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Complaints

What’s Wrong With the Wood Pilot Project?

by Bundy March 9, 2010

With the recent arrest of Franklin CrazyThunder for shooting at Idaho Falls Police Officer Steven Poulter a few questions come to mind about the lenient treatment afforded to Mr. CrazyThunder by “professionals” who run the Wood Pilot Project and our Court System.  Reviewing Mr. CrazyThunder’s criminal history on the Idaho Supreme Court website idcourts.us  showed [...]

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Playing the lottery…

by Guest Writer December 8, 2009

There is a pretty obvious reason why buying lottery tickets is a bad idea. You will lose money. The odds are usually just awful. Casino gambling is, in comparison, a comparatively sound investment.
And, of course, casino gambling is not a wise thing to do with your savings. You would have to be off the deep [...]

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Free Market Economics

by Chick Heileson December 4, 2009
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About a month ago, the Federal Reserve announced its goal to grasp even more control over the banking industry by seeking veto power over the pay policies of any bank of its choosing.  We already know about the many bailouts and “stimulus” packages passed by Congress within the last year.  If the solution to our [...]

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‘The Blind Side’

Thumbnail image for ‘The Blind Side’ by Guest Writer December 2, 2009

Actress Sandra Bullock says meeting Leigh Anne Tuohy, who she portrays in The Blind Side, showed her there really are some Christians who “walk the walk.”
The film, which opened the week before Thanksgiving, presents the true story of the Tuohys — a well-off white family in Tennessee — who welcome a homeless black youth into their [...]

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“Insuring” Good Health

Thumbnail image for “Insuring” Good Health by Chick Heileson December 2, 2009

As Congress currently debates a massive government overhaul of our nation’s healthcare system, it seems a fundamental question is being left out of the debate: “Does the federal government have any right to discuss how to manage your personal health?”
The current administration is pushing for a government-run plan that will compete with private insurance plans. [...]

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Hang up or listen? Campaigning by phone – Robo calls.

Thumbnail image for Hang up or listen? Campaigning by phone – Robo calls. by Joe Plumber November 30, 2009

A few weeks ago, several of us received automated phone calls asking us to vote one way or the other – most recently during School District 91’s bond election asking us to vote NO. Supporters of the bond seemed almost irate that someone would dare organize an opposition to the bond campaign, let alone use [...]

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Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot

Thumbnail image for Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot by Perser November 10, 2009

If you enter the Sam’s Club parking lot, you won’t likely see a stop sign. There’s one there, but there’s a good chance you won’t notice it. That’s because the sign is so old it has faded to white. This creates for a dangerous intersection right out front of the Sam’s Club. [...]

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Post Register Gives Near Glowing Review of Daren Palmer, The Man Accused Of Running A Ponzi Scheme And Defrauding Millions

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The Post Register appeared to honor the man accused of running a Ponzi Scheme in Southeast Idaho in a front-page article Sunday entitled “Daren Palmer: Revealed”. About three-fourths of the article that ran as the feature storywent through Daren Palmer’s life holding him up and honoring him instead of bringing to light the background [...]

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Blake Hall In Handcuffs?

Thumbnail image for Blake Hall In Handcuffs? by Eavesdropper November 6, 2009

The word around the water cooler is that the special prosecutor who was hired to review the allegations against Blake Hall is expected to submit his report as early as today.  Depending on what the report says, Blake Hall, who has worked as a Bonneville County Attorney, could end up in handcuffs.
Earlier this year, Blake [...]

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Insane Clown Posse Show Cancelled… Discussion Imminent.

Thumbnail image for Insane Clown Posse Show Cancelled… Discussion Imminent. by Alice November 5, 2009

I just read in the PR that the Insane Clown Posse concert has been canceled.
My first reaction was not surprise, it was actually a smirk while I recalled a similar concert held a couple of years ago by a band called Kottonmouth Kings. That concert, by a band (IMO) whose sole purpose is to promote [...]

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Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Attending Church

Thumbnail image for Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Attending Church by Kevin M. Wrathson October 22, 2009

According to the Associated Press,  new laws passed in the state of North Carolina last year made it illegal for a convicted sex offender named James Nichols to attend worship services at his Baptist church due to the presence of a daycare facility on the grounds.  On March 28, 2009, he was arrested at his [...]

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KUPI 99 Needs to Grow Up – Idaho Falls Radio

Thumbnail image for KUPI 99 Needs to Grow Up – Idaho Falls Radio by JP October 6, 2009

Twice in the last few days I’ve heard a radio advertisement on KUPI 99 that goes something like this:
We’re KUPI 99. What makes us better than the other guys?
That’s easy. We’re not d—–bags.
Except without the dashes.
I understand radio stations have their little tiffs with one another. Currently, 1055 the Hawk chides “the other guys” for [...]

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Crime DOES pay! – Grand Theft in Idaho Falls

by idaho83406 August 20, 2009

IDAHO FALLS – Bond has been reduced for an Idaho Falls man in jail on several counts of grand theft.
Brian Heath faces four counts of grand theft, and one count of check fraud.
Heath ran several construction companies, including Kinetic Construction. His former customers are accusing him of accepting payment for a job, and [...]

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Reserving spaces for the 4th of July

by The Gadsden July 1, 2009

 On the way to work yesterday, I heard an interesting debate on the radio. The debate was over whether people should be allowed to save or reserve spaces along the green belt in preparation for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this Saturday.
We’ve all seen it, whether it is for a parade or the fireworks display, [...]

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Idaho Falls Gas Stations Are Price Gouging!!!

by newru June 30, 2009

Okay, go to Gasbuddy.com or drive from Idaho Falls to Pocatello and you will see that Idaho Falls average Gas prices are $2.59 but in Pocatello they are $2.49. Why are two towns that are affected by the same weather, economy etc… that have a $.10 price difference. I think Idaho Falls is price gouging. This needs [...]

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Why should we buy auto insurance?

by Alice June 29, 2009

A week and a half ago, my boyfriend was riding his motorcycle down 17th street when an uninsured driver pulled in front of him and caused an accident. Luckily, my boyfriend only suffered a laceration over his eyebrow (requiring several stitches) and damage to his motorcycle. The driver of the car told the officer that [...]

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Enough Complaining…It’s Time For Solutions

by Dennis Jones June 15, 2009

During the past few years, we have all been kept well informed as to the state of our national economic downturn. And, thanks to forums such as this, we’ve all had our opportunity to sound off and voice our displeasure at our government’s leadership (or lack thereof) with regards to the creation of and the dealing [...]

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Tea Party and Memorial Day Rally

by The Gadsden May 21, 2009

I was glad to see mention of this weekend’s Memorial Day Rally and Tea Party activity posted on the poll. Unfortunately, after reading the live chat portion of the blog, I realized many of the readers unaware of the details for the rally.
That being said, the Memorial Day rally is a great way to [...]

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What is the key to a good blog?

by slu2 May 13, 2009

I have been thinking about the comments that have been made to me about posting on a particular topic. 
I have a cause that I believe in with all of my heart and soul, and moving to Idaho made that reality more pronounced because of legal situations that prevent me from getting the medication that [...]

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Marijuana Tax Day Protest – TAX US!

by slu2 April 10, 2009

According to recent government polls, at least 40 million Americans (who will admit it), have smoked marijuana in the last year.
Atleast 15 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the last month. 
According to a Harvard Economics professor, American tax payers could see a 77 Billion dollar per year boost in government tax revenue.  
Marijuana is safer than [...]

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Local Senator Bart Davis vs. Election Date Consolidation

by Joe Plumber April 8, 2009

Idaho Falls Senator Bart Davis (R-33) is leading the charge in Boise to defeat an election consolidation bill, HB.201, which would increase voter activity and turnout. The bill would establish a permanent calendar for election dates. This means the voting public would know when they could expect an election to take place – no more [...]

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Idaho Falls Tea Party Set for April 15

by hallistone April 7, 2009

Idaho Falls will be hosting its very own Great American Tea Party on  Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8:00pm at 490 Memorial Drive, just outside Senator Mike Crapo’s office. The purpose is to protest massive spending and taxation by the federal government.
The event will feature speeches, a walk to the nearby Veterans’ Memorial, and a ceremonial “tea [...]

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Do Renters Truly Destroy Neighborhoods?

by my4sons March 12, 2009

I just read a recent MSN article, entitled Many towns tightening “no rental” rules. The fact that homeowners nationwide are having a tough time selling their homes, given the current economic situation and housing markets, is no surprise. However, the article said many Home Owners Associations (HOA’s), and even some community leaders, across the nation [...]

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Should the state accept the federal money designated for Idaho in Obama’s American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?

by Joe Plumber February 18, 2009

Yesterday, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed Executive Order 2009-06, which creates a “stimulus executive committee” that will be appointed by Otter to review state agency information and make recommendations within 30 days on how to best use the federal money designated for Idaho in the federal law. Those recommendations will be due by the [...]

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Mother sues clinic after botching her abortion and throwing her live newborn out with the trash…

by Joe Plumber February 9, 2009

While not directly connected with the Idaho Falls area, I did feel this story would give charge to a very interesting debate amongst the local readers and contributors. Regardless of your politics or moral compass, this should not happen here in the United States, nor any country for that matter.

A recent UK article tells of an 18-year-old Florida woman’s, Sycloria Williams, visit to an abortion clinic, located just outside of Miami, in order to terminate her 23-week pregnancy.

Now, the young woman is suing the Florida clinic for “botching” her abortion by allowing her child to be born alive, and then placing the baby into a plastic bag and throwing the newborn out with the trash.

Allegedly, the doctor (Dr Renelique) did not arrive in time and Ms. Williams went into premature labor, delivering a live baby girl. Then, one of the clinic’s (un-licensed) owners cut the infant’s umbilical cord, placed the newborn into a red plastic biohazard bag and threw it out.

Police, one week later, recovered the decomposing remains of the infant child, found in a cardboard box, only after receiving anonymous tips. An autopsy revealed air in the baby girl’s lungs – proving that she was born alive and breathing.

A very sad – yet true story! Furthermore, let us not forget that Obama and Congress now want to re-implement the funding of overseas entities that assist in family planning – aka abortions.

(I encourage you to read the background and story concerning this post – notes and links provided below. Note that the youngest premature baby to ever survive, Amillia Taylor, was born at just 21 weeks and six days.)

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