Author Archives: ddxdx

About ddxdx

A Family physician, former county coroner and former Idaho State Senator

Damwagen

Posted on May 19, 2021 by ddxdx

Well, Mike Simpson isn’t getting many folks to jump on his damwagon, but it seems everybody has a different reason. Simpson broached a plan to breach the lower 4 Snake River dams back in February. As he and many others … Continue reading →

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The Pandemic is Over

Posted on May 12, 2021 by ddxdx

If you’ve been paying attention to the Idaho legislature you might have learned something this last long 5 months of their deliberations. And they aren’t over yet (Sunday night). They want to hang around to override vetoes. So, no doubt … Continue reading →

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Old Days, New Ways

Posted on May 5, 2021 by ddxdx

The question some folks are asking about Mike Simpson’s Columbia Basin Proposal is, “Where are the Democrats?” I know, I’ve spoken up, more than once, but they want to know about Democrats who matter, hold office or some such. Well, … Continue reading →

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Killing Budgets

Posted on April 29, 2021 by ddxdx

During the four years I served on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) I worked with many fellow members to craft budgets for where the state should spend the taxpayers’ dollars. Most of the time, as a minority Democrat … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry

Posted on April 21, 2021 by ddxdx

It’s been a while since I haven’t written a weekly column. I have tried quite a few times. I’ve saved five drafts. But they were all pretty bitter. That’s not a good sentiment, so I have decided to forgo the … Continue reading →

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Prescription

Posted on April 15, 2021 by ddxdx

The legislature was still in session, so the Capitol doctor still had to show up for office hours, though it didn’t seem like he was doing much good. Still, these part time retirement gigs kept his mind in the game, … Continue reading →

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Changing Tires

Posted on April 7, 2021 by ddxdx

The Idaho legislature took a few days off back in March, did you notice? But they are set to get back together this Tuesday. I hope they got the studded tires off their rigs before they head to Boise, because … Continue reading →

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Health Care Sharing Ministries

Posted on March 31, 2021 by ddxdx

I listen to the radio when I’m working on that garage I’m building down the hill. Can’t hear it above the saw but it keeps me company. When I heard the ad for a “Health Care Sharing Ministry” I listened … Continue reading →

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The Idaho Herd

Posted on March 24, 2021 by ddxdx

Despite the behavior of most Idaho legislators, not wearing masks, umbrage about social distancing, it seems many Idahoans have taken COVID seriously. Folks are getting immunized. So far, about 22% of the state’s population, 372K people have received an immunization. … Continue reading →

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Veto Power

Posted on March 17, 2021 by ddxdx

As the Idaho legislature plods through the ides of March, Governor Little should not be afraid they will stick around to override his veto. They will. They are in no hurry to leave. So, Brad, go ahead and veto the … Continue reading →

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