January 7, 2025

George Tristan Opinion

Progressivism is defined as “a left-leaning political philosophy and reform movement that seeks to advance the human condition through social reform.” Many progressives identify themselves as social justice warriors (SJW), activists who largely focus on the perceived discrimination of marginalized people groups. The term used in today’s lexicon to brand radical progressivism is “woke-ism.” People who are “woke” are said to possess a broader understanding of existing social inequities and champion the fight to reengineer societal norms. The religion of progressivism implies progress; in truth, it does not achieve this goal. I argue that progressivism is regressive and that if not restrained will lead to the further erosion in the greatness of American exceptionalism.

November 23, 2024

George Tristan Opinion

The day following the Nov. 5 election, the Washington Post published the article: “The second resistance to Trump must start now.” There are many examples of this corrosive mentality cropping up all around the country. An example that garnered national attention is that of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston claiming that he would utilize Denver law enforcement to defend illegal migrants from ICE and the National Guard; remarks that Johnston later walked back after receiving significant blowback. In Washington, the Biden administration is selling off materials used in the construction of the Trump border wall, for pennies on the dollar. As a result, the Trump administration will have to purchase these materials to replace that being sold, for more than twice what it originally cost, at the expense of taxpayers.

December 6, 2024

George Tristan Opinion


Hillary Clinton, during the 2016 presidential campaign season, referred to Trump supporters as deplorable and irredeemable. In the waning months of the 2024 campaign, President Biden said that Trump supporters were garbage. For all the criticism of President-elect Trump for his distasteful name-calling, Hillary and Joe were no better when they insulted the over 77 million Americans who voted to return Trump back to the Whitehouse.

There is however, one very important distinction that should be acknowledged regarding the name-calling. Trump never disparages the voter. Trump is not shy when attacking his political enemies; on the other hand, the Democrats, and the mainstream media, routinely label Trump supporters as white supremacists, transphobic, insurrectionists, etc., defaming the very people whose votes they need to win office. It would appear that name-calling is not exclusive to any one political party or candidate.

To Whom It May Concern:

It is currently November 5, 2024, approximately 6:34 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.  The 2024 general election polls close at 7:00 p.m. tonight.  No matter the declared outcome of this election, I believe the County’s Canvass Board members should refuse to certify the results.  Colorado’s elections have been compromised and not certifiable since at least 2012, meaning that every current sitting “elected” government official was elected through a questionable process.
https://mycoloradogop.org/2-my-gop/96-history-bcr-canvass-2020