by Nancy Reece Jones, Stevensville
I’m encouraged to see many Bitterrooters voice their deep concerns about Trump/Musk’s ravaging of our democracy on these pages. I’m also saddened by those who are turning a blind eye to, among other things, the ramifications of indiscriminate and illegal firings of government employees—ramifications which most certainly affect every Montanan. And on a global scale, who can’t recognize our appalling and momentous shift from a democracy to an oligarchy, one in Putin’s pocket no less, that is occurring daily? From throwing Ukraine under the bus to alienating our European allies to antagonizing our fine neighbor to the north with everything from insane tariffs to threats of annexation…Trump is making international policy decisions that are destabilizing the world order. Make America Great Again? Who are we kidding? I want to encourage all those, like me, who’ve never “spoken out” to do so. Please. We need to raise a deafening roar of resistance that will be heard throughout our beloved state.
Alan says
Ravaging democracy? Lmao.
Mike Mercer says
What liberals do not seem to understand is that Trump is a nonlinear phenomena, scripted chaos at its best. Many very talented and dedicated people have come together not only to audit the warmongers but hold them accountable. We all hope and pray they will succeed but mistake are going to be made and people made to suffer. This is not some improvisational jazz ensemble but a whole new orchestra whose symphony is MAGA…a trained ear can discern the difference. So bag on these people as much as you want, they are here for the music.
Bill lacroix says
You’re either insane or ,worse, you know this is a fascist power grab that will kill millions if not stopped, and you’re fine with that. Nazis suck, remember?
Alan says
Oh no! Good grief Bill get a grip. You clutch those pearls any harder they be powder in your hand.
Timothy Adams says
Why don’t you go do a quick search of AOC giving the exact same awkward salute Musk did and let me know how many letters you’ll be writing accusing her and Bernie of being Nazis.
I’ll wait.