Colorado BS thread

[Desert Fox]

I will add that to the list. We drove through monument in December on the way to Manitou Springs and don't remember seeing much for most of it. We need to make it down to Co Springs soon too... I hear they have a Cracker Barrel. :hungry:

Yes there is a Cracker Barrel, I know it all too well.

It is at the North end of town like you are going to the Air force Academy.

 

[bofa]

Yes there is a Cracker Barrel, I know it all too well.

It is at the North end of town like you are going to the Air force Academy.

Excellent... that much closer to me!

 

[fishtizzy]

Thinking about doing a local trail run next Saturday 10/12.

Something like Rainbow Falls or China Wall or????

Any interest out there?

I would be in but I'm replacing pads/rotors/brake fluid on all 4 corners on Saturday. Ended up going with EBC sport rotors and 6000s. Wish me luck!!

 

[Desert Fox]

I would be in but I'm replacing pads/rotors/brake fluid on all 4 corners on Saturday. Ended up going with EBC sport rotors and 6000s. Wish me luck!!

Good choice on EBC

That should be easy work and it always feels better to know that you have new brakes.

If you need any help on this let me know

 

[snivilous]

Top 5 small off-road worthy Crossovers reviewed - YouTube

I somehow came across this ironic video about the best offroad crossovers, and it just happens to be at Left Hand Canyon near my house :wow2: I felt so special after that.

 

[concretejungle]

Anyone going snowboarding this season? I'm thinking I'm gonna get a season pass to Monarch this year.

And are there any trails close the slopes (any resorts' slopes) that would make for a really fun offroad/snowboard day?

 

[AlphaEcho2k5]

I'm a little north of CO. but I've been venturing down to Ft. Collins quite a bit. Subb'd.:boink:

 

[MikeFrazier]

New member here! From Colorado Springs! Been here my whole life. Don't have my own truck yet as I am a college student. But you guys have some awesome rigs! 4runners are littered all over this city.

 

[LandCruiser]

So despite spending millions on political ads and using children like political pawns, Prop 66 was shot down... maybe there's hope that Coloradans don't want their state to be a failed liberal dystopia like California.

 

[LandCruiser]

Also, a plus on the recreational marijuana tax.

25% isn't enough, tho, because legal drug use of any kind will attract all sorts of vagrant trash across the borders into the state, leading to more crime.

I have to say that Colorado is vastly different from what I remember when I lived here over a decade and a half ago. Urban sprawl is just ridiculous, and there are pockets of liberalism where everything goes...

 

[bofa]

I was quite pleased with this last election... No to 66, Yes to AA, and the school board in Douglas County remained anti-union. It shows there is hope in CO.


I thought the results of the secede vote were interesting. I think they would have had a better shot at requesting the state lines be change to be included in Nebraska or Wyoming. They never could have supported themselves as a state anyway.

 

[HOJeepster]

Also, a plus on the recreational marijuana tax.

25% isn't enough, tho, because legal drug use of any kind will attract all sorts of vagrant trash across the borders into the state, leading to more crime.

I have to say that Colorado is vastly different from what I remember when I lived here over a decade and a half ago. Urban sprawl is just ridiculous, and there are pockets of liberalism where everything goes...

25% isn't enough? Think about that for a second. We are a country who hates being taxed, and now 25% isn't 'enough'? I think it's 'enough' that it's being taxed at all. For the past 60 years in the US it hasn't been taxed at all, is easily accessible, etc. I think the government is getting a great deal making some money off this 'legalization' to begin with. No need to get GREEDY, right?:vader:

 

[LandCruiser]

25% isn't enough? Think about that for a second. We are a country who hates being taxed, and now 25% isn't 'enough'? I think it's 'enough' that it's being taxed at all. For the past 60 years in the US it hasn't been taxed at all, is easily accessible, etc. I think the government is getting a great deal making some money off this 'legalization' to begin with. No need to get GREEDY, right?:vader:

I honestly don't want legal drug use at all.

I live in Woodland Park, and when I drive into the Springs there are dispensaries everywhere and I get hassled by morons camped out in the streets downtown who want to buy an ounce and will aggressively panhandle or just dig through trash for cans. I'm confident these pot-seeking retards weren't there before "medicinal" marijuana was made legal (Boulder is just as bad, but they wear hipster jeans instead of dirty sweatshirts).

It's also amusing how the liberals want to legalize pot and decriminalize it at all costs, but if I light a good old fashioned cancer-causing unfiltered Winston tobacco cigarette anywhere but my own back yard, I'll be tackled by the cops and given a hefty fine. The double standard is ridiculous. I don't think CO should endorse or encourage marijuana, it just sets the wrong precedent.

 

[HOJeepster]

I honestly don't want legal drug use at all.

I live in Woodland Park, and when I drive into the Springs there are dispensaries everywhere and I get hassled by morons camped out in the streets downtown who want to buy an ounce and will aggressively panhandle or just dig through trash for cans. I'm confident these pot-seeking retards weren't there before "medicinal" marijuana was made legal (Boulder is just as bad, but they wear hipster jeans instead of dirty sweatshirts).

It's also amusing how the liberals want to legalize pot and decriminalize it at all costs, but if I light a good old fashioned cancer-causing unfiltered Winston tobacco cigarette anywhere but my own back yard, I'll be tackled by the cops and given a hefty fine. The double standard is ridiculous. I don't think CO should endorse or encourage marijuana, it just sets the wrong precedent.

I totally disagree, but each there own.

 

[CXS]

The double standard is ridiculous. I don't think CO should endorse or encourage marijuana, it just sets the wrong precedent.

The double standard is having alcohol and all its accompanying health costs get the nod of approval as part of our culture/society but having pot illegal. The reality is that neither will disappear, legal or illegal, so the state will now get a cut. Unless the tax drives the price above street cost.

 

[LandCruiser]

The double standard is having alcohol and all its accompanying health costs get the nod of approval as part of our culture/society but having pot illegal. The reality is that neither will disappear, legal or illegal, so the state will now get a cut. Unless the tax drives the price above street cost.

What pro druggies don't realize, and what the governing body of Amsterdam realized by legalizing EVERYTHING in their Red Light district, is when you legalize drugs in one state, but they're illegal in all the surrounding states (some of which have strict drug laws) all the drug seeking trash will move to your state.

Do you really think that legalization of pot will bring a healthy influx of hard working intelligent people into Colorado, or will just a bunch of unemployed, or marginally employed trash will come here to sit around and get high?

Or for that matter if it's legal in Colorado, will people try to sell/traffic it into adjoining states where it's illegal--I'm sure those involved in trafficking of drugs are harmless, upstanding citizens.

I'm sure New Mexico and Texas are delighted to get the drug addicts out of their states. But then again, what can I expect from the brilliant legislation of Colorado? These kinds of laws expect other states to act in kind, but in reality most state legislators don't share Colorado's liberal drug policy, so I doubt that pot will be legal any time soon... so put two and two together as to what kind of quality people will be coming into Colorado.

 

[Twan]

The double standard is having alcohol and all its accompanying health costs get the nod of approval as part of our culture/society but having pot illegal. The reality is that neither will disappear, legal or illegal, so the state will now get a cut. Unless the tax drives the price above street cost.

So much this. I don't smoke, I drink way more than I should, but the double standard is absurd. From what I've gathered from this thread is that it does nothing to dispel that the Springs and surrounding areas are a bunch of conservative tight-asses.

 

[Desert Fox]

To all you Colorado active military. My wife will kill me for posting this but...

Great Clips is giving free haircuts tomorrow (Veteran's Day) to all active military.

Mention that you saw this on the forum and I may be hospitalized Tuesday.


Semper Fi

 

[HOJeepster]

What pro druggies don't realize, and what the governing body of Amsterdam realized by legalizing EVERYTHING in their Red Light district, is when you legalize drugs in one state, but they're illegal in all the surrounding states (some of which have strict drug laws) all the drug seeking trash will move to your state.

Do you really think that legalization of pot will bring a healthy influx of hard working intelligent people into Colorado, or will just a bunch of unemployed, or marginally employed trash will come here to sit around and get high?

Or for that matter if it's legal in Colorado, will people try to sell/traffic it into adjoining states where it's illegal--I'm sure those involved in trafficking of drugs are harmless, upstanding citizens.

I'm sure New Mexico and Texas are delighted to get the drug addicts out of their states. But then again, what can I expect from the brilliant legislation of Colorado? These kinds of laws expect other states to act in kind, but in reality most state legislators don't share Colorado's liberal drug policy, so I doubt that pot will be legal any time soon... so put two and two together as to what kind of quality people will be coming into Colorado.

Your opinion is ignorant my friend. "Do you really think that legalization of pot will bring a healthy influx of hard working intelligent people into Colorado, or will just a bunch of unemployed, or marginally employed trash will come here to sit around and get high? "

I moved here from the PNW, I am hard working, I pay my taxes, I volunteer in the community, and I like the outdoors...and I like to smoke pot. What's your point then? Freedom of choice is just that. If you don't choose to drink or smoke cigs or use marijuana, great...but just because someone does choose to use those things doesn't mean they are unemployed vagrants of society.

Furthermore, just because it will be legal doesn't mean there is going to be a huge influx of new users per se. Fact is, for people that enjoy smoking nothing changes except now you can buy it TAXED. This new tax will generate up to $2 BILLION in new revenue for the state. Paying for education, roads, etc...anyway, you're entitled to your opinion, just don't believe your the only side of the story here.

 

[bofa]

This may all be a moot point eventually... I think nationwide legalization is around the corner. Hopefully CO can profit from an uptick in tourism in the mean time.