Don, Author at Granite Grok

Inflation Reduction Act Will Hurt America’s Middle Class

August 27, 2022 Don

Democrats, including Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, and Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, apparently think that middle-income and poorer Americans are not suffering enough. Their votes for the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act will increase our suffering now; any benefits will be later. The IRA increases the spending that caused today’s painful 8.5% inflation. … Read more

The Misnamed “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) is a “Big Lie”

August 22, 2022 Don

A “Big Lie” is a lie that is endlessly repeated and amplified enough to overwhelm any criticism and achieve general acceptance. The misnamed “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) is a “Big Lie” promoted and celebrated by the media. The Congressional Budget Office says it will have a negligible effect on inflation (shorturl. at/bstw0). In the near … Read more

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Jan. 6 Extravaganza Intended to Divert Voters’ Attention from How Democrat Control Failed

August 8, 2022 Don

It’s been said that prosecutors can indict a ham sandwich. Soviet Secret Police Chief Beria said, “Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.” For seven years Democrats, and others enriched by big government, alleged that Donald Trump committed many crimes, including treason. Trump’s opponents spent over $100 million in tax dollars trying … Read more

Thoughts on Responding to Democrat Lies

July 21, 2022 Don

The ability of Democrats to spew propaganda and get people to believe it amazes me. We need to be prepared to counter the brainwashing of rational people (the rest aren’t educable). The focus of Democrats’ lies changes over time.

Jan. 6 Committee Criminalizes Questioning Election, Seeking Remedies

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Don

About 100,000,000 tax dollars have been spent searching for former President Donald Trump’s transgressions. If President Trump is so guilty, why is the Jan. 6 Committee so one-sided, inflammatory, and dishonest? Chair Bennie Thompson falsely indicated that Capitol Police were killed on Jan. 6; none were. Cassidy Hutchinson presented hearsay evidence; people with first-hand knowledge, … Read more

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Stop Lying: Abortion in New Hampshire Unaffected by Overturning of Roe vs Wade

July 3, 2022 Don

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and the lying about the decision has begun. This decision does not outlaw all abortions; according to the New York Times, about 87% of abortions will be unaffected (the rest will be available in other states). This decision is not anti-democratic; it leaves control of abortions to be decided democratically by the people of each state and their representatives.

No Legislative Purpose to the Jan. 6 Committee

July 1, 2022 Don

There’s no legislative purpose to the Jan. 6 Committee. Its “report” is a professionally produced television propaganda extravaganza intended to smear former President Donald Trump and prevent his 2024 re-election as president. Breaking a 200-year tradition, Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi appointed all committee members, only people who voted to impeach President Trump; the Republican leader’s … Read more

Democrat Propaganda Simply to Deny Trump a Second Chance at the Presidency

June 18, 2022 Don

There’s no legislative purpose to the January 6 Committee. Its “Report” is a professionally produced TV propaganda extravaganza intended to smear former President Trump and prevent his 2024 re-election as President. Breaking a 200-year tradition, Democrat leader Pelosi appointed all committee members, only people who voted to impeach President Trump; the Republican leader’s appointees were … Read more

Why not our schools?

June 10, 2022 Don

I’m tired of millions of law-abiding citizens with no relationship to school shooters or responsibility for protecting schools being blamed rather than the shooters themselves and those people with the authority, ability, and responsibility to stop these criminals.

“Democrat Leaders Are Not the Patriotic, Pro-American Worker Democrats of the Distant Past”

May 30, 2022 Don

How rich, ignorant, and/or uncaring must people be to not realize that President Biden’s policies have been disastrous, especially for middle- and lower-income Americans? Today’s over 8% inflation means a family with a $60,000 income last year now needs an extra $5000 to maintain the same modest lifestyle. The gasoline price jump from $2.099, just … Read more

Democrats Are Selective When Addressing Censorship

May 10, 2022 Don

Democrats who attack the democratically enacted Florida “Parental Rights” (falsely labeled “Don’t say gay”) and New Hampshire’s “Right to Freedom from Discrimination” laws misrepresent and slander them. The laws’ speech restrictions that Democrats call Stalinist censorship are limited to certain work situations and minor compared with many employment restrictions. The Democrat Party imposes much stricter … Read more

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Vote to Overthrow Our “Democracy*”

April 6, 2022 Don

In a Democracy, the supreme power resides in the hands of the people either directly or through their elected representatives. The people’s will is expressed in our laws and the Constitution.

Too Many Children Leaving School without Skills Needed for Success

March 22, 2022 Don

Most Americans feel obligated to prepare each younger American generation to prosper and to carry on America’s founding principle, “that all men are created equal, endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights – Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Personal Endorsements: New Members Needed for Inter-Lakes School Board

March 5, 2022 Don

We need new people on the Inter-Lakes School Board. The current board fails our children, it ignores parents, and it doesn’t deliver the quality education that the Lakes Region taxpayers fund.

Democrats Won’t Make Anyone Pay Their Fair Share

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Don

Exchanging facts and opinions are constructive. However, a person publicly making essentially slanderous allegations should publicly provide evidence, not just opinions. Sean Kavanagh’s letter of Nov. 15 provides no evidence to refute my Nov. 8 letter.

Democrat talk Demonizes the Rich but their Actions Hurt Everyone Else

November 14, 2021 Don

Middle income and poor Americans always suffer when Democrats talk about making the rich pay their “fair share”.

Biden’s destruction of our energy independence doesn’t hurt billionaires or millionaires. The rest of us suffer from higher prices for gasoline, heat, food, and other essential goods.

The Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar “Build Back Better” bill increases our business taxes and regulations above China’s;

The Only Acceptable Purpose for Allowing Immigration into Our Country …

November 13, 2021 Don

The only acceptable Purpose for allowing Immigration into our country is to bring people into our country who will benefit our existing citizens. Immigration must not be to benefit non-citizens or special interests.

Medical Personnel Are at No Greater Virus Risk than General Public

October 7, 2021 Don

Firing doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel who haven’t had a COVID-19 vaccine is going to cause unneeded pain, suffering, and perhaps death to many thousands, if not millions of Americans, perhaps including you or your family members.

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Biden’s Actions Left America – and the World – Less Safe

September 11, 2021 Don

Captain Whiteman and his platoon were ordered to support Afghan soldiers and protect a friendly Afghan village with its 12 American aid workers. Without orders, Captain Whiteman withdrew his platoon during the night without telling his Afghan allies and leaving their position indefensible.

Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Makes World Much More Dangerous

August 25, 2021 Don

President Biden‘s incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan demonstrates a shocking disregard for the lives of others. Withdrawing troops without first withdrawing the 5,000 to 40,000 American civilians and our allies’ civilians working on behalf of our government’s goals is shameful, unpardonable, and displays Biden’s moral bankruptcy.