Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
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Respectfully. The biggest issue of the Montana special election is the Montana mail-in ballot. Risking defeat by doing the right thing is the very definition of courageous. And in this case what’s right was profoun…
Transparency required on joint irrigation board
It is important for the three districts belonging to the Flathead Joint Board of Control to continue to work together, but there is a lot of frustration among irrigators in all three districts because of the way th…
Tester's opposition not courageous
Fellow liberal Democrats have lauded Senator Jon Tester as being “courageous” for voting against the confirmation of the eminently qualified Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court justice. Is parroting the rhetoric and …
Quist represents most of Montana
I have read with sadness the letters in support of Greg Gianforte for Congress. Give him credit for his achievements; yet the fear of what Rob Quist would bring fed by mean spirited outside interests is wicked. Wha…
LOVE movement sweeping nation
There is a movement sweeping America now. It is a movement inspired by millions who are awakened to action. This movement’s actions are many and varied, everything from simply a personal shift in thinking, speaking…
Gianforte will uphold conservative values
On May 25 I will be voting for Greg Gianforte. He is a long-time business man and his experience will be beneficial in the House of Representatives. Unlike Rob Quist, Greg will fight to keep good paying jobs here i…
Gianforte has earned title of true Montanan
How long does it take to be a true Montanan? Greg Gianforte has lived here over twenty years. His children were raised here and he achieved his greatest success as a Montanan. Greg could have started his business a…
Quist criticism unwarranted
A Super Political Action Committee calling itself “Congressional Leadership Fund” is flooding our airwaves with shadowy propaganda criticizing Rob Quist for having a “big hat” and being “out of tune” with Montana. …
Governor sells out Montanans by nixing anti-foreign law bill
In spite of the overwhelming support in the legislature and from citizens across Montana, our Governor chooses foreign law over Montana law. Governor Bullock is quoted as saying, “The intent of these bills is to ta…
Gianforte right for Montana
Montana has one person representing our state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Therefore, the most qualified candidate must be elected to this important position. The two leading candidates for the job offer v…
Engagement key to moving forward
“Moving ahead in dangerous times” is vital in America right now. This “moving ahead” is not only for us nationally but extremely important internationally as well.
Counties still offering mail-in ballot option
So even though our Helena legislatures ignored the wisdom and experience of our county election administrators, you can still vote without going to the polls May 25. Depending on which county you reside in, it’s fa…
U.S. irrigation and power liens still exist on reservation
The following excerpt is taken from the final report issued in March 2010 and titled, “Final Environmental Assessment for Operation and Maintenance of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project Upon Transfer of No Sign…
We the People will prevail
Our running of the government, right now, is a most interesting process. We obviously have a president who places his own performance as paramount and the good of the nation somewhere in the “back seat”.
Mail ballot election cheapest and best option for Montanans
So now we see Corey Stapleton, Montana’s chief election officer, so concerned about doing the right process, “not the cheapest”, for the upcoming special election?