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Archive of entries posted on November 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

In the midst of political rough-and-tumble, it’s easy to forget how much we have to be thankful for in this great country of ours, and in our beautiful state of Colorado. While our economic times are tough, we have seen worse, and this too shall pass. Most of us still pass our lives in comfort that would have been unimaginable even a century ago.

Of course, our material comforts are the least of it. We live in a land of unparallelled freedom and opportunity, where people of all faiths live as equal citizens. And while some of us, for the first time, believe those freedoms to be in serious danger, their proper and vigorous exercise is their own best defense.

As Warren Buffet put it, to be an American citizen is to have held the winning tickets in life’s lottery. Let’s give thanks for our good fortune, and for the opportunity to help others around the world secure it for themselves, as well.

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Veterans’ Day

Today is Veterans’ Day. What began as Armistice Day after the end of World War I has become so much more over the last 90 years. With every engagement, every mission, our soliders who acquit themselves honorably leave a legacy greater than themselves. They are living proof that noble means magnify noble ends.

While Memorial Day is for those who gave their lives, Veterans’ Day is for those who are still with us. So today of all days, thank a veteran or an active duty soldier for their contribution to our freedoms.

Update on the Campaign Launch
We’re delighted to announce some new additions to our Campaign Launch scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, at the new Denver County Republican Headquarters at 1000 North Speer.

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Save the Date, December 2, for the Sharf Campaign Launch

Come and join us as we launch our campaign to get Colorado going back in the right direction (upwards!) and launch the new Denver County Party Headquarters as well!

Last night’s election results showed that the mood of the country has changed. It’s going to be a GREAT 2010!

Where: Denver County Party Headquarters
1000 North Speer Boulevard in Denver
When: Wednesday 12/2/9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Why: Come help us launch the campaign! And help us launch the new Denver County Party Headquarters!
Suggested Donation: $50 (note that the more funds we raise now, the better we can bring our message to the citizens of Colorado)
Host Committee includes (to date):

  • Bob Schaffer, Former US Representative
  • Mark Hillman, Former Colorado State Treasurer
  • Scott Gessler, Candidate for Secretary of State
  • Katie Witt, Longmont City Councilman-Elect
  • And More to Come!

Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres, desserts, shmoozing, and politics as Team Sharf launches its campaign for House District 6. Please RSVP to either events@SharfColorado.com or on our Facebook event page.

Ready for lift-off!