Tagged: Pam Ellis

Posted: October 4, 2010 at 12:51 pm

Billings Republican On Montana Economy: Clueless or Lying

Is James Knox clueless or his he making things up?Does Billings TEA Party Republican candidate for the State House James Knox just not know what is going on, or is he making things up? Either way, it is not a goosign.

In this youtube video from his TEA Party public access television interview, Knox displays his ignorance about the economic climate of Montana.

James Knox: I don’t like the direction our state’s is going, it’s following the federal government.

WRONG: While the federal government has astronomical deficits, Montana is the only state that is operating in the black. It’s been all over the national news.  Is James Knox unaware?   Montana is the only state in America with a surplus.    The state of Montana has gotten rave reviews by every major news outlet in America including Fox and the Wall Street Journal, for keeping spending at a bare-bones minimum, something, incidentally, that Montana Republicans have never been cited for by the same news outlets.  And state editorials have similarly been praising fiscal discipline in Helena.

James Knox: We’ve chased businesses out of the state.

WRONG: Montana is No. 2 in the nation when it comes to economic performance, and  recent report documenting the fact by ALEC, a conservative legislative research organization, can be downloaded here.  Perhaps Knox will attempt to ‘refudiate’ the report’s findings, but that’s going to be difficult.

Difficult, because this confirms the findings from an earlier report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (the national organization which, like it’s state counterpart and ALEC, is a Republican machine) that  rated Montana as the number one state in America for  entrepreneurship, as well as for business innovation.

James Knox: Our current administration has gone in there and raised taxes.

WRONG: Despite 25 years of Republican control, it was the Democrats in the legislature and Governor’s office who came in and gave voters a tax rebate in 2007, the only significant tax rebate in the state’s history, $100 million back to the tax payers.

Knox has already proven to be paranoid and out of touch – just ask the Heights residents that declined to elect him to the city council just last year.  Now, we’re wondering if he’s also clueless.  Or could it be they don’t have televisions or newspapers in his underground bunker.

Posted: October 2, 2010 at 10:16 am

Montana TEA Party Republican Beliefs Unmasked

An article in yesterday’s New York Times tells us what this “5000 Year Leap” that TEA Party Republicans such as Derek Skees in Whitefish and James Knox in Billings are promoting is really all about, including claims that America’s founders never intended separation of church and state, and would have considered taxes to help the poor and elderly “a sin.”

According to the Times, the book says America wasn’t founded on the concept of equal rights, but of the equal distribution of wealth:

The founders, Skousen wrote, believed in the equal protection of rights, but not the equal distribution of things — an argument that many Tea Party activists now make against the health care overhaul passed in March.

Isn’t that what Knox and Skees call socialism?

“Leap” argues that when Jefferson spoke of a “wall of separation between church and state,” he was referring only to the federal government, and was in fact “anxious” for the state governments to promote religion. In Skousen’s interpretation, public schools should be used for religious study, and should encourage Bible reading.

This is important because based on Skees’ actions, it would appear that he would rather recruit people to come to the classes he teaches on this  “5000 Year Leap” than bother answer questions for voters on the issues they care about.

First, he couldn’t be bothered to even show up for one of the debates of local issues with Democrat Will Hammerquist for the benefit of his would-be constituents.  Nor, apparently, could he be bothered to take the time to explain his views in the region’s most-read newspaper.  It’s like he doesn’t care what people think if they’re not thinking about that damn “5000 Year Leap.”

Posted: September 26, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Billings Candidate Shows Us the Sure Fire Ways to Spot A Right-Wing Nut Ball

James Knox, right-winger from Billings, is that guy. The solo-lawn-chair-protester at a Planned Parenthood.One sure way to spot a right-wing nutter is to examine the inconsistencies which the nut ball will demonstrate when his words and his actions are compared.

For example,  though he is supposedly a champion of the right-winger’s cause, it looks like GOP candidate for the Montana legislature, James Knox (pictured above), can’t be  bothered to get up out of his lawn chair even when the rally cry comes for Oh, ye Christian Soldiers to Rise up to protest a Planned Parenthood.  When God sent you the call did he say Oh Sure Just Remain Seated? This behavior is a known nut ball tell.

The cooler full of snack cakes and Mountain Dew (probably just off camera to Knox’s right) is usually a clear indication that it is a TEA Party variety nutter one has enountered.  Like Kristi Allen-Gailushas, the Helena TEA Partier opposed to teaching kids about nutrition, Republican Candidate for State House James Knox’s persona appears to be that of an individual whose zeal for involving himself in your personal business exceeds only his zeal for the Frito Lay line of products.

Typical of nutters, Mr. Knox is protesting a Billings Planned Parenthood clinic alone, or anyway the only person he can get to join him is his wife.  A politician, though sleazy for doing so, joins in popular protest movements with others so as to win their votes.  A nutter protests whatever he can think up a misspelled sign about, and does so alone, even when it is proven ineffective.  This in spite of the obvious contradiction in opposing women’s bodily autonomy and medical privacy while at the same time being a TEA Partier, those folks who are always ranting about how MY FREEDUMBS ARE BEIN TAKED AWAY.

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Posted: September 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm

James Knox Plants Hidden Cameras in Yard Signs

If you thought that Sarah Palin was paranoid for hunting for “media moles” at her recent Montana speech,  then you haven’t met James Knox.

Making it official that he is one of the most paranoid individuals in all Montana, Republican TEA Party Candidate for House District 47, James Knox, has actually planted hidden “spy cameras” (plural) and GPS trackers on his campaign yard signs for his race for the Montana Legislature.

Don’t think that James Knox is just going to be another cog in the wheels of the international socialist agenda: when the UN one-world-government comes to steal his yard signs in the middle of the night, he’ll be waiting.  Those that plot against James Knox WILL.  BE.  EXPOSED.

Sadly, this appears to be “for real.”

Then, in a move that sort of defeated the whole point of his undercover plot, he posted his scheme on the internet, forgetting that the internet is not actually, top secret. Being a “computer expert” you’d think he’d be aware of this by now.  It’s a fact any third grader can tell you.

Here is a screenshot of James Knox’s Facebook post, where he writes (grammatical errors Knox’s own):

Okay so the D’s heard about my spy cameras and GPS on my signs.  They seem to think it is a joke. Looking forward for them to take one that is “loaded” for it is only a matter of time that I will be laughing with their picture in hand or a map to follow their path.

This is paranoia.

Posted: September 10, 2010 at 5:27 pm

As if Rehberg Firefighter Suit Wasn’t Bad Enough–GOP Candidate Knox Piles it On w/ Billings Firefighter Attack Site

Wait, which one is Nancy L"Candidate Man" James Knoxeez is Knox...no..sitting in the audience of a city council meeting and picking his nose?James Knox was bashing Billings firefighters since before it was cool.

“James Knox” a longtime collaborative intertube phenomena run by a “team” of spiritualist San Francisco computer experts in his head, set up shop and has gone public with a website aimed at criticizing the actions of Billings firefighters, linked to him here.   This is a ground floor opportunity that you aren’t going to want to miss folks.  If you act now, you can become a CitizensTruth.com volunteer or even a staff reporter or even an editor–and that way Knox won’t have to play this game all by himself.

Apparently not content with posting nonsense in the Billings Gazette online comments — so passé— the “team” acquired CitizensTruth.com (the name refers to the inability of actual truth to attempt to impose a reality check on the world of “James Knox”) as a repository for their more intellectual, philosphical work such as “Billings Wins Sprinker ULP!!!”  Triple exclamation points for everyone.

The entire site is written in Knox’s cerebral, literary style.  But, though the site pretends to be statewide, it contains only posts about issues in Billings, issues specific to the Billings Heights city council race that Knox lost in 2009. The other pages are all blank, like this “Helena” page.

Here is a list of the site’s posts, and a quick summary of each:

Like any good completely unbiased humanitarian intellectual, “James Knox” spends a lot of time on self-referential material. For example this:

We have learned that Union Representative, Joe Sands has actively expressed his concern and disapproval for one citizen’s appointment. James Knox will be appointed to serve on both the Traffic Control Board and the Emergency Medical Services Board.

And this:

Someone forwarded an email union representative Joe Sands emailed out attempting to rally the union members to protest Mr. James Knox a Billings Heights citizen who is running for the interim chairperson position of the Heights Task Force. Please take a moment to read this attacking email and note some of the email addresses it was sent too[sic]!

Knox has proven previously to be super creative and hesitant to take credit for his own work in the past (surely out of modesty). The site’s only external link is to the Billings “Montana Shrugged” Tea Party.

Posted: September 8, 2010 at 7:29 am

The Many Faces of James Knox: More Knox Personalities Come to Light

Followers of psychic and spiritualist phenomena are no doubt familiar by now with James Knox, the Montana GOP candidate for state legislature who had the bizarre out-of-body experience of campaigning to himself for his own vote, and told the story in the Billings Gazette comments.

These same followers will be interested to know that evidence has recently been uncovered that the fascinating Knox has other personalities, or alter-personalities, as they are known to initiates.  The field of psychology has determined that the alternate personality is  often a defense mechanism, and it appears to serve as such for Knox as well.  These personalities manifest themselves as Knox “supporters” who come to his aid whenever Knox feels under fire.  When Knox needs a supporter, he simply becomes him or her.

While it is not yet known how much of Knox’s support comes in this format, we do know that the apparitions have played key roles in past Knox campaigns.  In the comments to a letter to the editor in the Billings Gazette while Knox was running for the Billings city council a commenter points out that Knox has revealed his feminine side by posting in as a “Nancy L.” This “Nancy L” persona is uniquely clued in to what Knox plans to do.  She also mispells the same words, and seems to pop up every time some disagreement with Knox appears:
Nancy L said on: November 4, 2009, 6:15 am

I am looking forward to Mr. Knox’s campaign on city truths he informed me he is about to publically[sic] present. He told me he will make it his responsibility to show how Billings pays employees to sit around on Sundays, how as an employer, the city is being held captive due to the public’s not knowing the truth. I am sure since he is not on council he will have a lot more leeway to tell the truth.

Thanks Mr. Knox for your efforts and I look forward to seeing you serve in the future.

Nancy L

However, the most compelling evidence that “Nancy L” is Knox appears when, halfway through one of “Nancy L’s” postings defending Knox, Knox apparently switches back to the main personality by signing a “Nancy L” post as “James Knox” (and here’s the screen shot)
Nancy L said on: November 6, 2009, 9:58 am

My mistake I thought the QRV where picked up on that trip but it was a rescue vehicle. The QRV are in process. Still it is the same point that the union did not allow firefighters to pick it up. Tina has supported the Fire Chief. As for cost there is cost in any time and energy legal review from the City’s attorney. Though I planned on not continuing this debate here, I wanted to follow up on what I found and publically[sic] make the correction that I thought it was the QRV that was picked up but it was a rescue vehicle. Again signing my name and being honest.

Last note. This post was not due to any sore losing. I have no issue with losing, it was a really close race! This is about what I learned when I ran and what I would of brought out in the council seat or now.

Thank you,

James Knox

James Knox is out-of-touch, with reality.Stay tuned, as there are, I am told, other Knox personalities that could manifest themselves at any time.  It’s not clear whether  or not Knox picked up this habit, or spiritual practice, of adopting other personalities in San Fransico, where he is from.

But fear not, dear reader, whether Knox has the full support and backing of the Republican Party.  He does.  Regardless, someone should tell Knox won’t be able to bring along his gaggle of alter-egos when he goes to the polls to vote in November.

Posted: August 27, 2010 at 12:37 pm

Meet Pam Ellis, the woman who must defeat Tea Party oddball James Knox

Pam Ellis, who is running for the House District 47 seat in the Billings heights against one of the weirdest candidates in Montana, has a sharp new website, just launched. What I like so much about it, besides the look and ease of navigation, is the helpful voter information and tools, as well as the informational resources on issues.  It’s more than just, here’s what I believe, but also, here’s what you might find helpful.  Says Pam:

Born and raised in Billings, I understand Montana values and know the importance of hard work. My father died when I was nine; my mom raised me while working full time as a secretary for the Burlington Northern. I put myself through college with the aid of scholarships, loans, and work. After graduation, I worked as an elementary teacher and administrator for more than 25 years. My husband Bob, a Carbon County native, and I celebrated our 40th anniversary in June. After teaching in Indonesia, we returned to Billings in 2002 to take care of our aging parents. We now live in the Billings Heights.

Posted: August 26, 2010 at 8:41 pm

Pharmaceutical grade weird

James Knox, too wacky to be electable?How are we supposed to believe that James Knox is in touch with the needs and views of the people of his district in the Billings Heights when he’s not even in touch with himself?

In the comments to a Billings Gazette opinion piece endorsing his opponent for city council last election cycle, James Knox logged on as jknox65 (whose profile says he is a fan of the Billings Heights) and defended himself in the third person, as if he was a separate human being. Here’s what he had to say about himself.

First, Knox says he came to his own door to campaign in the rain:

I must applaud Mr. Knox for he is running hard and showing through actions that he wants the position of serving us in the heights. He came to my home while it was raining, thought it was odd he was willing to campaign in the rain, but I could see no alternate motives at all.

I keep reading how people in Billings want representatives that will listen and consider different options. Why not consider Knox? He is running a good company in two states. Perhaps he can bring some good ideas to Billings City Council? Someone here said there is a reason Cimmino was not elected previously and I think they are right.

Then he praises his own weird behavior as “courage”:

The reality is this. Two candidates have tossed their name in the race. One is out there saying hey I am running and hard, the other is running on her name from long ago. Though I don’t knock her for running, seems many want to knock Mr Knox (no pun intended) for putting his funds and effort into this race. Can we really say he is wrong for this? NO! I think we need to consider him and his stances. He has even responded here, the only time I have seen a posting and the man had the courage to put his name to what he said. Most of you have not except after he asked you too. He also put his web site in his comment so others could find out more. How much more transparent can you be. Nice one Mr. Knox!

Examples of just how out of touch James Knox is with the needs and challenges facing the people of Montana abound.  Knox sides with insurance companies, is endorsed by the Tea Party and Roger Koopman, and is rumored to be a homeschooler.

Pam Ellis is the person we need in the legislature. UPDATE: Pam Ellis just launched a sleek new website.