Wujan Lujan...

For those who don't know, Wujan Lujan is New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham. The woman is an abject failure. However, she's a typical, Leftist, dictator wanna be.

The Governor, back on June 23rd took full credit when COVID numbers fell. However, a week or so later, rather than take the blame for rising numbers, which many, myself included, believe are connected to the violent riots & protests.

Those riots & protests took place over the Memorial Day weekend at the end of May until around June 20. Just about 2 to 3 weeks later, the COVID numbers started creeping up and it appears to be affecting younger people in their 20s and 30s. Go figure...

Anyway, in response, our dear Governor gave a presser on Thursday, July 9th, where she again closed indoor seating in restaurants and blamed the good citizens of New Mexico for the rising numbers.

"We must all adopt a zero tolerance policy for risks and risky behaviors. Businesses in and of themselves aren't creating the risk, people are. Restaurants did not do this to New Mexico, New Mexicans did this to restaurants."

How arrogant! How despicable! She is supposed to be the leader of this state. She takes credit for the plusses fast enough but throws the blame for her policies & actions onto the people, punishing those who have done no wrong.

Other people being punished include campers, hikers & backpackers. As of today, July 13, visitors to New Mexico state parks must display proof of residency. Reminds me of a scene in the movie, Hunt for Red October. The XO Borodin of the submarine tells Capt Ramius, he will have a pickup truck and "maybe a recreational vehicle. And drive from state to state. Do they let you do that?" After Ramius' answer, Borodin, "No papers?" Ramius replies, "No papers. State to state." Ramius and Borodin would be most disappointed today as 'papers' are now required.

How many people are going to lose their homes  at the end of July? How many people are going to become homeless because where they worked closed their doors permanently? Where is her much acclaimed caring for the little people? Actions speak louder than words and her actions clearly show her disdain and coldness towards the 'pee ons' she wants to rule as our Tsar. It's the little people she's crushing under the heels of her cowboy boots.

She has also banned school sports, denying high school students the opportunity to win sports scholarships. She has also mandated that people SHALL WEAR a face mask, even when exercising. Included in that mandate are those with breathing issues, as I was informed today. Those with COPD, asthma, and other breathing issues must wear a mask, contrary to CDC & their doctors' orders. When people start to die, who is she going to blame then?  My guess is anyone other than herself.

The only thing Michelle Lujan-Grisham knows is how to coerce and put fear into people. She rules by fear. She rules in a dictatorial manner. She threatens businesses & business owners on the verge of bankruptcy, those hanging on by a thread, with excessive fines and jail time, all while she releases convicted criminals from prison.

Wujan Lujan needs to be removed from office. New Mexicans need to Vote Red in 2020 and flip both houses of the Legislature so we can begin impeachment processes to remove her. We have no recall power other than impeachment and, while the Legislature is Democrat owned, that isn't going to happen.

New Mexico! Vote Red! We have nothing more to lose & everything to gain.

Yours in New Mexico...

A Moment of Sanity...

The Democrats in the New Mexico State Legislature had a moment of sanity yesterday. Miracles do happen!

The moment of sanity was brief, very brief.

New Mexico is primarily a rural state. We have 3 large population centers: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Those centers lean far to the left, especially Santa Fe. The rest of the state is quite rural and rather conservative. A four hour drive to anywhere is pretty much considered "local". Ranchers and other rural folks rely heavily on our vehicles and they serve a wide variety of purposes, everything from herding cattle to transporting kids to school.

One of the Democrat state representatives, Matthew McQueen, who represents parts of Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance, and Valencia Counties, sponsored a very regressive fuel tax, HB 173 Gas Taxes New Funds and Distributions. It would raise the gasoline and diesel taxes in the state from about 17 cents / gal to 47 cents / gal, which is an increase of 176%!!! Why?  All in the name of Gov Michelle Lujan-Grisham's "Green New Deal" also known as the "Energy Transition Act" which was passed in secret proceedings with no voter input, no public discussion, no impact studies, and with no regard for the taxpayers' wallets. The "Energy Transition Act" mandates that New Mexico moves to 100% carbon free energy. This law is essentially a carbon tax and it has resulted in lost energy jobs, higher utility rates, and reduced state revenue. This in a state where the ONLY industry is oil and gas.

Lunacy, I tell you!

Anyway, McQueen's bill was winding its way through the legislature and it had been passed by the Tax & Revenue Committee on an 8 - 3 party line vote. It had the support of high school kids to "combat climate change" and it was said to be for repairing roads, however, a goodly portion of the revenues raised were tagged to buy the State electric vehicles and charging stations. Mind you, this is for a rural state that is 342 miles wide by 370 miles long and it is the 5th largest state in the Union. Where's the common sense? I truly believe Leftist Democrats have no common sense. The only thing they have is a wanton desire to pick pockets.

Thankfully, sanity prevailed in the Appropriations Committee where it was tabled.

Rep Jason Harper (Rio Rancho) said, "I'm shocked that Democrats are continuing to burden hard-working New Mexicans with increased taxes." 

Rep Gail Armstrong (Magdalena) said, "This is a rural versus urban situation. I'm voting rural."

Oh... before I forget, here are the Representatives who want to really pick your pockets with a 30 cent fuel increase.

Javier Martinez (D, Dist 11, ABQ)
Jim Trujillo (D, Dist 45, Santa Fe)
Abbas Akhil (D, Dist 20, ABQ)
Micaela Lara Cadena (D, Dist 33, Mesilla)
Christine Chandler (D, Dist 43, Los Alamos)
Brian Egolf (D, Dist 47, Santa Fe)
Doreen Gallegos (D, Dist 52, Las Cruces)
Antonio "Moe" Maestas (D, Dist 16, ABQ)
Christine Trujillo (D, Dist 25, ABQ)

If you are a Democrat and are tired of increased taxes, little representation, high crime, and your voices being stifled, I suggest you #WalkAway from the Leftist Democrats and join the Republicans. I know I walked away several years back and I've never been happier. Join me!