Comments on: Balukoff Wants Tight State Rules, But Don’t Impede Local Leaders Wishes On Tax Breaks

By: Grumpy ole Guy

Grumpy ole Guy — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 09:58:01 +0000

I think that most candidates are single issue ones, in most elections, because we the voters tend to focus on only one, two or three issues per election and let the others slide. State government is a complex mix and I doubt if any of us really understands the interactions and ramifications of all of the issues; certainly not the candidates, or at least it doesn’t appear to be the case from their press statements or speeches. And, the Legislators are rarely well informed until after after they have been in office for a couple of terms, and then it is only in the areas of committees on which they serve,if we are lucky. We all have heard the horror stories about their lack of knowledge and/or understanding.
We need people in the Executive offices who are good executives, and often those are not the people with good “political skills”.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:11:09 +0000

Balukoff for governor because he’s a candidate that understands leadership, collaboration, and how to get things done right. All voices will be heard, you can count on that. This is what we need, no matter the issue. Any candidate that says they know all the answers is lying to you.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 02:37:35 +0000

I think he’s a one issue candidate who’s running because of the close call with Luna, Otter, & Vandersloot over education issues.

I worry about a one issue candidate’s abilities to lead in other important areas of capitalist business. Community organizer Obama’s abysmal war strategy and foreign policy failures come to mind.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:40:42 +0000

Well ya know, that’s a tuff one.

He knows that tax free for a truly ruthless for profit business which does not hesitate to charge whatever the market will bear is wrong… However, it was his liberal pals at Boise City Hall that did the deed after all. Hmmm, Oh gosh, It’s time for a special teams trick double-talk bullcrap play. Being in charge of the largest schrewel district, he knows most folks will get lost at the first switchback of a complex reversing reply… so as long as it sounds smart and thoughtful, then it’s a win. Make sure to buy the reporter lunch so they ask an easy one next time.

Could we get an update on national party money flowing his way please?

By: Easterner

Easterner — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:01:55 +0000

I will ensure that
1) tax policy promotes economic development as well as
2) providing the state with the revenue needed to properly fund education and deliver other necessary services

“tax policy promotes economic development” usually means LOW taxes.

“revenue need” usually means HIGH taxes.

Sounds like another 2-sided campaign promise.

By: IdahoCrystal

IdahoCrystal — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 21:36:16 +0000

I really hope Mr. Balukoff gets the opportunity to show us how he can help Idaho do better. Lord knows Otter’s had two terms to show us how far behind we can get in so many areas – I’ll be really disappointed if he’s able to continue the trend to run us in to the ground even more.