While holding my totem at the corner of the Charlotte School campus during the 2022 election, my group and I were approached by a young lady who introduced herself as Angela. I will call her a “volunteer intern” and explain why in a moment.
Julie Smith
Pot, RTK and Our Feckless Senate
HB 1633 had its big day in the senate chamber and it was indeed a long one though Denise did not get to participate. More on that in a moment, but let it be known that what I have to say is neither pro-pot nor anti-pot, it’s about the senate’s ruling class’s priorities.
Mr Stephen, Your Turn Was Not Forgotten
By now, readers should be familiar with the executive council race to replace the retiring Ted Gatsas in District 4, a seat that Nurse Terese has been focused on for over 2 years. Last election cycle, she primaried him with almost no resources and received almost 30% of the votes. She is also a regular … Read more
Catnip, Pot, Daryl Abbas and Sharon Carson
I recently visited the Home Depot nursery to pick up a catnip plant because I want to be “the source” to neighborhood cats that regularly visit. Please talk to your cats about catnip before someone else does, but let’s now talk about POT as it relates to senate dynamics.
Is Melanie Pushing for Free ALA Money? You Tell Me.
By now, anyone who’s not politically asleep at the wheel ought to know that the American Library Association (ALA) is no friend of any community of decent people. Please talk to people like Beth Scaer and her husband or Rep Arlene Quaratiello or Cindy Bennett if you want to learn more.
Hey NH, Let’s Go UNICAMERAL
Let me first thank Spike for mentioning my recent article in his article, which he finishes with noting that it’s “planting a small seed.” It inspired me to review one of my earliest articles, perhaps my 3rd, to also plant a small seed, and it received some comments that I either overlooked or were posted after I stopped looking.
It’s Nurses WEEK
Last night, I had dinner with an old friend, Nurse Michele, who had the same employer as Nurse Terese at the time she was launched into fame. Because yesterday was May 6, I wished her a happy Nurses DAY and she corrected me that it’s Nurses WEEK.
The Senate Passively and Collectively Voted for a New TAX
Yes, that’s what I said and it’s the harsh and unpleasant truth, as truthful as saying that Melanie voted for an income tax. No member is exempt from blame so each one gets their rightful 1/24th, but some are definitely more deserving of rebuke than others, according to my report, but let’s first make it … Read more
Jeb’s Senate
By the time this reaches the readers, most people will have already known that Jeb announced his retirement, so calling this piece “Jeb’s Senate” is appropriate. Adam Sexton called Jeb the Architect of Medicaid expansion, which is NOT a moniker to be proud of, and the senate voted 24-0 for 2023’s SB 263, a Uniparty item, and Jeb is known for pushing their agenda.
What if Parents ask Gun-Related Questions, Comrade Mrs Newman?
My reps and two-time opponents, Comrades Mr & Mrs Newman, have a history of ignoring emails. Normally, I don’t email them, but my personal email history with them started in October 2021 following the executive council arrests. With them and the Damn Emperor being on opposite sides of the aisle (on paper, at least), I mistakenly thought conversation could be had about that incident.
OUR State House
I don’t want anyone confusing this article with a routine one from Carol McGuire, who always does a great job and names her articles “YOUR State House.” Therefore, I’m calling this “OUR State House.” Carol writes about the House, but this piece is on the Senate and the Executive Council.
Night Cap: A Failed Attempt at Urban Library Reform.
If you care about library matters, whether you live in a town or a city,* this video is for you! Skip to 37:25 and tune in for the 19 minutes that follow because the lunacy is mind-blowing.
An Open Letter to Senate Rs that Haven’t (yet) Gone Rogue.
Greetings, Good Senators. April 18 was a sad day for transparency in NH and I am asking you to reject the Judiciary Committee’s recommendation and even consider saying “thank you, Mr President, I rise to oppose the recommendation and urge this body to vote ITL.”
Carson, Gannon & Abbas Need to be Primaried. Here’s Why.
Let me start by saying something nice about all three Senate Judiciary Republicans. They’re all nice people and presumably decent people in their personal lives. I’ve had pleasant encounters with them, some leading to pleasant talk, sometimes more than once.
Yoga Humor and RTK Action Items.
Most of us have at least a rudimentary familiarity with yoga, either as a practitioner or someone who knows one. You can confirm that lots of poses are named after animals. To all Granite State yogis and yoginis, I present the “Hilliard Position.” Stay with me here.
“I Don’t Want to be Shannon Faulkner” is the Answer, But What is the Question?
I’ll start with a quick review of 30 years ago when Ms. Faulkner disgraced ALL women (real adult females), veterans, and civilians alike by litigating her way into the Citadel and then dropping out. Look it up if you want to learn more, but I’ll get back to her later.
Night Cap: The (not so) “Quiet Phase” of Campaigning
I’m guessing most of the Grok Faithful are familiar with the areas of interest of the regular contributors. A few examples would be Ann Marie Banfield and education or Claire Best and law enforcement/justice system corruption involving the youth center.
Celia Isn’t the Only One Breaking My Heart
In a previous article, I noted that I thought Attorney Celia Leonard was being coached by Attorney Bolton and his hired legal Dream Team on Wednesday, 4/10. The next day, I looked for a camera in Courtroom 3, as Mr Buckmire, the head of security advised me to mention in my request for footage.
Chuck Morse, “Are You Ready for the Question?”
Whether from the gallery or on video, if you’ve watched the senate for enough hours and minutes, you know that the one with the gavel regularly asks the rest of the body “are you ready for the question?”