The Billings Gazette is reporting today that Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, faced with a ridiculous amount of ridiculous legislation headed for his desk, has got himself a cattle branding iron with the word VETO and has registered the brand with the Department of Livestock.
He has said that he will be vetoing any bill that does not create jobs. This is Schweitzer showmanship at its classic best. It makes a point, and will likely get results. There are many giant Republican asses in the legislature, they will not want to be burned with a hot branding iron.
Wacky bills this session include allowing hunting with spears among many others, click here for a partial list.
The brand can be viewed here, where this diary is cross-posted.