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Poet Paul Fans Flames of BSU-U of I Feud

July 29, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

Boise State”s prez, Dr. Bob, has backed off a bit on his ill-thought comments about not playing ball with our northern in-state rivals. The legacy media has been all over it and Poet Paul has weighed in as well. BSU’s Kustra has lately been able To give the U of I a well-deserved label His [...]

Bieter Seeks To Abolish Citizen’s Right To Vote

June 3, 2010 ⋅ 13 comments

Using an appearance before the Chamber of Commerce as a “bully pulpit,” Boise Mayor Dave Bieter urged citizens to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would serve only to abolish rights citizens currently enjoy to approve bonds to pay for airport facilities. We find it ironic the good Mayor seeks to abolish the right of [...]

Come To A GUARDIAN Party Thursday

May 23, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

Guardian’s first five years have flew How long it would last no one knew All I have to say Is keep plugging away And Happy Birthday to you! –Poet Paul GUARDIAN PARTY INVITATION TO: ALL READERS, friends, politicos, and anyone wanting to see what Cyclops, Cynic, and Kappa Ta, Timm, Paul, Clancy, Dean Gunderson, and [...]

Give Legislators Your Right To Senate Vote?

May 2, 2010 ⋅ 28 comments

An old proverb among politicos: “Power corrupts and absolute power is REALLY COOL if you’re the one with the power!” A particulary worrisome bit of news came out of a recent Idaho Tea Party survey of national candidates and an Idaho Public TV interview/debate on IDAHO REPORTS. Republican 1st District Congressional candidates Raul Labrador and [...]

May Day Is Exercise In Democracy

May 1, 2010 ⋅ 10 comments

Once only an opportunity for the Ruskies to roll out the latest rockets in Moscow, May Day has become a worldwide day of protests and demonstrations. The Thais want elections, Albanians claim election fraud, Nepal has anti-government protests, Greeks are against spending cuts, the English protested “militant Islam, Iran saw labor demonstrations, and in Montana [...]

Ada GOP Family Feud Gets Nasty

April 29, 2010 ⋅ 24 comments

The GUARDIAN got no fewer than five calls from Republicans wishing to offer a version of the family feud that erupted during the monthly Ada County Central Committee meeting Tuesday at the Court House. Party faithful, and candidates all seem to be a reflection of today’s society and politicos–they don’t trust each other. A guy [...]

Poet Paul Works Overtime On Economics

April 23, 2010 ⋅ One comment

THE COST OF SPIN DOCS… Police and School Districts must collar Every way they can save a dollar When the budget axe drops Don’t fire teachers or cops Cut spin docs Hightower, Exline and Hollar! ON BOISE’S DOWNTOWN… DBAn members may think The city is in the pink Perhaps they haven’t found The big hole [...]

Boise vs Meridian In “Screw Thy Neighbor”

April 13, 2010 ⋅ 11 comments

We can’t help but chuckle at all the so-called “partnerships” and “regional planning” schemes put forth by local governments when their real goal is to screw their neighbor. Latest battle in what the GUARDIAN has dubbed ECONOMIC CIVIL WAR is Meridian’s quest to lure the Hawks baseball franchise away from Boise–even attempting to get the [...]

Volunteers Work To Keep Park Open

April 12, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

Assorted volunteers, including the Brother Speed motorcycle club (officially designated a gang by coppers and corrections) have donated their time and labor to keep Niagra Springs State Park open. It is located along the Snake River on the north side of the Hagerman Valley. Poet Paul took note and offered up this: Park closures we [...]

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April 6, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

EDITOR NOTE–“California” in this case could be any state. No need to either defend or vilify those from there. Newcomers to Idaho say they wish To just relax, hunt and fish But on the past they dote With this often-used quote “In California we did it like this”!

Poet Paul Is Back!

March 31, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

After a winter break in the warm of Arizona, Poet Paul has returned. Here is his take on the legislture which so graciously left town this week. The Idaho Legislature adjourned Letting you think no stone was unturned They’ll go home with bags packed But get no pat on the back For that’s something they [...]

Broncos Win, Now Its On To Legislature

January 5, 2010 ⋅ 16 comments

Now that BSU has won another Fiesta Bowl, there won’t be much to talk about until the legislature comes back to town to figure how to keep government afloat with less money. Oh sure, we will have a few days of news about how Boise still gets no respect, but the media pundits are ready [...]

Bronco Nation Pays Well

January 3, 2010 ⋅ 12 comments

Poet Paul offers this little diddy on Idaho’s highest paid state employee at a time when “Coach Pete” has the attention of most of Boise–if not much of the sports world. Peterson recently announced he will remain at the helm of BSU football for at least another half decade. There are those who work every [...]

GUARDIAN Christmas Wish List

December 24, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

For those who believe in Santa Clause, we have a Christmas wish list which has plenty of room for additional items. A toy train for Dave Bieter so he will stop trying to force a trolley and AMTRAK upon the kind, decent inhabitants of the City of Trees. A toy ambulance for the Boise FD [...]

Congress, National TV From Poet Paul

December 21, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

With the likes of Tiger Woods, Eastern Snow, overdoses of health care, overdoses of the Trolley hitting the news, this little ditty from Poet PAul on a congressional priority is worth a chuckle. Our congressmen have all vowed To pass laws making us proud They’re considering legislation To protect the nation… From TV ads played [...]

How To Say “Yes” In 1,000 Words or More

December 15, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

Back on November 2 we ran a short story about what appeared to be a STAFF EXPANSION at City Hall in the office of Mayor. Turns out it is indeed an expansion–sort of. We repeatedly asked Team Dave’s press agent for information (was it expansion, replacement, shift of personnel, filling a vacancy, etc.?) and he [...]

What To Do With The Big House On The Hill

December 9, 2009 ⋅ 20 comments

Seems there is a move afoot for the State of Idaho to get out of the housing business for the Gov. The J. R. Simplot mansion at Bogus Basin and Cartwright Roads appeared to be a good deal for citizens and the price was right when J.R. Donated it a few years back. Now it [...]

More On “Desire Named Street Car” (sorry)

November 29, 2009 ⋅ 20 comments

EDITOR NOTE–We hate to keep beating this Trolley Horse, but the politicos and press just won’t let it die. Team Dave Just won’t quit Pushing this streetcar bit There is no way they can Cover this crazy plan They’ll just put a LID on it! –Poet Paul Both the DAILY PAPER and the BOISE WEEKLY [...]

Poet Paul’s Black Friday

November 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Poet Paul stayed on GUARDIAN duty Black Friday and offers two pieces today. Thanksgiving Day is done We all had a lot of fun In my festive mood I ate too much food I feel like I weigh a ton! BONUS VERSE Whenever we were young And could spend as we please We spent money [...]

Thanksgiving Wishes From The GUARDIAN

November 24, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

From the entire GUARDIAN staff (1) we wish you all a safe Thanksgiving Weekend. Feel free to share any great adventures, recipes, or ideas with your fellow GUARDIAN readers. Be nice to those relatives and don’t be afraid to tell little white lies about the quality of food if need be! JOKE–What did the turkey [...]

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