by Lois Klement, Corvallis
I have recently learned a new term. Purity Test.
A political “purity test” is a strict ideological standard used by political groups to determine if a candidate aligns perfectly with the group’s core values. These “core values” seem to be determined by the far right of the Republican Party and the far left of the Democratic Party. The candidate is asked to sign an oath to support his party. So when things actually happen in the real world, never the twain shall meet.
David Bedey has refused to take the Republican Party Oath (Purity Test). He wants to use common sense with each decision. Because of this, the mailer I got this week -from his own party- portrays him as the most vile and corrupt person around. What thanks for such a knowledgeable and willing to serve person! !
Helen Sabin says
The GOP IS now purging those who will NOT bow down and obey – and even the Republican Women’s club in Hamilton is doing the same thing. Two individuals I know were recewntly sent a letter saying they weren’t good enough to belong to this group, so here’s an idea – Le’ts purge them.
The best way to do so is to DEFUND them. IF you havesent them money-ask for it back. Do NOT send them any new money. When you cannot disagree and debate you have an oligarchy – not freedom. Tell the GOP and their toady’s like Kathy Love, Theresa Manzella, Kim Darby, Bill Lussenheide to go row down the Bitterroot and keep going. Montana does NOT need the divisiveness of Art Wittich and his minions….