And finally, there’s no guarantee whatsoever that all of the task force recommendations will be adopted and implemented — well, unless they forward the pre-determined goal of the politician who appoints it. Gianforte’s energy task force covers all the bases. NorthWestern Energy is merging with Black Hills Corp. with the clear intent of developing and exporting Montana’s energy resources to at least an eight-state area. Yet, the task force will “identify barriers” to development rather than consider mitigating impacts. You’ll have your energy task force, governor, but Montanans won’t be fooled — we’re not as dumb as you think we are.