Mr. Cope’s Cave: Did Voters Have to Show an ID in Afghanistan?
I’m not done talking about voter suppression. Or as the GOP calls it, “our hope for the future.” There are a lot of rotten, evil things coming out of America’s right wing these days: • A complete,...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Light and Short
I’m throwing something light and short together here, and I’m trying to do it fast. Got a lot to do in the next few days, and little time for blogging. Now obviously, “light and short” rules out...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: For Chris’ Sake
Do me a favor. After you’re done reading this—if in fact you finish reading it—go to that “share” feature down at the bottom and do whatever it takes to “share” it with Chris Matthews. I believe his...
View ArticleIdaho Gubernatorial Debate Wins the Internet
If you didn't watch it last night, or haven't seen it online by now, you're missing out on the birth of what will undoubtedly be the next great Idaho meme. Broadcast by Idaho Public Television on May...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Who I’m Voting For Tomorrow
Republicans. That’s who I’m voting for tomorrow. I’m a registered one. I did it two years ago when the state Republican Party made this effort to tell Idahoans they couldn’t vote in their primary...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: The Release of Bowe Bergdahl (An Alternate History)
Mid-May, 2014: President Obama calls leaders of Congress into a top-secret meeting and informs them of the opportunity to get Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl released from Taliban captivity. Both Democrats and...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: At the Pearly Gates
Next! How’s it hangin’, Pete? You don’t mind if I call ya’“Pete,” do ya’?Name? It’s me. George. You know me. Some people called me “Dubya.” You know… for how I got a dubya in my middle name.Cause of...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Thursday?
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Concordia School of Law's Public Interest organization and ACLU of Idaho are teaming up to present a special screening of the...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Mississippi Yearning
Goodman. Chaney. Schwerner. Andrew. James. Michael. Andrew would be 70 this year. James, 71, and Michael, 74. Odds are they would have grandchildren, a career behind them and many stories to tell....
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: And You Keep Sending Them Back?
You've likely heard that yesterday, Congress got out for the summer. Yup, all done until September. Not that September is looking like they’ll be bucking any heavy bales. They've only got 10 workdays...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Yet More Evidence the National Rifle Association is an...
I’m starting a new open-ended series today. I played around with several different wordings for the title, e.g.: “The Black Soul of the NRA,”“Evil=NRA!” and “How Does the NRA Live With Itself?” But I...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: A Wee Bonnie Q&A for Ye
Everyone’s looking forward to your views on the Scottish Question, Mr. Cope. The Scottish Question?Yes. You know… the Scottish Matter. The vote they just took on separating from the UK, you mean?Yes....
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Weak-a-Pedia
I’ve been looking into the life of George Hansen for another project and came across something I thought interesting. If you don’t remember George, let me quote from his obituary printed in the New...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: When Did I Get to be Such a Conservative?
Mr. Cope? Yes, Twinky. I see you’re back.Sorry, but something came up and I felt like I needed to talk to you about it. By all means. That’s what I’m here for… to be pestered to distraction by any...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Holli Woodings… Check!
My friends, I have only one small thing today, and it’s not to remind you to vote tomorrow. If you don’t already know to vote tomorrow, you’re no friend of mine. If you don’t plan on voting...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Cometh the Dark Time
Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m.: I should tell you, I’m writing this Tuesday morning, Election Day. I want to get it done early because I suspect that I may spend the next three or four days puking. No, I don’t feel...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Truckin’-ulent
So, Mr. Cope? Are you feeling better? You sounded pretty down in your blog Friday. I don’t wanna talk.Gosh, Mr. Cope. That election was almost a whole week ago. You can’t go on being so depressed about...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Oohing and Aahing
Mr. Cope, I’ve been looking back over your old blogs and columns, and I can’t find any mention of honoring our veterans. Did you just forget?… or what? No, I didn’t forget. I just figure the vets get...
View ArticleMr. Cope’s Cave: Good Times?
I have some more Xmas music for you, but first… how about them gas prices, eh? And listen, isn’t it something how the Dow Jones is on the cusp of busting 18,000? Oh, and the employment numbers! Three...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: American Sniping
Oh for God's sake! Can't you get through a whole damn week without coming over here to bug me?Well I'm sorry, Mr. Cope. But stuff keeps coming up and I want to get your take on it. Why? Don't you...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: Note to Netanyahu
Bibi, I won't be there either. At your little speech for Boehner and his bunch, I mean. In fact, even if I were a member of Congress, I wouldn't be there. In faaaaact, even if I lived across the...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: What's a Fella Gotta Do To Get a Traitor Thrown In Prison...
Or to be more precise... 47 of 'em. And yeah, I said "traitors." People who commit treason. People who betray their nation to a hostile power. Benedict Arnold types, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg types,...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: Il Douche
I have spent most of this week trying to forget that America has fallen to such a sorry state that a despicable douche like Ted Cruz could be considered a serious presidential candidate—all to no...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: Worth A Try... Isn't It?
Hey gang, I have an idea. What say we all call our Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and ask them not to take part in trying to screw up President Barack Obama's agreement with Iran? You know?... so we...
View ArticleMr. Cope's Cave: Dear Pres ... er, Mrs. Clinton
Mr. Cope's Cave: Dear Pres ... er, Mrs. Clinton, I know you must have 40 tons of mail to get through, so I'll make this short. Just wanted to say how happy I am you're in it for good, and go get 'em!...
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