K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Politics http://k99.com Sun, 19 May 2013 20:02:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Podcaster Plans March On Washington July 4th http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/podcaster-plans-march-on-washington-july-4th/ http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/podcaster-plans-march-on-washington-july-4th/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:21 +0000 Dan http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=136230 His plan and idea are simple; to march into Washington D.C. with a loaded rifle slung over his shoulder to make a statement. Read More

]]> http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/podcaster-plans-march-on-washington-july-4th/feed/ 0 Podcaster Adam Kokesh Planning Armed March On Washington July 4th [POLL] http://k99.com/podcaster-adam-kokesh-planning-armed-march-on-washington-july-4th-poll/ http://k99.com/podcaster-adam-kokesh-planning-armed-march-on-washington-july-4th-poll/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:46 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=277704 Adam Kokesh was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. In 2007, he became a member and leading proponent of "Iraq Veterans Against the War". His demonstrations protesting the U.S. military missions overseas, and acts of 'civil disobedience' have attracted controversy at times. Like this one.

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]]> http://k99.com/podcaster-adam-kokesh-planning-armed-march-on-washington-july-4th-poll/feed/ 0 Facebook 4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See http://k99.com/four-year-old-mayor/ http://k99.com/four-year-old-mayor/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://thefw.com/?p=205420 Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.

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]]> http://k99.com/four-year-old-mayor/feed/ 0 Congressman Rand Paul Comes Clean On The Floor Of Congress – A Must See [VIDEO] http://k99.com/congressman-rand-paul-comes-clean-on-the-floor-of-congress-a-must-see-video/ http://k99.com/congressman-rand-paul-comes-clean-on-the-floor-of-congress-a-must-see-video/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 21:24:38 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=274691 Rand Paul recently became my hero for what he did in front of Congress. It doesn't matter if you wear red or blue, this is just downright American and one of the most honest acts you will ever see from a politician. If you have ever wanted to hear a politician tell the truth then this is your chance. Incredible!

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]]> http://k99.com/congressman-rand-paul-comes-clean-on-the-floor-of-congress-a-must-see-video/feed/ 0 Rand Paul (Alex Wong, Getty Images) Carrie Underwood Responds to 'Stick to Singing' Blast From Tennessee State Representative http://k99.com/carrie-underwood-stick-to-singing-response/ http://k99.com/carrie-underwood-stick-to-singing-response/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:19:54 +0000 Billy Dukes http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=170727 Carrie Underwood has responded to a suggestion made by Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt that she should stick to singing instead of politics and lawmaking. At issue is the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill to critics like the country singer, the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States.

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]]> http://k99.com/carrie-underwood-stick-to-singing-response/feed/ 0 Jason Merritt, Getty Images Major Gun Dealer Cancel's All Orders For All New York Government Agencies [PICTURES] http://k99.com/major-gun-dealer-cancels-all-orders-for-all-new-york-government-agencies-pictures/ http://k99.com/major-gun-dealer-cancels-all-orders-for-all-new-york-government-agencies-pictures/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:05:56 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=264847 I catch a little heat once in awhile on my stance on gun control but only because I think with my head and not my heart. If you don't think what is happening in New York can't happen in Colorado, you are mistaken.

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]]> http://k99.com/major-gun-dealer-cancels-all-orders-for-all-new-york-government-agencies-pictures/feed/ 0 Facebook When Making A Point Sometimes You Need Satire To Make It Easy To Understand http://k99.com/when-making-a-point-sometimes-you-need-satire-to-make-it-easy-to-understand/ http://k99.com/when-making-a-point-sometimes-you-need-satire-to-make-it-easy-to-understand/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:29:27 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=261576 Let me clear the air on where I stand on gun control. It's an easy issue for me and one that I am not afraid to take a stand on. With that being said, I also agree with those of you who are completely anti-gun, let me explain.

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]]> http://k99.com/when-making-a-point-sometimes-you-need-satire-to-make-it-easy-to-understand/feed/ 0 Facebook Charley Barnes Peeks Into This Week's Edition Of "Vickie's Corner" – Equal Rights http://k99.com/charley-barnes-peeks-into-this-weeks-edition-of-vickies-corner-equal-rights/ http://k99.com/charley-barnes-peeks-into-this-weeks-edition-of-vickies-corner-equal-rights/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:42:21 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=260168 Vickie's Corner is a feature I started last week after I asked a friend of mine to share some of her thoughts. She has a lot of them, and they are always well versed, written and thought out so this was my way of giving someone a platform to share their thoughts as a member of society and non media based. Enjoy.

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]]> http://k99.com/charley-barnes-peeks-into-this-weeks-edition-of-vickies-corner-equal-rights/feed/ 0 Facebook Why Do I Keep Seeing The Question: "Where Are The Benghazi Survivors?" http://k99.com/why-do-i-keep-seeing-the-question-where-are-the-benghazi-survivors/ http://k99.com/why-do-i-keep-seeing-the-question-where-are-the-benghazi-survivors/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:38:45 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=255875 Actually, it's a pretty fair question. I had no idea the 32 Benghazi survivors who were rescued have not made it home yet, including 5 high ranking diplomats. Or have they? Who knows...that's the problem. Where are they?

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]]> http://k99.com/why-do-i-keep-seeing-the-question-where-are-the-benghazi-survivors/feed/ 0 Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images School Says No To Birthday Cupcakes Adorned With Green Plastic Army Guys http://k99.com/school-says-no-to-birthday-cupcakes-adorned-with-green-plastic-army-guys/ http://k99.com/school-says-no-to-birthday-cupcakes-adorned-with-green-plastic-army-guys/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:52:45 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=254044 You remember those little green army guys we all played with as kids? The ones we all looked up to and wanted to be someday. Has our 'political correctness' really come this far? You won't believe this story...

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]]> http://k99.com/school-says-no-to-birthday-cupcakes-adorned-with-green-plastic-army-guys/feed/ 0 President Obama Shuts Down All Public Tours Of The White House Starting This Saturday http://k99.com/president-obama-shuts-down-all-public-tours-of-the-white-house-starting-this-saturday/ http://k99.com/president-obama-shuts-down-all-public-tours-of-the-white-house-starting-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:44:57 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/president-obama-shuts-down-all-public-tours-of-the-white-house-starting-this-saturday/ The Obama administration announced that due to staffing reductions caused by the sequester that White House tours would be cancelled effective Saturday. And here I thought it was "volunteers" who run the tours; not paid staff.

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]]> http://k99.com/president-obama-shuts-down-all-public-tours-of-the-white-house-starting-this-saturday/feed/ 0 "Mayors Against Guns" Radio Ad Raise The Ire Of A Few – No Different Than Any Political Ad http://k99.com/mayors-against-guns-radio-ad-raise-the-ire-of-a-few-no-different-than-any-political-ad/ http://k99.com/mayors-against-guns-radio-ad-raise-the-ire-of-a-few-no-different-than-any-political-ad/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:45:32 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=248724 We have recently been playing an ad here on K99 called "Mayor Against Guns" that seem to have irritated more than a few listeners; many of them long time listeners. But I am here to explain why your comments are wrong. Here me out on the gun control thing.

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]]> http://k99.com/mayors-against-guns-radio-ad-raise-the-ire-of-a-few-no-different-than-any-political-ad/feed/ 0 Guns - Facebook Colorado Driving While High Debate Only Fair But Does It Actually Help Legalize Pot [POLL] [VIDEO] http://k99.com/colorado-driving-while-high-debate-only-fair-but-does-it-actually-help-legalize-pot-poll-video/ http://k99.com/colorado-driving-while-high-debate-only-fair-but-does-it-actually-help-legalize-pot-poll-video/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:41:18 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=247570 Honestly, it's only fair that Marijuana blood-level driving limits in Colorado be debated but wouldn't that imply officials are saying then it should be legal and regulated like alcohol? Interesting debate ahead, seatbelts required.

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]]> http://k99.com/colorado-driving-while-high-debate-only-fair-but-does-it-actually-help-legalize-pot-poll-video/feed/ 0 Flickr Vice President Joe Biden Can't Make Up Mind On Gun Control [VIDEOS] http://k99.com/vice-president-joe-biden-cant-make-up-mind-on-gun-control-videos/ http://k99.com/vice-president-joe-biden-cant-make-up-mind-on-gun-control-videos/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:32:11 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=244768 Was Vice President Joe Biden caught off camera admitting the new Gun Control measures wouldn't actually stop mass (school) shootings after saying it would?

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]]> http://k99.com/vice-president-joe-biden-cant-make-up-mind-on-gun-control-videos/feed/ 0 Vice President Joe Biden (Rick Diamond, Getty Images) Charley's Thoughts On The Civil Rights Movement Not What He Expected For 2013 http://k99.com/charleys-thoughts-on-the-civil-rights-movement-not-what-he-expected-for-2013/ http://k99.com/charleys-thoughts-on-the-civil-rights-movement-not-what-he-expected-for-2013/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:05:52 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=241678 The Civil Rights Movement is now over 60 years old but I fear that "equal rights" have not been what many thought. Equal Rights means just that. So why do Black American's find it necessary to separate themselves from everyone else with things only they can do?

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]]> http://k99.com/charleys-thoughts-on-the-civil-rights-movement-not-what-he-expected-for-2013/feed/ 0 Getty Images Why Do We Treat Animals Better Than Humans? Good Question! [VIDEO] http://k99.com/why-do-we-treat-animals-better-than-humans-good-question-video/ http://k99.com/why-do-we-treat-animals-better-than-humans-good-question-video/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:24:35 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=233581 I ran across this article this morning on Facebook and it made me think of this whole "welfare" and "food stamp" issue in a much different light. I hope you'll read my story but the moral of it is Be The Bear.!

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]]> http://k99.com/why-do-we-treat-animals-better-than-humans-good-question-video/feed/ 0 Facebook Death And Taxes: Dying Could Cost You 55% Of Your Estate [POLL] http://k99.com/death-and-taxes-dying-could-cost-you-55-of-your-estate-poll/ http://k99.com/death-and-taxes-dying-could-cost-you-55-of-your-estate-poll/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:57:13 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=231504 I don't know much about the "Death Tax" other than I knew there was one but after a new story coming out today, I had to do some thinking on this one and here is what I came up with.

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]]> http://k99.com/death-and-taxes-dying-could-cost-you-55-of-your-estate-poll/feed/ 0 Scott Olson, Getty Images The Last Presidential Debate Tonight: On the Fence? http://k99.com/the-last-presidential-debate-tonight-on-the-fence/ http://k99.com/the-last-presidential-debate-tonight-on-the-fence/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:39:05 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=208708 Early voting opened today and this week will mark the last presidential debate before the big day... are you still on the fence?

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]]> http://k99.com/the-last-presidential-debate-tonight-on-the-fence/feed/ 0 7161728@N04, flickr My Election Advice – Brian's Blog http://k99.com/my-election-advice-brians-blog/ http://k99.com/my-election-advice-brians-blog/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:12:03 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/my-election-advice-brians-blog/

Dear Candidates:

It’s an election year and that means we get to see well paid, supposedly respected adults, act like children. It seems like I get more and more sickened with politics every election year. When will people running for office realize that we don’t want negativity?

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]]> http://k99.com/my-election-advice-brians-blog/feed/ 0 TSM I'd Lay Down My Life For a Serviceman/Woman! [VIDEO] http://k99.com/id-lay-down-my-life-for-a-servicemanwomanvideo/ http://k99.com/id-lay-down-my-life-for-a-servicemanwomanvideo/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:33:24 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=109252 Live and die happily in this life and thank a serviceman/woman.

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