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Trump Flashback

It was ten years ago this week that Trump rode down the golden escalator to announce his candidacy. In November of 2015 I wrote the following “My Turn” essay which the CDA Press editor declined to print claiming my prediction of a Trump victory was laughable. TRUMP He is bold, brash, bombastic and has an […]

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Rules Rule, Ms. Tillman

Would you rather live in a society governed by the rule of law or one in which the emotions of the moment govern. All you need to do is watch the lawless riots in L.A. to see what happens when personal feelings are placed above the law. You get mob rule and the lawlessness that […]

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Election Integrity

Conducting honest and fair elections is a cornerstone to our Republican form of government. However, only 69% of adults are confident their votes would be counted accurately. Nearly a third of Americans are not confident in our election systems. Why? Elections are conducted by the states where the actual process of voting is typically managed […]

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Color Revolution

Did we have a Color Revolution right here? A Color Revolution is a term used to describe a sometimes violent political movement aimed at challenging or overthrowing an existing government or power structure, typically incorporating protests, civil disobedience, and grassroots mobilization. These movements are often characterized by their use of a specific theme or color […]

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Idaho in the Crosshairs

Idaho is one of the most reliably Republican states in the nation, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP has dominated politics for decades. From its rural landscapes to its small-town ethos, Idaho’s political identity is rooted in principles like limited government, individual liberty, and traditional values. Here in Kootenai County the Republicans have […]

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Your Child’s Safety

The culture war rages on multiple fronts, and for decades, conservatives who champion traditional values have been losing ground. The battle surrounds us, and on May 20, it will appear in the polling booth camouflaged as a community library trustee election. It is a seemingly minor election with only a few local issues on the […]

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Better or Worse?

Better or worse? How can we know? The 2025 legislative session is done and our citizen legislators have come home. We thank them for their service. We will hear stories of the bills that were passed, the problems solved, and the issues addressed. Some will say it was a good session, perhaps even great, while […]

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Hey Grok, What is Trespass?

People who are pushing a false narrative about the February Town Hall are trying to distract you with irrelevant Strawman arguments. To get a neutral answer I asked the Grok AI a clear question. Here is the question and the answer: In Idaho if you have rented a high school auditorium to hold an event […]

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The Truth Will Keep You Free

What should be the consequence if a law enforcement officer concealed the truth to facilitate an arrest? Sadly, the information age has done little to bring us closer to the truth. In many ways the truth is difficult to ascertain because it is shrouded in lies. People with agendas and ulterior motives will confuse or […]

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Problem Paradox

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.” Albert Einstein You don’t have to be an Einstein to know that the people who solve problems are different than the people who create the problems. We just experienced this in real time and at scale. The Biden Administration created the […]

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Lies and Liars

Politics is full of lies and liars. You have lies with little or no consequence all the way to the big whoppers. Trump is famous for the little lies, exaggerations and hyperbole, but generally he is directionally correct while stretching the truth as to degree or effect. Some of the biggest lies are hoaxes told […]

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The Wave

Legislators may campaign as true conservatives but once elected they usually drift towards the establishment deep state. Surprisingly the reason is psychological. The 1984 Olympics were in town and my brother had Olympic soccer match tickets at the Stanford Stadium. Having “attend an Olympic event” on my bucket list, I enthusiastically accepted the invitation. The […]

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