With the Idaho Primaries over it is time to get ready for the general election in November. But before we do that, let's take a look at some of the fun times primary candidates across the country have had accusing each other of things that aren't true. For this we turn to Factcheck.org and their weekly "Just the Facts" vidcast.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
To lighten things up....
With the election and primaries there is a lot of serious talk and deep thinking. I wanted to share something fun. Remember, this is silly... it does not mean anything.
Election Day!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Welfare....
With the recent hubbub over a Mexican flag at a Magic Valley high school and the ensuing debate over what it means to be American and the services that "illegals" get it is interesting to note the WELFARE that some of the Idaho Legislature receive.
Too busy to debate
No, this time it isn't Sali or Risch, it's House Majority Leader Mike Moyle. Seems he's too busy to debate with Nancy Merrill for the upcoming Republican primary. He says that he's too busy farming, I'd say he's too busy collecting farm subsidies.
Welfare is only bad when poor people are using it to feed their kids.Updated
While I realize that the fact that Idaho Legislator-farmers receiving farm subsidies is not anything new, it's still pretty interesting. You can have some fun on the Farm Subsidy Database website.
Rep. Thomas F. Loertscher (R)'s interests: $943,937 from 1995-2006
Rep. Mike Moyle (R): $147,844 from 1995-2006
Rep. Dell Raybould (R)'s interests: $715,905 from 1995-2006
Rep. John Stevenson (R): $179,340 from 1995-2001
Rep. Tom Trail (R)'s interests: $69,906 from 1995-2002
Interesting. I wish I had access to that amount of free money$$$. The rich get richer....like always. I guess. Think about this when you go to vote!
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