Campaign Messaging, and General Commentary
Together We Can Defeat New Government Debt
Campaign messaging Denver 2025.
Vote NO on the “Vibrant Denver Bonds” Vote NO on 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E.
Cut the banks from the public budget.
“So How Do We Pay for These Things Without Bonds?”
Tax money pays for all things government. Bonds are debt, not revenue. Bonds pay for nothing.
The Timing of New Things for the City
Better timing of things for the City is true the first time we borrow money. After that we set our timing back, forever, because of the money that we give to the bank for debt service.
PARKS NEED MAINTENANCE
In search of more debt, Denver’s financial staffers make up stories that make no sense. If we can’t afford it today, the fact that it will be more expensive in the future doesn’t change the fact that we can’t afford it today.
OUR POLITICIANS ARE SERVING THE BANKS
Mayor Johnston and Denver City Council Members are busy promoting their “Vibrant Denver bonds.” Government bonds are big money for banks and bondholders.
Denver’s Mayor Wants More Debt for the City
Mayor Johnston and Denver City Council Members are busy asking the Citizens of the City for their shopping lists, all to promote a new debt request arriving to the ballot this November.
Political and Financial Deception
Apparently, Mayor Johnston and Denver City Council Members want to take money from the teachers, the nurses, the restaurant workers, the retail workers, the truck drivers, and then give this money to the Wall-street banks in terms of interest, fees, and other costs.
Certificates-of-Participation are Long-term Debt
Certificates-of-participation are an expensive and deceptive financial tool used by state and local governments. They result in major budget decline for our governments, tomorrow and the next day — far too much money given to the financial sharks of the system.
Government Debt and Business Debt
Government debt and business debt need to be seen as two very different types of debt. Government debt is similar to HOA debt.
Politicians Blame the Voters
Politicians putting debt on the ballot and telling the people what they’re going to buy with this debt is a bit like putting chocolate cake in front of friends and family.
Guide to Voter Guide on Ballot Issue 4A
The voter guides for Ballot Issue 4A tend to parrot school boards and popular opinion more-so than clear reasoning.
Denver Elections on Ballot Issue 4A
Who-wrote-what in this booklet full of oddities. Who knows. Try getting a name for who-wrote-what for the “Ballot Issue Notice” book from Denver Elections Division. Good luck.
School Debt is Not the Correct Answer
Due to the enormous amounts of interest, fees, and other expenses, school debt is a counter-productive waste of money.
Denver International Airport Fuels Debt Service
A stunning level of debt leaves every Citizen using Denver International Airport paying more money to fly so that Denver can give this money to the banks.
US Postal Service Delivers Debt
The internet has dramatically changed the US Postal Service forever. Will the USPS learn to adapt to this change in a way that makes sense?
Federal Debt Interest Overpowers Military Budget
The interest paid on the Federal debt is rapidly approaching one TRILLION dollars annually.
Regional Transportation District Carries Excessive Debt
The internet and the connectivity provided by the internet has dramatically changed mass transit forever. Does RTD see this? Does RTD admit to this sea-change?
City of Denver Achieves More Debt
The City of Denver is burdened with increasing debt, approved by Mayor Mike Johnston. The consequences of this debt are likened to leaving a bill unpaid, burdening the next generation.
