Monthly Archives: March 2011

The nice thing about writing a blog is I can say whatever is on my mind. I don’t know how many people read this, or what people think. I suppose some people agree and others would prefer that I eat … Continue reading →

The battle cry for House Republicans during the last election campaign was clear: “Read my lips, No New Taxes.”  Sorry, wrong election. That line came from George H. Bush in his only successful campaign for the presidency in the 1980s. … Continue reading →

Did you happen to see that wonderful game at Boise State’s Taco Bell Arena the other night – the one that the Broncos won on a buzzer beater?  If you did, then you were one of the few. No, it … Continue reading →

Governor Brian Cronin.  I kind of like the looks of that, at least from the standpoint of a Democratic candidate who could run an interesting race in Idaho’s otherwise predictable gubernatorial elections.  The Boise state representative has a lot to … Continue reading →

Pretend for a moment that the 2010 election did not happen and Idaho voters did not send a message. Pretend that Republicans did not make gains to their already overwhelming majority in the Idaho Legislature. Pretend there is once ounce … Continue reading →

The safety net is gone and compassion has left the building.  There was a lot of heart-wrenching testimony yesterday about the harm that is sure to come if the Legislature saws off $120 million for Medicaid. Many people with disabilities … Continue reading →

As much as it pains me to agree with my good friend Kevin Richert of the Idaho Statesman … the newspaper’s Sunday editorial about higher education cuts outlined the problem very well.  The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee, treating higher education … Continue reading →

Problem: About 80 percent of registered voters in Idaho do not vote in primary elections and that percentage probably increase when closed primaries go into effect.  Problem: I don’t care what any judge rules, party registration is a violation of … Continue reading →

Idahoans are teaching Supt. Tom Luna a lesson in politics that he won’t forget anytime soon, yes sir. Legislators are taking apart his proposed education-reform plan piece by piece, to the delight of the Idaho Education Association, teachers, student protesters … Continue reading →

Politics 101: If Idahoans elect the same old people to offices, then they should expect the same results. Remember that, kids, as you storm the Statehouse in protest of education reform proposals. It’s great to see teenagers involved in politics, … Continue reading →