Politics
Potpourri
(For you non-library users that means a stew, mix of flower petals and spices, or a medley) When we have a whole bunch of items we don’t want to elaborate upon, we offer up a potpourri because it sounds cool: –Meridian has joined the suicidal ranks of cities bent on self destruction with a MONEY […]
Howard “Screamer” Dean in Boise?
GUARDIAN EXCLUSIVE! The GUARDIAN got a tip that Democratic National Chairman Howard “Screamer” Dean plans to make a whistle stop in Boise on Friday July 15 from noon-2 pm. (No whistles or trains these days, but it IS a catchy phrase.) Unlike the Republicans who offer $1,000 a plate dinner tickets and photo ops, the […]
China Syndrome
Can anyone explain why it is a “subsidy” when the Korean government helps out memory chip makers, but when Gov. Dirk signs legislation giving Micron multimillion dollar tax breaks at the expense of Ada County residents it is called “incentivization?” The GUARDIAN doubts that Dirk’s position has anything to do with the fact Micron has […]
Spoken Like an Idaho Politician
MINNEAPOLIS– The Minnesota legislature is working to undo a law which requires a vote of citizens (referendum) on long term debt like a proposed $478 million stadium for the Twins baseball team. County officials said the election requirement would “scuttle their deal” to build the stadium which will cost more than $1 billion over 30 […]
Born of Necessity
The GUARDIAN was born of necessity and frustration. The people need a voice and the internet is the perfect forum. Local politicians with their personal agendas work to circumvent the will of the people. The local media depends on a friendly reception from the government and big business. This natural timidity combined with a profit […]
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