not only undermines the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens, but also threatens the economic livelihoods of small businesses across Colorado. At its core, this legislation represents a dangerous precedent — the government deciding which constitutionally protected items are deemed permissible for public ownership. The language in the bill is alarmingly broad, targeting semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and even gas-operated semiautomatic handg...
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Garbo: Zuckerberg ends ‘fact-checking’ in quiet admission of guilt, but fails to acknowledge Facebook’s assault on free speech
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Garbo: Zuckerberg ends ‘fact-checking’ in quiet admission of guilt, but fails to acknowledge Facebook’s assault on free speech

By C. J. Garbo Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement that Meta is ending its controversial ‘fact-checking’ program in favor of a ‘community notes’ system marks a subtle, but unmistakable, admission of failure. While Zuckerberg frames this decision as a return to Facebook’s roots of free expression, it is far more than a cultural shift — it is an indictment of years spent suppressing speech, silencing dissent, and betraying the fundamental principles of open dialogue that Facebook was founded upon. When Zuckerberg speaks of “getting back to our roots,” it is soft, carefully curated language designed to sidestep accountability. The reality is far harsher. Facebook didn’t merely stray from its roots; it became a willing enforcer of censorship, bowing to pressure from govern...
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