Skip, Author at Granite Grok

Notable Quote – Fear Progressivism/Socialism FAR More than Populism

November 19, 2022 Skip

A two-fer: SHOT: Prof Thomas Sowell (Knowledge and Decisions) It is not the source or the ruthlessness of power alone which defines totalitarianism, but the unprecedented scope of the activities subjected to political control. E.g., name a part of your life in which Government HASN’T intruded and you’ll begin to understand “unprecedented scope”. I’ve challenged … Read more

Friday Open Thread – So, Has Everyone Calmed Down From Last Week? Or is “Cold Fury” Setting In?

November 18, 2022 Skip

Anger – but rationally directed. Not helpless, not a victim – but “self-righteous revenge” might work. The fury of “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore” setting in with a determination of “Molon Labe” mixed with a Gandalfian “You Shall Not Pass” ‘tude. Or, is everything buttercups and fairy rainbows … Read more

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2022 Election Cycle Leftovers

November 18, 2022 Skip

I have this habit, both good and bad depending on your point of view, of being a “tab hoarder”. I just don’t open up a few tabs for posts that I would LIKE to comment on – I have a lot. Right now, probably well over 800. I keep deluding myself that “I’ll get to … Read more

Data Point – So Much for Russian Sanctions, eh?

November 18, 2022 Skip

And look at which European nations are trying to have it both ways: (H/T: Powerline)

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November BCRC: General Members Only Meeting – Charges against Gunstock Area Commissioner Douglas Lambert (Misogynist Behavior)

November 18, 2022 Skip

In addition to charges brought against Gregg Hough by the Belknap County Republican Committee’s Executive Committee for “behavior unbecoming” (attempting to disrupt the October meeting by two now named men trying to get the Editor of the Weirs Times to cancel his invitation to be the keynote speaker to the BCRC at the last possible … Read more

GrokApp – A Proposal

November 17, 2022 Skip

Steve has been driving the process for years to create a mobile GrokApp – and lately, I’ve been the bottleneck (truth be told) due to “other stuff.” However, now is the time.

November BCRC: General Members Only Meeting – Charges against Gregg Hough (Meeting Disruption)

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Skip

Last Wednesday, 11/9/22, was the monthly meeting for the Belknap County Republican Committee. Instead of the normal agenda, the first part of the meeting was set aside to consider charges against former NH State Rep Gregg Hough for materially disrupting the October meeting by calling into the Weirs Times office, via a proxy (who has … Read more

HB1169 Reintroduced – “Relative to Public Comment and Inquiry During School Board Meetings”

November 16, 2022 Skip

Last year, NH State Rep Judy Aron and I tried to address what I think is a serious issue for a type of Elected Representatives that seemingly don’t believe that is what they are even as they run for election. In short, they call themselves “School Board members”. And many school boards have a policy … Read more

SAU 3 Berlin – Public School Library RTK. Pushback.

June 5, 2026November 16, 2022 Skip

Well, I did make a request for the card catalog for SAU3/Berlin, NH – a single entity that describes the books/other materials that are considered to be the “library collection” (“SAU 3 Berlin – Public School Library RTK“). Sidenote: when dealing with a School District, always, ALWAYS first deal with the School Board members. THEY … Read more

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No, No, No – It’s Not “Where’s Waldo?” It’s “Where’s Dan Eaton (D-Stoddard)”?

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Skip

Yes, when the Eldest and Youngest were young, the book “Where’s Waldo” was very popular. Essentially, it was a book of illustrations with a lot of “densely drawn” pictures and the idea was to find this character, Waldo, in all kinds of situations. Sometimes it was obvious but also times when it was dang hard to find him. Find him. You know, he could be anywhere.

GrokTV – Microinterviews at Saturday’s 603 Alliance Get-Together

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Skip

This past Saturday, I was invited to come to the 603 Alliance “after-hours” event as they had a day of training for their folks to help get them ready for plunging into the morass that can be the NH House.

SAU 3 Berlin – Public School Library RTK

June 5, 2026November 14, 2022 Skip

Well, the elections are over, mostly (recounts here in NH this week and this bastardization of Election Day by the Democrats just seems interminable with “oh, another box of mailed-in ballots has just been “found”), so it is time to get back to work, mostly.

NH GOP Committeeman Election Comments

November 13, 2022 Skip

November 10, 2022 State Committee members, Thank you all for the selfless effort in supporting our candidates this cycle. You are the heart and soul of the Party. Our candidates and supporters put in the heroic effort that we can be proud of. While I am as disappointed as anyone in our NH and national … Read more

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Sparking Curiosity in Education

November 13, 2022 Skip

In 2021, the New Hampshire Department of Education partnered with Discovery Education, one of the world’s leading EdTech companies. Through this collaboration, we have provided teachers and students across the state with a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources. These resources – … Read more

It’s Tough Out There for a Cop

November 12, 2022 Skip

Imagine the cheek involved in some of the latest capers found in our undocumented immigrant’s paradise. If you sneak into this country, you’re immediately covered by the local state, county, or municipality for every conceivable medical need for free, including those of your hundreds of close and not-so-close family members, far above that routinely offered … Read more

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BlogLine of the Day: Robber With a Gun With Poor Victim Selection Skills

November 12, 2022 Skip

…as Mr. Tyler’s face continued to come into close contact with the closed fists of his would-be victims. Hahahahaha! While none of the intended victims had a gun on them, the aggressor did – two, in fact, and literally walked in via an unlocked door (poor security protocol, y’all). Even being outgunned, the victims won: … Read more

Data Point – World’s Household Wealth: Who Has It and Who Doesn’t?

November 12, 2022 Skip

Once again, the US has the top spot – China number two. I am betting, however, that China’s wealth is going to decrease over the next couple of years as President for Life Xi is returning China back HARD to a top-down command economy as he jettisons the free market (or “freer” – a more … Read more

Friday Open Thread – How Ya Feeling About the NH GOP? Or Is It Time for Something Else?

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Skip

I just don’t know what to say. Actually I do and “righteous anger” is among my favorite emotions right now. But that’s just me. How are you all handling the results of Tuesday? And that with the Democrat spawned early voting and vote by mail, it’s no longer Election Day but seems to be turning … Read more

I Seem to Have Nothing for Today So I’ll Just Put up Another Democrat Disparaging Parents.

November 11, 2022 Skip

Shades of Jeanne Dietsch, former NH State Senator, who infamously uttered the words: “This idea of parental choice, that’s great if the parent is well-educated. There are some families that’s perfect for. But to make it available to everyone? No. I think you’re asking for a huge amount of trouble,” Dietsch said. … “If the … Read more

Jade Wood (NH GOP Area 5 Vice-Chair): Do You Want to Play a Game of Thermonuclear Warfare? I Obliged.

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Skip

As with many wars, this one started slowly and then gained velocity and I’m tired of being polite, especially the superficial kind that we often see in politics. And especially with those that use the “passive-aggressive” throwing shade “just” this side of obnoxious.