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OTTER: EO's shortcomings
Governor Otter touts his executive order on health care as a way to restore choice and competition to the insurance market, but his action couldn’t be further off base. Undoubtedly, the burden will be passed along …
CAMERON: Let them grieve, Steve
In the Coeur d’Alene Press article “Where there’s water, danger lurks” by Steve Cameron, he talks about the Lancaster family’s comments about a barrier being installed at Hayden Lake boat ramp. I understand what th…
OBAMA: The real villain
You made a big mistake printing the Carlson piece Friday! He comes off just like a CNN talking points rant. His flawed claims of obstruction of justice and colluding with Russians, claiming “Facts are facts.” The f…
BUSKING: Think it through
I read Jesse Warburton’s request of the Coeur d’Alene council members to support an ordinance to allow him to play his music on the street. I’m sure Mr. Warburton is an excellent musician, and I wish him success in…
McCONNELL: Your fault, Mitch
Who owned this government shutdown, Senator Mitch? Simple math proves it.
You asked, Brent, so here you go
Brent Regan, who presides over the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, isn't afraid to attach his name to criticisms of any kind. We appreciate that about him.
Flake's Denunciation of Trump Recalls Smith's Censure of McCarthy
Credit Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) for speaking truth to power. His denunciation of President Trump’s “unrelenting daily assault on the constitutionally-protected free press,” punctuated by his vicious characterizati…
Chris Carlson: Say Adios, Raul
Congressman Raul Labrador (R-1st CD-Idaho) ought to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for Idaho governor. The reasons are multiple, but simple. They boil down to the incontestable fact that he and …
ABORTION: Morally illegal
This Monday marks 45 years since abortion was legalized in this land. It will never be lawful for all real law emanates from God.
WARMING: Let's talk about it
Anyone who reads these letters regularly will recognize that I have taken a strong stand against the global warming hysteria that is often found on TV or in the press. Want to know more, look up my article “The Myt…
DISCLOSURE: What are you afraid of?
This past week Vito Barbieri and Heather Scott, North Idaho Representatives on the Idaho House State Affairs Committee, voted against financial disclosure for Idaho elected officials and candidates.
THORESON: Advice taken to heart
Kerri Thoreson, I look forward to your column every week. They are so full of good information and last week’s was a warning. Pay attention to the symptoms; “feelings” that you have as “just indigestion,” especiall…
TRUMP: No love required
I voted for him, but have never really liked the guy. He’s arrogant, brash and almost always speaks without a filter. Unfortunately, he couldn’t care less about his popularity. Bottom line … Trump is simply not a l…
TRUMP: Critics take flight
It gives me great concern to read letters from folks like John Empsall and others who might be of the liberal, bandwagon jumper sort. As soon as a negative Trump story hits the airwaves…they jump. And soon after, t…
LABRADOR: Best for economy
The national economy is beginning to boom. The bold, conservative-led, tax cutting plan passed in Washington and signed by President Trump put this in motion.