Yes, Yes, and Hell Yes.
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Yes, Yes, and Hell Yes.
Quist had my vote until his gun registration remark. now he's just another elitist that wants you to live exactly how he sees fit. at least now I'm willing to consider who I'll vote for, when before there was no question it wasn't going to be Gianforte
I don't like Gianforte for all the obvious reasons.
What a choice.
For all practical reasons Quist is probably the better choice and ultimately I'll probably vote for him. I do now question his intellect however. He knows and we all know that gun registration is a fantasy only adored by a fringe. Whether he believes it or was just pandering to the Curtis element of the D party he surely alienated more people than he attracted.
He did a hell of a job of writing a perfect one-liner campaign add for Gianforte
Regardless of whether he believes it, wants it or was just pandering it was poor judgement to say t out loud by someone who wants to be a serious candidate in Montana.
I don't like Gianforte for all the obvious reasons.
What a choice.
For all practical reasons Quist is probably the better choice and ultimately I'll probably vote for him. I do now question his intellect however. He knows and we all know that gun registration is a fantasy only adored by a fringe. Whether he believes it or was just pandering to the Curtis element of the D party he surely alienated more people than he attracted.
He did a hell of a job of writing a perfect one-liner campaign add for Gianforte
Regardless of whether he believes it, wants it or was just pandering it was poor judgement to say t out loud by someone who wants to be a serious candidate in Montana.
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Straight Arrow
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I agree.
As a proud owner of pistols, rifles, shotguns, and BB guns, I don't have a problem with registering them ... just as I don't have a problem with FWP having my personal information to issue me a hunting and fishing license ... and I don't have a problem with the DMV knowing the VIN numbers of my vehicles. Get over the gun control paranoia until it's real. It is merely a ploy to separate your money from you and to turn you against good political candidates.
If you value your public lands, support the candidate who was there in the Montana Capitol at the public lands rally ... Rob Quist is the guy!
beginnerhunter
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Good luck Montana, for the sake of us all.
Nameless Range
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This was from a town hall meeting in Boulder, Montana last year. This is a picture of an article from the Boulder Monitor. I think Gianforte will try to spin it as transferring management, not ownership. "Local Authorities" is a very mysterious contingent.
Though I don't agree with gun registration, I can see why someone would fall on that side of the issue. It's just one of those hot button issues that we've been told is a big deal for so long that people obsess over it and waste energy commenting on it while entirely ignoring the erosion of our rights on other fronts. Say Quist is for gun registration. It ain't happening, and wouldn't change much, so I'm not gonna spend any time worrying about it.
This... Well said. I fear Quist and the D's just gave the seat to anti land Gianforte. Hopefully people consider the issues facing... "gun registration" will not grab traction especially considering executive, legislative and most likely judicial in the future is R controlled. However our lands ARE in jeopardy for the exact same reason... The R platform to transfer/sell our lands.
Pre "gun registration" comments Quist had a chance... Now that he disenfranchised some voters that will not see the probability factor of any anti firearm as zilch... He has my vote though the D's have to get their act together... Loss of multiple seats, loss of the electoral in strategic areas, disenfranchised union workers... You guys and gals need to stop blaming everything and everyone else for your losses and start evaluating your base and future strategies. Or... blame away... as to be expected.
All I can say is does your gun control paranoia in a senate and presidency that will not pass gun control outweigh the onslaught of anti-public land bills currently in congress? Trump isn't going to allow gun control, so vote for public lands. Sportsmen need to not contantly let everything else go by because we always vote for the scare tactics of gun control. At what point does a party owe you more than that? Honestly if that is all that's keeping you from voting for Quist I would vote Quist. You are in no danger of this congress or this presidency passing measures of gun control. This would however send a clear message that it takes more than being good on guns to get your vote. At some point the GOP has to be held accountable on this issue or nothing will change. Replacing Zinke with someone who's going to advocate transfer and get elected on that platform is not the way to send that message.
Hunting Wife
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Well, I had copied and pasted that line directly from the article Kat had linked above. It was one of several items that he reportedly said related to public lands, I believe from the convention where he was given the nomination. The article had referenced a Q&A, with public lands being one of things he was asked about. However, I just revisited the article and it has been substantially changed from yesterday; the entire paragraph about the public lands questions has been removed, and responses from Quist's spokesperson about the election have been added. Any help from those who know how to get these things back out of the internet black hole?
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RobG
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I don't believe in gun registration but I don't base my vote on views that have no chance of being implemented. Quist will be in Bozeman on Thursday at the MSU SUB. I will do my best to make sure the question of registration is answered. Again, I think he was referring to "assault weapons" and not all guns.
Straight Arrow
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It boils down to a vote for someone who clearly supports PLT or vote for someone who uttered a dubious remark about an ambiguous gun registration opinion.
"Drain-the-swamp" Gianforte (I don't even know what that means.) versus "Protect Montana public lands" Quist. It's that simple and it's your choice very soon.
"Drain-the-swamp" Gianforte (I don't even know what that means.) versus "Protect Montana public lands" Quist. It's that simple and it's your choice very soon.
RobG
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Drain the swamp, yeah, right. Gianforte is the freaking creature from the black lagoon.
LuketheDog
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What was that quote above about the Bundys and the far left hating someone?
Carnage2011
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I will be voting for Quist more than likely, but I don't believe he has a chance in hell to win. Hopefully I am wrong though.
katqanna
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Last night I listened to the interview Quist did in Missoula, this is where the Chronicle gets some of it's article from.
At the 55:21 mark he gets asked about the 2nd amendment. A caller comes on at the 1:00:19 mark talking about people confusing the 2nd amendment with hunting, not asking a question, but making a statement. I transcribed Quist's full statement below.
At the 55:21 mark he gets asked about the 2nd amendment. A caller comes on at the 1:00:19 mark talking about people confusing the 2nd amendment with hunting, not asking a question, but making a statement. I transcribed Quist's full statement below.
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Quist has to win or the future for our public lands and the hunting heritage I've enjoyed for over 50 years will be but a memory, much sooner than l ever envisioned. But don't worry about GG, he will never have a problem finding a place to recreate and hunt and fish, your children and grandchildren might however.
HSi-ESi
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I listened to the Quist / Talk Back Missoula - and Quist's gun stance will probably mature a bit over the course of the next couple of months.
GG was scary during the Governor race - his stance on PLT isn't the only reason I won't vote for him in any office.
GG was scary during the Governor race - his stance on PLT isn't the only reason I won't vote for him in any office.
JoseCuervo
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Do more than be a voter.
Be a volunteer for him.
Knock on doors, deliver yard signs, make phone calls.
Scratch him a check.
You don't have to be passive. Be active in recruiting your friends and family. We all have to start being active at some point, maybe this is your time.
katqanna
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I agree. I was pleasantly surprised by Quist's perspectives on a number of subjects. His reasoning and thought process shows that he is open to learn, doesn't view himself as having all the answers, willing to ask questions and entertain other's perspectives and experiences. I was impressed.
RobG
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Thanks Kat - he is clearly talking about fully automatic weapons. Stupid for him to give the Swamp Creature that sound bite.
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