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Who Hates Who? Astroturfing Confuses Paid (?) Actors

Lake County residents – NOT astroturfing – do not need to get paid to show love for the nation or the values it was founded on. They are frequently seen with their flags and posters in downtown Polson. 

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October 18, 2025

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It is safe to say that astroturfing is being employed when paying (?) protesters to tour Montana on a beautiful day. The intention seems to be to cause a division where there should not be one. Signs held in some places were seen saying, for example, “Hate never made America great”. Agreed. “[Follow] the Constitution”. Agreed. This time around, instructions to the protestors must have included to bring US flags and NOT display them upside down (?)

Do these people know why they are there? Some answers: “Trump’s a [expletive].” Reporter: “Why is that?” Answer: “I don’t know… We don’t like him. That’s the word around here.” Wow. How about this one: “No clue at all. Just go with what everyone else is saying.” Another wow. Maybe we should hope that those clips were all staged or AI created… ?

Either way, this statement by a former presidential candidate seems to be another example of what astroturfing can accomplish.

Thankfully, plenty of material for eye-opening and humorous videos and posts were provided by the NGO organized events:

From the Black Conservative Perspective (click image):

From Melanie King (click image):

And then we have the President himself showing his sense of humor:

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Matt Regier, MT Senate President Has Encouraging Words

In his opinion published by the Missoulian, Matt Regier says

Real Republicans defend the party’s voters from swamp bosses.

‘…. Under new leadership, the MTGOP is focused on protecting Republican voters and questioning entrenched Helena “Swamp Bosses” who have abused the Republican brand to maintain power in state government. Heading into the 2026 midterms and 2027 session, Republicans are focused on addressing property taxes, judicial transparency, and election integrity – priorities that would be further along if not for obstruction by Democrats and the self-proclaimed Republicans who empowered them…’

This article is a reminder of a strategy of the left: demoralization. Do not let them accomplish this goal! Stay focused, America First Patriots, and keep fighting for policies that will help America prosper.

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Your Future Is in the Crosshairs

Information shared at the Lake County Republican Women’s meeting on August 4 was an eye-opener for anyone who hasn’t already looked into the implications of the proposed PROTECT Act.

Those participating in the meeting – a larger crowd than usual – watched the very enlightening video presentation by Linda Sauer, a founding member of Montana Citizens Action Group. After the video, Tracy Sharp, Representative for HD12, added mind blowing insight into what the PROTECT Act actually adds up to – another attack on the Republic. We were not only given information – this is a call to action. Citizens need to stand up for their rights and the Republican form of government. ONE nation under God.

Link to the video:

Linda Sauer’s Presentation on PROTECT Act

A text version of the points Linda is making can also be found in the July edition of the Last Chance Patriot Newsletter. Link to the newsletter HERE.

Video message in PDF format: Daines PROTECT Act article from May LCP newsletter

Links to contact information have been posted under “Take Action”, or, as Linda Sauer says, you can ask MTCAG for them by email: citizens@mtcag.org . Always remember to be polite in your communications.

Note that most committee members also have accounts on X:

@RepJeffHurd; @RepAmata; @RepMcDowell; #RepTimWahlberg (no account found); @Jim_Jordan; @RepLaMalfa; @RepMikeKennedy; @lisamurkowski; @SenJohnHoeven; @SenatorCantwell; @SenMullin; @SenTinaSmith; @JerryMoran; @SenBrianSchatz; @SteveDaines; @SenCortezMasto; @SenatorRounds; @SenatorLujan

We were informed that US Representative Ryan Zinke HAS withdrawn his support for HB 3773, but while thanking him, it doesn’t hurt to ask him to put pressure on others to do the same! In the US Senate, Senator Daines is apparently still pushing forward on the issue (SB 1967). Hopefully, we can get him to change his mind as well.

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Slides shown by Tracy Sharp gave listeners serious pause.  If there ever was a time for grassroots to activate, it is now!

“Another step towards nation-state status for tribes. We are in the way: See LANDBACK (Google)”

What happened to equal protection under the law?

No PROTECT ACT, Paper by Tracy Sharp 7 18 25

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Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto

The Daily Interlake wrote:

State will reimburse jails holding inmates awaiting mental health evaluations

by MICAH DREW Daily Montanan
| July 22, 2025 12:00 AM

“The Montana Legislature voted to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a bill that would use state funds to reimburse counties some of the cost of holding inmates in local detention facilities while awaiting mental health evaluations or treatments.

House Bill 643, brought by Rep. Tracy Sharp, R-Polson, was seen by many as a stop-gap measure to address rising costs to counties that have seen increased mental health issues arising in civil and criminal cases.”

Read the full story HERE.

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Standing for America

From America’s Future – the newsletter:

“The violence that began in Los Angeles last week, as rioters took to the streets to destroy property and threaten law-abiding citizens and law enforcement officers, has spread to New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland, among others. The purpose of the protests is to thwart Trump’s central campaign promise, which is indeed the cornerstone of his second term: to deport the tens of millions of foreigners who entered America illegally. […]

More importantly, there are the political officials who incentivized their crime by promising them healthcare, welfare, housing, and other freebies. Free for them, that is, and a great economic and political benefit to the corrupt ruling class that brought them here to suppress American wages and replace an electorate consisting of free-born men and women with a cohort of clients. But it costs us dearly, not just in dollars but in dignity, too. […]

And that’s why we elected Donald Trump — to help us get back our country, to make America great again. So we stand with him against the mobs backed by the political and corporate establishment, and we stand with him against the media attacking him for doing what’s right for America. […]”

Click the image to read the full article.

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‘America’s Worst Court’

Great reminder from a Lake County resident about why Montana citizens need to continue to fight judicial tyranny.

In an article from August 28, 2024, Mark Pulliam with The Federalist wrote:

“One elected official, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, has been suffering for bravely confronting the state court’s wrath and incompetence. Knudsen, a Republican, has become the victim of lawfare for simply doing his job — defending state laws in court.” Read the full article: How ‘America’s Worst Court’ Blocks Judicial Reform

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LCRW Meeting Feb 2: Welcome – Hear about Foster Parenting!

 

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>>>>>>>  Mark your calendars for upcoming events  <<<<<<<

Feb 2 – LCRW meet at the Miracle of America Museum starting with social time at 11:30, meeting at 12 noon. Venue: Miracle of America Museum.
Feb 4 – Lake County Republican Central Committee plenary, 25 Regatta Rd in Polson, 6:30 pm
Feb 6-7 – Montana Republican Party Winter Kick-Off in Great Falls
Feb 13 – Pachyderm informational meeting; speaker Finley Warden, Candidate for HD13
Note: Times and venues for recurring events are also described at the bottom of this page.
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Lake County Republican Women – Feb 2

Welcome!

The February meeting will be held at the Miracle of America Museum. The speaker will be Annette Schiele – Executive Director of Fostering Mission Valley Families. Social time at 11:30, meeting at 12 noon.

At the Pachyderm meeting on January 9, LCRW also announced that the club will be sponsoring a Medicare learning/working session for everyone interested on March 2 from 11-1 at the new Western Montana Transit building located at 528 Main St SW in Ronan.  It is never too early to start to be educated about Medicare!

LCRCC plenary – Feb 4

Tracy Sharp, the Chair, has been asked to give the briefing he has with regard to “Influence Networks” at the plenary, so that will be on the Agenda. It will take up most of the meeting time, so little else will be on the agenda (but filling precinct seats will be because the filing deadline approaches).

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Pachyderm meeting – Feb 13

The Pachyderms will meet as usual at the Fire Hall, 25 Regatta Rd in Polson at 12 noon. Speaker for this meeting is Finley Warden, who will tell us about his investigation into the Teachers Union and about his campaign for a seat to represent Montana House District 13.

Finley on X:

(Click the image for the post)

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In case you missed it:

The role of the judiciary as seen by District Court Judge John Mercer

 

On January 23, 2026, Pachyderm attendees were pondering the role of the judiciary with the help of Judge John Mercer who has experienced many ends of the spectrum of government work. John Mercer emphasized the importance of judges restraining their power. If they allow politics to be brought into their decisions, they WILL lose respect. Judges should not be biased in their decisions.

John Mercer is going to run in 2026 in order to finish the four years remaining on Judge Cotter’s term.

Great update by County Attorney Lapotka

The meeting minutes from the December 12 presentation is now available under “Who We Are/Pachyderm Club”. For example, great news about signature gathering for ballot initiatives; “There is a new legal requirement for signature gatherers – be aware for the upcoming election.  The signature gatherers are required to wear name badges and state who is paying them to collect signatures!”

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MT Supreme Court Candidate, Judge Dan Wilson, met with Lake County residents September 26

Judge Wilson, a true Constitutional Conservative, outlined his thoughts on what is happening in the judiciary and what he wants to do to ensure it does what the Constitution intends for it to do. Read the meeting minutes under “Who We Are/Pachyderm Club”.

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Plan on attending meetings if at all possible with your schedule. There is so much to know and learn. Your part in promoting what you learn could be as simple as telling your friends all about it!

Get involved!

Attend meetings to see how you can help. The wins we now celebrate can be attributed to people who put their hearts into the fight. There are so many ways YOU can contribute!

Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!

(>>> General Michael Flynn)

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BETTER DAYS AHEAD!

Watch video of Oct. 29, 2024, event HERE.

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For minutes from meetings, once typed out, please see the page of each group.

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NOTE! In October Lake County Republican Women will be meeting in the new courthouse annex and perhaps get acquainted with it, guided by Carolyn Hall, Superintendent of Schools.

 

Times and Locations for All America First Republican Recurring Events

 

  • Lake County Republican Women (LCRW): This group meets the FIRST MONDAY of each month at 12 noon at the Polson Library, 102 1st St East, Polson, Montana.
  • Pachyderms: The Pachyderm Club, the educational branch of the Republican party which features speakers and local officials of all political persuasions, meets the SECOND and FOURTH FRIDAY of each month at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.
  • Lake County Central Committee (LCRCC): The LCRCC meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at 6:30PM at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.

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A reminder from our local thinker in the Hinterland: “Plato warned us: if you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, you are doomed to live under the rules of fools…”, and the fact of the matter is:

Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!

(>>> General Michael Flynn)

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Come join us, and together we will save the Constitutional Republic from anarchy and tyranny!