Comments for Mark Hillman

Comment on Obama gives rule of law only lip service by Bob

Bob — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:14:00 +0000

Without question the very best commentary on Obama’s dedication to activist judging I have yet to read.

Comment on Democrats’ arrogance adds to taxpayer insult by Clear the Bench Colorado » Colorado Legislature adds Insult to Colorado Supreme Court’s Injury to Voters by blocking Mill Levy Tax Freeze remedy

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:11:13 +0000

[...] (Cross-Posted by permission of the original author, Mark Hillman. For the remainder of the article, please click here). [...]

Comment on Democrats’ arrogance adds to taxpayer insult by Joseph Bradbury

Joseph Bradbury — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:15:54 +0000

Once again Mr. Hillman has demonstrated how far out of touch the old guard of the Republican Party is to the pulse of the new 21st century electorate. To suggest Democrats are less than devious to Colorado residents is the same old 20th century fear mongering which, in the past, has worked in electing Republicans to office who were more concerned in protecting their wealth than actually helping Colorado progress into a prosperous economic future. Republicans (like Mr. Hillman) love tossing the word “taxes” as if it is a 5-letter bad word. In reality, taxes are not bad. Mr. Hillman, it is the abuse of tax payer’s money which is bad. This past Republican abuse of taxes has resulted in higher unemployment in the state, the loss of almost all rural manufacturing and the creation of greater poverty in the state. These are the reasons the Republicans are losing the vote and they just don’t seem to get it. Republican fear mongering may have worked in the past, but it doesn’t work on this electorate; now, it just makes Republicans look bitter and out of touch with the American people. My optimistic side wishes they would wise up and modernize their strategies; yet, at the same time, my pessimistic side hopes they keep up the same old 20th century mentality and continue to self-destruct. I think America would be a better place if the Republican Party would just disappear. Recently, they are always full of anger, venom, and just downright disrespectful to modern 21st century American values. Mr. Hillman’s claim Democrats are arrogant, while denying the need for more money to be given to struggling, hard working families which have been previously harmed by the failed economic Republican policies of the past is not only hypocritical; but also shows how out of touch most Republican politicians are to the Colorado voter. Another word Republicans like to toss around (as if it is a bad word) is the word the “government”. It is as if they forget the government is “WE THE PEOPLE”. To make the claim Mr. Hillman, “the Democrats do everything “for the government”; as if it is an insult, is ridiculous and shows his inaptitude in understanding pure constitutional concepts. Ironically, I agree Democrats do everything for, “WE THE PEOPLE”, while Republicans do everything for the “RICH”. It is too bad the Republican Party in Colorado have never understood the best way to protect their wealth is to understand their responsibility to the poor. Democrats would not have had to give more money to “social welfare programs” if the Republicans had not devastated the Colorado economy in the past with their failed 20th century policies. In addition, whenever I hear or read a Republican speak of social welfare programs with hatred in their connotations; I quickly realize I am speaking to someone who has never endured a lay-off, has never had to overcome economic strife, and does not understand how hard it is to start over. Mr. Hillman, taxes are not bad, government is not hideous, and social welfare programs are not evil. What is bad, hideous, and evil is the bureaucratic abuse of these noble institutions by Republicans who wish to deceive others in believing it is not their responsibility; to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

Comment on Democrats’ arrogance adds to taxpayer insult by Silver Salazar

Silver Salazar — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:25:55 +0000

Where are the Democrats priorities, they take away the Homestead Exemption from Senior Citizens and Disabled Veterans but pass a bill that lets same Sex couples claim thier partner for State Medical Insurance, How much is that going to cost and who is in more need, a Sr., Disabled Veteran or someone with a State Job. I don’t get it, will just have to remember them at election time.

Comment on Hillman Farms’ newest addition! by Jan

Jan — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:55:29 +0000

What a beautiful filly! Her diamond spot and two white socks are so perfect. Hope you have many years of enjoyment with her and Ma.

Comment on Supreme Court’s tax decision is Mullarkey by Jim Milan

Jim Milan — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:59:41 +0000

Isn’t that what they call ‘A Rocky Mountain High?’

‘from a former resident of the ghost town of Gilman’ Jim
Enjoy

Comment on Hillman Farms’ newest addition! by Terri

Terri — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:45:47 +0000

What a cutie! New life brings real hope.

Comment on Supreme Court’s tax decision is Mullarkey by Mark Hillman

Mark Hillman — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:39:57 +0000

Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution: (4) Required elections. Starting November 4, 1992, districts must have voter approval in advance for:

(a) Unless (1) or (6) applies, any new tax, tax rate increase, mill levy above that for the prior year, valuation for assessment ratio increase for a property class, or extension of an expiring tax, or a tax policy change directly causing a net tax revenue gain to any district.

Also, Section (1): Other limits on district revenue, spending, and debt may be weakened only by future voter approval.

Comment on Supreme Court’s tax decision is Mullarkey by Rich Perlman

Rich Perlman — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:43 +0000

Where in the Constitution is an article that allows for an implicit vote? This is the same thought pattern as the union card checkoff in place of the secret ballot. Polls instead of elections, an interesting proposition, an end of Democracy, a beginning of mob rule.

Comment on A Letter from The Boss by Don Bishop

Don Bishop — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:40:45 +0000

This is exactly what the liberals of this country need to hear. I too worked hard when my High School class mates were getting married and buying thing they truly couldn’t afford. I was the next to the last person in that class to wed. I married a wonderful young woman who had waited for life until she could afford it. We struggled but moved into a new home that I built myself and pretty much lived on her teaching check putting all I made into our Farm/Ranch operation and built it into a pretty successful business. Now at age 70 we watch all our hard work go up in smoke as the stock market crashes in on our investments, which we planned to retire on. As you and I know the market crash is due to a liberal government bent on distroying the business people of the country and spending our hard earned profets to support the unwed mothers and no goods who live for the moment and let Uncle Sam take care of the future.

Thanks Mark.

Don