Reader: Colorado Springs is so ass-backwards it’s like going back in time

Our post about the reaction to Michael Bloomberg suggesting that Colorado Springs and Pueblo are so rural that they may not even have roads prompted a slew of comments from folks calling the ex-New York City mayor out of touch or weighing in on gun control, the topic that prompted...
By Michael RobertsJuly 15, 2014
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Our post about the reaction to Michael Bloomberg suggesting that Colorado Springs and Pueblo are so rural that they may not even have roads prompted a slew of comments from folks calling the ex-New York City mayor out of touch or weighing in on gun control, the topic that prompted the remark in the first place. But one reader expressed understanding for Bloomberg’s misinformation, sorta/kinda.

See also: Ex-NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg implies Pueblo and Colorado Springs don’t have roads

Chris Lewis writes:

In his defense, the Springs is so ass-backwards with their stupid religion, it is like going back in time.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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