At the Missoula transmittal potluck

February 27, 2011 in 2011 Legislative session, Missoula, Missoula County Democrats, Montana, Private Property Rights

by Pete Talbot Missoula County Democrats held the traditional transmittal potluck dinner Sunday evening at University Congregational Church, recognizing the work Missoula’s delegation has done at the halfway point of this legislative session. Our state representatives and senators updated the crowd and took questions. Before my take on their message, here are some general impressions: [...]

The Social Engineering Argument… The Crutch of Hack Conservatives

February 27, 2011 in Montana

By CFS The social engineering argument – the argument that certain policies are meant to control our actions and thus negatively affect our freedoms and are inherently socialistic - is brought out by conservatives on a regular basis to counter progressive ideas and policies.  Wanting to rid the world of plastic shopping bags, switching to more efficient CFL light-bulbs, [...]