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Bob's Words of Wisdom

It’s a Grand Old Flag

While watching the parade for the 250th birthday of the Army it gave me a sense of the America that I grew up in. One that didn’t have all of the controversary and fighting that takes place on a daily basis driving our country apart. That parade brought back memories of my time as a […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Anarchy in America?

Who is to be held responsible for the riots in Los Angeles? While we don’t yet have the complete answer, investigations are underway to find out who organized and bankrolled these demonstrations. It is estimated that there are more than 200 NGO’s and private parties that have contributed to the organization of this nationwide “No […]

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Opinions / Op-eds

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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Idaho Power’s Rate Hikes Expose Corporate Cronyism While Federal Cuts Loom

A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The recent endorsement of Governor Brad Little by President Trump has sparked fresh questions about Idaho’s conservative credentials and priorities, particularly as residents face mounting financial pressures from utility rate increases and expanded government spending. These developments reveal a […]

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Labrador Letter: Strengthening Our Fight Against Child Exploitation in North Idaho

Dear Friends, This week I traveled to North Idaho to strengthen our partnerships with local law enforcement in the fight against child exploitation. The trip included meetings with police chiefs, time with our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators, and important discussions about how we can better protect children across Idaho. I attended the Idaho […]

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AG Labrador Backs Federal Response to the Violence in California

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador and 24 other Republican Attorneys General issued a joint statement supporting President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in response to violent rioting in California. “We will always defend the right to peacefully protest, but there’s nothing peaceful about arson, assault, and anarchy. If you set police cars on […]

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Support the Teachers and Education, Part 1

School Summer break is here. I visited schools in Rigby. They are using this time to reorganize, to clean, and to repair the school grounds. That’s great! Get ready for the next school year. Following their lead, I want to share my thoughts on how we can help our teachers and education from kindergarten to […]

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John Livingston

The Holes in Our Hearts

Has there ever been a group of people bound by a political false narrative that have been consistently wrong over many years, and be able to survive as a politically significant entity? In retrospect there were observations to be made that could have been used to define the moral predicates that were behind the faux […]

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Pride Power & Taxes

A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Idaho’s Battle for True Pride: Celebrating Heroes While Confronting Rising Costs The Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Pride in America series has struck a nerve with the mainstream media, generating both criticism and unprecedented support from conservative Idahoans. What began as […]

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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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Labrador Letter: Keeping Idaho Families Informed About Online Safety

Dear Friends, As both a parent and Idaho’s Attorney General, I’m deeply troubled by recent reports that Meta’s AI technology is exposing children to sexually explicit content and potentially facilitating online predators. I want to take a moment to share what Idaho families need to know. My office has joined a 28-state coalition demanding immediate answers from […]

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Op-Ed: You’re Invited to Pocatello

This month, Republicans from throughout the Gem State will come together in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho, to enjoy fellowship and take care of important party business. The Idaho GOP State Central Committee is made up of delegates from every legislative district and county in the state. We gather every six months to hear reports from across […]

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