Pettinger is a symptom of a deeper illness in Idaho politics—one that thrives on chaos, feeds on extremism, and flourishes in the absence of accountability. His increasingly erratic and inflammatory behavior reflects the undercurrents of Idaho’s far-right movement, which continues to tolerate and, at times, embrace the very worst elements of its base.
Excellent piece. There are just too many right-wing crazies in Idaho anymore. We are selling our house and moving to Mexico where we have been snowbirding. Keep up the good fight!
I appreciate finding this on substack. Something like this is never covered in local news or is likely supremely suppressed on other platforms. I will be staying and learning.
I went to high school with David. It’s so sad to see what fear, hate, and substance abuse have done to a once really nice guy. His behavior makes me sick to my stomach.
I would like for you to prove your claim that anything I published here is, as you say, "lying through my teeth."
I don't believe you actually reviewed this article, or you would have noticed that it is factual, verified with supporting links, and provides images and videos to prove it. I always back up what I write with source links.
Facts must be hard for you if you are so invested in ignoring the truth. As for your self-righteous rant, you clearly do not know me or that I am a Christian and a lifelong conservative Republican. I would appreciate it if you withdrew your false accusations. Lying about me is not very Christ-like and is a poor representation of your character.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” – Albert Einstein
Excellent piece. There are just too many right-wing crazies in Idaho anymore. We are selling our house and moving to Mexico where we have been snowbirding. Keep up the good fight!
I appreciate finding this on substack. Something like this is never covered in local news or is likely supremely suppressed on other platforms. I will be staying and learning.
I went to high school with David. It’s so sad to see what fear, hate, and substance abuse have done to a once really nice guy. His behavior makes me sick to my stomach.
Thanks, Greg!
Have you taken your medication today? Perhaps you should talk to a mental health professional to see about increasing your dosage.
I would like for you to prove your claim that anything I published here is, as you say, "lying through my teeth."
I don't believe you actually reviewed this article, or you would have noticed that it is factual, verified with supporting links, and provides images and videos to prove it. I always back up what I write with source links.
Facts must be hard for you if you are so invested in ignoring the truth. As for your self-righteous rant, you clearly do not know me or that I am a Christian and a lifelong conservative Republican. I would appreciate it if you withdrew your false accusations. Lying about me is not very Christ-like and is a poor representation of your character.