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Marylee Hale's avatar

Thank you for this. It must have been challenging to whittle down the possibilities to these. I'm glad you included. Sen. Zuiderveld's comment about cancer being caused by parasites. I thought for sure that would cause the Governor to veto the bill. But nope.

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deborah hennessy's avatar

You have no idea how many times I yelled four-letter expletives at the TV this past legislative session so reading this piece made me laugh about all the fools we have elected in Idaho. I had an idea that Idaho would be a better home for all of us if elected representatives had to wait two terms before submitting legislation so they could actually learn about Idaho’s needs, how the budget works, and how to defer to those who had been around a bit longer. A pipe dream, I know, but so many lives are carelessly impacted when newbies come in with ready-made legislation.

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Melissa Harris's avatar

There are too many clowns driving the clown car.

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FfsBoise's avatar

You can't make this stuff up, but that's okay because we have the Idaho Legislature to make sure this is reality.

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Pamela's avatar

Hilarious but incredibly sad that our state is in such disarray…

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Melissa Cortes's avatar

Absolutely delightful. I loved reading each one of these while simultaneously embarrassed at my State legislators.

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Todd Thomas's avatar

How bout Sen. Tammy Nichols comment during debate on HB291?? $3 million for high needs student expenses reimbursement would show "little to no return investment ". Special high needs students are not worth it to her I guess?? But elite private schools with high tuition are priority.

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ronalee linsenmann's avatar

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Talia Giordano's avatar

I always look forward to the end of the loony legislative session, when the Scheids wrap things up with their forehead slapping comedic commentary. 😂

Better to laugh than burst into tears.

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