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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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Threat to Democracy

Democracy is where a society is ruled by the people. It was understood by our founders that a pure democracy is an unstable form of government because as soon as the majority appreciates that they can vote for the seizure of wealth and property from the minority, revolution and chaos are only a matter of […]

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Why No Constitutional Convention for 236 Years?

During the upcoming legislative session legislators will be under pressure to pass an Idaho Call for a Conference of States. This will lead to a second Constitutional Convention. Mark Meckler, Chairman of the Conference of States organization will try to persuade you that a Constitutional Convention is a good thing. Below are several great reasons […]

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Op-Ed: More Winder Transgressions

Well understood by those paying attention is the now morphed system we have from representation of the people to crony capitalism, or corporate representation. Elected officials in bed with corporations and third party entities, deals made that benefit those groups and those officials who are in bed with them, and new unconstitutional paths being forced […]

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Reasons to Celebrate CHRISTMAS

Without a doubt, Christmas is the happiest time of the year. With every package placed under the tree children look forward to Christmas with greater anticipation. Families and friends look forward to a great meal and fellowship around the table. People who ordinarily would not listen to anything you might care to share often are […]

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Idaho Republican Party gears up for a vibrant showdown!

Six Presidential hopefuls file their candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Caucus We are proud to announce that six candidates for President have filed for the Idaho Republican Caucus. On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Republican voters throughout our great state will gather in churches, schools, and community halls to hear from the candidates and decide which […]

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Labrador Letter: Defending Idaho’s Right to Protect the Unborn

Dear Friends, In this edition of the Labrador Letter, I want to bring your attention to our emergency application submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Our office, in collaboration with Alliance Defending Freedom and the law firm Cooper & Kirk PLLC, filed this application to protect Idaho’s right to regulate abortion following […]

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John Livingston

Home on the Range

I was born in North Dakota and like almost every child growing up in “The Prairie Rose” State I have seen for myself the ruts in the prairie running for many miles where wild buffalo used to roam. From our current vantage point in history, we are disgusted with the stories of the willful slaughter […]

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