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‘There be dragons’

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville

The old map makers gave such a warning to sailors as they entered uncharted waters. We are entering uncharted political waters and we may need to be wary of dragons. The primary election in which I  hope you are going to vote will determine our compass setting for years to come. Which fork in the road we take will be determined in this primary; not in November. I remind you that Marcus Aurelius and John Muir both observed that ‘all things are connected’. That simple truth applies to politics. With that in mind;  here are a few words about the choice you face.

You have a choice in conservative candidates for Representative in Montana District 88 which essentially covers Stevensville and Florence. The choice is between Wayne Rusk and his opponent. They are as different as night and day. Wayne is inclined or open to advocating using the constitutional means of solving urgent issues of government. His opponent is committed to something called ‘nullification’. Let me briefly discuss the differences. The long term effects will impact each of us and even our great grandkids. 

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The wonderful Boston Tea Party is a proud part of our history. It was an act of nullification. It helped stir things up in the colonies and sure teed -off the King of England. On the other hand, there is a current series of nullifications that we may not all agree upon as worthwhile. The complete loss of our control of our southern border and resulting control by the Mexican cartels is in fact possibly the greatest nullification ever achieved.  It is so overwhelming in effect and scope that we don’t recognize it for what it is. We aren’t seeing the forest for the trees. All protocols and laws have been nullified by our friends in Washington. That’s a real win for nullification by  the left.

Gutting our major city centers by riots which we witnessed in 2020 is another perfect example of nullification gone to its ultimate extreme. Remember the 100 nights of riots in Portland! For a conservative to advocate nullification as a framework for political action is to risk such behavior in the future by the opposite or conservative side. My point is simple. Neither extreme is acceptable. Both will inevitably lead to chaos.

Since our Constitution will allow both the left or the right to exercise nullification, can any citizen expect reasonable legislation to be the outcome of both sides competing in nullification? There is a better answer. It’s clearly stated in article V of our Constitution.When our Congress is hopelessly deadlocked and incapable of getting it’s house in order Article V says that we should call for a  Convention of the States. Yes, the same Constitution that the nullification advocates claim to love and support also tells them how to go about fixing our problems. Why can’t they see it? 

States have conventions all the time. We have been taught to be afraid of it running wild and changing the Constitution. In fact it can only make resolutions which may correct an errant federal establishment. These resolutions would require ratification by  three fourths of the states. It is a chance to correct things in an orderly, prescribed constitutional  manner. How else will you ever get a change to control the federal budget, the overreach with environmental issues, the creation of the Department of Education, set term limits and stop the ever increasing rate of growth of the Feds? All this is feasible and the time is right.

 Congress has had its chance to get its house in order for years. It can’t do it. The Washington establishment will never give up its powers. In fact if we don’t act the chance may well never appear again. So let’s get real. Forget nullification and go for  changes in the manner encouraged and prescribed  by our Founding Fathers. It’s time to join the 19 other states which have called for the Convention of States. Nullification efforts may have an occasional use but they will never resolve ,but mosts likely only agitate, the growing mess.

Yes, there is a direct relationship between Helena and Washington. Vote for what the Founding  Fathers provided. Vote for Wayne Rusk. 

 

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Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

2 events, 31

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that […]

2 events, 1

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street.  Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express […]

4 events, 2

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

Your studio is open Fridays for solo work. A mentor will be available to keep you company, point you to resources, or leave you alone, whatever suits you. This is […]

$17
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

Fridays June 3rd - September 30th Time:  2-6 pm  Lolo Community Center    12345 Hwy 93 South   Rental Booth Cost: $15  For more information and to sign up for […]

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

Jerry leads this casual drumming session every other Friday night in the studio. A great way to release tension, have some fun, and gather with new friends. No skill or […]

4 events, 3

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

A really fun market on Saturdays with live music, 4-7pm, July 2nd - October 1st, 2022. Location: Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville. Great coffee, treats, & much […]

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

July 31 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 2 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 2 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

National Night Out 2022

August 2 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 4 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 5 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 5 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pachyderm Club

August 5 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 5 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 6 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

August 6 @ 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Blues & Brews

August 6 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 7 @ 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Farm Fun Day with Cultivating Connections!

August 7 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 9 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stevi school board

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 10 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Xtreme Bulls – Rock the Red

August 10 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Lone Rock park board

August 11
August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

August 12
August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 12 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 12 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 12 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

August 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Parade of Champions

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Annual Bitterroot River Clean Up

August 13 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Culture Crawl Art Walk

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pint Nite for Pets

+ 2 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 14 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 14 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lords of Dirt & FMX

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 15 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 15 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Rotary Club

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 16 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 18 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 19 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 19 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 20 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 20 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 20 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 21 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 21 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 23 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 23 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 26 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day Recurring

Women Only – Introduction to Defensive Handguns

August 27 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 27 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 28 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

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