The word fair when used in the ‘Fair Tax’ is truly an autoantonym or a contronym, i.e. the exact opposite of the meaning you would expect for the word fair. Why? It is really very simple when you actually think about it. In a Fair Tax system poor and middle class folks will continue having […]
Author: Rich Loudenback
They Came and They Spoke!
Citizens Voice Disapproval of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Because Idaho State Representative Heather Scott is doing the fine job for which she was elected, her constituents were informed by her and spread the word, with a two day notice, with several people even driving over eight hours from South Idaho, and showing up on […]
Greed Is Good? Wrong!
“Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” Those are the ‘all too memorable words’ spoken by the character Gordon Gekko, portrayed by the actor Michael Douglas in the 1987 movie ‘Wall Street.‘ A much better word would simply have been ambition. Ambition is extremely good. Not so much with the word greed. Merriam Webster’s […]
Hillary Can Be Convicted
Nothing so sickens moral ethical people as do poker face liars, and chronic liars are to be avoided if at all possible. But people like Hillary Clinton take the art to heightened levels hardly comprehendible by trusting Americans. As I have said on several occasions, I believe that the violation of the public trust and […]
Co-leaders of the Hayden Area Tea Party, Pam Stout and Jim Polzin are pleased to announce that Mr. John Green will speak at their monthly meeting on Wednesday Nov. 18th at the Hayden Library at 6:30 PM. Mr. Green’s topic will be “Monetary and Tax Fraud: The Bankers Assault on Liberty.” John Green is a […]
Frustrated with Politics?
Ever notice how most candidates sound great during the election campaign, but their record never matches this rhetoric once in office? William F. Jasper will be in Greenacres, Wa on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 PM to discuss this issue.
At a meeting I attended recently some fine ‘real’ conservative Republicans were speaking about how sorry some Democrats in the community are, touting big government and its endless wonderful programs being so good for us.
Jim Chmelik, agent for the Western Landmark Foundation and Doyle Shamley with Veritas Research Consulting discussed new strategies for the recovery of Idaho Public Lands in St. Maries, Idaho, on Thursday the 29th. The event, sponsored by the Benewah County Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) was well attended for such a small mountain town.
RX for Lobbyist Disease
A most debilitating disease for the health of our Republic is one that could be called Lobbyist Disease (LD).
The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) concluded a five city speaking tour of the state on Saturday, October 3rd at the Coeur d’Alene City Park with a large crowd of Second Amendment supporters who wish to see the organization’s push to get ‘Permitless Carry’ which is often called ‘Constitutional Carry’ signed into law in Idaho.
Benewah County’s Liberty Potluck
Liberty minded organizations of Benewah County converged on the small rural mountain town of Fernwood, Idaho on Saturday the 26 of September to share ideas and organize more effective planning for the future of the various movements.
‘Trumping’ Trump
Donald Trump, still carrying his reality TV persona, says much that is right that is not being said by other timid, politically correct politicians and has enjoyed success in the polls because he has dead-on hit some of the correct position buttons on common sense topics citizens who hold traditional American values know in their […]