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Idaho Faces Growth and Ideological Challenges

A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Bottom Line: Idaho stands at a crossroads where explosive population growth and infiltrating woke ideology threaten the conservative values that attracted newcomers in the first place, requiring expanded vigilance across judicial, bureaucratic, and local government spheres. Idaho’s conservative movement […]

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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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Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures

Dear Friends, After two years of fighting in federal court, we’ve won. Challengers to Idaho’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act have dismissed their lawsuit entirely and Idaho is now free to fully enforce our law protecting children in Idaho from harmful and irreversible gender transition procedures. This victory is more than just a legal win on […]

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AG Labrador Announces Dismissal of Lawsuit Following Termination of University of Phoenix Acquisition

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today the dismissal of his lawsuit against the Idaho State Board of Education, following the Board’s decision to terminate the University of Idaho’s planned acquisition of the University of Phoenix. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2023, challenged the Board’s compliance with Idaho’s Open Meeting Law during its […]

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John Livingston

The Road to Hell

People who have followed my articles regarding Medicaid and Medicaid expansion will recall that five years ago, and early in the game, I sited the “Oregon Medicaid Experiment” as proof that the claims of The Affordable Care ACT (Obama Care), specifically as they were applied to Medicaid and Medicaid expansion, were untrue. In a series […]

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Support the Teachers and Education, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the series, Support the Teachers and Education in Jefferson County. You can read Part 1 here. I teach a constitution class. We have been discussing the book The 5000 Year Leap. Cleon Skousen presents 28 principles of Freedom. Number 4 is Religion. Our churches play an important role in our […]

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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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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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