Comments from the 7/17/2025 Sheet
One of my favorite parts of writing The Scott Sheet is hearing from you—just like back in my radio days when callers would light up the phone lines, often with equal parts insight, sarcasm, and mild rage. The whole point of this project isn’t to shout into the void or host some one-man ideological sermon—it’s to have an actual conversation. Civil when it can be, tongue-in-cheek when it must be, and always rooted in the idea that we learn a little more by jabbing each other like friends at a ballgame. If you leave offended, that’s on you. If you leave laughing and thinking—then we’re doing something right.
Phillip writes:
“Excellent point on the county’s subsidizing the state’s DOC… but I have to draw the line, Scott. I’m truly appalled that Life cereal was so low on your list, and how did Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch not make it?”
Scott’s reply:
Phillip, my cereal rankings have sparked more outrage than half the tax code. I respect your defense of Life, but let’s be honest—Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch is basically sugar-coated roof gravel. As for the statistical significance of your brother and two buddies? That’s good enough for cable news. I’ll take it under review. No promises, though—my cereal opinions are carved in Pop-Tart crumbs.
Erin writes:
“I’ve followed you since the 97.9 Scott & Sadie days… and just wanted to tell you about the Merlin app for identifying birds. Owls are cool—even if they screech outside your window.”
Scott’s reply:
Erin, bless you for the Merlin tip. I’ve now gone from political commentary to birdwatching—next stop, retirement community bingo. I appreciate your Weld County owl outreach plan; if yours eats bunnies and screeches slightly less than mine, we may need to negotiate a trade. Thanks for sticking with me through radio static and screech owl trauma alike.
Sue writes:
“You unfairly portrayed the Landline service… it’s actually great, and it’s not being discontinued.”
Scott’s reply:
Sue, I owe you a genuine thank-you—and an apology. I don’t report the news, I read it and react, sometimes with more snark than clarity. You’re right: Landline is sticking around (yay!)—and if it’s working without bleeding taxpayers dry, that’s a win in my book. My broader gripe was with mass transit pipe dreams that require endless subsidies in places where density doesn’t exist. But if this service runs clean, efficient, and privately? I say good on them, and thank you for the clarification.
Sharon writes:
“I don’t remember signing up for this… but after reading the prison transfer article and the rest of the newsletter, I’m in!”
Scott’s reply:
Sharon, you may not remember how we met, but if you handed me a business card at a booth, rally, or barbecue, I kept it. Roughly 70% of readers signed up online, the rest are part of my collected journey from radio to politics to inbox invasion. Either way, welcome aboard—and thank your son for his work at Weld County Jail. He’s on the front lines of the madness, and I’m glad my little rant caught your eye before the unsubscribe hammer dropped.
Emily writes:
“☆☆☆☆☆ You deserve those stars!”
Scott’s reply:
Emily, five stars and not one of them sarcastic? I’m touched. Seriously—thanks for reading The Sheet. I’ll keep bringing the fire as long as you keep clicking.
Greg writes:
“Hi Scott, is there any money to assist our veterans?”
Scott’s reply:
Greg, first—thank you for your service, and for never sleeping. You and your team at Qualified Listeners are walking, talking proof that people serving people beats government nine days out of seven. Personally? I’ll chip in. County-wise? That’s a slower, messier process—but Weld does offer strong veteran support through our VSO. And yes, the VA is slowly improving—faster under the current administration, in my opinion. But when it comes to caring for veterans, I firmly believe this: government owes a debt of gratitude and a responsibility to our veterans, but so does society as whole. What you do matters, and I applaud every minute of it.
Dan writes:
“Love the Sheet. Colorado isn’t blue—it’s stolen through mail-in ballots and Motor Voter fraud. One in-person election would change everything.”
Scott’s reply:
Dan, I hear you. I won’t go full “stolen” banner waver, but I do believe our voter rolls are filthier than a port-a-potty at Burning Man. Griswold has no interest in cleaning them up, which only fuels mistrust. Motor Voter? Sham. Mail-in ballots? I hate them too, but in a nation addicted to Netflix and chill, good luck un-ringing that convenience bell. So what do we do? Stay vigilant. Get involved. Demand transparency from the County Clerks and Recorders and the Secretary of State. The system works best under floodlights, not fog machines.
Now it’s your turn.
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Have an awesome weekend. Be loud, be smart, and if you’re lucky, be slightly sunburned with a cold drink in hand. Talk Monday.
