Lake County Montana
This should not be news, but considering today’s confusion in the use of the term “democracy”, it doesn’t hurt to revisit an almost 60 year old video where FBI agent Dan Smoot states, among other things, that “democracy inevitably degenerates into dictatorship”.
Dan Smoot #556 – A Republic, Not A Democracy (1966-Apr-18) (youtube.com)
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The speaker for this meeting will be Montana HD 13 Representative Linda Reksten who is running again this year. Below is a little bit of information about Representative Reksten!
Linda Reksten is an American politician from Montana. She is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives. In 2024 she was elected to the 13th district which covers the Polson area.[1] Previously she was elected to the 12th district in 2020 and 2022.[2][3]
Reksten first ran for election in 2020, defeating Gerry Browning.[4] She took the seat of Greg Hertz who had reached his term limit. In 2022 she faced challenger Sterling Laudon, an attorney in Polson.[5] She won with 62% of the vote.[6]
Due to redistricting following the US census Reksten ran for District 13 in the 2024 elections.[7] The Democratic candidate, Shirley Azzopardi, also spent her career as an educator.[8] Reksten won 61% of the vote, securing her third term in the House of Representatives.[9] She was appointed chair to the House Education Committee.[1]
Reksten worked for more than 30 years in education prior to her election.[10] She was a teacher, principal, and Superintendent of Schools.[11] She also was a college professor at Point Loma Nazarene University.[12] Reksten published two books with Corwin Press.[12]
Venue: 25 Regatta Rd, Polson. Time: 12 noon.
You are invited to see Melania, a documentary of the life of the First Lady,
– a one-time showing at Showboat Stadium 6 in Polson, MT on Feb. 28th (Saturday) at 1 pm.
Tickets are $7.25.
Charles Garner, author of “The Canary in the Coal Mine” about encouraging the religious right to vote their beliefs instead of staying away from the polls, has written two more books: “Battle for the Republic” and “Called to Stand“. These books should be in the hands of every county pastor as well! Charles is planning on attending our Melania Movie showing on Feb. 28th to meet the attendees and to help us promote the books ($10 each). He might even sign them!
Amazon Marketing Text for the Melania movie:
“Amazon MGM Studios’ film MELANIA offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady herself. Step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation’s Capital. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump’s return to one of the world’s most powerful roles.”
On February 3, Finley Warden, Candidate for House District 13, presented his views. Watch for minutes under ‘Pachyderm Club’.
At the next meeting, Linda Reksten, incumbent representative for HD 13, will speak on her work in Helena.
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.
Meeting minutes posted under ‘Pachyderm Club’
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!”
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”.
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!
(>>> General Michael Flynn)
For minutes from meetings, once typed out, please see the page of each group.
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(>>> General Michael Flynn)
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Fourth Branch of Government?
BlackRock: Masters of the Universe – The New American
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Military Industrial Complex, BlackRock, Ukraine… and Division Created
JP Reacts
The Top 10 Hoaxes The Propaganda Press Peddled In 2024
Quite entertaining to study the behaviors of the left wing…
Montana Constitution Download
SENATE DISTRICT 6
Mark Lee Noland (R)
P.O. Box 1852
Bigfork MT 59911-1852
(406) 253-8982
E-mail: Mark Noland
HOUSE DISTRICT 12
PO Box 548, Polson, MT 59860
(406) 407-2197
E-mail: Tracy.Sharp@legmt.gov
HOUSE DISTRICT 13
Linda Reksten (R)
118 Long Lake Drive
Polson MT 59860
(406) 471-8359
E-mail: Linda Reksten
See what her key policy issues are for 2025: Key Policy Points
HOUSE DISTRICT 15
Thedis Crowe (D)
P.O. BOX 2114
BROWNING, MT 59417
E-mail: Thedis.Crowe@legmt.gov
HOUSE DISTRICT 91
HOUSE DISTRICT 10
SENATE ~ DISTRICT 7
GREG HERTZ
Republican
P.O. BOX 1747
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 253-9505
E-mail: Greg.Hertz@legmt.gov
SENATE ~ DISTRICT 8
Susan Webber (D)
Term: 2019 to 2027
PO BOX 1011
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 450-1894
| E-mail: nitzitapii@gmail.com
Jacinda Morigeau (D)
2021 S Couture Loop, Arlee MT 59804
(406)298-3416
E-mail: Jacinda.Morigeau@legmt.gov
Note that during the 2023 session, the Lake County Republican Central Committee pioneered a new way for the grassroots to get involved in the legislative process: a Legislative Committee, in which members of the community can assess suggested bills before they are put forward. More active citizens are needed to bring their experience and knowledge in various matters to the table. YOU have more to contribute than you realize.
Read the Legislative Committee report:
Legislative Committee After Actions Report
STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!
See if your state has already passed a related bill, or has one in the works. Go to Bill Explorer
Hello, does Representative ______ have any plans to propose or support _________ legislation? This is very important to me. I did my research and saw we have/have not passed a bill on this topic in the past. I am hopeful that we will see a bill that protects all citizens from _______, not just specific industries, or whatever is appropriate to your concern. Please respond and let me know what has happened on this particular bill/subject. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Your Name
ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!
Representative government works best when you have a relationship with the people who represent you. After all, they can’t represent you unless they know who you are and what you care about. Here’s a simple way to tell them.
Please write a ‘Thank You’ note to your elected representatives and senators at the state and federal level. Welcome them to the new legislative session, it introduces you as their constituent, lets them know you are a Christian, reminds them of the biblical values you embrace, and pledges your prayer support during their term.
Legislator’s Scorecard;
Check out how YOUR representative voted during the 68th session!
ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!
Representative government works best when you have a relationship with the people who represent you. After all, they can’t represent you unless they know who you are and what you care about. Here’s a simple way to tell them.
Please write a ‘Thank You’ note to your elected representatives and senators at the state and federal level. Welcome them to the new legislative session, it introduces you as their constituent, lets them know you are a Christian, reminds them of the biblical values you embrace, and pledges your prayer support during their term.
