by Alan Lackey, Stevensville
Mr. Bedey is sounding more like Joe Biden every time he is quoted in the newspaper here lately. Just like Biden he is demonizing citizens that have a different viewpoint. A viewpoint derived from a concern about the state of our nation and a lack of adherence by both state and federal governments to the constitution. That concern makes you an extremist, a part of a radical fringe? I would guess many of you reading this letter are for returning to the foundational tenets that made this the freest and most prosperous nation in the world. Being America First would qualify you for Mr. Bedey’s derision.
To set the record straight for Mr. Bedey: The John Birch Society is not, nor will it ever be affiliated with a political party. The JBS believes that our constitution is the finest governmental document ever devised by man and we have this great nation to show for it. John Birch’s goal is to educate people about the constitution and American values. The JBS also encourages citizens to take action and be involved in all levels of our society to preserve our God-given liberties. It just so happens that the America First Conservative members that were elected to the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee were not affiliated with the JBS in the beginning, but after learning that their values aligned with the JBS, many of them joined. Therefore, JBS did not take over the RCRCC as had been stated. And, as far as the misinformation you have been given concerning what really happened with Mr. Nelson, a current America First RCRCC member would gladly sit down with anyone and review the minutes from those meetings.
As far as JBS embracing wild conspiracy theories, it is telling that Mr. Bedey’s source of information is coming from the hard left, the arch enemy of the JBS, because the JBS is known for exposing the truth and standing solid for Constitutional principles for 65 years. If standing for principles that built this nation is extreme and fringe, then the JBS wears that moniker proudly.
How does Mr. Bedey define conservative or Republican? Does a conservative or a Republican support the increased growth and influence of government in our lives? Does a conservative ignore the structure of Federalism where the states gave the federal government enumerated powers and retained all others for themselves? This is the system our founders set up to protect citizens from federal government overreach and unconstitutional mandates. Does a conservative misinterpret the Supremacy Clause by ignoring the Constitutional boundaries established in Article VI and claim that Federal law always trumps State law? Does a conservative accept that certain amendments in the Bill of Rights are unconstitutional, such as the Tenth Amendment? What’s next, the First Amendment? The Second Amendment? Does a Republican show disdain and ignore his own party platform when deciding on a vote? Does a Republican vote pro-abortion, fight extremely hard to allow non-citizens to vote (HB 402), vote against protecting Montana citizens from vaccine mandates and the ability to make their own health decisions? Does a Republican support legislation that would increase property taxes (HB 481)? It is little wonder Mr. Bedey is concerned about his voting record getting out there.
Mr. Bedey calls himself a Reagan Republican and believes in the big tent. President Reagan’s big tent was built on a common love for America and the love for liberty, not a tent built on compromise.
As uncomfortable as it might be, sometimes change is warranted.
Helen Sabin says
Gomez….which female with the initials of HRC claimed that the 2016 election was stolen? Hmmm?
And what political group voted for mentally ill JOE Biden, who the other day didn’t make any sense in about 5 minutes of talking to reporters who were looking at each other thinking -what did he say?
Which is the group that voted for the man who created higher gas prices…killing our military members, leaving billions of equipment and arms and killing our military members while causing causing food prices to skyrocket through the roof ?
which is the group that claims we only have a few more years to live before the oceans rise and the air is unbreathable? Remember Al GORE Gomez?
which fat female took bleach bit to her computer to hide evidence of treason and releasing top secret info? Her initials are HRC and her party is Democratic. And who sold our uranium to RUSSIA GOMEz…shall I continue? If the shoe fits Gomez…..or don’t fall into the trap of calling the kettle back – it might rub off on you!
Gomez says
Helen. Why is it that you always deflect and try to change the subject rather than simply answering the question.?
Again, which is the group that embraces nutty conspiracy theories like QAnon and that the 2020 election was stolen? Is that the JBS or the Republican Party? Is it that you just can’t answer the question because both groups are batshit crazy?
HSabin says
Who is the group Gomez? I know quite a few DEMS who subscribe to Q – and since YOu are conversant with Q you must be an adherent of it. So to answer your question, is it the DEMS? and the JBS has its own screwy way of looking at the Constitution. They are bi-polar -and the way they FIGHT against the Constitution they say they honor? WOW. Now that is convoluted thinking. Oh yes, they claim, we are constitutionalists but you gotta use Article VI rather than Article V to change or ENFORCE the Constitution. That is their favored term -enforce and these idiots claim let’s use nullification to stop the government. That is their no solution stance. Their so-called constitutional expert Robert Brown apparently doesn’t know that SCOTUS has ruled that nullification is direct defiance of the Constitution and is illegal. so they spread around DISINFORMATION – shame on them! If you follow them, I thought you ha more brains than that. But you are a Democrat sooooo…..
Gomez says
Which is the group that embraces nutty conspiracy theories like QAnon and that the 2020 election was stolen? Is that the JBS or the Republican Party?
Heather Brenner says
QAnon is an establishment psyop, and the latest bogeyman used by the establishment to encourage those still foolish enough to trust them to see conservatives as “other”
Alan says
Grasshopper, when a political party is infighting you don’t inject yourself into it, you just get a bowl of popcorn.
Alan says
Grasshopper, when a political party is infighting you don’t inject yourself into it, you just get a bowl of popcorn.
Gomez says
Alan. LOL. I can’t say that you’re wrong.