“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Print View Aaron Flint posted on October 16, 2013 09:26 :: 2178 Views According to a Dillon, Montana hunter, federal officials placed “no trespassing” signs up at a wildlife refuge in Southeast Montana, and then personally blocked the bow hunter from accessing state lands.  Feds post “no trespassing” signs to hunters in Montana. Uncalled for. pic.twitter.com/2I3ugtyhB5 Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 15, 2013 14:26 :: 1069 Views In an attempt to paint a picture of Native Americans simply needing a handout from the federal government, The New York Times ignores the real reason behind many of the furloughs on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana.  The NYT reporter begins his report from Crow Agency, Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 15, 2013 12:11 :: 2741 Views The headline from The Duffel Blog says it all: Army Corps of Engineers Cap Off ‘Old Faithful’ During Government Shutdown Ok, this is satire, but given the shenanigans witnessed by the way the Obama Administration has implemented this shutdown- would it surprise you if Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 14, 2013 12:58 :: 23384 Views Big Sky Honor Flight’s George Blackard at WWII Memorial today pic.twitter.com/F63rVV3fDP — Aaron Flint (@aaronflint) October 14, 2013 The barricades torn down by military veterans Sunday were erected again by the federal government, and as pictured above- the barricades were there to greet our Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 14, 2013 12:12 :: 2230 Views Liberal news website The Huffington Post thinks Gov. Steve Bullock (D-MT) is just hilarious after making a zombie joke on his Facebook page.  But while Gov. Bullock  jokes about zombies, park area communities don’t find the shutdown of their parks to be a laughing matter.  Actual post Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 11, 2013 16:23 :: 1691 Views UPDATE: Ron Aasheim, the spokesman for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has confirmed that this reversal by the USFWS to open certain lands to hunting again only involves the waterfowl production areas, not federal wildlife refuges.  ORIGINAL POST: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks notes Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 11, 2013 11:49 :: 1365 Views From The Montana Stockgrowers Association on this Friday morning: October 4-7 brought an early season storm to our region of the country. Our neighbors in South Dakota took the brunt of the storm. Estimates reach as high as 70,000 cattle lost in the blizzard. Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on October 11, 2013 09:30 :: 1509 Views UT’s Gov brokers a deal, National Park gates are open. Montana’s Gov/Lt Gov won’t negotiate. Park gates closed in MT. #HappyFriday #MTPol — Aaron Flint (@aaronflint) October 11, 2013 #MTPol RT @jimmycdii: line of cars waiting to get into Zion National Park this morning. Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 30, 2013 15:12 :: 1482 Views Thousands of Montanans are already on tap to lose their current health care coverage as a result of Obamacare, as Senate Democrats and President Obama appear determined to let the government shut down, despite a compromise offer to delay Obamacare by one year.  From Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 30, 2013 14:33 :: 1048 Views National Journal has a scathing report out on Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT). (h/t Bob Brigham) Here’s the headline: “Democrats Are Done With Max Baucus“ Here’s an excerpt: Baucus, the Democrat progressives love to hate, has endured a string of indignities from his own party and Read More…

Well, I never did get a reaction from MSNBC’s Chris Matthews after I e-mailed my questions to one of his Hardball producers last week, but it seems pretty clear that he must have seen my blog post fact-checking the government shutdown claims in his new book.   During Sunday’s Meet The Press on NBC, Matthews was pressed by Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 26, 2013 13:59 :: 5506 Views For those of you who have been catching the news about a potential government shutdown, you may be interested in knowing that the first government shutdown under the modern day budgeting process occurred during Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield’s (D-MT) tenure. I’ll get to that Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 25, 2013 15:14 :: 23312 Views (*Note- The VA can be a very confusing bureaucracy.  The below blog post is based off of the FAQ flyer produced by the VA, combined with follow up discussions with the VA in Helena, Montana. If you have another take on this discussion- please add your comments Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 25, 2013 13:54 :: 645 Views From North Korea to Africa, here’s an interesting global perspective from Montanans on the ground.  First, Butte native Holly Pickett has a photo featured by National Geographic. I first ran into her in Afghanistan a while back.  Later, I noticed her tweet showing she was the first Westerner Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 25, 2013 13:26 :: 1245 Views It’s a rush to the front of the line in Wyoming when it comes to standing with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).  RedState.com has this: Within hours of Liz Cheney, now a candidate for the Senate in Wyoming, announcing her support of Ted Cruz’s filibuster, Read More…

UPDATE from Missoula Community Access Television: The full meeting of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs at The University of Montana School of Law will air on MCAT Ch. 7: 10.8.13 @ 7pm 10.11.13 @ 8pm Earlier this month, I told you about a meeting between Montana tribal leaders and Democratic Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 23, 2013 14:55 :: 29480 Views It’s pretty sad when potential candidates for the US Senate get less buzz, and less press, than a candidate for the state senate. (Cue up the video from NBC’s The Office as everyone tries to tell Angela: “He’s just a *state* senator”) That is apparently Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 23, 2013 14:22 :: 938 Views The National Park Service (NPS) has had a deferrred maintenance backlog for several years, emblematic of a government constantly seeking to acquire more land while failing to fully take care of the land and properties already in federal possession.   On top of that, NPS has, in more recent years, cut back plowing efforts Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on September 23, 2013 12:24 :: 1278 Views Give a pat on the back to Commissioner Monica Lindeen (D-MT), who just announced a series of townhall meetings on Obamacare.  (Maybe our US Senators will take note?) Full press release and schedule below: Press Advisory: Lindeen Announces Obamacare Tour Free, town hall meetings planned Read More…