Tag Archives: Idaho Politics

Bootstraps

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ddxdx

We all make judgements. We should. But when judgements are made by the people elected to govern us, we should be paying attention. Because those judgements are, by their representative power, your and my judgements, even if some of us … Continue reading →

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Break

Posted on October 31, 2024 by ddxdx

Some of you might have been wondering where I’ve been. That’s a common question posed about us Idaho Democrats. Well, I’ve been up on ladders and planks and some real rickety scaffold, painting the second story window trim in a … Continue reading →

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Coverage

Posted on July 3, 2024 by ddxdx

I know many conservatives don’t want to consider that the government we endow with our, the people’s power, have any obligation to those who give this power. We’re talking entitlements here. I don’t like thinking anybody is entitled to anything. … Continue reading →

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Footnote

Posted on May 25, 2024 by ddxdx

I got these publications as a State Senator and read them avidly. “Facts, Figures and Trends” published by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Now, on the Board of Health and Welfare, I get them again. You could read … Continue reading →

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Idaho Mother’s Day

Posted on May 17, 2024 by ddxdx

Idaho laws are clear about being a mother in this state. So, on this Mother’s Day, let us be clear how we celebrate you. It is simple. We love you and cherish you. That is not in the laws, but … Continue reading →

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Wrongness

Posted on May 15, 2024 by ddxdx

I have made a few mistakes in my life. God willing, I will live a few years to make more. When we make a mistake, it means we did something wrong. Admitting the mistake, accepting our wrong behavior, choice, maybe … Continue reading →

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Consent

Posted on May 1, 2024 by ddxdx

Blanche took Dennis to the doctor’s office for his sports physical. She had mixed feelings about him playing football. She knew he really wanted to join the other guys in the effort. It is a little school, and they need … Continue reading →

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EMTALA

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ddxdx

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) has been in the news recently. The Biden Administration has sued Idaho over our restrictive antiabortion laws, claiming the Federal Act trumps the states restrictions. Oral arguments were heard before the … Continue reading →

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Pit Toilet

Posted on April 18, 2024 by ddxdx

My wife and I just finished a 5000-mile trip across this country in our 1985 Volkswagen Adventurewagen. We saw a lot of farm country and small towns, since we avoided most interstates. We camped in a lot of nice little … Continue reading →

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Medical School

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ddxdx

I attended a town hall meeting with two of my elected legislative representatives a while back. Only two of the three who represent me were in attendance. The absent was my State Senator, Dan Foreman. He beat me in 2016 … Continue reading →

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