Skip, Author at Granite Grok

Does anyone recall how well the Union Leader covered the last…

September 8, 2019 Skip

…Republican convention? No, either do I. Complete blank. But I counted 29 posts on yesterday’s Democrat Convention. Yes, lots of pics of the “Notables” (being elected officials) but still. I do ask: what would the UL under the Loebs have done in covering it? I think that the underlying philosophy would have been much different. There … Read more

Another victim of the Clintons??

September 8, 2019 Skip

They keep saying that this meme isn’t true, but why haven’t the Clintons disappeared yet? (H/T: Powerline)

NH State Rep Debra Altschiller (D-Stratham)

Government Official Debra Altschiller is attempting to censor a Normal citizen? Part 2 – Accountability

September 7, 2019 Skip

Remember, Debra Altschiller isn’t just a NH State Rep; her husband, Howard, is the Editor of the Seacoast Media Group (e.g., The Portsmouth Herald, The Exeter News-Letter, The Hampton Union, York County Coast Star, and the The York Weekly). His business DEPENDS on the First Amendment clauses of Free Speech and Freedom of the Press. … Read more

Gilford School Board – Public Comment session(s) testimonies

September 8, 2019September 7, 2019 Skip

So a thought – if grown men (and yes, some senior boys are, indeed, grown men of legal age) can go into the girls bathroom, how does the public law on indecent exposure now work? The Gilford School Board is now saying that it no longer applies to its bathrooms and locker rooms. What are … Read more

NH State Rep Jan Schmidt – the mind logic of a Socialist? “Extortion”?

September 7, 2019 Skip

“Extortion?” To recap: Some started up a Facebook page consisting of just quoting Nashua Alderman and NH State Rep Jan Schmidt’s own words NH State Rep Jan Schmidt’s daughter, Heather Day, issues what seemed to be a threat against the admin of the “Musings of Alderman Jan” simply for quoting her mother’s words Grokster Kimberly … Read more

So About That DEMAND NH State Rep Jan Schmidt Issued?

September 5, 2019 Skip

The DEMAND was that we take down the image of her daughter who had threatened a Conservative on Facebook (and either Facebook agreed and took it down or was deleted as it did seem like an imminent threat – as in END THIS WOMAN”):

GraniteGrok to be Silenced?

September 5, 2019 Skip

From our hosting company: “We have received an email similar to the one you are describing which we are currently evaluating.” Yes, the Progressive Democrats are trying to shut us down.

Nashua GOP SteakOut – Steve Negron and Dick Hinch

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 Skip

Next in line to speak at the Nashua GOP’s Annual SteakOut was a candidate for US Congress in NH’s Second CD, Steve Negron. He’s everywhere we go, it seems: Pssst: (whispering) It’s almost as if he’s following us! And the last speaker of the evening was NH House Republican Leader, Dick Hinch: Sadly, because of … Read more

Nashua GOP SteakOut – Victoria Sullivan, candidate for Manchester Mayor

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 Skip

Next we have Victoria Sullivan, candidate for Manchester Mayor. And did I say that GraniteGrok has endorsed her in this run for Mayor of Manchester? Well, consider it done!

Nashua GOP SteakOut – Intro Ceremonies and Corky Messner

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Skip

Almost all GOP meetings start with a few words for opening remarks, an Invocation prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Normally, the national anthem is sung but not this time at the Nashua GOP Committee’s Annual SteakOut.

Nashua GOP SteakOut – more MicroInterviews

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Skip

As always, only a couple of question for each that is willing for me to drag them off to a more quiet area to get their responses. Most are always happy (ok, perhaps “not glum” – heh!) to oblige. So here are three NH State Reps that I crept up on and they knew immediately … Read more

A Study in Contrast: Heartfelt apology vs “EXTORTION!” NH State Rep Jan Schmidt does not disappoint

September 2, 2019 Skip

On one hand we have someone that returned to offer a heartfelt apology; it wasn’t asked for, nor sought out. And it was offered to those directly affected. It didn’t have to be offered – but it was. Nothing was asked for in return – it was a gracious exchange. And on the other hand, … Read more

UPDATE: Karen Costura-Hoffman: A perfect example that apologies are good for the soul.

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 Skip

…That being said, instead of maturely offering my perspective on why I felt the way I did, I hurled some rather distasteful insults toward those who happened to disagree with me, including Skip. I apologize to him and to anyone else I upset. UPDATE: Karen sent in her apology – it is below in full. … Read more

So, Government Official Debra Altschiller is attempting to censor a Normal citizen?

September 18, 2022September 2, 2019 Skip

Streisand Effect. Again. Kimberly and I are reporting on the efforts of Democrats to shut down a political speech page called Musings of Alderman Jan Schmidt. A page that lists and quotes Schmidt’s own words and actions. Period. Jan is both a Nashua Alderman and NH State Rep.

NH Dem Party Chair seeking to silence a Conservative on FB – silences himself (in shame?)

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 Skip

You know, it really doesn’t get much better than this when you’re a blogger. It’s almost too easy when the Other Side keeps on saying, figuratively, “Thank you sir, may I have another” (although I’m cringing as a write this because this is about Ray Buckley. Again).

NH Dem Party Chair seeking to silence a Conservative on FB – you know what to do

August 31, 2019 Skip

Go here to help out. As Kimberly mentioned, the Left is REALLY losing it over having Jan Schmidt’s own words being posted. There are a ton of Lefty Democrat Socialists there decrying that what has been done is both bullying and harassment of an elected official. They state it, over and over, in separate comments … Read more

Tearing out the bricks of Society’s Wall again – thanks Gov. Sununu for telling Social Conservatives to go stuff it. Again

August 31, 2019 Skip

Yeah, you oughta be looking glum over this one, Gov. Sununu. You just opened up a whole new Pandora’s box. Society is held together by common values, mores, and behaviors – and not externally driven laws like the Left believes do the actual work of keeping an orderly Society. It’s the little guy on your … Read more

People send us stuff. Like about new taxes. Like this one:

August 31, 2019 Skip

A two-fer – a text sent to both Steve and I yesterday: Perhaps a News worthy article Tip for the two of you although I don’t think you need any tips at all Well, she’s right in that there’s no dearth of material available out there for us to make sport of. Rather, it’s more … Read more

Nashua GOP SteakOut – MicroInterview: Steve Negron

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 Skip

Now before anyone starts another rumor about GraniteGrok being in the tank for Steve Negron, let me point out two things: He’s the ONLY Republican candidate that has formally announced for US Congress He keeps showing up at the events we cover. Is that it, Steve, you’re stalking GraniteGrok (heh!)? Naw but he IS working … Read more

Nashua Republican City Committee Steak Out Featuring Keynote Tom Homan

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Skip

GraniteGrok will be at the Nashua Steak-Out tonight! The keynote speaker is former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan.