Opinions

Voters say they want a third party. They should vote accordingly.

According to an October Rasmussen poll, 38% of likely voters say they intend to vote for “someone other than President Trump or the Democratic presidential nominee” in the 2020 US presidential election.

In a three-way presidential race, 38% constitutes a winning plurality, assuming it’s distributed among the states such that the Electoral College outcome reflects it.

As a long-time activist in America’s largest “third” political party, the Libertarian Party, I’m prone to find that number encouraging.

In the mail

As we celebrate this week, these Thanksgiving Thoughts are relevant year-round for the broad Beaverhead Community, whether you are a conservative, libertarian, liberal, or progressive.

Thanksgiving is not the only time we spend with family, which is one of many “little platoons,” a phrase that conservative political philosopher Edmund Burke coined in 1790 to refer to voluntary organizations.

In 1988, conservative president George H.W. Bush used the phrase “a thousand points of light” to modernize the 1790 Burkean phrase.

Express yourself in the Dillon Tribune

Let other people know how you feel and what you think with a letter to the editor. Letters are subject to editing for libel and good taste, and should be limited to 400 words or less.

Letters expressing appreciation for a specific, out-of-the-ordinary action are welcome, but letters with lists of names of contributors, donors or volunteers, or letters that solicit funds, will not be printed.

Do you know a Dillonaire?

We’re looking for the “Dillonaire of the Year.” The qualifications – A Dillonaire must love Dillon and do something to make it a better place to live. For instance, a Dillonaire would hold a door for a stranger or make a contribution or coach a team or go through life with a positive attitude. The possibilities are endless but we need you, the community of Dillon, to submit nominations for consideration.

Small business takes center stage during Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday has slowly become an American tradition following the Thanksgiving holiday.

In the mail

Great kids To the editor, While I was taking tickets at the east gate of the football field during Western’s game, I witnessed an impressive site.

Express yourself in the Dillon Tribune

Let other people know how you feel and what you think with a letter to the editor. 

On public lands in Beaverhead County, vandalism has a cost, but toll on volunteers also a concern

Asked how many times he has dealt with the destruction of road signs, informational kiosks and other infrastructure aimed at managing travel and recreation on state Trust Land in Beaverhead County, DNRC Dillon Unit Manager Tim Egan could only shake his head.

Quit closing all the roads on public lands

To the editor, In response to a resent request by Seeley Lake District Ranger Quinn Carver, concerning illegal access to public roads needing community solutions. 

Do you know a Dillonaire?

We’re looking for the “Dillonaire of the Year.” The qualifications – A Dillonaire must love Dillon and do something to make it a better place to live.