From the Argus Leader: Nationally, Democrats are feeling good about their chances this year. They’re in a fighting mood. As I write, they’re gleefully preparing to shut down the federal government. Many observers say the stars are aligning for a “wave election” in which they take control of the House and Senate. and… There are […]
yell [yel] verb (used without object) 1 to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry. 2 to scream with pain, fright, etc. In a news article last week, Dana Fergussen, political reporter for the Argus Leader, characterized my attendance at an Interfaith event at the […]
State Senator Neal Tapio penned a guest editorial column in response to the criticism leveled at him in recent weeks over his appearance at an Interfaith event at the South Dakota State Capitol: A packing plant in Aberdeen, S.D., which currently employs over 400 Somali Muslims, actively recruits workers from the Somali community in Minnesota. […]
A website named “myamazingnews.com” recently offered it’s take on the Neal Tapio/Interfaith Rally incident. Unfortunately, this one didn’t happen: U.S. Lawmakers Gather To Honor Islam, Infidel Senator Shuts Them Down With 1 Question Cowardly U.S. lawmakers recently gathered at a capitol building to honor Islam as a peaceful religion during an interfaith meeting. However, before […]
A Thin Blue Line By Rep. Kristi Noem A lot is asked from our law enforcement officers, especially at a time when crime is on the rise. Sadly, South Dakota’s violent crime rate nearly doubled between 2005 and 2015. If you look at domestic aggravated assault cases alone, police handled 129 in 2012. By 2016, […]
In a Facebook post shared last night, State Senator Neal Tapio named the Republican Speaker of the House, State Representative Mark Mickelson, as one of his critics within the State Legislature. Tapio indicated that the Speaker has refused to discuss the issue of Islamic refugees and Sharia law when approached as not “an important issue.” […]
Lora Hubbel apparently can’t stop being Lora Hubbel. That includes the ugly side she exposes which highlight why she should never be elected to office. If you’ll note her new comments on a story by Lakota Country Times about her attack on Democrat State Senator Troy Heinert…: Hubbel was lambasted by Native Americans who took […]
Republican activist Florence Thompson has started a facebook page where she provides coverage to issues and candidates she supports on the page SD Trumpet, and yesterday she recorded the press conference Neal Tapio held. In the video, Tapio notes the strength of his commitment for politics and points out that “..running for office is an honor. […]
While Neal Tapio attended the Interfaith gathering held in the State Capitol Rotunda this Morning, and posed for a picture with the group in attendance, it sounds like there may have been some friction between Tapio and the group: Members of the group invited Tapio to join them for a group photo. Tapio, looking uncomfortable, stood […]
Press Release: Senator Tapio: Interfaith Day in Capitol Rotunda is Politically Motivated, Insulting to Military Veterans January 9, 2018 Contact: Neal Tapio 605-310-1955 Republican State Senator Neal Tapio of Watertown expressed concern today about the political motivations of “religious leaders” sponsoring the Interfaith Day at the Capital. A simple check of their social media accounts […]