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A Convenient Lie

Will 2026 be the year AGI reveals the truth about “Climate Change”? Twenty years ago, Al Gore’s Power Point presentation turned film “An Inconvenient Truth” opened the door to massive societal and economic commitments to battle the existential threat of global warming. Anyone who dared to question the climate model predictions was labeled a heretic […]

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High-Tech Lynching

The North Idaho “Republican” PAC (NIR) uses Democrat tactics to harm the Republican Party. How many times have the Democrats leveled accusations against conservatives that later turn out to be a big nothing burger. Remember in 1991 when Joe Biden was chairman of the Senate’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings where nominee Clarence Thomas was accused […]

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Justice Delayed

Last February there was an apparent coordinated effort to disrupt a Republican Town Hall event featuring local legislators. The guests were advised by me and the Master of Ceremonies that good behavior was expected and that people who refused to respect the rights of others would be removed from the venue. Despite the warnings, the […]

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Economy of Status

We live in a time of stark political dichotomy where a person’s interpretation of facts depends on their political affiliations. People will see some action of President Trump as MAGA or fascist, depending on their political party and their news sources. Scott Adams has referred to this phenomenon as “Two movies playing on one screen” […]

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What to Think

The “Seditious Six” attempted brainwashing Thinking is hard. The brain is less than 3% of your body’s weight but consumes 20% of your total energy while at rest and nearly a third when deep in thought. If you live in a situation with limited food, too much thinking can cause an early demise. Evolutionary forces […]

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Design is Destiny

We see how Democrat administered cities are in decline. Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York all experience rising crime rates, economic uncertainty, increased homelessness, and other societal maladies that make those cities unattractive to most Americans. What we don’t see are any effective corrective actions to address these problems. If a […]

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Republican Factions

There is a divide in the Republican Party. You have the establishment, Neocon Republicans like Mitt Romney, Liz Cheney, Lindsey Graham, and Nikki Haley. Then you have the common-sense conservative “MAGA” Republicans such as Donald Trump, J. D. Vance, Ted Cruz, Kari Lake and Elon Musk. This divide runs all the way from the presidency […]

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Election Analysis

Tuesday’s election had some very interesting and positive results, along with a little negative. The grassroots conservative candidates recommended by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) swept most of the offices in the county with the exception of Coeur d’Alene and Hayden. Turnout was 28%, which is lower than we would like but more […]

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Toolbox Theory

A friend once opined that to him, the meaning of life is having the right tool for the job and happiness is achieved when you do the things you love to do.  Combine those two axioms and you have the recipe for success. With the approaching election, you will be deciding who you think will […]

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Quality Wins

Voters agree, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) consistently recommends the best candidates. We know this because KCRCC recommended candidates win their races 4 out of 5 times. The KCRCC stands as a cornerstone of grassroots conservatism in North Idaho. It comprises 73 elected precinct committeemen, representing every precinct in Kootenai County, from rural […]

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End of Tolerance

You can’t cure diarrhea by treating the plumbing in the bathroom. If you want to truly fix something you must first understand the problem and then fix it at the source. The political assassination of Charlie Kirk has been seismic. So many, me included, are profoundly and deeply saddened by our loss, and especially for […]

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Suggestions Welcome

Your property taxes fund our schools, roads, and safety services. But who decides how that money is spent? The November 4th local elections give you the power to choose leaders who shape Kootenai County’s future. These off-year elections fill critical seats in local government, including mayors, city councils, school districts, and fire districts, with the […]

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