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Commentary
The articles contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Colorado DOGE Report or its management. They are the opinions of the authors alone.
The Mirage of “Fresh Ideas”
In today's political landscape, so-called “fresh ideas” often mask leftist policies that undermine traditional values. These proposals promise progress but deliver fiscal chaos and moral erosion, as seen in states like California. Skyrocketing deficits, crumbling infrastructure, and a rejection of family values have left such places bankrupt not only financially but also spiritually. This left-wing agenda, disguised as innovation, lacks the accountability and traditional roots that define American society. The U.S. Constitution, with its emphasis on limited government, provides a blueprint for resisting this descent.
Constitutional Foundations
The Constitution's framers envisioned a government of enumerated powers to prevent unchecked spending. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to tax and spend for the "general Welfare." Early interpretations by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison stressed that this authority must be general, not local or unbounded. Madison argued that spending should support other enumerated powers. This promotes fiscal restraint and avoids the debt burdens seen in modern leftist policies. The principle of limited government, rooted in the Constitution, counters expansive policies that lead to deficits. It ensures authority remains delegated and checked.
Fiscal Recklessness in Practice
California shows this fiscal recklessness clearly. The state faces a projected $18 billion budget shortfall for 2026-27, with long-term bond debt over $99 billion. This debt, up 11.6 percent over the five-year average, comes from irresponsible spending on progressive initiatives. It erodes infrastructure and strains taxpayers. Denver also struggles with budget issues, including a rejected $1.66 billion spending plan and cuts to homelessness programs due to reduced federal funding. Colorado's $850 million shortfall overall shows how unchecked progressive policies create ongoing deficits. This mirrors national risks if "fresh ideas" take hold.
Erosion of Family Values
Beyond finances, these agendas weaken the moral fabric by rejecting traditional family values. The Supreme Court has long protected parental rights and family sanctity under the Fourteenth Amendment. In Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972), the Court exempted Amish families from compulsory education laws that clashed with their religious values. It affirmed parents' fundamental liberty to direct their children's upbringing. In Santosky v. Kramer (1982), the Court stressed the "fundamental liberty interest" of natural parents in child custody. It required clear evidence before state interference. In Mahmoud v. Taylor (2025), the Court upheld parental rights against school curricula that undermine religious beliefs. It rejected policies imposing contrary views on children. Moore v. City of East Cleveland (1977) extended protections to extended families, grounding them in national traditions. These rulings show that government overreach into family matters violates constitutional safeguards. It clashes with the personal responsibility and values that built America.
The Interconnected Harm
Fiscal irresponsibility and family erosion link closely in leftist policies. California's ongoing debt funds expansive programs that favor ideological experiments over core infrastructure. Denver's cuts highlight the human cost, such as less housing for the homeless. This reflects a broader rejection of accountability, as warned by constitutional principles that favor limited government to preserve liberty.
We must stand for our values and reject these "fresh ideas" that strip away what made us great. By following the Constitution's limits on power and protections for families, we can reclaim fiscal health and moral strength. The alternative is a path to bankruptcy, both financial and spiritual, that America cannot afford.
Just one man’s humble opinion.
Michael J Badagliacco, “MJB”
Michael is a father of 5, grandfather of 3, USAF Veteran, recording artist, entrepreneur, Editor of USA Liberty Report, passionate about Freedom, Liberty, the founders’ genius of the Constitution and current Candidate for Montrose City Council.
