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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 …
RODEO: Worthy of coverage
The National Rodeo Finals is going on in Las Vegas, Dec. 5-14. This is the world series (super bowl) of rodeos with $10 million in prize payout. Mark Nelke, sports editor, has completely ignored this event. Not onl…
DRIVING: A holiday perspective
It was a dark drizzling Saturday not long after dawn, and while driving I realized something was wrong.
SENIORS: Thankful for Center
I would like to thank the Lake City Center for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone was so gracious and helpful. I’m sure there were many people left with full bellies and a smile on their face. My daughter,…
TRUMP: To tell the truth
After all, what has he really done? These are facts, not political lies.
PRESS: Bombed Dec. 7 story
Saturday was the anniversary of Pearl Harbor bombing on Dec. 7, 1941. Thousands were killed … beginnings of thousands and thousands of Americans left their homeland and families to protect our peoples. Yet NO menti…
CDA: View from county resident
I have no horse in this race, but we in the county stand to be affected by the new urban renewal district OK’d by Coeur d’Alene City Council. I think it is time for some new blood on the council.
U.S.: Negotiate and succeed
In response to Bill McClure’s criticism (Coeur d’Alene Press, Dec. 8) of my article urging America to stop withdrawing from the world’s ongoing affairs. (Dec. 4): On points one, two and four, he substantiates my co…
PRESS: Late on historic event
Why is it possible that the Coeur d’Alene Press could not run anything about Dec., 7, 1941. One of the worst days in the history of the United States. People today don’t seem to remember or even care what this coun…
REPRESSION: Cause of suicide
Very briefly on the subject of depression and suicide, Psychiatrist Dr. Theodore Isaac Rubin writes in his book “Compassion and Self-Hate” that depression is caused by repression, which leads to depression, neurose…
PELOSI: Lesson in religion
Pass the Pepto! Nancy Pelosi is telling us about her strong Catholic faith and how she hates no one. All real Catholics should be grossly offended to hear the leader of the passionately pro-abortion political party…
SLEEP: Advice for students
I’m not an expert on student behavior or sleep habits. That being said, a later start for school would seem to give the students an excuse to stay up even later because school starts later.
POSTAL: A holiday reminder
Let’s keep the mail a public service for reasonable prices and universal service to all Americans, no matter where they live or work, using no tax dollars, while employing more than 100,000 military veterans.
TRUMP: Face ugly truths
Another wet and warm December thanks to global warming. Which leads me to some Trump ugly truths (he thinks global warming is a hoax and fake news).
REBUTTAL: U.S. center stage
America has never withdrawn from the world stage. Unfortunately, America has been sidelined behind the stage curtains by previous administrations economically, strategically and politically.
COUNTY: Expansion suggestion
Seems like a lot of controversy about the house at 627 Government Way. To use or not to use for expansion of courthouse facilities.