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UPDATED and BUMPED II: We do a lot of writing and when one of the Groksters gets it wrong, an apology is required. Tonite, it is my turn and I apologize to Superintended Steve Tucker, Principal Eric Johnson, and Teacher Lindsey Packer. I publicized bad information – information for which…
Frederick Douglas was prominent in the 19th century though his story is little known and even less taught today. We might do well to try to understand this man who was a large figure of his day. His story is important to the Civil War Era.
Bomb Cyclone is a recent term. Maybe a few years old. And it’s stupid. Because what we just had roll through New England has a name. We call ’em nor’ easters. Maybe this one was in transition, and the Weather Channel is just being #Woke?
Updated 10/17/19:In a tweet sent out by Fort Worth Police, the identity of the officer responsible for the death of Atatiana Jefferson was revealed as Aaron Dean. Dean has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 28 year old woman who was playing video games with her…
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, tweeted that a Brexit Deal with the European Union has been struck. Parliament will vote on the “great new deal” on Saturday. If the UK Parliament approves the deal, the EU Bloc would have to approve it as well. The British People…
OK, tag teaming off of Ian’s post on why why we aren’t paying for “verifying achievement” instead of “verifying attendance” here because of a question of from a LONG time reader who worked with me for over a decade at my former employer (Epicor). Here was his email on Ian’s…
One of the most common criticisms of schools is that they are too much like assembly lines in factories. But assembly lines are one of the greatest inventions ever, in terms of actually getting things done effectively and efficiently… provided that you use them properly. There’s nothing wrong with setting…
The president declared a national emergency on America’s southern border. And at the time, it was an emergency. Right up until Trump said as much Democrats were on cable news wailing about it left and left. Families, children, cages, concentration camps!
Governor Chris Sununu is the 5th most popular Governor in the country, rounding out a top 5 of all Republican Governors for net approval rating. In fact, the top 14 most popular Governors are all Republicans, and 18 of the top 20 are “red.” 6 of the 10 least approved…
That Dan Feltes has been a lawyer and legislator with little executive or managerial experience is relevant to his candidacy for Governor of New Hampshire. But there are other considerations regarding higher office aspirations—like character.
Source: pexels.com Debating is a deeply enjoyable topic on its own and for its own sake. If you’re naturally inclined to like discussions and taking ideas and critiquing them in a logical manner you will like debating. Also, if you’re inclined toward a career in politics or law, then you…
JLCAR (Joint Legislative Committee Administrative Rules) voted 6-4 today on a final objection to the ‘Learn Everywhere Program’ that was proposed by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. Related: NH JLCAR objects to Learn Everywhere (July) The Learn Everywhere Program would expand educational opportunities for students based on the charter school model. The…
It is chemically impossible for CO2 to warm the earth to any degree prophesied by three decades of left-wing alarmism. So, is it a bigger crime that NASA admitted as much back in 1972?
US House Rep. Elijah Cummings (D – MD) has died at the age of 68 from “complications concerning longstanding health challenges.”
Imagine going to a tire shop to get a new set of tires for your car. You pay for the tires and the installation up front, but when you come back to pick up the car, there are only three tires on it. You point out that this isn’t what…
No formal impeachment has begun. What we are witnessing is congressional democrats stocking a pond with fake fish for the media to ‘catch’ and release to the public.
Here’s a bit of contrast for you. A 12-yer old girl makes a gun shape with her fingers and fires it at her classmates. Before the day is over, she is arrested and charged with a felony. If she were in Nashua, she could have beat the crap out of…
“Businessman” Tom Steyer has recently changed his ads. He’s touting his business experience without bashing Trump so much. But how smart is he? He’s spent 47.6 million so far, and all he’s got to show for it is a 1.4 RCP Poll avg., and 7 Minutes of debate time.
As of yesterday, October 15, the Senate had confirmed 152 of President Trump’s judicial nominations. 2 Associate Supreme Court Justices (Kavanaugh and Gorsuch,) 43 Appeals Court Judges, 105 District Judges, and 2 International Trade Court Judges. The winning is continuing, right now. They’ve confirmed 3 more District Court judges and…
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Need a conversation starter with ten-year-olds? Wear a ‘Columbus was a Murderer‘ Shirt to class. No, a student didn’t wear one; that was their teacher.…
Bobby O’Rourke doesn’t need the job or the hassle or the money. But those are the only reasons why we should take him seriously when…
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From a sharp-eyed loyal reader, we have this tid-bit: Jeanne Shaheen’s a Hunter-Biden-like money grubber? Emphasis mine, reformatted: Kudos to Steve Hilton for pointing out…
Time and again in every election we see politicians promise everything, but once elected deliver very little or nothing. Beth Van Duyne is a welcome…
I remember when Germany was going to beat the pants off us economically. Japan back in the 70s. Rumors for South Korea – ditto. And…
If you were looking for evidence of the vapidity of Leftists, this FPU- Boston Herald Poll is your ticket. New Hampshire Democrats would pick Michelle…
Decisions have consequences – not just at the personal or corporate level but governmental as well. While some towns have tried to do all the…
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Scott Israel was the Sheriff who oversaw Broward County. The home of the Parkland shooting. The epic failure of government at every level to protect…
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This week Skip and I discuss several intrusions as well as state and federal actions to stop the current President from rolling back any of…
Dartmouth did some excellent research on carbon sequestration by forests in New Hampshire. Trees sequester carbon into themselves and into the soil. Good work. But…
This week we explore some scientific fraud from Dartmouth College, what the gender war looks like in a local New Hampshire town, the latest on…
This week Dems want to grab guns but whose going to do it? The Left’s dehumanization to justify tyrannical policy prescriptions. Supremacy ideology. The Schmidt…
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