My Father passed away in late 2010 and I lost my greatest earthly hero. He was not popular according to world standards. He did not live in a big fancy house. He did not have any academic degrees. He did not travel the world. He didn’t like to be the leader. He did not thrive on recognition. He did not like the spotlight. Now that you know what my Father was not, let me tell you what he was.
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I attended a high school basketball game recently and it brought back fond memories of when I used to attend as a basketball official for 30-plus years. Much like the players and coaches we, as Idaho State Basketball officials, get some butterflies before a game.
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I read the “GOP Propaganda” article in the Jan. 1 Idaho State Journal and really appreciate learning the definition of propaganda. Propaganda is when someone only gives their view of the subject, whether factual or not. A propagandist can seem wise and reasonable with specific opinions and calls to action.
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I read an article in the paper recently that made me smile. It was in reference to “Idaho’s GOP supermajority” being a problem. Since when did the will of the people, as established by their vote, become a problem? I agree with the need to have stimulated discussion by those on both sides of the issues to really find a solution for all of the people, but to say that because the majority of the people voted Republican or Democrat there is a problem, just doesn’t make sense. Now when one party decides they can TELL the American people what they need or want, regardless of what the people say, then you may have an argument. (But that is a completely different article)
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