Skip, Author at Granite Grok

Municipal Leaders Press Conference – a two part question of those “where waz dey?”

August 29, 2019 Skip

My earlier post was about the Governor’s veto of the Democrat Budget and the municipal leaders that support it. Now, I had expected Governor Sununu to actually be there to show a bit of respect for those that were going out on a limb in showing support for that veto. Or failing the Governor’s presence, … Read more

Press Conference – Municipal leaders in support of Gov Sununu’s veto of the Democrat budget

August 29, 2019 Skip

Yep, today I got to be on both sides of the camera at once during a press conference in the Legislative Office Building at the State House in Concord as I both covered it as GraniteGrok as well as (and being present only for myself) being a Budget Committee member in favor of the veto. … Read more

Coffee and Espresso Type and How It Determines You as a Person

December 14, 2020August 28, 2019 Skip

A cup of coffee is what many people reach for in the morning when they wake up. They believe they can’t function well if they don’t get their caffeine fix. To prepare coffee at their convenience, many have bought their own espresso machines. If you’re planning to buy one, here’s a buying guide to help … Read more

Coal Coal Photo by Nick Nice on Unsplash

“Eliminating Coal Is a Gas, Gas, Gas!”

August 16, 2021August 27, 2019 Skip

On Tuesday, a few protesters dumped a few buckets of coal at the State House. It was, they said, a bold act of civil disobedience because they stole the coal from the Merrimack Station power plant in Bow. Yes, they admitted this.

AFP-NH Hosting Unrig the Economy Event in Hampton

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 Skip

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2019 CONTACT: Greg Moore, GMoore@afphq.org AFP-NH Hosting Unrig the Economy Event in Hampton MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) on Wednesday is hosting a Policy and Pints event at Smuttynose Restaurant in Hampton at 6:30PM. The open, public event is a part of AFP’s “Unrig the Economy” … Read more

ICYMI! GrokMeetup – 8/28 (Wednesday) at Grokster Norm’s in Gilford NH 6:30 – 10pm

August 27, 2019 Skip

If you love views of Lake Winnipesaukee, you’ll just DIE when you see what your eye can spy from Grokster Norm’s abode. High up on the hills directly over the Big Lake, you can see down to Alton, up to Meredith, and across the Broads. Wonderful view for our next GrokMeetup

Data Point – we DID drill our way to prosperity (another Obama legacy going up in flames)

August 26, 2019 Skip

Indeed, natural gas this year will supply nearly 40% of U.S. power, about double what it provided before the shale revolution. Gas is also the backup fuel to compensate for the natural intermittency of wind and solar power: gas is needed for when “the wind is blowing” and “the sun isn’t shining.” The U.S. is now … Read more

Notable Quote – Professor Thomas Sowell

August 27, 2019August 26, 2019 Skip

Everyone hated the idea of being a slave but few had any qualms about enslaving others. Slavery was just not an issue, not even among intellectuals, much less among political leaders, until the 18th century – and then it was an issue only in Western civilization. Among those who turned against slavery in the 18th … Read more

The Patriot Initiative – Restoring Family: Addressing the LGBT Agenda Parts 4, 5, and 6

August 26, 2019 Skip

Following on to my first post, here are the last three videos from The Patriot Initiative‘s event “Restoring Family: Addressing the LGBT Agenda“: (H/T: The Patriot Initiative)

The Patriot Initiative – Restoring Family: Addressing the LGBT Agenda Parts 1, 2, and 3

August 26, 2019 Skip

Back on Sunday, 8/14, The Patriot Initiative held its own event at the Nashua Public Library, in response to the Drag Queen Story Hour recently held there, named ‘The Patriot initiative – Testoring Family: Addressing the LGBT Agenda“: From same-sex marriage to drag queen story hour, the LGBT movement has advanced their cause into the … Read more

Trump Rally – the MicroInterviews Parts 7, 8 and 9

August 25, 2019 Skip

While rambling around the early arrivals forming the large group on the SNHU Arena front area, I heard a shoutout: The ‘Grok is here! I whipped my head around to see a gentleman smiling broadly back at me. We chatted for a bit and then he assented to a quick interview: I also spotted long … Read more

If you are milking cows, you’re a sexual abuser according to NYU Feminists

August 25, 2019 Skip

No, really? Doing the act so that I can have my morning breakfast of a 16 oz cup of chocolate milk (Hershy’s, natch) is sexual abuse? I’m not sure whether to cry, scream, laugh, or send the author to that Berkley Adulting course (reformatted, emphasis mine): NY univ. promotes paper comparing cow insemination to ‘rape,’ milking … Read more

If you have to go to college to learn “Adulting”, you’re doing it ALL wrong

August 25, 2019 Skip

A new class at Berkeley aims to teach students ‘adulting’ — here’s what that means “We don’t really know that much, so we’re all learning together” Sheesh! I’m not sure who is to blame more – kids growing up stupid, helicopter parents not living up to their responsibility to inculcate the basics into their offspring, … Read more

Data Point – almost 2/3rds of Federal arrests are from this one demographic

August 25, 2019 Skip

Non-citizens made up 64% of ALL federal arrests last year, report finds Despite making up only seven percent of the U.S. population, non-U.S. citizens accounted for almost two-thirds (64 percent) of all federal arrests last year, according to newly released government numbers. The statistics are part of a report issued Thursday by the Bureau of Justice … Read more

“The Pillage People” (note – all Democrat Prez Wannabees)

August 25, 2019August 24, 2019 Skip

So, who would they be pillaging if any of them become President? You. For all of the “free stuff” they are stumping to give to you as if they were Santa Claus, unicorns, and made up of pixie dust themselves, they don’t have a bank account large enough to fulfill their campaign promises. But you … Read more

Trump Rally – the MicroInterviews Parts 5 & 6

August 23, 2019 Skip

This next MicroInterview was asked for NOT because of the person or people but because there was a bed at the front area of SNHU Arena. Yes, a bed. Sure, an inflatable bed – and not a backpacking style air mattress. So I just had to stop and ask the obligatory questions about it: I … Read more

overflow crowd - Trump event in Manchester

Trump Rally – the MicroInterviews Parts 3 & 4

August 23, 2019 Skip

The line was long for folks that Trump rally so there was no shortage of people to talk to before heading over to the Press / Media entrance to get ready to livestream the even (and thanks to all of you that joined that livestream!). So, a couple more – same questions, differing answers! Part … Read more

Trump Rally – the MicroInterviews Parts 1 & 2

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Skip

I haven’t been writing a lot lately; again, due to other ‘Grok things going on. Like the Trump Rally, a couple of other meetings, doing another GrokGauntlet, doing some more in depth work with our gear, and getting a few new projects ready for GraniteGrok as well. Including moving our video processing from the free … Read more

Quick Thought/Response to “Jennifer Horn Parts Ways with the Log Cabin Republicans ‘cuz “Trump”

August 20, 2019 Skip

That was Steve’s post here. My immediate response when reading the title was: So where is the next place she’ll be grubbing for relevance? Not too many places left, eh? Go ahead, tell me how I’m wrong? UPDATE: Or is JHO more in line with this reaction against the Log Cabin Republicans? I think so: … Read more

GrokGauntlet and we want to crowdsource your questions to ask the candidates

August 20, 2019 Skip

UPDATED and BUMPED (#3) – updated Statuses below of our invites. Tomorrow night we will have former Speaker of the NH House, Bill O’Brien, being served up on our grill. IMPORTANT – WE STILL WANT MORE OF YOUR QUESTIONS! After all, the whole purpose of these exercises is for you, our readers, to get answers … Read more