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Are Electric Vehicles the Wave of the Future?

In recent months it has become abundantly clear that electric vehicles are no more than rich men’s toys. Sometimes I think I must be having a dream, but I do not seem to be able to awake from this nightmare. These vehicles are so expensive that only the very rich can afford them. In fact, […]

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Gem State Patriot

May God Bless all of us in this troubled world we live in. The Gem State will not publish next week as our staff enjoys time with their families. And there were, in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Lo, the angel of the Lord came […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

From Constitutional Attorney to Wildlife Photographer

As Christmas is just a week away, I thought that instead of talking about all of the problems that we face in our country, it would be a good time to take a break and look at some of the wonders of nature around us. I have been a friend of Christ Troupis for over […]

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The Freedom of Lie

The freedom of speech is dead. It has been for a while. If you doubt this, try saying something that is against the progressive woke narrative. The woke social justice Brown Shirts will mercilessly attack you, your employment, your business, and your neighbors with the goal of canceling you, driving you from the public square […]

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A New Faith

Pretty much everything in the Bible provides guidance on how to live one’s life. In the never ending movement to usurp control over all aspects of life, the United Nations (UN) is now working on capturing control over religious institutions. Most large religious institutions have adopted the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This […]

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Idaho GOP welcomes conservatives flocking to Idaho from left-wing states, unifying voices for freedom and liberty

No matter how long you have been here, we can work together to save Idaho Did you hear the news? Most of the people moving to Idaho are conservative Republicans. Thousands of families have watched left wing policies destroy beautiful states like California, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado and have come here to escape encroaching socialism […]

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Attorney General Files Motion to DismissLawsuit Expanding Abortion in Idaho

Boise, ID – The Attorney General’s Office today presented oral arguments for a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint in Idaho’s Fourth District Court in Boise today before the Honorable Jason Scott. The case of Adkins et al. v. State of Idaho was initially filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York-based advocacy group […]

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Labrador Addresses Idaho Sheriffs’ Association

Dear Friends, Wednesday night, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address to the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association at their annual meeting. It was great to look around the room and see so many people committed to the constitutional defense of Idaho’s citizens, county by county. This was the first time in 20 years (by […]

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John Livingston

A Football Team the University will be Proud Of

College Division 1 football is in the throes of early anarchy. There is much to learn from the misadministration of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that can be applied to any field of endeavor, but especially to anyone who believes that the cure to any problem is money alone. Decisions are being made by […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Paging George Orwell

There has been much talk recently by the liberal media about how Donald Trump will be a dictator if he is elected for a second term. I liken the liberal media to a magician who gets you to watch one hand so he can fool you with the other. Let me explain why I say […]

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Dipping into taxpayer’s pockets (again)!

Follow Sen. Cindy Carlson on Substack. Hey there Supporters, For those of you who have been defending my vote the last few days on social media and have sent private emails and text messages in support of my vote on HB222, thank you.   For those of you who might be unaware, a hit piece flyer […]

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What do Idaho RINOs love?

Follow Idaho Freedom Caucus on Substack. Amid all the serious discussions, it’s good to take a minute to laugh. Here’s a bit of humor for you to enjoy! ABOVE: Something to keep in mind as your kids come home for Christmas break… BELOW: What do Idaho RINOs love? Governor Little is hosting a Decarbonizing the […]

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