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Wendy Fox's avatar

Whew! Thank you for sharing this important and disturbing information with us. Glad you are staying involved. Montana is lucky to have you!

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Alternative Lives R Available's avatar

I would say there is a zero chance of free and fair US elections in 2026. Or 2028, or anytime in the foreseeable future.

But there will probably be rigged elections and, let me predict that Trump will win by a ‘convincing’ majority!

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MJ Rutledge's avatar

Thank you, Ryan, for saying the quiet part out loud. 🙏

They’ve been hellbent on a civil war for close to a decade, and especially after the 2020 election.

I’ve been trying to tell others this for over eight years, only to be told I’m an alarmist, that I live in fear. Quite the contrary, I reject fear by trying to stay on top of fearful things and help be the change, be prepared, somehow.

I wholeheartedly agree with you that responsible gun owners are likely our last and biggest defense, especially given the lack of gun control in the past and the current political climate and lack of spine.

It’s SO inspiring to hear you speak candidly about this, and hopefully others too, who are greatly respected and in a position of being able to reach out to the masses to underscore the gravity of this likely situation, so we can begin to take action and make a difference.

Unfortunately, it’s not just about possible gun violence during our elections; it’s also deeply affecting our schools and public places.

I genuinely hope we get to see many more like-minded people such as yourself, running for offices across our nation in the very near future.

Thank you again, Ryan, for giving us hope.

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That old Scottish git.'s avatar

"Millions of gun owners know how dangerous this is. Like me, they use guns responsibly and care about democracy. Our voices could make a big difference, and we must speak up."

Have you considered how likely it may be your guns might need to speak up .... because your voices will simply be ignored?

That's a serious question. If those groups are willing to use their guns, and responsible people who believe in democracy are not ....

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Kari Gunderson's avatar

They also like to slaughter wolves. Look at the bills that Rep. Fielder is introducing (11 in total) in the 2025 MT legislature focused on anything but fair chase to eradicate wolves from the landscape. Meanwhile Chronic Wasting Disease has made it to MT and knocking at the door of Yellowstone National Park due to elk feedlots in Idaho and Wyoming where CWD is rampant. Wolves can help cull infected ungulates.

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