20 February 2011 - Granite Grok

February 20, 2011

Wisconsin – a proper analogy

From Instapundit (who has been ALL OVER this topic since it began) : Wisconsin, what is the right analogy?  Strolling over to Rand Simberg’s link: Gettysburg was a battle in a war over federalism and states’ rights — in this case the dubious and odious “right” to treat human beings as chattel — a cause …

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NIBYs and BANANAs – Oh My!

Doug forwarded this link about the Northern Pass foo-foo.  My instant response was this: I dunno about Jeanie, but at some point, all the NIBY’s and BANANAs will force us all to wood heat and kerosene -> and not by our choice. But it may be their choice. Not In My Backyard.         Build Absolutely Nothing …

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Andy Martin, the “vexatious”, non-starter 2012 Presidential candidate

Mr. Martin – with your email below, you have alienated nearly every Conservative in NH, particularly the active, "Tea Party" types who vehemently support Jack Kimball, and have done so for over two years. Your anti-semitic comments and frivolous lawsuits speak for themselves.  Your rant below towards Jack Kimball is just as frivolous as some of …

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State Sen. Jeanie Forrester opposes clean, plentiful energy? GraniteGrok got snookered!

First of all, take a look at THIS ARTICLE about the Northern Pass Canadian hydroelectric energy project. It would provide New Hampshire and future generations with a clean, stable, renewable, cheap, ongoing energy supply. So naturally lots of people oppose it. Republican Ray Burton—a member of the Grafton County Commission—is even seeking the help of President Obama to block …

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