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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 …
HISTORY: Report it accurately
Syd Albright does not have his ducks in a row. It seems to me like he is garnering his information from creationist museums. But that is neither here nor there. He quotes Josephus. Any historian can tell you that J…
ELECTION: Pick the buffoon
My fellow voters, the time has come to elect a person who will occupy the seat of highest officer in the land. I ask you, do you want that seat to be filled by an arguably loud-mouthed buffoon and womanizer, or arg…
CRUDE: Echoes from the past
“If you wish the sympathy of the masses, then you must tell them the crudest and most stupid things.”
CLINTON: Headed toward ruin
The latest statement of innocence by Secretary Clinton regarding her illegal server has turned into a demand to put all of the new information obtained by the FBI on the table. Where was her willingness to put it a…
VOTE: Time for a new direction
There has been much talk of civility or lack of recently, these are key words used by the left to infer against their opposing side. The Left’s idea of civility is that everyone must agree with them or they are unc…
LETTER: Right on, Asa
I was so impressed by a letter submitted by Asa Gray. She is a young woman voting in her first presidential election and has clearly done her homework on choosing a candidate. I heard Evan McMullin on the radio bei…
HILLARY: She's just evil
When we think of evil personified we conjure up images of sinister, ugly, weird faces like Frankenstein, zombies, werewolves, or a red faced devil with horns.
KAHN: Many attributes
Kathy Kahn is a longtime North Idaho teacher who is also a military mom. Her husband served in the Navy as does their son. Kathy knows that the military has become technical and sophisticated. Our modern day servic…
CHURCH: Right to endorse
I’ve been a disgruntled Christian for several years now. I’ve been frustrated with the accommodating, worldly Christian church. They’re the ones that are afraid to step on anyone’s toes. Afraid to offend or make un…
BANDUCCI: He will benefit NIC
This letter is being written to enthusiastically endorse Mr. Todd Banducci, candidate for the position of Trustee of the North Idaho College (NIC) Board of Trustees. Mr. Banducci is currently serving as a Trustee a…
TRUMP: To stop communism
Progressive, liberal, socialist, leaning towards communism pretty much describes most of American politics at present. Our two-party system Republicans are only a half cent’s difference than Democrats. A lot of Rep…
AMADOR: Respect for all
In my line of work I have the opportunity to interact and work with people across this community and they bring with them all manners of political leanings and opinions. While the presidential election has certainl…
LABRADOR: Keep federal lands
I am on the mailing list for Congressman Labrador’s emails.
BANDUCCI: Represents entire county
This letter is to let you know that you do have a choice this upcoming election day when it comes to the NIC Board of Trustees. Mr. Todd Banducci and is being challenged by Mr. Greg Gfeller Even though this seat is…
TRUMP: Words and hypocrites
Having spent many years in the Navy, I can tell you that our so-called congressmen and senators are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites. If any of them had served in the armed forces, I am sure that they at one time …