Idaho Political Posts
The political section of this website deals with the all important and sometimes controversial subject of politic, elections, voting and candidates. I try to stay focused on the Mountain Home and Elmore County political news but I do stray to both State and Federal political news at times.
Effective Use of Mountain Home Tax Monies – WECRD?
Idaho Political Posts - Mountain Home Political News
Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:27 Written by Tim Bondy Monday, 30 August 2010 09:53
Question: Has the WECRD effectively used the tax money they have collected from the hard working citizens of Elmore County and Mountain Home, Idaho to build a community center?
Answer: In the opinion of Tim Bondy, the short and simple answer is NO!
No Shades of Gray When it Comes to MY Tax Money
In 2001-2002, tax monies started flowing into this project to build a community center. In 2010, the only thing the citizens have to show for their forced contributions is an empty plot of land and promises seeming made with fingers crossed.
That's 8-9 years of planning just to construct one building? Would you call this an effective use of your tax dollars?
Sit or Get off the Pot?
Obviously "the district" hasn't been a good steward of our tax money or we would already have something "concrete" to show for it. The time has come for the taxpayers of Elmore County to forcefully pull the the Western Elmore County Recreation District off the pot. Feelings may get hurt, fingers may get burned but this is MY tax dollars and I demand accountability. Who's with me on this issue?
Thanks for visiting and commenting on this political accountability article.
Tim Bondy
The Bondyweb.Com author
Stupid Idea - Excluding Candidate Jana Kemp from the Debate
Idaho Political Posts - Idaho State Politics
Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 09:39 Written by Tim Bondy Saturday, 14 August 2010 09:20
The City Club of Boise has excluded Independent Governor Candidate Jana Kemp from their Gubernatorial Debate being held on September 15, 2010. Why? Was it because she didn't score high enough in some political poll as the organizers suggest? Or was the decision made in a "smoke filled back room" meeting for less than honorable reasons? Who cares why the City Club of Boise made this very stupid decision.
It Can Be Fixed or Is This a Fixed Debate?
With the general election about 80 days away, one would think the City Club of Boise would jump at the chance to INCLUDE all serious candidates in this debate. After all, their motto is "Nothing happens until people start talking". I'm guessing that this motto is suppose to mean, people (candidates are people too) talk, learn from the conversation and then make intelligent decisions. So why can't the City Club do the right thing and invite Jana Kemp to join in this debate? Would it be too difficult to add one more candidate? Or is the political fix already too entrenched in this event?
The people are talking and the candidates want to talk! Now it's up to the City Club of Boise to make sure the right thing happens. Give the people the opportunity to hear Jana Kemp in this debate or become the insignificant organization it sounds like you are trying to become.
Links:
♦ The City Club of Boise
♦ Jana Kemp for Idaho Governor website
Thanks for visiting and commenting on this political rant.
Tim Bondy
The Bondyweb.Com author
Brian Schad 2nd Congressional District Press Release
Idaho Political Posts - Idaho State Politics
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 July 2010 08:23 Written by Tim Bondy Sunday, 11 July 2010 06:08
** Press Release **
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brian Schad, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dear Reader,
My name is Brian Schad and I am Idaho's 2nd CD Independent Candidate for this year's general election in November. Like many of you, I have become disillusioned with our federal government, our federal elected leaders, and the unsustainable financial path we are traveling as a country. I have stopped talking politics and began talking about "solutions" last year.
Around that time, I learned how my federal representative - one that I have repeatedly voted for in the past - has broken away from conservative principles and values important to Idaho. Having served our nation's armed forces for 12 years previous, I have made the commitment to once again return to the service of my country with the very same intensity of purpose I put into being a Navy SEAL to protect my country. It is that resolve I'll put into being the peoples' advocate for Idaho's Second Congressional District in the effort to restore our federal government back to "by the people, for the people."
I want all of my Idaho neighbors to know there are three of us in this Congressional race, so instead of voting for the lesser of two evils - as perhaps done in the past- if you like my message, you can now "vote your conscious" in November.
** Press Release **
Please download and read Brian Schad's "open letter" to our Idaho Second Congressional District Representative, Mike Simpson
Click to download or read on-line.
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Tim Bondy
The Bondyweb.Com author
Did I Vote Marla Lawson for the Idaho Senate Primary
Idaho Political Posts - Mountain Home Political News
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 18:18 Written by Tim Bondy Tuesday, 25 May 2010 18:11
On May 24th 2010 I stopped by Marla Lawson's office in Mountain Home. Considering no Primary candidates have been visible in town I had to take the step of going to the candidate. I did not know this District 22 State Senator hopeful even had an office in Mountain Home until a few day prior to the election. Guess I don't get out much?
I walked into Marla's office on Jackson Street at about 4:20PM and was offered a chair. I sat down and had a nice but short conversation with her. Basically I got her campaign brochure information in person but did learn that she has more in common with my political views than I thought. She is Republican with a good dose of Libertarian politics in her. Overall, in the 30 minutes I spent in her office I got a pretty good feeling about Marla. But...and there is always a but, isn't there.
But Marla has an “unofficial campaign manager” and he sat in on our conversation. He seemed quite knowledgeable about everything from local to national political issues and he certainly gave me his opinions on each question I had of Marla. In a nutshell, he was one part enthusiasm, one part cheerleader, one part semi-conspiracy theorist, and one part buttinski. In short, this “unofficial campaign manager” did way more talking than “the candidate”. I was actually rude to this man hoping he would let “the candidate” speak. I left Mrs. Lawson's campaign office in Mountain Home feeling sorry for her.
Did I Vote For Marla Lawson?
The short answer is no. Why? Her “unofficial campaign manager” was the reason. I'm sure Marla is quite knowledgeable, dedicated and would make a great Idaho District 22 Senator but when a potential voter wants to talk to you one day before an election, you should be able to give me a one minute elevator speech, answer questions fully and give me a feeling you are a "take charge” type of person. I saw none of this in Marla Lawson. Quite a shame considering she might have some great ideas to make Idaho a better place to live. I'm not sure Tim Corder is the right person for the job but at least he has experience on his side.
Thanks for visiting and commenting on this Mountain Home political post.
Tim Bondy
The BondyWeb author
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