Category Archives: Policy

Annoy

Posted on July 25, 2023 by ddxdx

Our neighborhood has been terrorized by a motorcycle rider for the last couple months. He has a Honda crotch rocket with a modified exhaust I can hear a mile and a half off. I know you guys with the Trump … Continue reading →

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Rationing Health Care

Posted on December 3, 2020 by ddxdx

Earlier this month, as the curve of Covid cases climbed nationally, but specifically, here in Idaho, hospital officials warned of the possibility of rationing health care. Some hospitals have closed their ICUs and diverted patients, and had significant trouble finding … Continue reading →

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Religious Shield

Posted on September 3, 2020 by ddxdx

If you haven’t kept up with this tragedy in South East Idaho, I’m sorry to have to relate this tale. You could Google it for yourself. Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell have been arrested.  They are in … Continue reading →

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Taxes, not Death

Posted on July 30, 2020 by ddxdx

Taxes, not Death As the Covid cases climb around us, the ICU capacities max out, businesses struggle and many are touched by this illness, our legislative leaders have decided we must do something “structural” about property tax. At least that’s … Continue reading →

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The Tax Man Cometh

Posted on January 29, 2020 by ddxdx

It’s a stark contrast to watch legislators propose some dramatic tax policy changes then read the Boise State Public Policy Survey. I attended a Republican traveling town hall a few weeks back and there was lots of talk about property … Continue reading →

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OK, Now What’s it Cost?

Posted on March 6, 2019 by ddxdx

In a noble effort, Idaho Representative John Vander Woude is bravely standing up to the bully majority voting public and protecting his fellow aggrieved minority legislators. He has vowed to fight the will of the “uninformed” voters. “We don’t always … Continue reading →

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Sideboards, Springboards, or Spanking Boards?

Posted on February 27, 2019 by ddxdx

I understand the Idaho legislature has twisted shorts with the Medicaid Expansion initiative approved by 61% of Idahoans. They sat on their hands for six years and did nothing. They might have nodded quietly three years ago that those in … Continue reading →

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Pain and Suffering

Posted on February 14, 2019 by ddxdx

Idaho can’t say we’re winning the war against accidental opioid deaths, but we’re fighting a good fight. As you can see, the numbers are climbing. If you want a very in depth and excellent analysis of the situation, read this … Continue reading →

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The Idaho Way?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by ddxdx

Brad Little has made many statements about how we need to do Medicaid Expansion “The Idaho Way”. The first time I heard it I smiled. The second time I smirked. The third time, I rolled my eyes. C’mon Brad, just … Continue reading →

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Loyalty: Medical This Time

Posted on January 24, 2019 by ddxdx

I really do value loyalty, despite the things I say about it both last week and this. It’s just that I think we need loyalty to values or ideals, not people or groups. I hate taxes as much as the … Continue reading →

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