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VILLAIN OF THE SESSION vs. HERO OF THE SESSION
In the Style of “Forward Montana” – But With A Conservative View
A Contrary Version by Bill Lussenheide
In the Style of “Forward Montana” – But With A Conservative View
A Contrary Version by Bill Lussenheide
You know that very liberal gossip mill Forward Montana—the one that plays political dodgeball every week with their “Villain of the Week” posts, hurling tomatoes at every conservative who dares breathe in Helena? Well, move over, kids. I’m playing too! But I’m cranking it up from weekly snark to LEGENDARY LEVEL. Presenting: VILLAIN OF THE SESSION and HERO OF THE SESSION—Montana-style.
Let’s start with the bad guy, shall we?
Jason Ellsworth—yes, that Jason—is our certified Villain of the Session. And folks, this isn’t your charming rogue villain, like Hans Gruber in Die Hard or even Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. No, no. Ellsworth’s the kind of villain you wouldn’t cast in a low-budget horror movie. No charisma, no clever lines—just a trail of ethics violations, backroom favors for pals, and the proud title of head honcho of the OUT OF LINE NINE—that lovely little cabal of legislative lemmings who lockstep voted to tank Montana values faster than you can say “conflict of interest.”
Jason Ellsworth—yes, that Jason—is our certified Villain of the Session. And folks, this isn’t your charming rogue villain, like Hans Gruber in Die Hard or even Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. No, no. Ellsworth’s the kind of villain you wouldn’t cast in a low-budget horror movie. No charisma, no clever lines—just a trail of ethics violations, backroom favors for pals, and the proud title of head honcho of the OUT OF LINE NINE—that lovely little cabal of legislative lemmings who lockstep voted to tank Montana values faster than you can say “conflict of interest.”
Honestly, if there were an award for “Most Likely to Alienate His Own Party,” he’d already have a trophy—and probably find a way to bill taxpayers for the polish.
But fear not, Montana! For every Saturday morning cartoon villain, there is a hero.
Enter: MATT REGIER—our HERO OF THE SESSION!
This man didn’t just show up to do a job—he showed up to clean up Ellsworth’s mess, weather a hurricane of nonsense, and still manage to preside as President over both the chaotic OUT OF LINE NINE and the wandering troupe of confused Democrats. He had incoming fire from all directions, including a slander campaign from Ellsworth himself—and guess what? He didn’t flinch. He just kept doing the work, voting with rock-solid conservative principles, and walking the high road the whole way.
Don’t take my word for it—his voting record ranked third best in the entire chamber for conservative alignment, according to Legistats ratings. That’s not just good, that’s “Do we build a statue now or later?” good.
And here’s the kicker—he’s likable. Seriously. Gracious, thoughtful, hardworking—basically the opposite of our “Villain Ellsworth” a political troll hiding in a suit.
So, raise a glass (of locally brewed, liberty-infused root beer) to Senate President Matt Regier. In a world of Jason Ellsworths, be a Matt Regier. Montana deserves no less.
Bill Lussenheide
Bill Lussenheide
