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Choosing Wisely

Even though I’m 'conservative,' I’m repelled by the thought of the tentacles of government reaching into an arena that is absolutely the most private, personal, morally fraught corner of life

By Dave Skinner
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Zoned Out

You all know these developments are necessary, because change will never stop coming

By Dave Skinner
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That’s Not Justice

Fronting kids as legal foils, OCT sought to bypass Montana’s entire political system in court, especially Montana’s uncooperative, elected Legislature

By Dave Skinner
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Unfunny Money

Crossover voting might not have mattered except for crossover cash spent through the Flathead First Political Action Committee

By Dave Skinner
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Build It, They’re Here Now!

I still want to believe that the ongoing increase in Flathead crime, and the overload on our local law enforcement, is just a blip

By Dave Skinner
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Swamp Things

In Washington D.C., that shining city on a hill, things sure have changed — none for the better

By Dave Skinner
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Statesmen and Blowhards

In 2022, Americans are in another cycle of crisis, mentally whipsawed by a despicable new double-whammy of back-to-back atrocities

By Dave Skinner
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Don’t Vote Stupid

Smart voting, where you actually vote your interests, no matter what those interests may be, is difficult work. And it’s getting harder every election.

By Dave Skinner
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The Shame of Names

Naming public infrastructure for politicians is bogus, even shameful

By Dave Skinner
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OK, Boomer

I can hear Greta Thunberg already, nagging us mean old people that 'science' demands we geezers downsize. Or else.

By Dave Skinner
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While I’m Strong

Nobody, anywhere in the world, is recorded as having survived my particular sort of radioactive train wreck

By Dave Skinner
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Why Media is Biased

Forgive me if I feel America’s elite (and not) media is just a bit isolated from ordinary America

By Dave Skinner
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Home Safe

Even though I was lit up by a Flathead County deputy two lousy miles from home, I still felt darn lucky pulling into the driveway at last

By Dave Skinner