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Special Session A Mockery by Brad Cederblom Published in Coeur d'Alene Press Sept 6, 2006 In The Press' Aug. 27 headline story "Senate debate leads to frustration of Republicans not impressed with ploys from Democrats, who wanted their proposal included in discussion." Sen. Mike Jorgenson, my District 3 representative said," I think the whole thing was a premeditated mockery of the system."  I can only think that Sen. Jorgenson is talking about the special session called by the short timer, always the bridesmaid, never the bride, Gov. Jim Risch? The special session was indeed a mockery of the system. Only one day to discuss and vote on a preconceived, predecided, only one topic, my way only TAX SHIFT plan, and the Republicans will call it tax relief. Yes, that is a mockery of the system, maybe not even legal. Perhaps Sen. Jorgenson is talking about HIS mockery of the system. Although not a precise measure, The Press and The Idaho Statesman had polls that showed a vast majority in favor of the Democrat's plan, not the one and only discussed Republican plan. Risch's posterior has Sen. Jorgenson's lipstick on it for his pre-planned participation in the special session, which was a special session the governor would only schedule if he had the support; a topic that made this year's regular legislative session the third longest in history  and a topic that was shot down by the Republicans in regular session,  but now needed brought up for a special session for political fodder in an election year. Yes, Sen. Mike Jorgenson, you, Gov. Risch and the rest of your Republican cronies were involved in a "premeditated mockery of the system." Brad Cederblom Suggestions and submissions for this page may be sent to: Web Master   Back Home.