The honest answer is no, not by strict definition but yes, in significant and growing practice. The United States is a hybrid system and pretending otherwise in either direction is more political than accurate and as we all know just about everything today is politicized. To understand why, you need to start with what socialism […]
I have just a few words about the recent primary election: While I was impressed by Mark Fitzgerald running for governor taking almost 29% of the vote, I never thought that he had a chance of dethroning King Little and the RINO Machine. The fact that Mark did so well tells me that Idahoans are […]
This is the most important a citizen can ask, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a comforting one. The answer is: no, you should not extend unconditional trust to either your federal or Idaho state government but the more useful question is not whether to trust, but how to verify. The Numbers Tell […]
By the Numbers, Yes. Using raw partisan metrics, Idaho remains one of the most Republican states in America. It ranks as the 5th most Republican state with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+18. Trump won Idaho with 63.8% in 2020. Republicans have held a trifecta (Governor, House, Senate) for 31 consecutive years. The last […]
George Orwell said, “in a time of Universal deceit speaking the truth is a revolutionary act.” The consequences of marijuana legalization are not just medical, they will affect every household in our state. Indoor marijuana cultivation is one of the most energy- and water-intensive agricultural activities on the planet, and regular ratepayers in legalized states […]
After what appears to have been a third attempt to assassinate President Trump and potentially members of his cabinet it is time to ask the question, why are these acts of violence occurring. How much responsibility should be placed on the Liberal media for the political violence in our country? This is a deeply important […]
There is a phrase from the Bible, specifically John 8:7, where Jesus tells those ready to stone a woman caught in adultery that the one without sin should throw the first stone. I was baptized both Lutheran and Catholic and have studied both religions and their histories. With all due respect, Pope Leo seems to […]
How Could It Change America This is a critically important question that touches on the long-term future of our country. Here’s what the data currently shows, drawing from U.S. Census Bureau projections, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), and Pew Research data. The Current Birthrate Numbers: The Center for Immigration Studies estimated 225,000–250,000 annual births […]
This issue could change the face of our nation over the next four decades. The Original Purpose: Yes, It Was About Slavery: The citizenship clause was added to the Constitution in 1868 and was intended to overrule the Supreme Court’s 1857 decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford, which held that a Black person whose ancestors […]
If Idaho were to choose to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes restricted to prescriptions issued by licensed physicians or naturopaths it would enter a complex intersection of public health, personal liberty, medical science, and policy. This is not a simple debate with a clear right or wrong answer. This is a multifaceted issue that demands […]
The New Digital Battle Ground For several years I have written about how social media is affecting our voting habits especially those of children and young adults. Parents have assumed their children’s political values would be shaped primarily at the dinner table, in churches, and through family traditions. New research reveals a stark reality: social […]
Barriers to Enforcement and Legislative Inaction: Law enforcement agencies in Idaho struggle to address the issue of illegal immigrants due to limited staffing of law enforcement and a lack of decisive action from both the current administration and legislature. At present, three immigration bills are pending in the Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator […]