In a controversial case, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the case Hall v. Sebelius, thereby forcing Medicare on citizens. The penalty for not enrolling in Medicare is to forfeit your Social Security payments. You may also be forced to pay back any monies already received from Social Security if you refuse to enroll in Medicare. Read the full article →

Assault Gun Ban Won’t Save Lives

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In the aftermath of the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, focus has returned to U.S. gun laws. Unfortunately, banning rifles such as the Bushmaster, used in the Sandy Hook Elementary attack, won’t save lives. And isn’t saving lives what every American wants to accomplish? Before continuing, I want to make clear, I am [...]

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Petition for Montana to Secede from United States

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Some people want Montana to secede from the Union. In fact, there is currently a petition circulating aimed at making secession a reality. The goal is to receive 25,000 signatures by December, 10, 2012. The petition is well over half way to meeting that goal. Sign Petition for Montana to Peacefully Secede from the Union [...]

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A Powerful Wind in Washington

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After more than 40 days of living in the smoke from wildfires, the weather forecast is for a wind to blow through the Bitterroot Valley and the rest of Western Montana. Finally, we can expect to see the sunshine and breathe clean air. As a former Respiratory Therapist, I understand the need for clean air.

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Real Values

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I went to a funeral recently where I didn’t want to be. Nobody likes a funeral; nobody in their right mind. But in retrospect it was good for me. The funeral was for a man old enough to be my father. The deceased was the dad of one of my classmates, a man whom I [...]

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Y2Y U.S. Conservation Director Clears Some Misconceptions

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I met with Rebecca A. Lloyd, U.S. Conservation Director, for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) in early February to discuss the organizations position on several key issues. In addition, I conducted an audio interview with Rebecca. You can listen to the interview at this link. The meeting was a result of Rebecca reaching [...]

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Where There is Smoke…?

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The question of where President Obama was born won’t go away, although the Administration would like it too. You have all heard the saying “Where there’s smoke there is fire”. President Obama truly believes he is above the law as evidenced by this Georgia Ballot Challenge story: Georgia Ballot Challenge Now, famous Sheriff Joe Arpaio, [...]

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Liberals Dancing in the Streets | Patriot Andrew Breitbart Dead at 43

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A true American Patriot, Andrew Breitbart packed more into 43 years than most people can pack into 80 years. Hated and reviled by liberals, who couldn’t stand the TRUTH, Breitbart’s passing is a cause for celebration by those who are showing their true character, more accurately, their lack of character. Liberal Tweets Celebrating the Death [...]

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Sierra Access Coalition Challenging Plumas National Forest Travel Management Plan

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Sierra Access Coalition is planning on filing a lawsuit against the Plumas National Forest Travel Management Plan in the next few weeks. The complaint is written and has been approved by co-litigants, Butte County, Plumas County, and the California Off-Road Vehicle Association. The litigants are still in need of some funding to cover the attorney’s [...]

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Coalition Headed by Rural Liberty Alliance Calls on Senator Tester to Withdraw S. 2042

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The following is a Press Release issued February 7, 2012 by Rural Liberty Alliance and a coalition of Associations to withdraw S. 2042: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Sherman (406) 363-8322 Keith Kubista (406) 777-1116 February 7, 2012 Associations insist Senator Tester drop S. 2042 in support of comprehensive tracking of EAJA payments and claims [...]

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