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FTS Humor EXCLUSIVE: FTS obtains Ritter’s State of the State Speech

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January 2, 2009

By Andrew Ripemoff

Don’t ask me how, but I’ve secretly acquired a copy of Governor Ritter’s upcoming State of the State speech and have published it below. Make sure you drink a couple of Red Bulls before reading this, because as most of you know, there is nothing more boring on this planet than reading a Ritter speech, with the possible exception of listening to a Ritter speech.

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FTS Humor: Our Public Lands Have a New SalaCzar

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December 18, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

Just sitting here, staring outside at six-degree weather, wishing that some of that Al Gore global warming hysteria would actually come true...

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Political Cartoon for 12/15: Hick's visit with Santa

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December 15, 2008

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper was spotted recently on Santa's lap at Cherry Creek Mall, and he wasn't asking for a Playstation 3. What's on the top of Hizzoner's list?

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FTS Humor: Somebody’s got some exploiting to do

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December 14, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

We awoke Wednesday morning to read the disturbing details of how of a Democrat and first term governor was charged with violating the people’s trust by engaging in illegal activity.

But enough about Bill Ritter, let’s talk about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Political cartoon for 12/5: The Golden Boys

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December 8, 2008

Sen. Ken Salazar and his brother, Rep. John Salazar, are frequently mentioned as potential Obama administration appointees. What does this dynamic duo have in common with their potential new boss? Click through to see this week's FTS political cartoon.

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FTS Humor: Some people just don't DeGette it

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December 5, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

Sorry if I’m a little off my game today. That is definitely the LAST time I ever go out clubbing with Plaxico Burress...

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FTS Humor: Drop the Pepsi and put your hands in the air

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November 29, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

As we anxiously await the $25 billion bailout plan for Internet columnists, we offer you tidbits from the week that was.

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Political Cartoon for 11/24: Ritter's many suitors

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November 24, 2008

Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, has solicited applications for the position of Secretary of State on occasion of the vacancy created by current officeholder and U.S. Rep.-elect Mike Coffman. It all seems like a reality TV show, at least in the mind of FTS cartoonist Milton.

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FTS Humor: I’ve Got 3 Letters for you: J-O-B-S

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November 20, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

Today’s subject is about, (as Joe Biden would say), "a three letter word":

Jobs.

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FTS Humor: The Grinch who stole $4.62 million

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November 13, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

The statehouse has nominated its leadership team, and it appears that the genial and well-liked Terrance Carroll will became the next House Speaker. Just in case you weren’t aware, The Denver Post wants to make sure you know that Carroll is black. On the Senate side, Peter Groff was re-elected as Senate President. And in case you weren’t aware, the Denver Post wants you to know that Groff is black, too.

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