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The "joint legislative task force" charged with developing a definition of an adeqaute education was in Manchester last night.  Here are some of the gems of wisdom the speakers provided: "Education cannot be "adequate" unless it considers the needs of the individual child — and also includes kindergarten for all, provides curriculum for gifted students, … Read more

Here is what Rep. Dave Hess, a "leader" of Republicans in the N.H. House had to say about the Supreme Court’s ultimatum to the Legislature that it define an adequate education:  "’There is no way to back away from the position. We have to adopt something,’ said Rep. David Hess, R-Hooksett.  He and other Republicans … Read more

Check out this at the far-left website "Blue-Hampshire":  "Given that the Union Leader and the Republican Party have already begun their smear campaign toward Carol Shea-Porter, I am encouraging folks to attend her "Report Home" event at St. A’s Institute of Politics, Goffstown NH.  Let’s show Carol that we are behind her, and that one of … Read more

In response to criticism by NH GOP Chair Fergus Cullen to her vapid Davy Crockett speech, Carol Shea-Porter had this to say:  "If Fergus Cullen has the courage of his convictions, he should go enlist, because they’re having trouble meeting their quota. He’s young, he’s single and he’s healthy. If he needs to know where … Read more

MA Governor Mitt Romney has gotten credit for opposing the MA Supreme Court’s decision to require same-sex marriage.  Does he deserve this credit?  His opposition has been limited to criticizing the Court and pushing for a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision.  Criticism of the Court is an important pedagogical tool, but is not an effective counter to a … Read more

Washington, Lincoln and Reagan.  Yes Reagan.  When he came into office the Soviet Union was advancing everywhere, even in our own backyard.  We foolishly had neglected our military, largely because we were in a foolish denial about the intentions of the Soviet Union and the evil of communism.  Domestically, we were in a malaise, suffering double-digit inflation … Read more

Here is a link to a good article by John Stossel on CA Governor Schwarzenegger’s universal health care scheme.  It should be required reading for anybody who thinks MA Governor and Presidential wannabe Mitt Romney is a Reagan Republican.  Some highlights: "This ought to dispel any notion that Schwarzenegger is a believer in small government. … Read more

The more we learn about Carol Shea-Porter the less there is to like.  Here is a link to a story in today’s Union Leader regarding Shea-Porter’s attempts to bully citizens who don’t buy into her far-left views on national defense and foreign policy. Also, check out my post from yesterday regarding Shea-Porter’s illogical and pointless … Read more