Laura Carno

Promoting freedom and liberty. Author: "Government Ruins Nearly Everything." Exec Director: @FASTERColorado. Board Member: @COSTaxpayer.

[Robby Starbuck @robbystarbuck]

I think leftists being mad about refurbishing a pool has to be the dumbest political controversy of the last decade. Just hilariously, unthinkably dumb.

[Joe Rogan Podcast News @joeroganhq]

Elon Musk: "It's pretty wild that a tiny tax on tea started the Revolution, and now we get the living daylights taxed out of us and there’s no revolution."

[Cory Gardner @CoryGardner]

We are so saddened by the passing of @lynn_bartels. She was the Grand Dame of Colorado politics and political reporting. I know she is already taking on the powers that be, finally at peace.

I remember the first time I met Lynn. It was during an arrest in Boulder on the Pearl Street Mall. Well that may be an exaggeration; it might not have been the first time we met, but I do know my first interview with her was a result of that arrest (and to be clear, it wasn’t me getting arrested). I’ll never forget my “coaching” from Dick Wadhams going into that interview! 

Our bus tour together on the Allard campaign will forever be ingrained in my memory. Almost as good as the Wheat Tour we did with Sen. Bennet. And Lynn’s favorite picture of him in a field of sunflowers! 

Lynn’s Rocky Mountain News Roll Call during my years at the state legislature was a must read. And Lynn was there every bit of the way - knowing where the ball was bouncing before any of us had even figured out there was a ball at all. 

Our oldest daughter, Alyson, grew up with her in politics. Lynn was a timeless part of her life and her time sharing her Dad in public service would not have been the same without Lynn. 

Her work defined Colorado politics, its leadership, and the intrigue of power. She did so with integrity and truth, without regard to “sides.”  

She taught me how to work with the press, to help understand its role and she did so with gruff humor, discernment and wisdom. 

She will always own the masthead of Colorado politics. And our state will forever be indebted to her for the work she did….and the work to come holding the pen in a better place.

I will always subscribe to the Lynn Bartels fan club!

[Mike Lee @SenMikeLee]

I introduced the SHUSH (Silencers Help Us Save Hearing) ACT to end this absurd state of affairs.

A suppressor/silencer by itself is about as dangerous as a piece of pipe. On a firearm, it reduces noise and the danger of hearing loss.

We should remove all fees and restrictions and let Americans freely purchase this non-lethal accessory.

[Laura Carno @lauracarno]

@iowahawkblog The also invented The Wave. @TheIowaHawkeyes

[Helen Raleigh @HRaleighspeaks]

Why does Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire trigger such rage on the Left? Because his success shatters their narrative. It proves America can still reward bold innovation, instead of punishing achievement.
In my latest newsletter, I revisit my 2013 speech defending capitalism, contrast Musk with Jack Ma, share inspiring stories of SpaceX workers who became millionaires alongside him, and explain why the Democratic reaction is the exact “gospel of envy” Churchill warned about.
The system that has generated trillionaires — and the opportunity for ordinary people to rise with them — deserves our defense.
If you believe in free markets, property rights, and the American Dream, give it a like. #Capitalism #Musk #FreeMarkets #America250
Read it here: https://t.co/5eX1ovF6n3

[Kevin Knebl CMEC, HCC @kevinknebl]

ツ #accurate

[Amy Curtis @RantyAmyCurtis]

The government spends $7 trillion a year. Why haven’t you fixed these issues with that money?

[Firearms Policy Coalition @gunpolicy]

LEGAL ALERT: A Florida appeals court has ruled that the state’s law prohibiting 18-20-year-olds from applying for carry permits violates the Second Amendment. https://t.co/ZtScg5dVpl

[Laura Carno @lauracarno]

It's really unbelievable. They should throw him a parade.

[Yehuda Remer @ThePewPewJew]

Jealousy is ugly and those hating on @elonmusk for becoming a trillionaire are the ugliest.

[Department of Government Efficiency @DOGE]

👏🏼🇺🇸👏🏼

[Dudes Posting Their W’s @DudespostingWs]

This will go down as the greatest 2026 World Cup interview

[Rep. Jeff Crank @RepJeffCrank]

Thank you to the @FBI team, @SecretService, & law enforcement partners for working together to counter the potential attack at UFC America 250.

It was not too long ago that Congressional Democrats tried to block funding for DHS, which encompasses essential departments to combat threats and antiterrorism, like Secret Service.

Republicans are working to ensure our nation is safeguarded from threats from those who wish to do us harm.

[Complete Colorado @CompleteCO]

NEW: Critics say the new law contains virtually no guardrails on access to gun buyer records.
https://t.co/H25AkFnKRJ

[Rep. Jeff Crank @RepJeffCrank]

Despite the setback to our community when it was announced last year that U.S. Space Command Headquarters would be relocated from Colorado to Alabama, I made a commitment to the Pikes Peak Region that I would work with our community and the Trump Administration to bring even more jobs and missions to Colorado’s Fifth District.

I am pleased to announce that more space jobs and more space investment are coming to El Paso County than ever before.

More in my op-ed in the @csgazette:
https://t.co/MI4i64e9Xp

[Joshua Sharf @joshuasharf]

"I came to judge and I stayed for the snacks."

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

You are a taker, not a maker. All you’ve done your whole life is take from the makers of the world.

The zero-sum mindset you have is at the root of so much evil. Once you realize that civilization is not zero-sum and that it is about making far more than one consumes, then it becomes obvious that the path to prosperity for all is just let the makers make.

Regarding Tesla, the reality is that I have been given nothing.

However, if I lead Tesla to become the most valuable company in the world by far and it stays that way for 5 years, shareholders voted to award me 12% of what is built. Anyone who wants to come along for the ride can buy Tesla stock.

If Tesla “merely” becomes a $1.999 trillion dollar company, I get nothing. This is a great deal for shareholders, which is why they voted so overwhelmingly to approve this, for which I am immensely grateful.

And they did so by a margin far more than you won your political seat.

[Marc Thiessen @marcthiessen]

That was awesome

[Mr T 2 @GovtsTheProblem]

Democrats imported dangerous animals into Colorado and then had to kill one because it’s a dangerous animal.
That’s how dumb Democrat policies are.

[Margot Cleveland @ProfMJCleveland]

. . . like bring home stranded astronauts?