The Mayor of Greeley, Colorado showed a $3 bill of Barack Obama in Middle Eastern clothing to a student at a school cafeteria.
Greeley Mayor Ed Clark gave the $3 bill to a girl who asked if he had an extra dollar for her lunch. She showed the bill to classmates.
Clark called the bill “political satire” [...]
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Buckets of Poop Banned In Denver For Democratic Convention; Porta-Potties Still Legal
Posted in August 6th, 2008
If you are going to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, there is a new law you need to learn not to go afoul. And I mean foul.
The Denver City Council passed an ordinance banning people from carrying buckets of feces. It passed 12-0. Yes, that is buckets of feces, poop, crap…whatever you want to call [...]
Wild West Political Mud Slinging In Colorado
Posted in July 29th, 2008
National politics gets nasty, but it is the local races that really have the mud slinging. The Delta County Commissioner race in Colorado has some of that old-fashion mud slinging and one candidate has had enough. Mike Mason and Bruce Hovde are both Republicans seeking election to that seat.
Hovde has an ally in Delta County [...]
Colorado Offers Scratch And Sniff Lottery Tickets
Posted in June 26th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Colorado
Colorado offers more than the regular scratch-off lottery tickets. In an effort to appeal to more women, lottery officials are putting out a new scratch and sniff ticket. Now, besides the infinitesimal chance of winning a big prize, the lucky scratcher will get a choice of chocolate, coffee and bouquet.
“We could even have a Corona with lime,” [...]
Colorado State Representative Bruce Target Of Sexual Harassment Charge
Posted in May 2nd, 2008
Representative Douglas Bruce, who seems to make foolocracy.com pages every week or two, is now the subject of a sexual harassment complaint regarding an alleged comment and contact. This is the second sexual harassment issue in the Colorado Legislature this year. Earlier, Assistant Majority Leader Michael Garcia resigned over allegations that he exposed himself and [...]
Bruce Receives Surge of Support for Comments
Posted in April 24th, 2008
It is hard to imagine that Colorado State Representative Douglas Bruce would have many supporters, but his recent comments on “illiterate peasants” has brought them out of the woodwork in droves. Bruce claims over 900 emails in support. Many of them start “You are my hero.” Bruce’s opponents, including the representative who gaveled him quiet, [...]
Bruce Drawing Heavy Criticism For Remark
Posted in April 23rd, 2008
It’s nice to know that as long as Colorado State Representative Douglas Bruce is in office, foolocracy.com will have ample material. Bruce is drawing heavy rebukes for his “illiterate peasant” remark. Despite pressure to censure him again, House Majority Leader Democrat Alice Madden says he has a right to say what he wants. A fellow [...]
Colorado Lawmaker Barred From Podium After Comment
Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Denver, Colorado–The Raw Story–State Representative Douglas Bruce was removed from the podium after an incendiary remark on a bill, earning him his second appearance as Fool of the Day this month.
The House was debating a bill to bring in 5,000 guest workers from other countries for seasonal harvests when Bruce rose to say, “We don’t [...]
Colorado Lawmaker Declares Victory After Losing 64-1
Posted in April 12th, 2008
Denver, Colorado — Rocky Mountain News — Colorado State Representative Douglas Bruce was on the losing end of a 64-1 vote. Bruce declared victory because the bill that requires lawmakers to take office within 14 days of appointment had language removed that chastised him.
Bruce was appointed to the seat last December 1. He refused to [...]
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