“This is Unconstitutional” Has Cecome a Frequently Used Phrase
Dear Editor, “This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system. If a person, group, or political party doesn’t like the political content of an issue, they […]
This is the “Lynch” Campaign:
Dear Editor, I just read an opinion puff piece in the westernnews.com for Montana Supreme Court Candidate Jerry Lynch claiming that there have been advertisements that “resorted to baseless political attacks” from out of state interests and opponents. My question: where’s the
What Does Virginia Bryan look for in her Stories?
Dear Editor, Virginia Bryan of Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine has written many stories about historic Billings women. She will talk about how she picks the subject of those stories, how she researched them, what she looks for to
Yet I hope He Found Christ Before He Died
Dear Editor, Rev. Gene Douglas, I’m not taking exception to your commentary of 3-15-24, but I do question your remarks on salvation. Yes, John 3:16 is a favorite verse for some, and I believe it’s a verse that many will question, will be driven to read the Bible and hopefully accept Jesus as Saviour. I […]
Only Difference Between Madoff and Trump
Dear Editor, The only difference between Madoff and Trump is one played people and the other played banks. A version of the check kiting scheme. Borrow money from one bank to pay the other and forget to pay for construction and or contractors. I will be honest I never was a Trump fan. After […]
Two “Crisp” thoughts;
Dear Editor, Two “Crisp” thoughts; My money is on the fact that David Crisp, the person, is a very nice, well intended, good hearted person. I personally read all of his columns; however, very seldom do I agree with his points more than I disagree. This past week, he referred to Donald […]
Taxpayers are also to blame for not speaking up and demanding officials do regular maintenance before things go to hell.
Dear Editor, Maintenance – our friend Webster defines it thus: to preserve or keep in a particular state or condition; the preservation and upkeep of buildings, roads and machinery. There are those in city and county, public and private places who do not seem to understand that definition. In private places we […]
Five Things I Miss Growing Up as a Kid
Dear Editor, Not trying to be nostalgic, but for the sake of humility, here are five things I miss growing up as a kid: – sonic booms – passenger travel by train – bottles of pop (and the refund) – phone booths
Conflict in the Middle East is a War Between Cultures
Dear Editor, The conflict in the Middle East is a war between cultures. Our Judeo-Christian traditions come from the old republics of Greece and Rome where each individual citizen was respected and had a say, a vote. In contrast Authoritarian Societies value the state (Communist countries as Russia, China) or the tribe (American Indians, Arabs, “Islam”) more […]
Order – Chaos – Consciousness!!
Dear Editor, Order – Chaos – Consciousness!! I’m currently reading Jordon Peterson’s book titled “12 Rules for Life”. In reading rule #2, he dissects and contrasts the fundamental elements of Order, Chaos and Consciousness!! Being in an election year and the direction we’ve experienced over the past 7 years, I can’t help but apply […]