Archive for November, 2007
Lecture: Losing Our Civil Liberties in Times of Crisis
I attended a lecture Wednesday evening given by Idaho State University professor Dr. David Adler. “Loosing our civil liberties in times of crisis” was delivered in the Idaho Falls Bennion Student Union Building on the Idaho Falls ISU campus. John McGimpsey introduced the event, saying it was sponsored by the Idaho Progressive Students Alliance and […]
Idaho Falls is Hostile to Pedestrians
I was encouraged to see the Community Pathways group recently featured in the Post Register, however our city needs much more help and involvement than one volunteer group. We need civic leaders, citizens, business owners, and developers to get on board with the pedestrian-friendly environment that Idaho Falls is lacking. Some problems are city-wide design […]
Idaho Falls Country Club Oversells Itself
What gives the Idaho Falls Country Club the right to call themselves a country club? Probably their own historical claim and little else. I think the IFCC is overselling itself, and they should fix some things or risk getting buried by a competitor.
This started when a friend told me about his golfing buddy who […]
Who is Ron Paul?
I keep hearing this name, Ron Paul. Google Ron Paul. Ron Paul for President. I see his name bubbling up frequently on Digg.com, and while I do not read the stories, they all seem to herald Ron Paul as exactly what is needed for Americans no matter what political beliefs you hold.
Then this morning […]
Moderate Appeal to Democrats: Please Stop this Hillary Nonsense
Pay attention, Democrats: you must abandon this “Hillary Clinton for President” nonsense, and you must do it immediately for your own good. Failure to do so could motivate most of America to turn their back on the official Democratic party, and to stop listening to liberal ideas. Hear me out on this.
We hear so much […]
The Flap Over The Flag
Here is a story that makes your blood boil on Veterans Day!!!
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs opted out of the tradition of reciting the significance of each fold in the flag-folding ceremony at military funerals.
The recitations accompanying each fold pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families, and the […]
Civic Lecture: Islam, A View from the West
Monday evening I attended a unique lecture at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium called Islam, a View from the West. It was given by Dr. Michael Zirinsky (a Boise State University history professor). As Idaho Falls councilwoman Ida Hardcastle did at the lecture beginning, I also want to thank the event sponsors for helping make […]
Idaho Needs Revolving Door Policy for Lobbyists
Idaho needs to put a stop to people jumping from government jobs to lobbying jobs and back to government jobs without any time gaps or ethical considerations.
Right now we have Idaho Governor Butch Otter’s chief of staff, Jeff Malmen, leaving his official (and highly influential) position to work as a lobbyist for the company […]
Meet Thomas Hally, Idaho Falls 2007 City Council Candidate
Editor’s Note: Tom Hally is currently serving on the Idaho Falls city council.
First of the issue of the Police Station I cover on my web site www.hallycouncil.net.
Craig Lords has been a division head for a long time but we have very strong minded dept. heads who work very well with the Council. Craig will […]
Beware “Mortgage Elimination” Scams
I recently read about a couple in my town who is about to lose their home to foreclosure, despite having significant equity in the home. The problem? Several years ago, they fell prey to a “mortgage elimination” scam. Having never heard the term, I did some research and found that several […]
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