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Author: Dan Barker

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Opinion: What the Truman Banquet really represents

April 24, 2023April 25, 2023Dan Barker

The Bonneville County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Gala was this past Saturday in Idaho Falls, hosted at Melaleuca headquarters. Unfortunately, the event did not embody the spirit of its original namesake, Abraham Lincoln. Instead of embracing the ideals that used to characterize the Read More

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Opinion: Idaho GOP denigrates democracy

April 1, 2023April 2, 2023Dan Barker

Conservatism took a turn in Idaho 30 years ago, starting the crack that has become the divide in the GOP. The screams of extremism and personal attacks now muffle the old calls for fiscal responsibility and reduced regulation. The Bonneville County GOP Read More

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Opinion: Taking a look at outside influence on Idaho politics

March 14, 2023March 22, 2023Dan Barker

One fact about Idaho holds to a principle regardless of party. Idahoans do not need the influence of outside states and their politics. The responsible parties continue to push Idaho towards the extremes versus addressing the actual problems facing Idaho. It’s time Read More

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Opinion: Real details of Lincoln’s ‘Lyceum Address’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Dan Barker

GOP Chair Dorothy Moon is correct, and there are clear parallels in the symbolism of the “Lyceum Address.” In his “Lyceum Address,” Lincoln spoke of his fear that ambition would take over the rule of the people. Lincoln saw this in the Read More

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Opinion: Don’t let Idaho elections become further restricted

January 7, 2023January 14, 2023Dan Barker

Can you imagine a voting system in Idaho where people would get to decide if you are conservative enough to choose GOP candidates in Idaho? It is unbelievable that a right so protected and set into our Constitution could be removed based Read More

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Opinion: We need change from our legislators

December 7, 2022January 15, 2023Dan Barker

It’s not the difference of opinion that is the problem. The problem isn’t the two-party system nor the people who affiliate with each side. They are not evil. The ability to ignore facts and accept violence is becoming too familiar in our Read More

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