Blog #31 Colorado's Federal Representative Jason Crow addresses the Blatant Misinformation spread by Trump about the CO city of Aurora's Gang Problem

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• Warren-Sanders RipTide

  

Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding reports of gang activity in Aurora, Colorado. Hearing directly from constituents is one of the most important parts of my job and provides me with valuable feedback to better represent our community. 

Earlier this summer, rumors began circulating that a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), had seized control of an apartment complex in Aurora and “taken over” areas of the city. This rumor was also circulated by the owner of the apartment complex and subsequently amplified by local officials and political candidates. 

Aurora Police Department has since confirmed that these (Trump's) claims are false and confirmed there is no gang takeover in any part of Aurora. Current gang activity is consistent with trends across Colorado and law enforcement is working together with the community to address isolated gang activity. The Aurora Police Department has also established a task force with federal, state, and local partners to address concerns related to TdA and other gang activity.

The residential building at the center of the false claims has since been condemned due to the squalid and unsafe living conditions maintained by the building’s owner, including exposed wiring, black mold, and collapsing roofs. This condemnation was not a result of gang activity but the next step in a long history of complaints regarding substandard conditions at the apartment complex.

Those distorting this issue have only made it harder for law enforcement to do their job. I've met and spoken with federal law enforcement and local leaders and confirmed that gang issues are being grossly exaggerated and misrepresented. Violent crime is going down in the metro area and Aurora remains a thriving community and wonderful place to raise a family.

This issue has been distorted in service of an anti-immigrant agenda, incited dangerous rhetoric against our immigrant community, and made it harder for the residents impacted by poor living conditions to find suitable housing. To be clear, those aiming to capitalize on the issues facing our community have not made commitments to address or bolster our community's response to youth violence, housing insecurity, or refugee resettlement.

Today, I represent one of the most diverse districts in Colorado. The 6th District is home to over 120,000 immigrants and our community is stronger and more vibrant because of our diversity. As your representative, it is my responsibility to provide an honest accounting of events in our district, and I appreciate your outreach. 

I encourage you to keep contacting me about issues that are important to you. Please sign up for our newsletter at crow.house.gov/updates to stay up to date on how I am representing you in Congress.

Sincerely,
Jason Crow

Blog #30 Senator Elizabeth Warren: Here's the Plan to Fight Back

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To everyone who feels like their heart has been ripped out of their chest, I feel the same. To everyone who is afraid of what happens next, I share your fears. But what we do next is important, and I need you in this fight with me.

As we confront a second Donald Trump presidency, we have two tasks ahead. First, try to learn from what happened. And then, make a plan.

Many political experts and D.C. insiders are already blaming President Joe Biden’s economic agenda for Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss. This does not stand up to scrutiny. Even though the Biden economy produced strong economic growth while reining in inflation, incumbent parties across the globe have been tossed out by voters after the pandemic. American voters also showed support for Democratic economic policies, for example, approving ballot initiatives to raise the minimum wage in Alaska and to guarantee paid sick leave in Missouri.

But good economic policies do not erase painful underlying truths about our country. For my entire career, I’ve studied how the system is rigged against working-class families. On paper, the U.S. economy is the strongest in the world. But working families are struggling with big expenses like the cost of housing, health care, and childcare. Giant corporations get tax breaks and favorable rules while workers are gouged by higher prices. Billionaires pay paltry taxes on their wealth while families can’t afford to buy their first homes.

Americans do not want a country where political parties each field their own team of billionaires who then squabble over how to divvy up the spoils of government. Vice President Harris deserves credit for running an inspiring campaign under unprecedented circumstances. But if Democrats want to earn back the trust of working people and govern again, we need to convince voters we can—and will—unrig the economy.

What comes next? Trump won the election, but more than 67 million people voted for Democrats and they don’t expect us to roll over and play dead. We will have a peaceful transition of power, followed by a vigorous challenge from the party out of power, because that’s how democracy works.

Here’s a path forward.

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Blog #29 The Democratic Party Must Decide: Which Side Is It On? By Bernie Sanders November 10, 2024

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The results of the 2024 election have confirmed a reality that is too frequently denied by Democratic Party leaders and strategists: The American working class is angry — and for good reason.

They want to know why the very rich are getting much richer, and the CEOs of major corporations make almost 300 times more than their average employees, while weekly wages remain stagnant and 60 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

They want to know why corporate profits soar while companies shut down factories in America and move to low-wage countries.

They want to know why the food industry enjoys record breaking profits, while they can’t afford their grocery bills.

They want to know why they can’t afford to go to a doctor or pay for their prescription drugs, and worry about going bankrupt if they end up in a hospital.

Donald Trump won this election because he tapped into that anger.

Did he address any of these serious issues in a thoughtful or meaningful way? Absolutely not.

What he did do was divert the festering anger in our country at a greedy and out-of-touch corporate elite into a politics that served his political goals and will end up further enriching his fellow billionaires.

Trump’s “genius” is his ability to divide the working class so that tens of millions of Americans will reject solidarity with their fellow workers and pave the way for huge tax breaks for the very rich and large corporations.

While Trump did talk about capping credit card interest rates at 10 percent, and a new trade policy with China, his fundamental explanation as to why the working class was struggling was that millions of illegal immigrants have invaded America and that we are now an “occupied country.”

In his pathologically dishonest world, undocumented immigrants are illegally participating in our elections and voting for Democrats. They are creating massive amounts of crime, driving wages down, and taking our jobs. They are getting free health care and other benefits that are denied to American citizens. They are even eating our pets.

That explanation is grossly racist, cruel, and fallacious. But it is an explanation.

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Blog #28 Broadening out of a writer's Civic Duty: The Blue Wave vs The Red Storm

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(This is a longer version of a post on X)

Before I start I'll mention what my civic duty has been for the last 20+ years: my background - below are links with more about that.  But lately I've felt the need to join hands with others to form the big Blue Wave coming in November!  You might have guessed which side of the fence I'm on right now (not right).  Though I have hope for the Red Storm - after the cult is smashed!

Anyway, a post was done on X by me about people who have been helpful in joining hands with others by increasing our follower counts - it seemed well received.  The folks below provide lists of people who can be followed and should follow back.  But be careful not to go over the limit of following not more than 400 people a day!  ---The rules: Following on X---  And @ByronJo34131043 suggests keeping your followers/following ratio to 0.9 or more!  (or in other words, keep your following not more than 9% more than your followers)  Otherwise restrictions could occur! (more followers the better!) Bryon also suggests allowing your non-followers 1-3 days to follow back.  (see below for details on how I go about trimming my following list)

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#NoDemUnder1k #NoDemUnder5K #NoDemUnder10K

 

@bab_102

@beansbeth

@BlueStormComin1

@book950

@Boxdonkey17

@ByronJo34131043

@Claudette966

@CokoGay

@conormcl2k24

@Dababa2024

@danbenbow

@2DeCee

@d_klein3

@FireEyeBooks

@FredBlueVoter

@Getyourfoxyback

@gmf1369

@GrandpaSnarky

@gspinell

@Ireland0828

@Jemaco40

@MarciaBarrie

@Mary1Kathy

@mrs_hawaii

@N1ke2_Tre

@Resisting313392

@ResistorsUniteX

@RobynVia

@RoundLetsGo

@Rubicon1313

@RuthMott5

@SebastianGarof5

@softtail65

@Wisewonders
      
Don't do as I've done and follow more than 400 people in a day!  (again, the rules: Following on X)  And as mentioned, try to keep your followers/following ration to 0.9 or more to avoid restrictions!  (more followers the better!)

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