The news is starting to bubble out that what was first derided as a mere Red State (Texas) political stunt is now turning into more than a nuisance. As Steve’s post, A Feel Good Story to End (Or Start!) Your Day – DC Overwhelmed by Bussed in “Migrants” points out, that pain is now being transferred, in part, from the border states back to its origin- Washington DC.
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WMUR Closeup: George Hansel and Bob Burns
As I was writing my previous post about the Good Guy with a gun stopping a bad guy going beserk, I was watching yesterday’s WMUR CLOSEUP show. I was going to leave this in that post but I was getting way long again so I decided to split it. Adam Sexton had George Hansel on … Read more
Another “Good Guy with a Gun Kills a Bad Guy Committing Murder”
Once again, it’s a gun-free zone that someone decided was easy pickings in making himself a Celebrity in the eyes of Moms Demand Action and Everytown. Stories say that while he did kill 3 people and wounded 2 others, the shooter had a long gun and several loaded magazines with him as he entered the … Read more
Belknap County Republican Committee – Candidates for NH State Senate: Dave DeVoy, John Plummer. And Kevin jerks Tim Lang’s choke collar HARD
Interesting meeting this past Wednesday, as I previously wrote. Right now, it’s all about the EXTREMIST and DECEITFUL “Citizens for Belknap”Political Action Committee (“PAC”). More on CoB PAC in a moment, but there IS a tie-in for this race so give me a few minutes, please.
Data Point – Which Nation Has the Most Homicides per Guns Owned? It Isn’t the US!
For all we hear about gun violence, not enough of us on the Right will correct people like Zandra Rice-Hawkins by calling it for what it is: gun CRIME. We also don’t push back that 2/3rds of the deaths from guns are suicides – they are SUICIDES and not violence. When you account for that, … Read more
Quick Thought – This Is Correct; They Are Trying to Break Us
From Liberal Logic 101: Progressives, on the other hand, not only wish to crush that spirit but continue the process of forcing a dependency upon Government that started in the early 1900s. They believe they are entitled to Rule. Oh, not them personally (well, many of them) but knowing that the facade would be sufficient … Read more
Data Point – I would call it Modernity and Success than anything else.
I saw these two maps over at Pleated Jeans. Immediately at seeing the title of “Light Pollution”, my response was “wealth, modernity” – the people of the US (not the national government) are much more wealthier and have higher expectations for standards of living. Thus, we have the ability and willingness to “push back the … Read more
Common Sense Radio – What Is This “Citizens for Belknap” and Why You Should Hate Them. Willful Deceit Is Not Nice.
After all, they are trying to portray themselves as something they are not. Being led by Brian Biehl of the Socialist-leaning Open Democracy, this is supposed to be a “non-partisan” Political Action Group “with only the best interest of Belknap County residents at heart” (no, not a quote – it’s what they want you to … Read more
Belknap County Republican Committee – Candidate Speaker: Thad Riley (NH Governor)
We ARE in the silly time of an election year. While normal people are still doing the “summer things”, candidates are appealing to both the politically obsessed (who have been watching for a while) and those that are starting to look at both the Primary and General elections and asking “Whom”? Thus, the Republican candidates … Read more
Belknap County Republican Committee – Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Jane Cormier
This past Wednesday night was the monthly meeting of the BCRC. Interesting meeting, given what the “Conservative Lady” turned up and posted here(““Citizens For Belknap” – A BIG Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing“). Turns out that former NH State Rep Jane Cormier had also been doing some research and after reaching out to one of the … Read more
Erstwhile “Constitutional Reporter” Mike Kitch Is Back at It – Taking Potshots at Conservatives Who He Hates (Especially Me)
Michael Kitch has seemingly and openly assumed the mantle of “attack dog as he wrote a piece in the NH Business Review (who knew they supported Socialists?) in singing the praises of the new political hit PAC, “Citizens of Belknap.”
Life with Liz Radio Show – Yes, I’m late posting it but as LIZ said: “Liz Rocks with the ‘Grok
It really was a GREAT show – mixing serious with amusing with just the right amount of snark. I will tell you that it was one of the best shows we’ve had! So, take a watch/listen! Just about every month, Steve and I “invade” Liz’s studio – and we appreciate the opportunity! Now, I have … Read more
I Have A Three Word Response To Andy Martin: “Up Yours, Loser”
Make that perennial loser. For almost as long as GraniteGrok has been open, Andy Martin has been running for something or other at the Federal level. Each time, he makes the claim about himself that he’s the most experienced candidate in the field.
Palate Cleanser – This Is NOT a Simple “Home Based Fireworks Gone Wrong” Example
Steve has already posted a couple of fireworks-gone-really-bad (here and here). Ghastly if you are within ten feet or so when a single spark decided to light up your life! Not that I was looking to “out do” Steve, but while surfing, I came across this and decided that the “ten foot” mentioned earlier definitely … Read more
Friday Open Thread – It’s Summer; Whatcha Doing?
Meetings, doing more GrokGauntlets, and the Grandson is starting to get the “Summer Boredom” syndrome (which is more of a problem to me than him!). Speaking of the middle one, I’m adding Gail Huff-Brown (running in CD-1) to the DECLINE category joining outright DECLINEs from Chris Sununu (running for Governor) and George Hansel). I’m taking … Read more
Really? The EPA Is Going to Take a Second Bite at the CO2 Apple?
Yeah, “jealously guarding their Powers” is a quote I keep using in talking about what each of our co-equal Branches of Government should be doing (but haven’t). Yet, in the lengthening shadow of the SCOTUS decision that the EPA could just make stuff up on their own (e.g., can’t regulate CO2 emissions of power plants … Read more
Data Point – Civiqs Poll Has Biden at Only 29% Approval
Yikes! In a poll from Saturday by Civiqs, Biden’s overall approval rating dipped below the dreaded 30% level for the first time. According to Gallup, only five other presidents have ever polled in 20s, and no… none of those presidents were named Trump. However, one of the five was Jimmy Carter, a Commander-in-Chief that Biden appears hellbent on emulating … Read more
Palate Cleanser: Sorry, Couldn’t Resist Being Punny
Well? It’s true, right? I look at it this way – I’d go from a weight of 187 down to 82. Right? From 3 digits to 2 digits HAS to mean something, right? Quick thought – the metric system is weird. My weight is almost half in kilograms but my walking around is almost doubled … Read more
Data Point: Amount of Assets to be Wealthy in the US?
Interesting infographic and table, courtesy of Visual Capitalist. We heared (or more correctly, heard a lot during the Occupy Wall Street movement – seems like eons ago) all about the vaunted (and hated) “1%”. Democrat Socialist Bernie Sanders is still going after them – even as he is now one of them with an estimated … Read more
Underwear Change, Please – Wait until the Anti-gunners Hear About 3-D Printed Rocket Launchers.
If they are already having conniption fits over simple guns, wait until they get a load of THIS! From ZeroHedge (emphasis mine): 3D printing has revolutionized gun-making and has come a long way since the single-shot “The Liberator” pistol was available for download in 2013. Now entire semiautomatic pistol carbines can be entirely printed at home, … Read more