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Today’s Must Read:

• Bill Cope — Grin and Barrett: The turning up of the screwball. Choice clip:

We find this common among people of her … ahem … caliber: they will remain perpetually peeved with any and every thought, action or motive that doesn’t conform precisely with what goes on in their own diminutive understanding, even when the issue belongs-as do our public lands-to all Americans, wherever they may call home. It is for this reason the WEs must cease considering them part of the national dialogue, no matter what that dialogue concerns. As Ms. Barrett illustrates, one can’t compromise with her sort and one can’t satisfy them. We are left simply to go over, around and past them, and pray that someday, they leave their refuge in their fevered imaginations and join us.

And if not … no big loss.

The Treasure Valley:

• Ada County commissioner says summer season unlikely at Les Bois racetrack.
• Officers teach children to resist temptation of criminal gangs.
• Parents take ownership of Eagle performing and visual arts school ArtsWest.

Idaho Politics:

• IdaBlue: Time to play ball. Should the Idaho Democrats jump on board with Gov. Otter and get the transportation projects rolling?
• Dan Popkey: Otter gambles big to get his road money passed.
• New West Boise: Transportation Money Match is Advantage: Otter.
• The MountainGoat Report: Capital City Heats Up.
• Dennis Mansfield: Idaho, the State of confusion or contusion?
• I think Zeb Bell is the first Idahoan to publicly admit that he reads Perez Hilton. I never took him for a Brangelina gossip fan.
• Hilarious comment @43rd State Blues and this one adds a sober truth to it. Not only have the teabaggers been left behind, but also a significant portion of Americans who don’t wish for a violent revolt.
• Richard Larsen: Tea parties could have long-lasting impact. Doubt it. What I don’t understand about the teabaggers is that they have “representation”, just not the “representation” they want. You only get to pick and choose your representation if your guy wins. If not, buck up, act like an adult, don’t act like sore losers and try to get your guy in next go around.
• Two good editorials from the Statesman: Poor decision comes back to haunt Idaho and It’s the 2009 Idaho Legislature staycation!

Politics:

• President Obama Signs the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
• Passing the Tests of God.
• For $1,000 Joe the Plumber better be fixin’ my plugged shower drain or something.
• A Gaythering Storm: There is a storm being caused by gay marriage and we are all in serious trouble.
• The Boise Picayune: Gay Marriage & Civil Unions.

Booze:

• Talked to the people from the Big Brew. Here are some more details; May 2nd at Sockeye Brewing in Boise, starts at 8am, nationwide simul-toast at 11am and it should run until 2pm or so. You can check out two famous beers that have been recreated by area homebrewers — and best of all, it is free. Should be a pretty cool event.
• 2009 All Idaho Wine Competition Results.
• 137,088 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, 137,088 Bottles of Beer… Stone Brewing breaks a bottling record. The good news for the rest of us; Oaked Arrogant Bastard should be on the shelves soon.
• Spring Beer Week: Bocks. Expect to see a selection of Bocks on the unequivocal notion next week.

Grub:

• Offal Good: Head to tail stage experiences.
• The Minimalist: Finessing Flatbread. I love flatbreads, we’ve been making them a lot lately, can be a great alternative to noodles or rice.
• When Should You Eat the Rind? A cheese course.
• Szechuan Chicken Recipe.
• Tacos are indeed a gift from God: