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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
AMERICA: We’re becoming what we once fought
hat has happened to our country — that was once looked up to by other nations — that we are now going down the same path they, the Greatest Generation,” were striving at great sacrifice to defeat?
VOTE NO: To giving Trump a crown via Convention
We do not need the next 20 presidents with the title of king trumps.
ACHILLES: A Democrat in disguise
“Independents” are nothing more than Democrats or Socialists/Communists who believe that by hiding their true ideology, some voters will be fooled into voting for them.
GAETZ: Speaker does not honor true Republican values
One of the things that I liked about the Republicans was that they supported family values. But how can you support a party that wants to honor (and pay) Matt Gaetz, by having him be your key speaker?
REGAN: Climate claims undermined by local evidence
Mr. Regan is correct that our climate is complex, but it’s easy to see that Coeur d’Alene is warming.
AUTHORITARIANS: Look for the real threats overseas
If anyone wants to be concerned about REAL authoritarianism and its current and potential threat to America and the world, look no further than the nations of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran...
ELECTIONS: Ranked choice is the right choice
Although Ranked Choice can’t be described as perfect, it does eliminate the possible need for runoff elections.
PROTESTERS: Civil immunity in effect?
If the incident didn’t spiral into a federal case, I think our local judiciary and law enforcement would handle things lawfully…in our “normative” state.
TRUMP: Greenland distraction helps Putin
The Russian war quest for Ukraine will remain in high gear as long as Donald Trump keeps shooting his mouth off about acquiring Greenland.
ELECTION: Majority vote is needed
ELECTION: Majority vote is needed
GOOKIN: Procedural objection to election
It should not matter whether one voted with the KCRCC or the NIR; being elected with 50-percent-plus-one has long been an American standard.
GREENLAND: Oppose annexation
America is better than this.
CEMETERY: Coeur Terre solution?
If it changed to a Veterans Cemetery would mitigate the huge impact of the 440-acre, over-dense, traffic bound portion already approved east of Huetter.
AFGHANS: Paid a high cost as our allies
Most Afghan allies were left behind and now visas are denied should others escape. There have been threats of deportation. They will likely not see family or friend again and are scattered with little appreciation …
GIANT: Remembering Harold Wadley
Goodbye Harold and God bless your family; it was an honor serving with you.