Jeers ... to Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko. For the poor schmucks who buy his malarkey, Semanko is all about getting "back to the basics; less government intrusion in our lives, more personal responsibilities and individual rights." When your back is turned, Semanko is busy gobbling up your taxes. It's not enough that the Idaho Water Users Association - a nonprofit group that draws some of its money from cities, irrigation districts and water districts - pays Semanko $160,000 a year to serve as its executive director. The nonprofit also holds a loan on his Boise home. It started out as bridge loan for $136,000 a decade ago. Since then, Semanko borrowed another $40,000 and today he owes $161,305. Even in Idaho - which is becoming accustomed, if not downright desensitized, to the muck of Republican cronyism - this cozy arrangement reeks of self-dealing/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More Cheers & Jeers to come.

Question: Why do Idahoans put up with this nonsense?