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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 …
CONSPIRACY: Pooh on that
I heard an interview of a participant in the pro-Trump parade in Washington, D.C.
KCRCC: A question of motives
Thank you for the well thought out editorial regarding the KCRCC’s potential attempt to take the three school board seats that are up for re-election next year.
SOCIALISM: Not now, or ever
After reading the Nov. 15 letter by Garrett Schwartzkopf entitled “Socialism: Check it Out,” I’m quite stunned and must write.
VIRUS: Fear and freedom
One America News Network (OAN) showed 18 physicians standing on the steps of SCOTUS.
LOYALTY TEST: Earns an F
Perhaps, Brent Regan and the Kootenai County Republican leadership could give us a 1-800 number to call so we can inquire as to how we should think, what we should do, and for whom we should vote, especially since …
FLAGS: A veteran’s plea
Driving around Dalton Gardens and Coeur d’Alene, my son and I saw USA flags flying upside down.
COVID: Faces, not numbers
1,386 — Remember that number. That is how many people died in a SINGLE DAY in the U.S. last week from COVID-19.
ELECTION: Leadership assessment
In 2016, Trump became my beloved country’s president — who disparages women, mocks the disabled, calls ex-POWs losers for being caught (and lied to avoid the draft), was impeached for abuse of power, who paid prost…
HATRED: Just admit it
There’s been a lot of hate directed at a man who’s been nothing but an overachiever and proven leader.
ATLAS: Enjoy new park
The Atlas Mill site is now open to the public!
VIRUS: Be a patriot
Our country just recognized Veterans Day to remember the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
TRUMP: Questioning lawsuits
Matthew Seligman, who is currently teaching a class at Harvard Law on disputed presidential elections, had questions about the basis of Trump’s suits, and their likely impact.
CATS: Plea for consideration
To all of you cat owners, I am a 93-year-old widow living on Social Security.
TRUMP: Why they’re dancing
One of the more insightful comments from the post election chatter was, “Try to do your job in a way that if you lose it, people will not be dancing in the streets all over the world.”
BIDEN: A historic note
As of Nov. 7, Joe Biden has been elected as our 46th president. Not factually accurate.