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Re: A Constitutional Convention

All That Matters is a Clear Understanding of Only Three Strong Points! There is so much frustration and utter disgust with how much is wrong in our government today it has become a perfect climate for the quick fix schemers advocating the answer to our various problems in an Article V Constitutional Convention by whatever […]

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Democrats Have Worst Poker Hand in History

Remember the movie “Trading Places” with Eddie Murphy? Democrats are in such precarious shape right now, I wouldn’t trade places with them for all the money in the world. That would be “fool’s gold.” I’ve never seen a hand this bad. In Texas Hold ’em poker the single worst hand is 2 and 7. Your chances of winning are […]

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All roads…

Once upon a time, a seasoned political operative ran for President of the United States against a candidate who had virtually no political experience. She – Democrat Hillary Clinton – former First Lady of Arkansas, former First Lady of the United States, former U.S. Senator from New York, former Secretary of State under the faux […]

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The Scandal to End All Scandals

I’d like to write more about the booming Trump economy. About bonuses for 2 million workers and bigger paychecks for 90% of taxpayers because of the Trump tax cuts. And Trump’s amazing triumphant appearance at Davos—telling the entire world that America is now open for business. But I can’t use this column for all of […]

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Who owns the view? Viral video poses questions about BLM photography permits

— Published with Permission of FreeRangeReport.com — “The camera equipment that we had was legit… long story short (BLM) pulled us off at the trail, brought us right to the BLM office and sat down with our team and I just tried to explain to them, look, I’ve been doing Easter Safari since ’95. And, look […]

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#NeverMitt – Romney’s Shameful Record of Lies and Flip-Flops

— Published with Permission of ConservativeHQ.com — CNN’s Maeve Reston reports that Mitt Romney has signaled he is moving toward with a run for a US Senate seat from Utah, tweeting Thursday that he will make a formal announcement about his plans on February 15. “Looking forward to making an announcement on February 15th about […]

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In Defense of the Citizen Legislature

The drones have been released by national leftists to attack the integrity of Idaho elections and the character of the Idaho Legislature. Despite spending some $450,000 to hoodwink Idahoans into supporting their agenda of “campaign finance and ethics reform” – the national Soros machine failed to qualify for the ballot. But they have not gone […]

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POLL: Who do you support in the Idaho Governor Race?

Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s Governor Race? Your options are “Raúl Labrador,” “Tommy Ahlquist,” “Brad Little,” “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know which way you are leaning or who you […]

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Police State Nightmares Courtesy of Luke Malek

It was February of 2014, and Rep. Luke Malek was back to his old tricks, pushing Idaho to become even more of a police state, fighting against criminal justice reform by actively engaging in over-criminalization. For him, it was nothing new; he had been here many times before. In fact, in 2013, his dastardly proposal […]

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Press Release: Idaho’s Victim Protection Act Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Idaho Victim Protection Act Boise, Idaho – February 2, 2018- Idaho State Representatives Priscilla Giddings (R-7), Representative Christy Zito (R-23), and Representative Heather Scott (R-1) released their Idaho Victim Protection Act today which will be given a print hearing in the House State Affairs Committee next Thursday. These legislators have been working with […]

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Goodbye Kustra and Unfair Policies for our Military at Boise State?

Thirty-five years ago, extension classes on Mountain Home Air Force Base and in Mountain Home were provided on a regular basis from Boise State University; the University was quite accommodating at this point in time. Around fifteen years ago, there was a shift in mindset involving supporting these programs. At this point in time, members […]

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Testimony of Dr. John Livingston Concerning Medicaid Executive Orders 1115 and 1332

I would like to thank the Committee and the Chairman for providing me with the opportunity to testify regarding my concerns about the legislation surrounding the 1115 and 1332 waivers. Seven years ago, I was honored to be appointed to the YHI Exchange Board by our Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and honored once […]

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