Scanlon for Colorado

Tag: Trump

  • #NoKings Commerce City – Reunion Version

    Today over 1,800 locations across America hosted No Kings rallies to protest the Trump Administration, his numerous unconstitutional actions, and his general desire to be a dictator.

    About 100 people turned out to Reunion Park for the initial gathering:

    There were no speeches other than Kristi, the organizer you can kind of see standing tall on a cooler in the middle of this picture. She was brief, reading an inspiring quote about what hope is.

    There was a no campaigning rule, so Chris and I had to just quietly work the crowd. Chris and I are opponents in this race, but we’re genuine friends too:

    After about an hour, we marched almost a mile (LOL) “across” Reunion to the intersection of Reunion Pkwy and 104th. This was surely the first ever political march in Reunion. Congrats Mr. President!

    We gathered at the intersection, where we heard constant honking from passers by who apparently also disapprove of the direction the President is taking our country.

    Luz Molina and I have been friends since the first Obama campaign in 2008. She’s in the middle of this picture, carrying a sign that says Love One Another. She’s currently running for city council and also plans to run for the HD32 seat I’m seeking.

    There were a few elected officials at our rally. Mayor Steve Douglas was there, as was his wife, City Councilwoman Kristi Douglas. City Councilwoman Susan Noble was in attendance as well. None of the candidates for CD8 were at our rally.

    It’s always inspiring to gather with like-minded members of the community to share energy and ideas and hopes and fears. Thanks to the organizers who made today’s No Kings rally happen in Commerce City!

    Someone said to me “Fascists use that flag.” I replied “I refuse to concede it to them. It stands for independence, freedom and represents what was once the greatest nation ever.” They seemed OK with that response.

  • Climate Week Summary

    Last week, the largest climate gathering of the year in America, NY Climate Week, was held in conjunction with the annual United Nations confab aslo in NYC.

    As the Founder of ClimateCon!, (www.climatecon.world) I have an unyielding passion for all things climate and all possible solutions to the biggest challenge humanity faces.

    At the UN last week, the President of the United States showed up and lectured everybody. He said climate change is a “con job”, and frankly, if anyone can spot a con job, you’d think it would be President Trump. He said green energy is a waste of time. He was, as he so often is, wrong wrong and wrong.

    NY Climate Week was largely overshadowed by the UN confab and the disgraceful words from our President. Perhaps they’d be better off on any other week of the year?

    Here in Denver, the next ClimateCon! is February 2, 2026 at the Lowry Conference Center in Denver. Tickets can be purchased at www.climatecon.world. We’ll have over 20 sessions, and we’re already planning sessions around hydrogen automobiles (Colorado is getting its first hydrogen stations any day), Sustainable Air Fuels, Renaming Heat Pumps (they’re air conditioners too!) and so much more, check it all out at www.climatecon.world.

    Colorado continues to be a leader on climate. There are numerous examples, from the Governor’s office to indigineous tribes, Colorado has a number of leaders and initiatives on the climate front.

    And if I’m elected to the Colorado House, climate will be front and center on my list of concerns.

  • Why Fed Independence Matters To You, And Firing Federal Officials For Mortgage Fraud

    President Trump, who more and more is exhibiting alarming displays of incoherence and possible dementia, announced today that he is seeking to remove one of the leaders of the Federal Reserve. His game plan is somewhat transparent. He knows there’s a chance his tariffs will drive the economy into a ditch (that chance being about 95-99%) and so he’s setting up the Fed to blame them for not moving fast enough to lower interest rates.

    President Trump’s justification for removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook is based on an allegation that she committed mortgage fraud.

    I’m very glad to hear that mortgage fraud has risen to the level of job termination of federal officials. Congress should move immediately to examine every mortgage Donald Trump ever signed.

    Long term, the issue of Fed independence is no joking matter. The dollar is the world’s reserve currency, we have the greatest economy in the world. But not by accident. An independent central bank is critical to a healthy capitalist economy.

    Here’s a quick primer:

    Why Fed Independence Matters:

    • Monetary Policy Effectiveness: An independent Federal Reserve can make difficult but necessary decisions based on economic data rather than political cycles, allowing for timely interest rate adjustments and inflation control without regard to election timing or political pressure from either party.
    • Credibility and Inflation Expectations: Markets and consumers trust that the Fed will maintain price stability over the long term when it operates independently, which helps anchor inflation expectations and makes monetary policy more effective at managing economic cycles.
    • Protection from Short-Term Political Pressures: Independence shields the Fed from demands for easy money policies that might provide short-term economic boosts but create long-term instability, allowing for consistent policy frameworks that support sustainable economic growth.

    Likely Market Outcomes if Independence is Compromised:

    If markets lose confidence in Fed independence, several negative consequences would likely emerge. Bond markets would probably demand higher risk premiums, driving up long-term interest rates as investors price in greater uncertainty about future inflation and monetary policy consistency. The dollar could weaken significantly as international investors question the Fed’s commitment to price stability, potentially triggering capital outflows. Inflation expectations would likely become unanchored, making it much harder and more costly for the Fed to control actual inflation. Additionally, market volatility would increase as investors struggle to predict policy changes based on political rather than economic considerations, and the Fed’s forward guidance would lose much of its power to influence economic behavior.

    The biggest damage of all will likely come from the rising interest rates. Rising interest rates kill the federal budget because of the huge debt load the federal government is servicing.

    Independence for the Fed! It might not make for a sexy political tagline, but it sure is vital.