This is the front page of the Independent here in Colorado Springs. Really what more can I add to this picture? Like some of my friends I am happy to see a change in the leadership of this nation, but now the hard work begins. Many people assume I am a Republican because I served in the military, not true. Not all military people are Republicans there are many Democrats that serve also (much to the chagrin of the Governor of Alaska and her type of Republicans). I have been a registered Democrat since I was 18 yrs old. I am what they call a
"Blue Dog Democrat". If you don't know what that means then you will soon (search Wikipedia on Blue Dog Democrats). Many of the Democrats that won in Republican states are called "Blue Dogs". We are moderate to conservative in nature when it comes to spending, but are more open to social programs. Our own John Salazar is a member of the group. As I said earlier the Blue Dogs are gaining ground in the Democratic Party and Ms. Pelosi needs to remember that and not try to force them into anything or else they will side with the Republicans. Sadly I really do not have much in common with the Speaker from the 8th District of CA (San Fran). I'm also not a big fan of Harry Reid also. I think the first change the new President should make is to the Democratic Party leadership, I don't think they are going to play nice.
This is the front page of the Independent here in Colorado Springs. Really what more can I add to this picture? Like some of my friends I am happy to see a change in the leadership of this nation, but now the hard work begins. Many people assume I am a Republican because I served in the military, not true. Not all military people are Republicans there are many Democrats that serve also (much to the chagrin of the Governor of Alaska and her type of Republicans). I have been a registered Democrat since I was 18 yrs old. I am what they call a 
"Blue Dog Democrat". If you don't know what that means then you will soon (search Wikipedia on Blue Dog Democrats). Many of the Democrats that won in Republican states are called "Blue Dogs". We are moderate to conservative in nature when it comes to spending, but are more open to social programs. Our own John Salazar is a member of the group. As I said earlier the Blue Dogs are gaining ground in the Democratic Party and Ms. Pelosi needs to remember that and not try to force them into anything or else they will side with the Republicans. Sadly I really do not have much in common with the Speaker from the 8th District of CA (San Fran). I'm also not a big fan of Harry Reid also. I think the first change the new President should make is to the Democratic Party leadership, I don't think they are going to play nice.