Monday, March 29, 2010

Is that what I think it is?

Saturday afternoon I am driving down Eagle Rd minding my own business when all of a sudden I see something on the east side of the road near Ustick.  As I approach this object my heart starts to pound as I think "Is that what I think it is?",  "Can it be true?".  As I got closer I realized to my greatest possible joy it was, in fact, the object I thought it may be.  It was a political campaign sign.  The day has finally arrived again when campaigns are starting up!  While it is a bit early to start the sign blooming, it is an exciting time.  These are the days to start preparing, organizing, and fund raising.

It has been several years since I last was able to participate in Legislative campaigns.  I was on a mission for the last go around and was not only unable to work them, but wasn't able to do anything to help Dad in his campaign as I was on the opposite side of the country in Virginia.

Given, I have already been working a lot on several campaigns including Representative Raul Labrador's campaign for Congress, but there is just something about Idaho Legislative campaigns that really gets me excited.  Unfortunately, while the Legislature is still in session, the current legislators running for re-election can't raise money, and don't have time to do much when it comes to their campaign.  Its unfortunate because their opponents are out preparing while the legislators are stuck doing their job.

Today is supposedly the last day of the session though.  They were powering through the bills trying to get done on Friday, but didn't quite make it.  Today is the day though they hope to Sine Die.  Then the campaigns really start.

This is the most wonderful time of the year,

But thats just me...

Ty Palmer

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Boise, enough said.

Everyday I hear people complain about Boise, Idaho... and I am tired of it.  I have been all over the world, London, Paris, New York, Boston, Houston, Minneapolis, New Zealand, etc., and I have never been to a place as amazing as Boise.  Sure, we don't have a massive downtown, major tourist destinations, or even an In N Out.  But we have more than enough of everything to make this the best place in the world to grow up.  If you think Boise is a boring place, let me know, I will show you around.

I love Boise,

But that's just me...

Saturday, March 13, 2010

I Hate Weekends...

There is something wrong with me.  I am 22-years-old, and I hate weekends.  I'm sure they will be all fine and dandy again once the Idaho Legislative Session is over, but while they are in session, it sucks.  I live for Idaho politics, and during weekends I have to... do other stuff.  Ugh.

At least when session is over campaigns will really get rolling so I will be distracted by that.  I am currently affiliated with some 20 campaigns in one way or another.  I have a significant roll in about five of them.  Word on the street is that Dad (Representative Joe Palmer) will have an opponent again this time around.  He/she has yet to file for candidacy, but they have all next week to do so.  I was on my mission last election so I wasn't around to screw things up.

I get a lot of crap because only one of the campaigns I've had a heavy hand in in the past has won.  But hey, I was in high school, as if I have the pull then to be an actual influence in a campaign.  Now its different though... Now I know what I am talking about a little more.  I have spent a lot of time around those who actually run campaigns and have learned a lot and look forward to seeing the fruits of my labors as ALL of the candidates I am helping win their elections.

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I hate weekends,

But that's just me...

The wonders of Technology...

So here I am on I-84 West bound just before the Nampa Garrity exit... on my laptop... on the internet.  Its amazing to think that for just $40/month, I have the internet no matter where I am in this valley.  Yet its something we take for granted.  I am cruising down the freeway (not driving) and have access to the worlds information.  How amazing is that?

I have posted below a video that really puts that attitude in perspective.  Its of a guest comedian on the Conan O'brien Show.  Check it out here: http://bit.ly/919uud

Modern technology is not only advancing rapidly in the way of internet abilities, but in the way of medicine.  Unfortunately, if Obama-care passes, there will be little incentive to invent new ways of treating patients.  There will be even less incentive for doctors to become better doctors because all doctors will get paid the same no matter how good they are.

Thank goodness the Idaho Legislature passed a law preventing the federal government from taking over Idaho citizens health care and authorized the Idaho Attorney General to fight any atempt to do so.

I'm not a fan of Obama-Care,

But that's just me...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Toying with the idea

So for over a year now I have been toying with the idea of starting up a blog again. I've been able to get my thoughts out pretty well via facebook and twitter. I am even on a weekly talk radio show at BSU. But with all that there are just some things that I need to say in more detail than can be given in 140 characters on twitter or 420 characters on facebook.

I currently host a live blog about what is happening at the Idaho Legislature on my website WeThePeopleOfIdaho.com, but that is an unbiased blog for simply reporting what happens. I need an outlet where I can express my opinion and receive responses from YOU!

I have been reluctant to actually sit down and start this because I am too opinionated. I work for several campaigns and know I will have to be careful what I say so as not to cast a negative light on those races. But if I can't let loose with my opinion, what would be the point of an opinion blog?

Well, here goes... lets see how it works. I'm sure much of what I write will be useless ramblings, but I will try to impart great words of wisdom on occasion with an unbiased, yet opinionated approach on occasion.

But that's just me...