The Dim Bulb Award goes to Idaho State Senator John Goeddes

I have considered and rejected a number of candidates for this month’s “Dim Bulb” award including the usual suspects. I was waiting for a jaw-dropping example of stupidity or illogical thinking.

At the last minute, Idaho State Senator John Goeddes came through by claiming that, in order to remain true to the idea of “accountability,” the [...]

Utah Phillips – Voice of the Common Man

If you heard Michael Feldman’s “Whad’YaKnow?” broadcast live from the Morrison Center in Boise last Friday, you heard Rosalie Sorrels sing a song written by her friend, the singer-songwriter Utah Phillips. When she finished, she mentioned that Utah was not well and wished him the best. It turns out that Utah died [...]

Dirk Kempthorne – Why is this man smiling?

While the Bush Administration slouches its way towards an ignominious end, most of the criminals have skittered under the rug like cockroches avoiding the harsh light of day. One exception is Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorn who, like the last man standing, has been forced into the spotlight numerous times this month.
At home, the former [...]

Appeasement and other Republican talking points

George Bush continues to be one of the most effective campaigners for Barack Obama. His speech Thursday to the Israeli parliament, with its veiled accusation that Obama was guilty of “appeasement,” is a gift to the Democrats that will keep on giving all the way to November.
Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with [...]

Abacadabra- Your Career is Over

There is no profession in America less willing to stand by their employees and more willing to overreact to a few crank calls than school administrators.
All that it takes is for one patron to call in with a complaint and you can rest assured that a teacher will be forced to take the fall.
The latest [...]