

Click here to view Ken Miller’s video: Why I am running for governor.
by Ed Berry
Many people received Ken Miller’s recent Robo Calls promoting his candidacy for Montana governor. John S. Adams reports details of Miller’s recent robo call in his The Lowdown. Adams even includes a recording of Ken Miller’s robo call so you can listen to it yourself. Here is the text version of Miller’s robo call: Continue reading
by Ed Berry
You have seen the newspaper reports on this significant debate. But here is what you have not seen. These photos reveal how the candidates perceive each other. If you look carefully at these 14 photos, you will see who the candidates perceive are their leaders.
Photo 1. Candidates Rick Hill, Neil Livingstone, Jim Lynch, Ken Miller, and Corey Stapleton enjoying each others company before the debate begins. Candidates Bob Fanning and Jim O’Hara choose to not attend. Continue reading
by Ed Berry
The purpose of the Pledge is to help unite the conservatives toward one or two candidates. It has now produced the data. Now it is time for conservatives to act on the data.
Neil Livingstone and Corey Stapleton are the only governor candidates who signed the Constitutional Governance Pledge. Ryan Zinke is the only Lt governor candidate who signed the Pledge.
Ken Miller refused to sign the Pledge, thereby joining Bob Fanning in removing himself from the Constitutional list. Miller and Fanning are also the only two candidates who have incurred campaign finance complaints with the Commissioner of Political Practices.
The elimination of Miller and Fanning leaves Neil Livingstone as the most conservative candidate on Gary Marbut’s MSSA ratings.
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center
The battle over Agenda 21 is raging across the nation. City and County Councils have become war zones as citizens question the origins of development plans and planners deny any international connections to the UN’s Agenda 21. What is the truth?
Since I helped start this war, I believe it is up to me to help with the answers.
The standard points made by those who deny any Agenda 21 connection are:
Captain Steve Luckey, V.P of Research and Development, NEMO Arms:
As a former commercial 747 international captain, Marine fighter pilot, experienced combat special operations commander, and corporate execute, I’ve had the opportunity to meet thousands of impressive professional people all over the world.
“Montana needs a very special team of talented individuals to effectively meet the unique, horrific challenges that we face in this critical period of history. The team must be able to face the dynamic changes represented by current local, state, and international situations that have never been more important for our very survival and quality of life. Neil and Ryan have what it takes and I can’t think of a better choice to get the job done while representing the best interests of all of us in Montana. They are proven leaders with unparalled credentials and experience.”
John Andre, President, Worldwide Hunting Consultant, Outfitter, Author of U.S.A. vs. E.S.A., the Politically Incorrect Side of the Endangered Species Act:
“Neil Livingstone and Ryan Zinke have competed, and succeeded, on the international business stage. Those competitive skills are what they will bring to the Montana governor’s mansion. Montanans need to hire the most qualified team to provide new leadership for this state, so that it’s businesses can compete in the worldwide marketplace. In my judgment, of all the candidates running, Neil and Ryan are the individuals best suited to be the next C.E.O.s of the Treasure State.” Continue reading
Dear General Vallely,
I’ve been in contact with you a number of times in the past four years, being similarly concerned about our Nation and the illegal alien who has been installed in office and what we must do about this.
I found it interesting you opening your column with the story of another criminal liberal needing to be a criminal in order to accomplish her goal, and to hell with laws, common courtesy, principle, all the founding stones of a civil society. Continue reading
By J.B. Williams
International Socialists and their Washington D.C. politicians have successfully divided the once United States into competing factions, both ready for all-out war in 2012.
As the Tea Party still struggles to find an identity, unity and direction, the international left steam rolls ahead, forcing the United States towards an economic abyss via policies that promise to enslave every citizen for generations to come. It no longer requires any imagination to see the Cloward-Piven Strategy in full bloom. Continue reading
by Paul E. Vallely
Yes, America, you are watching while Washington attempts to right itself, well at least in a political fashion it appears. Mr. Obama and his Progressive Socialists supporters / followers, Union Thugs, and ardent admirers are self-destructing from ineptitude but are not giving up on fundamentally changing America. We must understand that they have an “Agenda” and are following that “Agenda”. I am finally sensing that Americans are starting to wake up and the winds of a new revolution are swirling to save the country. Continue reading
by Marita Noon, Energy Makes America Great, Inc.
The wind energy industry has been having a hard time. The taxpayer funding that has kept it alive for the last twenty years is coming to an end, and those promoting the industry are panicking.
Perhaps this current wave started when one of wind energy’s most noted supporters, T. Boone Pickens, “Mr. Wind,” in an April 12 interview on MSNBC said, “I’m in the wind business…I lost my ass in the business.” Continue reading
by David Swanson, davidswanson.org
Sibel Edmonds’ new book, “Classified Woman,” is like an FBI file on the FBI, only without the incompetence.
The experiences she recounts resemble K.’s trip to the castle, as told by Franz Kafka, only without the pleasantness and humanity.
I’ve read a million reviews of nonfiction books about our government that referred to them as “page-turners” and “gripping dramas,” but I had never read a book that actually fit that description until now.
The F.B.I., the Justice Department, the White House, the Congress, the courts, the media, and the nonprofit industrial complex put Sibel Edmonds through hell. This book is her triumph over it all, and part of her contribution toward fixing the problems she uncovered and lived through. Continue reading
[Ed Note: Scott Reichner was one of our most forceful representatives who worked and voted against Obamacare in the Business and Labor Committee. His effort was critical in defeating four Democratic-sponsored Obamacare bills. The support by the mentioned organization was related to Workers Comp, not Obamacare. - Ed Berry]
by Frank Mutch, candidate for Montana House District 9
Rep. Scott Richner is supported by an organization whose treasurer is John Flink, a former staffer for Senator Max Baucus, Democrat.
A recent postcard that reached most, if not all voters in MT HD 9 touting Scott Reichner was sent and PAID FOR by ”Montanans For Quality Health Care“. This probably cost around $5,000 of their money – not from Reichner’s campaign funds.
An article in the left leaning “Missoula Independent” July 30-August 6, 2009, page 14 called “Power Broker“, talks about Senator Max Baucus and his life destiny of health care reform which became Obamacare. Continue reading
by Ed Berry
On May 8, Ken Miller issued a press release containing this exaggeration:
“Miller chosen as Tea Party favorite”
The source of this exaggerated claim is a news release by the Northwest Montana Patriots Association (NMPA), one of the three claimed tea parties in Flathead Valley, and one of perhaps 30 claimed tea parties in Montana. Continue reading
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center
Note: This is a speech I first gave to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in 1996, just four years after the UN’s Earth Summit in Rio. At the time I gave this address there were strong indications that Maurice Strong could be chosen as the next UN Secretary General. It didn’t happen, but that didn’t diminish his influence over the body. In fact, in 1996 all roads in the UN led to Maurice Strong.
This speech represented the first time that the CPAC audience and most conservatives had ever heard of the radical agenda of the environmental movement. It was probably the first time the term Sustainable Development was ever heard by a conservative audience. In fact, at the time I gave this speech, environmentalism was the most popular and most powerful movement in the world. Continue reading
Neil Livingstone, successful businessman and Candidate for Governor, stated today during his Press Conference inside the State Capital,
“If elected Governor, I will not take a salary until I’ve created 1000 new private-sector jobs in this state.”
His running mate Senator Ryan Zinke made the same pledge.
Livingstone referenced a letter of interest he has secured from a Canadian company that wants to build one or more wood biomass pellet production plants in Montana. Continue reading
The United States Air Force has established two new aircraft squadrons to support President Obama’s travel needs during the campaign season. Continue reading
Neil Livingstone, successful businessman and Candidate for Governor, and Ryan Zinke, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor announced today they are meeting with top level executives from the oil and logging industry.
Phase 1 of Neil Livingstone’s plans for Montana includes top level negotiations with industry leaders to create new jobs in Montana. Neil Livingstone expects to make a formal announcement early this week.
“This is a true demonstration of my commitment to the people of Montana. Trust me to fulfill my pledge. Other candidates say we need jobs, I am working to create jobs. As a successful businessman and as your governor, I will do what I say.” Continue reading
Dr. Neil Livingstone is the first Montana candidate to sign the Montana Alliance for Constitutionalism’s Montana Constitutional Governance Pledge.
Ryan K. Zinke is the first Montana Lt. Governor candidate to sign the Pledge. Livingstone and Zinke signed the Pledge immediately after the governors debate in Whitefish on May 2.
Neil Livingstone and Ryan Zinke show their leadership in quickly signing the Constitutional Governance Pledge.
by Ed Berry
It’s beneath them! Bob Fanning and Joel Boniek, Montana’s delusional gubernatorial candidates imagine they are so illuminated and exalted that the Montana Constitutional Governance Pledge is not worthy of them.
We have two candidates who think nothing of stealing money from their donors, and who would run Montana into the ground from their lofty perch if voters were stupid enough to elect them. But don’t worry. They will not get more that one percent of the vote.
Bob and Joel, do you expect others to grovel to you? Since you refused to sign the Pledge, you are not worthy of the State of Montana. Enjoy your dreamworld.
Here is the email Joel Boniek sent to me on April 30, 2012: Continue reading
by Ed Berry
On Monday, April 30, Dennis Hicks sent the following email (see below) to all Montana candidates, known tea party leaders, and more. He asked for signatures to his Montana Constitutional Governance Pledge. This Pledge pulls together the essence of what all conservatives and their groups profess to support. It is for voters and candidates.
Quoting from Dennis Hicks (and I fully agree with Dennis):
In my opinion, any Montana conservative leader who cannot unite behind the fundamental Constitutional principles in the Pledge, is not a leader, but is functionally an obstructionist practicing his damaging skills at the most dangerous time. Continue reading
The Montana Alliance for Constitutionalism’s Montana Constitutional Governance Pledge is the product of 18-months of dedicated work by Dennis Hicks and George Torp.
This Pledge is more meaningful than any candidate’s platform because it is unambiguous, comprehensive, uniform, and enforceable. Read and download the Pledge below.
To sign the Pledge, click here. Then either register or update your profile. Select the item signifying you have signed the pledge.
In addition, if you are a candidate for a Montana office, you should sign the signature form attached to the back of the Pledge PDF. Then either (a) send your completed signature form to 439 Grand Dr. #147, Bigfork, MT 59911, or (b) email a scan of your signature form to ed@edberry.com.
The overall mission of the Pledge is:
To restore Constitutional governance, the rule of law, and proven free-market economic principles, in Montana government and policy. (“The Mission”)
The Pledge contains these six components: Continue reading
by Ed Berry
Below are the updated signatories to the Montana Alliance for Constitutionalism’s Montana Constitutional Governance Pledge.
Candidates who sign this Pledge “commit to resigning from their office if they fail to keep their promise of fidelity to the terms of this Pledge.” This is a serious pledge and some candidates may not risk signing it.
Voters who sign this Pledge commit to vote for candidates who have signed this Pledge and to hold candidates accountable to this Pledge.
If you support conservative, constitutional, or tea party ideals, sign up now to demonstrate your commitment. Continue reading
No wonder Morrie Shechtman wrote of Neil Livingstone:
“Montana’s never before seen as qualified a candidate for any office, as they have in Neil.”
Neil Livingstone
Neil Livingstone is a third generation Montanan from Helena. He graduated from Helena Sr. High and earned an undergraduate degree, three Masters degrees and a Ph.D.
As a successful business man, he was the founder of GlobalOptions Inc. (GO), an international risk management and business solutions company, which he took public in 2005 (GO joined the NASDAQ in 2007). He also was Lead Director of Erickson Air-Crane, a $186.5 million company.
He has worked in more than 60 countries, and is the only candidate in the race who has been affiliated with companies that have drilled for oil and gas, mined gold and base metals, and logged.
He is the author of nine books and a veteran of more than 1,600 television appearances on national security. A life member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and the National Rifle Association, Neil holds an Honorable Discharge from the USAR.
Download Neil Livingstone’s biographical summary.
Read about Neil’s education and degrees at The Fletcher School, Tufts University.
by Drew Turiano
In running for the office of Montana Secretary of State, there are some transcendent political issues that I care deeply about, and if I win the election in November, I will promote.
One of those issues is state’s rights. You may ask, what can a Secretary of State do about strengthening state’s rights for Montana?
Well, I can attempt to fire a shot that will be heard all around the nation. If I get elected as the next Secretary of State of Montana, I will refuse to certify the potential reelection of Senator Max Baucus in 2014. Continue reading
Montana State Senator Ryan Zinke received “extraordinary hero” honors at the National Association of Electrical Distributors annual conference hosted by Robroy Industries in Washington DC on April 26.
Zinke shared the honors with fellow SEALs Coleman Ruiz and Jim Smith along with founder of the American Widow Project Taryn Davis. Zinke, a retired veteran with 23 years of distinguished service, is perhaps best known for being a Commander at the elite SEAL Team SIX. Continue reading
I am often asked “why run for office given the present political environment of distrust, misrepresentation, and personal attacks?”
The simple answer is I care about working families and the legacy we leave our children. I care about having better jobs and better education. I care about using our public lands for the benefit of all and developing our resources without harming our environment.
I also care about the future of our country and believe the failure of partisan politics has put our nation and our state at risk. It’s time “We the People” stand together and reinstitute personal responsibility and protect our constitutional freedoms. Continue reading
by Ed Berry, Fanning campaign manager until January 25, 2012
Today, I filed a campaign finance complaint against Robert T. Fanning, Jr, with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices. I did so because I believe Bob Fanning did not properly report the income and expenses of his campaign account.
Bob Fanning was the campaign treasurer for his own campaign account, which is very unusual for a candidate to do. Therefore, he put himself in a position of very high liability for the management of his campaign funds.
You can read the first parts of my complaint on the CPP website. There are more Exhibits not yet shown on the CPP site. Therefore, I include here all the Exhibits to date that you may download for your own review. Continue reading
No catapult. No hook. Watch the latest sea trials of the new F-35B on the USS Wasp carrier. This video shows the trials just off Newport News (Hampton Roads), Virginia. Notice the downdraft does not bother the nearby deck crew. Click here.
Free Market America is a project of Americans for Limited Government and Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy.
by Don Pogreba, Intelligent Discontent
While American Partnership Tradition is doing its best to destroy political accountability in Montana, the state still does have strict restrictions on the reporting of individual contributions to political campaigns. Montana’s rules about these donations are quite clear: when a person reaches an aggregate total of $35 dollars in donations to a campaign, that amount must be reported.
Even a cursory examination of Corey Stapleton’s last campaign finance report makes it obvious that his campaign is circumventing those laws. Compared to other candidates, he’s been raising an enormous amount of money from “pass the hat” donations at political events across the state, far more than any other candidate—and enough to make the amounts quite suspect.
He reported the following contributions as “pass the hat”: Continue reading …
by John S. Adams, Tribune Capital Bureau
HELENA —Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ken Miller’s former chief fundraiser on Wednesday accused Miller’s campaign of misreporting funds, accepting campaign donations over the statutory contribution limits, accepting anonymous donations, and failing to disclose certain campaign expenditures.
Kelly Bishop, of Polson, resigned as Miller’s finance director on April 14, the day after she and Miller attended the Lake County Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Ronan.
Bishop, who was hired in January and was still listed on Miller’s campaign website Monday afternoon, said in an interview she had firsthand knowledge of Miller accepting several campaign donations that did not appear on campaign finance reports as required by state law.
“At one point it was close to $14,000 that I accounted for that was missing off one of the campaign finance reports,” Bishop said. Continue reading …
by Dick Wells
It is popular to place blame on president Obama for all the things he does as president. I do not believe that is fair, either to him, or to the nation. Obama is like a two year-old with a machinegun, lacking adult supervision, he can do a lot of damage! Obama is simply doing what is natural for him, being our first known president made of whole cloth. We can no more blame him, than we could a mamma Grizzly Bear for killing a hiker between her and her cubs. Continue reading
by Ed Berry, PhD
When the Fanning campaign boasted they had obtained the endorsement of Mr. Edward Griffin and Dr. Edwin Vieira, I wrote their endorsements applied only to the Fanning platform and not to the man Bob Fanning … as you can readily determine by reading their endorsements.
As a rebuttal to my post, my friend Elias Alias - writing for Bob Fanning because apparently Fanning cannot write – returned the Fanning fire in seven lengthy comments @1, @4, @7, @8, @10, @11, and @13.
Since Fanning returned a personal attack on me, without even countering my thesis about his claimed endorsements, he has forced me to defend myself.
Here is my reply to Bob Fanning. Continue reading
by Toby Bridges, LoboWatch
Now, that’s a pretty strong statement to be openly making about Governor Brian Schweitzer and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Perhaps, but that elected official and the state fish and wildlife agency he literally rules have just as openly ignored state legislation mandating procedures the agency must take, or how, under Schweitzer, MT FWP has totally violated the mission they are supposed to fulfill, as outlined by law in the Montana State Constitution.
The most recent violation of enacted state legislation involves the moving of Yellowstone bison onto the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation, in the northeastern corner of the state. Continue reading
by Bill Wolff, Columbia, Missouri, Pachyderm Club
If a national symbol exists for the movement to rein in the power of public employee unions, it is Wisconsin’s Republican Gov. Scott Walker. He pushed aggressive measures to curb the power and influence of government unions and now faces a union-funded recall election which is scheduled for June 6, 2012. If successful, the recall will empower public service unions and expand their power in Wisconsin and throughout the country. Continue reading
The horizontal bar is your candidate’s platform. The acrobat on the bar is your candidate. Performance is more important than the platform. The difference between candidates is as great as you competing against these athletes. If you want results, choose the candidate who has the best ability to perform. Otherwise, the platform is of little use.
by Gary Marbut, president, Montana Shooting Sports Association
Usually, after pouring over candidate voting records from previous public service, and examining returned candidate questionnaires, MSSA would like to make an endorsement in a race as important as the one for Governor of Montana.
There are seven Republican candidates facing off in the upcoming Primary Election on June 5th. Continue reading
Neil Livingstone tells how Rick Hill’s workers comp scheme failed, on KMMS radio in Bozeman, Montana on March 20, 2012.
The Heartland Institute’s Seventh International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-7) will take place in Chicago, Illinois from Monday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue. The event will follow the NATO Summit taking place in Chicago on May 19–21.
by Ken Miller, Miller For Governor
Last week, I criticized former Congressman Hill for his lack of commitment to, and understanding of, the wolf issue.
Rick Hill is not in touch with Montana and the wolf situation. Hill says that wolves
“could have a catastrophic impact on Montana’s elk and other big game herds, and increase pressure on livestock producers”. Continue reading
by Kathleen Marquardt, April 10, 2012, Part 3 is here.
ICLEI, Unelected Councils and other NGO vehicles promoting Agenda 21/Sustainable Development and the New World Order
America, as well as the rest of the entire world, is being deluged with schemes to do away with individual freedom, property rights and the Constitution. I do not exaggerate about the extent of the evils that are trying to control every aspect of our lives and to eliminate many of us. Continue reading
Leighton Steward’s lectures to ex-NASA scientists at the Space Center in Houston resulted in this joint letter from 50 former NASA scientists and astronauts. Steward found 90 percent of the scientists disagree with the NASA-GISS global warming position, so he suggested they write a letter to NASA. Continue reading
by Jim Greaves, Thompson Falls
Ken Peterson attempted to purposefully mislead the people of Montana with his convoluted reasoning in support of HB198, when he falsely stated that eminent domain exists to protect private property rights.
It does no such thing. The exercise of eminent domain is a process whereby POWERS are given, and property is taken, for “a” public use, as long as done with “just compensation“. Continue reading
by Ed Berry
First, let me compliment Bob Fanning for these three statements (supurbly written by Elias Alias): Foreclosure Speech, Speaking Truth To Power, Four Satchel Charges.
If nothing else comes of his campaign, and I assure you nothing will, Bob Fanning and Elias Alias will have left their mark on Montana with the above three statements. Everyone should read them. Continue reading
Even if you consider Obama’s opponent to be ”the lesser of two evils“ then vote for “the lesser of two evils.” The “lesser of two evils” is not a valid political concept. – Ed
by Frosty Wooldridge
If Barack Obama strides into the White House for a second term, he will enjoy unfettered ability to destroy our Republic. He will secure four more years to dismantle our country into the image of his own making: socialistic, overwhelmed by immigrants, probably more Islamic, few jobs, with astronomical debt and endless welfare. Continue reading
by Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 Moonwalker, AmericasUncommonSense.com
The Constitution of the United States of America sets clear limits on the powers of the Federal Government and permits exercise of those powers only in specifically enumerated activities that relate to providing for the “common defence“, promoting the “general Welfare“, and securing “the Blessings of Liberty” to all Americans and future Americans.
The first ten Amendments to the Constitution, and the 14th Amendment, further limit the powers of Federal and State Governments relative to the rights of the people, leave to the people those natural rights not specifically protected, and reserve all un-enumerated powers to the States. Continue reading
by Rollan Roberts II, candidate for Senate District 3
I’m running as a conservative Republican against Bruce Tutvedt. This is a critical election, and the issues are paramount. The doors I’ve knocked on have expressed extreme displeasure at how they’ve been represented.
The issues are clear: jobs, education, tax reform, and local control, and the choice is clear: true conservative or Republican in name only.
I’ve spent my entire career leading companies to fast growth, creating numerous jobs. I’ve written three bestselling books on leadership, business, and personal growth, and I plan to bring jobs to the area like I added jobs to companies. Continue reading
by Jerry Molen
Like so many in this great country of ours, I’ve been asleep at the wheel. Oh, I’ve been cognizant of the trials and tribulations of government at work but have not become as strong a voice and advocate for change as I should have.
Right now I feel like I have been awakened out of a deep slumber. The warning bells have been going off around me as I have witnessed the collapse of governmental sanity and responsibility. I will take the actions of our government in the past few months as the wake-up call I should have heard long ago. Continue reading