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What is it with our local elected officials thinking they're members of congress all of a sudden? Earlier this week the Colorado legislature wasted a day debating the Israel-Palestinian conflict, as though a resolution from the Colorado legislature will solve the issue.

Now we have the Larimer County Commissioners passing a resolution condemning the stimulus package in Congress and laughably - and arrogantly - acting as though our leaders in Washington should take their advice on the financial mess. "I hope the Senate will take this warning and move forward in a different manner," said Commissioner Tom Donnelly.

But the best, or worst, part of this story comes from Commissioner Steve Johnson, the former State Senator who used to be one of the more reasonable moderates in the legislature.