But it turns out they ARE causing damage. Real, physical, neglect-induced harm. I’m talking about the golden dome. A dome built in 1894 with gold added in 1908. A tall beaming source of pride for all Coloradans. A unique, functional symbol of Colorado history that has made it through 115 years, but may not make it through the Ritter administration.

The cost for repairs is estimated to be between $10 and $30 million. Democrats plan to pay for this by constructing a time machine to go back three years, where this time they’ll vote "Yes" alongside Republicans to establish a rainy-day fund.