Posted: July 22, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Political Quick Hits
Outhouse Re-Outed
Remember Republican who created the bullet ridden “Obama Outhouse” that shocked the country when it made an appearance at the Montana Republican State Convention? It seems its creator thought it was much to clever to keep it in the shed, as he promised in the Missoulian. In fact, Cowgirl tipsters report that Dave Hurtt trotted out his highly offensive “Obama Reading Library” this weekend at the Darby Logger Days parade. Sure, this is “hilarious”–in a “you’re getting a call from the Secret Service” kind of way.
Own a Piece of History
NARAL Pro-Choice Montana is auctioning one of only remaining veto boards created by Montana Gov.Brian Schweitzer when he vetoed a record number of TEA Party, frivolous, and unconstitutional bills during the 2011 legislative session. . The Governor has given one of these rare plaques to Rachel Maddow; Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America; and Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood of America. Now, you can bid e-Bay to own one for yourself. The Pro-Choice Montana website has the details. If you win, Gov. Schweitzer will write you a personal message on the historic veto plaque. There are only three days left to bid.
As Intelligent Discontent pointed out, former state Senator and unsuccessful candidate for Lt. Governor Ryan Zinke is under fire from the Department of Defense. It turns out he’s been using the logos of the Marines, Air Force, Navy, Army, and the US Special Operations Command for his super-PAC and has therefore run afoul of military regulations. Mother Jones has the whole story here.

What, no picture? Somebody has got to have a picture of this.
Perhaps somebody has, but most people who attend parades only take a photo or two of their friends and family who march. That’s why in Kalispell I shoot every entry in the Independence Day and county fair parades. On the 4th this year I exposed almost 800 unique frames. I selected 55 images which I hope to get up on Flathead Memo in a few days. Unless someone photographs a parade the way I do, chances are entries such as the Obama Outhouse will be seen by hundreds and photographed by none.
Good idea. Wish I had thought of doing this.
Actually, it looks like there are 4 days left in the auction rather than 3.