Falling iSTARS

This afternoon the senate killed the teacher merit pay plan, iSTARS, on a 16-19 vote. At Eye on Boise, Betsy Russell explains why [...]

ISTARS Lite Goes to the Full Senate for a Vote

The Senate Education Committee voted 5-4 to send Tom Luna’s ISTARS proposal for teacher pay to the full Senate with a “do pass” [...]

McCain is Beating Around the Bushes

John McCain has a Bush problem. Today he received the endorsement of 41 and over the weekend 43 verified that he is a real [...]

John “Boris” McCain and the Cryptkicker 5

Frank Rich has an excellent column in the Sunday edition of the New York Times. Rich points out the critical problem for [...]

The “Obama Cult” Spin Cycles All the Way to Canyon County

As near as I can tell the only insight Rush Limbaugh has ever had concerning human behavior is when he dubbed his listeners [...]

The Dim Bulb Award

With the Idaho Legislative session in full swing, there are any number of candidates for the “Dim Bulb” of the month award.
One strong candidate would be Senator Shirley McKague for introducing a memorial to Congress claiming that Illegal immigration constitutes an “invasion” of the United States, and that NAFTA is “being used to nullify the [...]

For Christian Conservatives, Dobson’s Choice is a Hobson’s Choice

Traditionally, a Hobson’s choice is a free choice in which only one option is offered, and one may refuse to take that option. The choice is therefore between taking the option or not taking it. The phrase is said to originate from Thomas Hobson (1544-1630), a livery stable owner at Cambridge, England who, in order [...]

Obama a Mac and Clinton a PC?

An article in the New York Times asks that question. As an Obama supporter and a Mac user, the headline caught my eye. I was a bit disappointed because Noam Cohen, the author of the article, limited his comparison to the web sites of the two candidates.
Mr. Obama’s site is more harmonious, with plenty of [...]

Canyon County Caucus Pix

It was a raucous caucus in Canyon County tonight. Many of the Obama supporters who braved the long lines in frigid weather to hear him speak at Taco Bell Arena on Saturday found themselves repeating the experience at the Nampa Civic Center. On both occasions, the wait was worth it. Inside the crowd was in [...]

When it Comes to Fundraising- Boise is Still in the Red

The Huffington Post has provided an addictive service on their website. It is a Google Map that allows you to search by Address, Zip Code, City, Name, Occupation and Employer to find out how much individuals have given to the various candidates for President. Of course, you can see what your favorite celebrity gave, but [...]