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As reported on extensively by Mr. Frazier @ the Boise Guardian and elsewhere, our illustrious leaders are seemingly incapable of creating a simple Traffic Mall and have even screwed the pooch so bad that the city stands to loose millions of Federal Dollars to build it and are scrambling like tweekers to put something - anything - in place.

I’m constantly amazed by the short term thinking encountered.

Like when the Flying M Coffee House on Idaho Street (otherwise an ostensibly socially conscious company) bitched and moaned about potentially loosing 2 or 3 Metered Parking Spaces to accommodate a Bus Stop in Front of their place.

What… Bus riders don’t drink coffee? Try telling that to Dawson’s, Thomas Hammer and Starbuck’s.

Granted, the vast majority of Boiseans would rather be boiled in oil alive than ** gasp ** set foot on public transportation, and the public perception is often one where the only users of public transportation are immigrants, freaks, people who have lost their licenses, etc., AND the powers that...

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Idaho Near Top In Lack Of Gov’t Integrity

"Idaho made it on another National List recently, placing near the top of the “Lack of Integrity In Government” survey. Probably won’t see any press releases from Team Dave, the Commishes, or Guv. Butch’s spinmeisters on that one.

THE SURVEY by the Chicago-based Better Government Association examined open records laws, open meeting laws, whistle-blower laws, campaign finance requirements and conflict-of-interest laws. It then created a government “integrity index” that put Idaho near the bottom of the list–or the top when it comes to LACK of integrity in government.

Here at the GUARDIAN we see it all the time. Boise City nearly doubles the appraised value on desert land they took in trade, and claimed a 4 year old public hearing was legal authority to trade citizen owned property.

Twin Falls urban renewal agency does a land deal contingent...

From: Another Puppet Ruler USA 11/16

'Twas an attempt by the media over the past few years to drive people insane over the matter of putting another "puppet ruler" in the White House to be manipulated by the ever-growing private army of Zion's Secrect Police; i.e. Secret Service, which must number @ 120,000 by now. It would be 250,000 if they kept up their growth rate from the second half of the last century. What I saw was unreal! Although the purpose of the election was to choose Electors to cast their votes for President the third week in December, I saw that Electoral victories were being declared in states with 1% of the Popular Vote counted. I saw California polls were supposed to close at 5 PM. When is the 9 to 5 worker supposed to vote? And what kind of lines would there be at the polls? It's all a sham! It's a ruse to show voters that their vote is not worth anything! How in hell does the media get the Electoral Vote when it is not supposed to be casted until December or counted until January? I'd also...

The winner for the pair of the Disney on Ice Tickets goes to "Our Little Leprechaun" submitted by heatheradams421.
Congratulations!

If a tree falls in the forest and there's no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?

As of late, authorities at political events have taken to creating special areas for protesters, peaceful or otherwise, severely curtailing free speech and blunting, even eliminating any show of dissent.

At the Democratic National Convention in Denver these were dubbed "Freedom Cages" (An oxymoron if ever there was one).

Closer to home... During the National Governor's Association meeting held in Boise during Governor Kempthorne's reign, special "Free Speech Zones" were set up to keep the peaceful protesters out of sight of the media and visiting dignitaries.

This very same tactic was employed successfully by Communist China during the recent Beijing Olympics.

On 09 August 2008, The Boise Picayune posed this question (via email) to our Federal, State and Local Elected Officials, those Seeking Office, and Members of Law Enforcement:

"Currently before the 110th Congress of the United States is H. R. 5843 - Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.

Would you please share with the public whether you intend to support this legislation, and briefly express your views on deprioritizing or decriminalizing the personal use and possession of marijuana by adults."

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As of 25 August 2008, The Boise Picayune had received no replies.

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The Idaho State Tax Commission sells "Marijuana Tax Stamps" for $3.50 per Gram of Marijuana.

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Hailey, Idaho recently joined the growing number of communities that have voted to deprioritize / decriminalize - vis-à-vis legalize - marijuana.

In 2006, 89% of the nearly 830,000 Americans arrested for marijuana offenses were arrested for mere possession.

That's over 3/4 of a Million arrests that consume Billions...

Brandi Swindell, a local Christian and pro-life advocate, made local and national headlines today after she was detained in Tiananmen Square in Beijing for protesting.

She called at least one local media outlet for an interview about her detainment from her hotel in China and talked to several others (who may or may not have initiated the interviews).

Then, it turns out they detained her again this morning after a similar episode. The media's reporting that she is protesting Chinese government's oppression of religion and democracy.

Is Brandi simply feeling the effects of a harsh government's reaction to protesting, or is she intentionally victimizing herself for media attention?

Immigration agents essentially leave illegal immigrants alone if they're hiding out in churches. What do you think of that policy?

Truth or rumor? Was the latest sweep that netted 200 people to pick up big-time criminals or just a cover for tracking down illegals?

We've had several dog attacks recently. Do you believe cities should have specific laws governing ownership of certain breeds?

I'm pretty fed up with the discussion on the Nampa Library. I don't understand why the Library board can't make up its mind. I don't like the fact that people have to ask for a couple of books that may help them.

Sex is a natural act. So why are people worried about others who might read something about sex? Sure, some of those "unnatural acts" aren't something the Christian Right approves of, but why is it their business who does what?

Are these moralists afraid their church going friends having some fun?

Get real! There's more to life than just those two books. People should spend more time experimenting with sex than worrying about what's on the shelves at the library.

What do you think of The College of Idaho's plans for a "Low Carbon Diet" in its cafes? Does the move meet an important need or does it go overboard?

Why do you think there has been such an increase in home invasions over the last couple of months? It seems like every couple of days there is one in the news. It's unsettling.

What sentence would you give Joseph Edward Duncan III, the vile, subhuman rat-filth who slaughtered an Idaho family in order to kidnap, rape and torture two children (before killing one of them, too)?

And don't just say "death." Be creative.

Seems there are many heroes amongst us here in the Treasure Valley and one that I truly admire is Boise DJ KeKe Luv.
For those of you that did not follow this remarkable story, let me fill you in. KeKe Luv stayed awake and on air for 175 hours straight, that's 7 days to add awareness and raise money for child abuse. There are huge health risks at doing this but he truly believed in the cause and dedicated everything he had in doing this. I have heard many say that this was another media ploy to gain listeners as he was also breaking a world record. I say, this is not the case. Although KeKe did break the world record, it was never formally registered with the Guiness Book of World Records as the radio station and himself did not want to take away the importance of what this endeavor was really about.
I followed his story over the 7 days that he remained awake and live on air. It was very heartwarming. The callers that called in to share their stories were amazing, many of them tearjerkers. Many people called in...

Do the news and entertainment media harbor a liberal bias? Cite specific examples to corroborate your argument.

What should be done about the foreclosures? There was a 85% increase in March of foreclosures? Are there any measures that could assist homeowners and prevent foreclosure?

What are your thoughts on the polygamist group's 465 children that were rescued from the Texas compound? Should the children be allowed to return to the camp with their mothers? Shouldn't the mothers more forth coming with the events that take place inside the compound? Should criminal charges be pressed?

The mothers first priority should be to protect their children. Women that have escaped the camp and spoke out and confirmed the events that take place inside.......

What's your take on the Nampa Library controversy? One library board member seems to be on the fence. Should the books be banned from the facility alltogether?

You just gotta love Brooke Garcia. Her heroic actions are just simply amazing. That girl must have elbows of steel to break through the car window. (No pun intended)

Just put yourself in her shoes. Do you really think you could have done that?

Would you have pulled over in the first place? Think carefully because many people simply are in too much of a hurry or simply don't want to get involved.

If you did stop, would you have broken through the glass?


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