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The Cost of Growth

There is an old saying, “Be careful what you wish for as you might just get it.” Most people don’t realize that, along with the positive changes, there are many negative consequences that accompany growth. Idaho is a great place to live, and much of that has to do with the fact that it still […]

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The Trump Tariff Tantrum

President Trump has brought America to the verge of a new golden era. This has become a battle of those who want to move forward and thrive and those who want the status quo which will mean certain destruction as our national debt spirals out of control. Anyone who has been in deep debt knows […]

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God has Given America a Second Chance

Easter is a time for all Christians to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins and his resurrection from dead is the hope that God gave us for the future. As we celebrate this momentous religious day, we should all be grateful that we live in a country that gives us the freedom to […]

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“Success” or “Failure” It’s up to You

If you’re not part of the Solution, you’re part of the Problem Where do you think America is today? I ask that question because I’m not sure most Americans have an answer. We have been and continue to be attacked whether it be the corrupt society we live in with continued deterioration of our moral […]

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No Pain, No Gain

I have been listening to the latest comments on the Trump tariffs and the continued DOGE purge of corruption in Washington’s multilayered bureaucracy. As the left continues to shop for liberal judges to file lawsuits to stop Trump and Musk’s progress, they continue reorganizing our bloated and inefficient government agencies. Let me speak from the […]

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Idaho’s Legislative Session comes to an End

Some Victories and some Loses A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Conservative Victories and Economic Principles: A Turning Point for Idaho The 2025 Idaho legislative session concluded with a significant victory for medical freedom in our state. After months of political maneuvering and resistance, Senate […]

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Governor Do-Little Vetoes the Medical Freedom Act

Unfortunately for Idahoans, Governor Do-Little has vetoed Senate Bill 1023, The Medical Freedom Act, which would have protected individual medical freedom against all vaccine mandates in the state of Idaho. Typical of our lobbying-loving governor, he has decided to side with special interests like Big Pharma, IACI, and the Idaho Hospital Association over the interests […]

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Beware of the end of our Legislative Session

Idaho’s rights and wallets are Under Attack A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Last-Minute Legislative Onslaught As Idaho’s legislative session races toward adjournment, a troubling pattern has emerged that should concern every citizen who values freedom and fiscal responsibility. The final weeks of our […]

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Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me

The Gem State Patriot would like to commend Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld for her efforts in exposing the influence that today’s lobbyists play in the critical decisions being made in our government that affect all Idahoans. She is a true conservative who is not coerced because of lobbyists donations and continues to tell the truth about […]

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The Battle for Liberty in Idaho

School Choice and Medical Freedom A Conversation with Sen. Christy Zito & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session is winding down with mixed results for conservatives. While a historic school choice bill passed, it falls far short of what’s needed, and the Medical Freedom Act awaits the governor’s signature […]

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Beyond the Budget

How Idaho’s Legislature Prioritizes Growth Over Tax Relief A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session has entered its March sprint to the finish line with a troubling pattern that should concern every taxpayer in the state. My recent conversation with Idaho Freedom […]

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Idaho was DOGE before DOGE existed?

Over the past week, we have had a lot of talk about our DOGE Governor Little with his signing of the School Choice Bill that will give 10,000 students out of over 300,000 the ability to chose the school they want to attend. This amounts to $50 million which is such a miniscule amount when […]

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