Skip, Author at Granite Grok

O’Brien 2020: Bill O’Brien makes his announcement concerning US Senate

July 25, 2019 Skip

And of course, y’all know what that announcement said as most of the media here in NH at least mentioned it. We, however, are the only ones that not only brought you the entire announcement live, but will again have it available here on GraniteGrok in full. No commercials, no commentary – nothing except what … Read more

Act for America – Brigette Gabriel thanks our veterans

July 24, 2019 Skip

At the end of her speech in Nashua, hosted by the Hollis chapter of Act for America, Brigitte Gabriel made one of the most heartfelt notes off appreciation for the service our military veterans I’ve ever heard. Take a listen: This finishes this series of videos

O’Brien 2020: former State Senator / NH Exec. Councilor Dave Wheeler and former NH GOP Area Vice Chair / Hillsborough & Amhearst Chair Mark Vincent

July 24, 2019 Skip

It isn’t just people that served with former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien in the NH House of Representatives – here are two more that have stepped up to support him in his run for US Senate that didn’t showing that his skills and audacity to tackle that which few would (could?) have – … Read more

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Steve Kenda

July 25, 2019July 24, 2019 Skip

A successful entrepreneur and investor, I’ve known Steve Kenda for years. He also has been active in NH politics having run for NH Senate – we’ve talked with and interviewed him on numerous occasions here at GraniteGrok.

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Ken Eyring

July 24, 2019 Skip

Other then the MicroInterview with Di Lothrup, all of the MicroInterviews I did were done after the rally had completed. Usually I try to ask just one or two questions (er, remember: micro) from all. It is interesting to listen to those willing to talk; invariably they have different answers to the same questions. I … Read more

O’Brien 2020: NH State Reps Dan McGuire and Mary Griffin

July 24, 2019 Skip

NH Democrat Party Chair Ray Buckley has already characterized Bill O’Brien as a “far-right extremist“, making the inference that any one that would or is supporting O’Brien’s run for US Senator is also an extremist. Then I have a question for him – why, then, are some of the more moderates in the NH GOP … Read more

ACT for America Event in Nashua Featuring Brigitte Gabriel – Parts 8, 9, and 10

July 24, 2019 Skip

And the last of the videos from the Act for America event back on 15th is finally here. Part 8: Part 9: Part 10: Previous Videos Part 1 here. Part 2 here. Part 3 here.

O’Brien 2020: Intro Ceremonies and NH State Representative Al Baldassaro

July 24, 2019 Skip

For time purposes, I’ve chopped up the Rally into a number of different clips (Internet attention spans, dontcha know) – few people are going to watch an hour long event on YouTube (or so I’ve been told over and over since doing this). That said, the Rally for Bill O’Brien’s Announcement for US Senate (yes, … Read more

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Di Lothrup

July 24, 2019 Skip

As I reported yesterday, we were at the Bill O’Brien Announcement Rally – we ended up being able to livestream the event (H/T to Brent Littlefield for a WiFi hint). Before the Event started, however, I got the chance to visit and then do a quick Grok MicroInterview with long time ‘Grok friend, Di Lothrup … Read more

GrokTV: Livestream for Bill O’Brien Announcement and rally

July 23, 2019 Skip

As with everything WiFi, things can get iffy but we are going to try to get this to work. Event starts at 5:30 and goes until around 6:30pm. Cross your fingers that there isn’t too much inteference!

ACT for America Event in Nashua Featuring Brigitte Gabriel – Parts 5, 6, and 7

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Skip

I have been remiss on putting up the videos from Brigitte Gabriel’s appearance in Nashua back on the 15th (she is the Chair of Act for America) – my apologies for getting distracted. To recap from Part 1: This past Thursday night, GraniteGrok was asked to cover the message given by Brigitte Gabriel, Chair of … Read more

ICYMI – Bill O’Brien US Senate Announcement Rally

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Skip

In case you missed the earlier announcements: What: Bill O’Brien Announcement and Rally When: TODAY at 5:30pm Where: Henry Sweeney American Legion Post 251 Maple St Manchester, NH BillOBrien2020.com Facebook: BillOBrienForNH Twitter: OBrienForNH A Stronger Voice for New Hampshire!

Heh! Ray Buckley is having an apoplectic fit that Bill O’Brien is running against Jeanne Shaheen

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Skip

Funny, though – he couldn’t come up with a better “far-right extremist” description? Hey Don Bolduc hasn’t served a day as an elected official but Buckley and his cohort used the exact same wording. If I didn’t know any better, I’d that that ANY Republican is just that….oh wait! Here’s his missive to his far-left … Read more

DISCUS Doodlings – “Totalitarian govt is not just one where police and soldiers overwatch with guns”

July 22, 2019 Skip

Reading that title, one should be thinking, at least, of North Korea. China, as well. Those of us who are older remember the Berlin Wall and the East German army and the Western Allies decades long standoff with thumbs ready to put their Safeties to off. I also think of the Stasi, keeping tabs on … Read more

Breaking: Ahead of Tuesday Rally/Announcement, O’Brien Releases Endorsements for US Senate

July 22, 2019 Skip

One day before his major announcement, former New Hampshire House Speaker and well known common sense conservative leader Bill O’Brien is releasing a list today of prominent state leaders who have endorsed him and encouraged him to run for the United States Senate. O’Brien said he is grateful for the early support. “I have been encouraged … Read more

NH JLCAR objects to Learn Everywhere.

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Skip

CONCORD- Following the vote of the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules to issue a preliminary objection to rules implementing the Learn Everywhere program, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut gave the following statement: “Today’s action was disappointing, but not unexpected. Unfortunately, any attempt to change the status quo in our schools is met with resistance. Giving … Read more

Tuesday, July 23rd, Former Speaker of the NH House Bill O’Brien announcement about a US Senate run

July 21, 2019 Skip

A stronger voice who will put people before Washington. WHAT: for a RALLY and major announcement. Where: AMERICAN LEGION, Sweeney Post 251 Maple St in Manchester, NH Help send a message that we need a stronger voice who will put people before Washington. And spread the word: … Read more

Hmmm, I was just using “Shiny Objects”…

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 Skip

…because my kids had ADHD and any “Shiny Object” would set them off. Which tells you much about today’s MSM, Democrats, and Never Trumpers. But my dogs chase that red dot, too – it’s great fun. And the MSM does run in a group, doesn’t it? (H/T: Powerline)

Quick Thought: Aren’t you a little full of yourself, Nora O’Donnell, eh?

July 20, 2019 Skip

The whole field of “professional journalists” have shown us all that they think far more highly of themselves than we certainly do. And they don’t stop showing us, either (emphasis mine): Brand new CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell on Thursday continued to announce just how pleased she is with herself and fellow journalists. Days after ending … Read more

The College Craziness Has Reached the Presidential-Wanna Be Clown Show

July 21, 2019July 20, 2019 Skip

We’ve been making fun of the SJW /Progressive absolute stupidness on college campuses for years. I really did think that once the nitwits with degrees got into the real working world, most of that would drop off and be remembered as “my college years – wasn’t I silly?”