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BROOKS: Mr. Scambuster
First, Bill Brooks, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your column. I LOVE that you let us know about all the bad dudes out there who are trying to scam people.
SOTU: Another view
Prediction: Approximately nine months from the evening of Jan. 30, 2018, there will be a significant “baby boom,” except in the state of Idaho.
TRUMP: Too close to Russia
Congress voted 517-5 to impose sanctions on Russia. The president independently decided to ignore that law.
A suggestion or two for 'personal bills'
It's apparently never too late to learn something about your legislature.
SOTU: Story was slanted
As a person who strongly supports our president, AND as a faithful Press subscriber, I feel obligated to express my upset when The Press chooses to publish stories that are obviously antagonistic of our president. …
SOTU: Preview of prosperity
Tuesday night’s speech by President Trump was the best speech I have heard in many years. Of course the party of “NO” once again looked the inept gang that they are, making complete fools of themselves, and showing…
PRESS: Prints all views
The Coeur d’Alene Press was recently accused of bias. “Anti-Trump.” I think not.
SOTU: Vision of America
Like many of you, I watched the State of the Union address Tuesday night. In an ideal world I would do away with both parties, Republican and Democrat. Instead of being loyal to their own party, they would be loyal…
SOTU: Sideshow delights
Like millions of Americans, I found myself glued to the TV Tuesday night. The long awaited first State of the Union address was eloquently being delivered. Actually, there were two performances being presented simu…
Vietnam: What a difference 50 years makes
The Vietnamese are gearing up to celebrate Tet, the lunar new year, with happy new year signs wherever one looks. It is also the 50-year celebration of the Tet Offensive, which is often cited as the turning point i…
Health care executive order a hearty start
Even if you think Gov. Butch Otter and Lt. Gov. Brad Little are pandering for votes with their health care executive order, give the guys some credit.
ABORTION: The toll mounts
Isn’t it ironic how liberals continue to squawk about illegal aliens being so vital to American society? And how cracking down on them is racist and inhumane? The answer is so obvious: Since 1973 we have allowed th…
FORUM: Thanks to all
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped to make the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans’ sponsored Republican CD1 Candidate Forum a great success. It was held this past Sunday at the…
First they came for the lawyers: Beware the Idaho Bar's limits on free speech
A little known occurrence struck at the heart of liberty a few weeks ago. A new “ethical rule” was approved by a 60 percent vote of the members of the Idaho Bar Association, the state organization that controls the…
Higher Education Task Force: Setting the record straight
Recent testimony before the Legislature regarding the Governor's Higher Education Task Force recommendations missed the mark and is misleading. So, it is important to set the record straight and explain why the Tas…