Even the most cursory look at the news can give one the impression that the world is in flames, especially here in Idaho, where we've recently seen the Republican-controlled Legislature shoot down local control of natural gas resources, block a bill to ban housing and employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and pass a bill to evict those pesky Occupiers, whose vigil serves as a constant reminder of a litany of economic issues lawmakers would likely prefer to sweep under the rug.
It's enough to make you want to say f@#$ it and party.…
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