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John Livingston

Absolutely Out of Their Senses

“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” ~ Bary Goldwater Many know of this well-known quote from Barry Goldwater at the 1964 Republican Convention, but few remember Malcolm X’s arguing in its defense at Oxford University five months later. Extremism is in the eye of the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Investigators Arrest Kootenai County Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child

(Boise) – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Coeur d’Alene man on Wednesday, July 26 for alleged sexual exploitation of a child. 49-year-old George K. Nolan was booked into the Kootenai County Jail. He is alleged to have possessed sexually exploitative material.  The […]

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Attorney General Raul Labrador: Working to Protect our Constitutional Rights

PRESS RELEASE: Labrador Leads 23 States Fighting for American’s 2nd Amendment Rights Boise, ID – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed an amicus brief leading 23 states in Barnett v. Raoul challenging Illinois’s unconstitutional semiautomatic weapons ban. On January 10, 2023, Illinois enacted HB 5471, the “Protect Illinois Communities Act.” HB 5471 bans nearly every modern […]

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AG’s New Culture and Realigned Focus Score Big Wins for Idaho

The primary job of the Idaho Attorney General is to serve as the chief legal officer of the state and to represent the state’s legal interests. Some of the other key responsibilities of the office include defending state laws in court, prosecuting criminals, protecting consumers, and providing legal advice and guidance to state officials. Additionally, […]

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John Livingston

Keep Idaho—Idaho

I finally got around to reading the John Durham CROSSFIRE HURRICANE conclusions after reading through 350 pages that would make anyone’s skin crawl. Idaho’s Frank Church is rolling over in his grave and if you can listen closely in a peaceful and quiet place you can hear his voice softly saying, “I told you so.” […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Idaho Leaders United: Nothing More than Political Thugs

Just like the unsuspecting City of Troy was taken by surprise by a gift horse so we are seeing Idaho taken over by the Uni-Party or as we call them the political Trojan Horse. I refer to the recent announcement by “The Idaho Leaders United” declaring a purge on anyone or any group they think […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Attorney General Raul Labrador Rejects Lava Ridge Wind Farm

Finally, Idaho has an Attorney General who actually stands up for the rights of the people he serves. We have published several articles about the dangers and hazards of the Lava Ridge wind farm project and finally Idaho’s AG Raul Labrador has taken a stand on this issue. In a letter to Kasey Prestwich at […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Raul Labrador: Finally, an Attorney General we can Trust

Those who had an opportunity to listen to our new Attorney General Raul Labrador this past week either in person or on Idaho Freedom TV should have been impressed with the speech he made on Capital Clarity. You can hear his speech here: It has been 20 years since the people of Idaho have had […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Finally, Idaho has an Attorney General willing to do his Job

The election of Attorney General Raul Labrador could be a game-changer for Idaho. We have already seen AG Labrador stop the ridiculous and costly prosecution of Sara Brady and he is now entering the fracas in the Caldwell School District. The school district board closed down a recent meeting because of strong controversy over their […]

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John Livingston

The Quality of Mercy

My Quaker grandmother protested in front of the American Friends Service Committee on the campus of Swarthmore College early on during the Viet Nam War. Her son was a Navy fighter pilot and because he was flying in Viet Nam—Corsairs, my grandmother was shunned at Quaker meetings and ostracized in the community of mostly pacifists […]

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2022 General Election Voter Guide

Tea Party Bob’s Candidate Picks Voter Guide to aid you in making an informed vote for the 2022 election. I have compiled a list from researching a number of different sources such as campaign websites, the Idaho Freedom Foundation, and others. I believe these candidates will best serve the citizens of Idaho. Be sure to […]

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John Livingston

Political Grudges Run Deep

Former Speaker of The House Paul Ryan is not one of my favorite politicians. His one quote that “my faith informs every aspect of my life”, is a statement that I can admire. I have always been interested in “process”. One of my organic chemistry teachers Howard Curry whenever a student asked a question, would go […]

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