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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the...

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][...

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Mr. Cope’s Cave: Truckin’-ulent

So, Mr. Cope? Are you feeling better?…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to...

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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Mr. Cope's Cave: Note to Netanyahu

Bibi, I won't be there either. At your little speech for Boehner and his bunch, I mean.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Mr. Cope's Cave: What's a Fella Gotta Do To Get a Traitor Thrown In Prison...

Or to be more precise... 47 of 'em.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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?…[ Read more ][...

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Mr. 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.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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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,...

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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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...

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Idaho 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...

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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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...

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Mr. 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...

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