This week, DDPHE is providing free radon testing kits to Denver residents. Free test kits will be available for pickup on a first come, first served basis at four upcoming events:
Wednesday, Jan. 22 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at DPL – Montbello Branch (12955 Albrook Dr.)
Thursday, Jan. 23 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at DPL – Hampden Branch (9755 E. Girard Ave.)
Friday, Jan. 24 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. DPL – Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch (1498 N. Irving St.)
National Radon Action Month aims to increase the public’s awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Denver residents can also request a free test kit using DDPHE’s online portal. Online requests are also fulfilled on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Colorado residents outside of the City and County of Denver can request free test kits through the State’s online request form.
Radon is a silent killer that could be seeping into your home without your knowledge. To prevent adverse health effects from radon, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) encourages residents to test their homes for the dangerous gas every two to three years.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It creeps through cracks of a home’s foundation with potentially deadly results. Every year, about 500 Coloradans die from lung cancer after inhaling radon. About 21,000 people die nationally.
Radon exposure poses a significant health risk. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Because of the ways that radon and tobacco smoke damage the lungs, high radon levels are especially dangerous for people who smoke, with a risk of lung cancer 10 times higher than non-smokers.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks Colorado as an area with the highest radon potential possible. Colorado residential radon data shows about half of homes test at or above the EPA Radon Action Level of 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). The EPA recommends radon remediation systems be installed in homes with radon levels above 4 pCi/L. The average outdoor concentration of radon is .4 pCi/L or one-tenth of EPA’s 4pCi/L action level.
If your home test results show high levels of radon, DDPHE environmental scientists recommend performing a second test. Once those results confirm elevated levels, the next step is to call a professional to help lower the radon levels in your home and make it safer for your family. It can be scary to find out that your home has high radon levels — but there’s good news. Installing a mitigation system usually costs about the same as other common home repairs!
Make sure you are hiring a certified contractor, by checking with the National Radon Proficiency Program. Some residents may quality for low-cost or no-cost assistance through the Low-Income Radon Mitigation Assistance (LIRMA) Program.
This afternoon, Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova joined District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts and Principal Cassi MacArthur to celebrate Remington Elementary School receiving an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools of Excellence Award.
ESEA Awards are given annually to Title I schools – those with 35 percent or more economically disadvantaged students – showing improvement in one or more of three categories:
Exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years
Closing the achievement gap between student groups for two or more consecutive years
Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g., homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
Remington received an ESEA Award for its work serving students from special populations with a focus on students who are military-connected, multilingual learners and experiencing poverty.
“I’m proud to present this award to Remington Elementary in recognition of the dedication and hard work of its students, staff, and families,” said Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova. “This achievement is a testament to their commitment to helping every student succeed and shows what’s possible when we work together to prioritize excellence in education.”
Hilts said: “Remington maintains a well-earned reputation as a top-performing school in our district, region and beyond, having achieved distinction status on their student performance framework and now ESEA recognition.”
Hilts recognized the efforts of Principal MacArthur, saying that “her steady leadership fosters an environment of joy, purpose, and ongoing improvement that is yielding consistent results, year after year.”
MacArthur said: “We are humbled to be recognized for excellence in something we’re so passionate about – serving special populations. Our enduring commitment to our diverse population of learners drives our mission to meet each student precisely where they are – academically, emotionally, behaviorally – and to plan for their personalized growth.”
Since 1996, the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators has honored schools nationwide for their innovation in helping Title I students achieve high educational standards. Winners are selected by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. Visit the National ESEA Distinguished Schools webpage (www.cde.state.co.us/fedprograms/ti/a_distinguishedschools) for more information about the program.
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation: “By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in honor of Inauguration Day and everything good and noble that it represents about our Nation, our people, and our form of Government, I hereby order that, on this and all future Inauguration Days, the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff. Upon the end of this Inauguration Day, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be returned to half-staff as directed by Proclamation 10876 of December 29, 2024 (Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr.), in recognition of the memory of our former President, until the period of 30 days from the day of his death has concluded.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis celebrated a historic round of grants from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for projects in Colorado totaling $176.8M from the Inflation Reduction Act, including up to $40M for the Colorado River Water Conservation District’s acquisition of the water rights associated with the Shoshone power plant. “The Colorado River is a lifeline for the Western Slope and the thousands of Coloradans who call it home. This support for the Shoshone water rights is a huge step towards ensuring that the river will continue flowing to western Colorado farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses,” said Gov. Polis.
Denver Mayor
In a historic deal negotiated by Mayor Mike Johnston, the City and County of Denver today announced it is acquiring the site of the former Park Hill Golf Course and that it intends to transform the space into a modern, urban park. Denver Parks & Recreation will oversee the park, which will open for the public by summer of this year. “We believe Park Hill can be a crown jewel of Denver,” said Mayor Johnston.
Officials in Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus. The virus is similar to Ebola and include symptoms like fever, muscle pains, diarrhea, vomiting, and in extreme cases, death. Last week, the World Health Organization, (WHO) reported nine suspected cases and eight deaths from the virus.
Ghana miners shot and killed
Ghana’s army said at least seven people were killed during a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine. Officials said around 60 illegal miners were armed with weapons like “pump action guns” and forced their way into a mine run by a global company. They then allegedly shot at the soldiers, the army said. The miners denied that they were armed.
Asia
Man executed in China for car attack
Chinese media said the country has executed a man who was found guilty of killing at least 35 people in a car attack last November. The man, Fan Weiqiu, also injured dozens of others during the attack. Reports suggest Fan was originally angered over how his property had been divided following his divorce.
Man arrested in India, accused of stabbing actor
Saif Ali Khan, one of India’s biggest actors, was stabbed by an intruder at his home. A suspect was arrested by police, and Khan is recovering after surgery. The attack occurred in Mumbai, one of India’s most populated cities. The incident has raised some questions about safety and security in the city.
Europe
Russia/Iran agree to closer military co-operation
Following a visit to Moscow by Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russia and Iran have reached a new “strategic partnership” agreement. The treaty includes subjects like defense, technology, energy, and trade. Russia has worked to strengthen relationships with countries like Iran, China and North Korea since invading Ukraine in 2022.
Croatia deputy prime minister resigns
Croatia Deputy Prime Minister Josip Dabro has resigned from his position after a video showed him shooting randomly from a moving car. The video showed him laughing and singing along to loud music in the car before picking up a pistol and shooting through an open window. Dabro is part of the hard-right nationalist party, Homeland Movement.
Latin America
Cuba releases activist from jail
Jose Daniel Ferrer, who spent more than three years in jail, has been released as part of a deal between Cuba and the United States. He is a leading Cuban dissident and activist. As part of the deal, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden removed Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Cuba said it would free 553 people, many of which were arrested during anti-government protests, in return.
Displaced Haiti people on the rise
A new report from the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said the number of people internally displaced in Haiti has tripled to more than one million. Haiti has faced severe challenges with gang violence, which claimed the lives of over 5,600 people last year. Around half of the people who are displaced are children.
North America
TikTok restores service after brief shutdown
Social media app TikTok is back online after it was shutdown this past Saturday evening because of a law banning it on national security grounds. Incoming President Donald Trump, who previously wanted the app banned, promised to delay implementation of the law. Shortly after, TikTok restored service for its 170 million users in the United States.
Menendez brothers hearing delayed
A hearing regarding the infamous Menendez brothers has been delayed until March because of fires across the Los Angeles region. The hearing will determine whether the brothers should be resentenced more than 30 years after killing their parents. The incident occurred in 1989 when Lyles and Erik Menendez shot and killed their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez.
Wherever he is today, Joe Biden can exhale. He no longer carries the weight of the nation on his shoulders. Today and forever more, he is, like his predecessors, a ‘former’ president. The Biden administration is now history and for the first time in more than half a century, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., is now private citizen Biden.
Photo courtesy: President Joseph Biden Twitter/POTUS
Historians will comb over his political career and write volumes about his time in government as a public defender, state prosecutor, senator, vice president and president. The sheer length of his life as a public servant will cover both his brightest as well as his darkest moments.
Biden took office on January 20th, 2021. It was a dark time. The country was still in the throes of a historic pandemic and COVID was killing an average of 3,000 people each day. A new vaccine had been developed—an accomplishment of the previous administration—but there was no plan for getting it out to the nation. Biden delivered it.
There was also a nearly 15 percent unemployment rate and life, as we knew it, was upside down.
Countrywide, businesses and schools were closed, hotels, airlines and restaurants were on life support and normalcy had been replaced with a seething frustration. The rest of the world was in a similar place.
Today, while not totally back to normal, the country is moving in a positive—not perfect—direction. Unemployment now hovers at 4.1 percent, businesses and schools are reopened and COVID, while still around, has been tamed.
“If one looks objectively,” said former Cabinet Secretary and former Denver Mayor Federico Peña, “he (Biden) accomplished more in four years than most recent American presidents.”
In his last full month in office, more than 256,000 jobs were created. Under Biden, more than 16 million jobs were created during his administration. “No other president has overseen the creation of that number (of jobs),”Peña said.
While Donald Trump regularly spoke about ‘infrastructure week,’ none ever came to pass. But where Trump fell short, Biden delivered, passing the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history. Called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, it invests in airports, highways, roads and bridges. As President Clinton’s Secretary of Transportation, “I would have loved to have that support,” said Peña.
The infrastructure legislation doesn’t stop there. It also will upgrade the nation’s power grid, improve broadband, invest in clean energy and address environmental remediation, more specifically, reversing environmental damage.
“Trump,” said Peña, “will benefit from all those things.”
While the bill was bipartisan, many of those voting against the measure accepted the money for their districts and held media events celebrating the new projects it would pay for, including a number in Colorado.
In calling Biden’s presidency “one of the most productive,” Peña also saluted Biden for passage of the Chips Act, legislation enhancing U.S. competitiveness, innovation and national security in the semiconductor world.
The President, said Lily Griego, Region 8 Director for Health and Human Services, delivered. “(He) promised to grow the American middle-class, lower costs, get the nation moving again after COVID, and restore America’s place as a global leader.”
The Lakewood resident said Biden “pushed the most consequential health care gains in a generation,” including lowering prescription drug prices. She also credits Biden for creating “the most diverse cabinet,” and appointing a record number of federal judges. He leaves office “with the strongest economy in the world and a volume of success” that will be his legacy.
Despite characterizations by his detractors, Biden did engineer an effective foreign policy, securing new commitments from Australia, India and Japan and whispering to China’s Xi that America would stand against Chinese aggression in the region. He also stood firm with Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Just days ago, Biden also announced student loan relief for more than 150,000 borrowers. This, coupled with earlier debt forgiveness, means as many as 5 million college students will have their debt forgiven. Many of those who’ll benefit from this action were cheated or defrauded by their schools, including up to 60,000 borrowers with total and permanent disabilities.
But despite his successes—many landmark—Biden suffered the curse of all American presidents. Over this presidency, there have been failures or moments where different outcomes would not ring out with such resounding concentricity.
Biden, like his predecessors; fell short on addressing the immigration puzzle. While illegal border crossings plagued the Trump administration and were exacerbated by a spike in family separation, under Biden the numbers continued to climb and contributed to Democrats losing the House, Senate and White House last November. “He could have done a better job on immigration,” conceded Peña.
Biden was also pilloried for his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. As the U.S. prepared to evacuate Americans and Afghans who aided in the war, a terrorist bomb detonated at the airport killing 13 American troops and scores of Afghans. As America left its longest war, Afghanistan once again fell into chaos. The exodus also became an election issue Republicans regularly aimed at Biden.
In Biden’s steadfast defense of Israel, a growing number of Americans faulted him for not changing course as the bloody toll of Gazans rose. Since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, more than 45,000 Gazans have been killed.
Despite an impressive list of accomplishments one thing Biden could not address was age. While he certainly moved and spoke slower than even a Vice President Biden, President Biden’s age landed hard on him and his image. And never more dramatically than in his July 2024 debate with Trump.
He fell flat, answering in often meandering and muddled replies. He looked lost. It was the performance of a man no longer up for the job. Within a matter of days following the debate, Biden, encouraged even by those closest to him, announced he would no longer be a candidate.
But while a single moment may define him in the eyes of many, it should not and will not define a life of public service. Joe Biden served his state, his party and his nation with honor, respect and dignity. When he fell, he also rose.
Biden will also be remembered for his naming of an African-American/Asian woman, Kamala Harris, as his Vice President. His commitment to diversity will also long be remembered with his nomination of first Native American, Deb Haaland as U.S. Department of Interior Secretary, and Katanji Brown Jackson as the first Black female to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Joe Biden put his imperfections onto a public stage for all to see.
But as the words of the Constitution said, he also worked tirelessly for ‘we the people…to ensure a more perfect Union.’
Renee Ferrufino has become the first Latina to be named as president and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Photo courtesy: Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Ferrufino will lead the organization that is focused on catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.
Prior to taking the role to lead The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Ferrufino oversaw fundraising strategies as the organization’s vice president of development. In that role, Ferrufino grew annual contributions from $2.3 million in 2016 to nearly $6 million in fiscal year 2023-2024. Ferrufino also increased donor-advised funds and giving circles from six to more than 80.
“With our shared vision and dedication, we’ll continue creating transformative change for women and families across Colorado. As the first Latina president and CEO, I’m honored and exhilarated to guide our Foundation forward, working alongside our passionate staff, board, and community to advance gender, racial, and economic equity in our communities,” said Ferrufino in a LinkedIn post announcing her now position.
During her time with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Ferrufino designed the Women & Girls of Color Fund, which has granted more than $2.5 million to nonprofits since 2021 and expanded options of impact investing opportunities for donors.
Among Ferrufino’s accomplishments include being named a 2024 “Who’s Who In Impact Investing” by the Denver Business Journal and a 2024 “Top 25 Most Powerful Women In Business” honoree by The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Outside of her work with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Ferrufino is a board member of Philanthropy Colorado, a member of the Colorado Inclusive Economy’s 2024 cohort and the Women’s Funding Network Gender & Capital Leverage Strategy Design Council.
Today, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado serves as the only statewide community foundation dedicated to gender, racial, and economic equity.
Started in 1987, the organization has funded dozens of research reports that identify systemic barriers that keep women from earning a livable wage.
Additionally, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado has helped to pass more than 50 pieces of legislation that aims to create economic opportunities. The organization has also granted more than $23 million to nonprofits that work with women and families in urban and rural communities statewide.
“Renee is a proven leader who brings unmatched organizational knowledge, financial acumen, fundraising and impact investing expertise, and a unifying vision. The board of trustees is confident she will guide The Foundation successfully into our next chapter of growth and impact,” said Tania Zeigler, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado chair of the board, in a statement. “It is especially meaningful to promote a longstanding leader from within The Foundation who has fostered powerful, trusting relationships with donors, foundations, grantee partners, board and staff, and community leaders.”
The Denver Broncos were hyped about making it to the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade, but they had a huge cold hill to climb before making it to the next round. That hill, famously named the Buffalo Bills appeared more like a mountain.
On Sunday, the Denver Broncos were in Buffalo before one of the league’s most hostile environments ready to take on the Josh Allen-led Bills. Denver received the ball and on the first drive of the game, rookie quarterback Bo Nix lead Denver down the field to score the first touchdown of the game, taking a 7-0 lead.
Unfortunately for Denver, the Broncos without a capable running game were unable to muster any additional points while the defense struggled to contain one of the league’s best quarterbacks.
Despite Denver’s defense keeping it close until the half (10-7) Denver’s struggles were even more apparent in the second half allowing three more touchdowns giving the Bills a 31-7 victory.
While Denver may have been blown-out in the second half fans can rest easier knowing that they now have a franchise quarterback under center who was capable of getting their team to the playoffs, and he did it with one of the largest dead-caps in NFL history…as a rookie. Nix broke several records his rookie season and has without a doubt sparked hope throughout Broncos Country for the foreseeable future.
On a personal note and many Denver fan’s note: In recent weeks various news outlets have reported that the Broncos organization is interested in moving Empower Field at Mile High Stadium out of the city of Denver into a neighboring suburb south of Denver. While most fans understand the importance of expanding, and modernizing Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, fans and residents of the City of Denver are confident that this can all be achieved within Denver’s boundaries.
For nearly 60 years, the Denver Broncos have been more than just a football team; they are a cornerstone of the cities pride and history. Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, with its breathtaking views of the Rockies and iconic elevation has become a national symbol of Denver’s unique character. Moving the stadium would sever the deep ties between the team and the city, and compromise the very essence of the Denver Broncos.
The Broncos have been a defining part of Denver’s identity and Empower Field at Mile High Stadium has hosted generations of fans, unforgettable games, and events. Empower Field at Mile High Stadium has been a hub for Denver’s economy, generating revenue for local businesses and jobs for city residents.
Most importantly, the Denver Broncos have united Denver’s diverse population, bringing people together regardless of age, race, or background. Moving the stadium out of the city would create a disconnect, diminishing the sense of unity the team fosters in Denver. The team’s name proudly bears the cities name and relocating Empower Field at Mile High Stadium undermines this identity, risking the dilution of Denver’s legacy in the sport.
It has been described in so many ways, each time a characterization peppered with superlatives. But in no description, has anyone ever suggested even a hint of hyperbole. The Pueblo Union Depot is everything it has been ascribed as, a marvelous, timeless example of classic architecture.
Photo courtesy: Pueblo Union Depot
Located at the foot of Pueblo’s historic Union Avenue bridge, the building stands out for its eye-catching color that appears reddish in early morning light then morphing into a mid-day deep rose and finally fading into light reddish rose in early evening golden light.
Built in the last decade of the 19th century, the structure is modeled on 11th century Romanesque architecture, a style that incorporates French, Roman and Spanish characteristics.
“I think for the city of Pueblo and southern Colorado,” said architect and professor Phil Gallegos, “it’s enormous and beautiful.” The now-retired Colorado University professor said the depot has to be “one of the top 20 buildings in the state,” and one that could not be replicated today.
“It’s out of reach,” Gallegos said. With cost-savings paramount, materials, including transporting the Manitou red sandstone would be prohibitive. Finding enough craftspeople would also be a challenge. A replacement building, Gallegos said, “would be steel and light skin,” thin layers of material instead of the eight-inch walls of the original.
The native Pueblo educator who has traveled the world consulting on architectural projects or leading groups of students studying various schools of architecture, says Pueblo’s train station can only be described as a treasure.
The building, which was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1975, is today also home to the Pueblo Railway Museum. Visitors can view historic photographs and artifacts of the earliest days of the depot. And,those early days were among rail’s most robust.
The train depot’s halcyon days occurred during the period between 1915-1920 when, according to historic-structures.com, more than 160,000 passengers annually caught or connected to trains in Pueblo.
It has been written the depot had one of the finest restaurants in the entire state and had more than 450 wait staff to serve its patrons, which included three U.S. Presidents along withscores of iconic businessmen and luminaries of stage and movie screen.
Today, activity is limited to special events, including weddings and receptions. But there are within the cavernous spaces, a small number of businesses, including the Little Bite of Heaven Bakery.
“The building is amazing,” said bakery owner and Pueblo educator, Janae Passalaqua. “It’s amazing that it survived a flood,” referring to the 1921 Pueblo flood.
As many as 200 people died in the flood with waters causing heavy damage to the depot, as well. The damage was repaired but also resulted in the building’s clock tower, once rising to 150 feet, to be downsized significantly. Architects built the tower so that it could be seen from anywhere in the city.
Passalaqua, who teaches culinary arts at Pueblo East High School, said she continues to marvel at the building’s workmanship evident in the abundant and meticulous detail that can been seen from floor to ceiling. To share the building’s history, Passalaqua’s bakery has hanging in her boutique shop many of the building’s historic images.
On most days, Puebloans walking along Union Avenue or on ‘B’ Street which intersects the historic avenue, scarcely notice the ‘big red’ building that once buzzed with activity, including thousands of World War I and World War II soldiers and sailors passing from east to west. But there was a time long ago when if you knew old Pueblo, you also knew ‘the big red depot.’
Sara Marquez is a high school senior at North High School who currently holds a 4.8 GPA. Marquez’ academic achievements include Honor Roll, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Marquez belongs to Student Board of Education, Young African American Latinx Leaders (YAALL) and volunteers for Groundwork Denver and Lincoln Hills Cares.
Favorite Book: The Memory Police – Yoko Ogawa
Favorite Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
Favorite Subject: Ethnic Studies
Favorite Music: Fiona Apple
Future Career: Marine Biologist/Researcher
Hero: Angela Davis
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Favorite Social Media Follow: @summerstravels
Words to live by: “Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership at that freed self was another.” – Toni Morrison
Community Involvement: Marquez has volunteered though Gardens for Groundworks planting trees; building rain gardens; created rain garden education with Lincoln Hill Cares; and volunteers through YAALL.
Why is Community involvement important? Marquez says, “I truly believe the phrase that “There is no such thing as liberation until we are all free.” Liberation is checking up on your neighbors and involving yourself with the health of your community.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“…. remove illegality regarding all immigrants, specifically ones seeking refuge or pushed out of their homes.”
College of choice: Marquez was accepted at Bowdoin College – Maine.
David Conde, Senior Consultant for International Programs
MarketWatch states that: “With low unemployment, rising incomes and inflation down to a third of its peak in 2022, it raises the question of just how good an economy President-elect Donald Trump stands to inherit when he enters office in less than two weeks.”
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told the New York Times last week: “The U.S. economy is the envy of the rest of the world, at it is the only significant economy that is growing more quickly postpandemic that prepandemic.”
Yet, because the country appeared to be burdened by higher personal costs, the economy was 1 of 2 major issues that won the election for Trump. The other, immigration that also has deep economic consequences, forms the second part of the winning formula that allowed the return of the former President to power.
As we get ready to install the President-elect and hear all the ideas about what is going to be done on day one and after, the matter of the economy does not seem to be a concern. This will be the second time that a President faced and conquered a catastrophic economy, made it strong and turned it over to Donald Trump.
If we remember, President Obama also built a great economy after leading us out of the Great Recession that was almost like the Great Depression. This is the economy that President Trump inherited and could not keep going because of a variety of factors including COVID.
Most of the noise we are hearing during the pre-inagural period is about immigration and all the planning and all the threats about making immigrants and their children pay for being here. This includes challenging the 14th Amendment language on citizenship by birthright.
One of the pronouncements that does not appear connected yet it is, deals with the notion of buying Greenland and annexing Canada. In the beginning, the talk about land grabs included Mexico, but someone must have told the President-elect that it would defeat his racial preference purpose since adding the 131 million Mexicans to the United States would make Latinos an instant majority.
Over the years, Trump has stated several times that he prefers “nicer immigrants” like those from Denmark. That infers that the immigrants currently coming into the country are “not nice” because they are mostly Latino and brown.
Just about everyone on both sides of the issue realize that America cannot function without a productive immigrant community as we now have. At the same time, those that fear being replaced in the political power structure through demographic means, especially by brown children of immigrant families, are trying to find a way out.
Acquiring Canada and Greenland will not do it because both have heavy racial minorities that would largely offset the gain in Whites. In this context, it makes more sense to annex European countries that are large population centers of “nice people.”
Adolf Hitler did this. In the beginning he did it to gather and consolidate all Germanic people into one country. Later, he took most of Europe and had things going his way until he got too greedy, attacked the Soviet Union, sided with Japan to bring the United States into World War II and got beat.
The economy and immigration are the two major issues that have brought the new national administration into power. The first, the economy, appears to already be solved.
The other, immigration, has been a concern for some 30 years. Current proposed solutions are not serious.
The views expressed by David Conde are not necessarily the views of LaVozColorado. Comments and responses may be directed to News@lavozcolorado.com.
