"There's no organization in Idaho that is dedicated to the purpose of finding free market solutions and empowering individuals to take back their freedoms," Hoffman said. "We are the state's only think tank dedicated to that purpose" -- Wayne Hoffman, Idaho Freedom Foundation. More from 2C Etc. here. Randy Stapilus' thoughts on Hoffman's new organization here.

• Getting mad at Minnick already? DINO-mite/Adam's Blog
• Gov. (President?) Kempthorne/IdaBlue
• Nampa right to reserve family passes for families/IVA
• Who needs enemies?/Political Game
• Big name contender for GOP congressional race in 2010?/Unequivocal Notion

• Why does media play up military affiliations in crime stories?/Bubblehead
• I hope Obama is reading the Washington Post/Clayton Cramer
• No thanks to you, Sen. Crapo/Free In Idaho!
• Spud State blog rundown/43rd State Blues
• Pelosi's outrageous bailout of Planned Parenthood/Idaho Chooses Life
• New energy objectives/Idaho Conservation League
• More budget tension between Otter, lawmakers/Kevin Richert
• Geithner confirmed, tough decisions ahead/MountainGoat Report
• Hayes gets No. 2 spot at Interior/Rocky Barker

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