Since most communications to state representatives and state senators these days are via email, it might be helpful to consider some commonsense “rules” to make the expression of your views more effective.
Norm Silber
Why I Am On Strike
I ran for and was elected to the NH House of Representatives (twice) as a Republican. I am not a Republican In Name Only. I support the platform of the New Hampshire Republican Party and I vote in accordance with its principles.
Turnabout Is Fair Play
This past weekend, this writer received an email from an organization calling itself “The Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire,” stating that Ruth Larson had made a donation to it “in honor of Norman Silber.”
Belknap Actually Lowers Taxes- This is not a joke!
Our late 3-term governor, Meldrim Thomson, coined the slogans “Low taxes are the result of low spending.” On this past Tuesday night, the Belknap County Delegation, comprised of all 18 of its elected state representatives, took that to heart, so for the first time in a long time the Belknap County taxes for this year … Read more
RINOs and “Moderate” Republicans
About 4 years ago, I mused in print about the term “moderate Republican” and what it might mean. And those musings were recently brought to mind again by an email from someone in my district who seemed to claim to be a “moderate Republican” and seemed to criticize me for calling out some as Republicans In Name Only (RINOs).
Momentary Republicans
Existing New Hampshire election law allows for anyone who has registered as “Undeclared” for their political party, sometimes called “independent” in other states, to request on primary election day a ballot to vote in a Republican party primary.
Another Government Boondoggle- Big Surprise.
It has recently been announced that the governor and Executive Council authorized the New Hampshire Bureau of Rails and Transit to enter into a $5,448,607 contract with a company in Manchester to undertake the development and engineering phases of the long-discredited project to bring commuter rail service to the Capitol Corridor between Lowell, Mass., and … Read more
Some of the Dangers of Social Media & the Internet
Dawn Johnson of Laconia is an elected member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and of the City of Laconia School Board. In an article appearing in the December 12 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun newspaper, it was reported that she had posted to her Facebook page certain materials that included a link … Read more
Lakes Region Sign Thief Makes It Nationally!
As many people know, the National Review, founded by the author William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955, known as the bible of American conservatism, is a conservative editorial magazine focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. Since its founding, the magazine has played a significant role in the development of … Read more
Why Are Our Taxes Used To Support Left Wing Propaganda?
Frontline is a so-called documentary series that appears from time to time on Public Broadcasting System (“PBS”) stations around the country, the most visible of which seems to be WGBH in Boston.
Event for Registered Republicans and Liberty-Loving Undeclareds
Close to the upcoming General Election on Nov. 3, Gilford and Meredith voters will have an opportunity to meet and greet many of the Republican candidates running in the Lakes Region at a house party at my home on Sunday, October 25, from 1 p.m to 5 p.m.
Why I Vote The Way I Do
As a past member of the New Hampshire House of Representative now seeking election once again, and as a past Chair of the Town of Gilford Budget Committee, I am sometimes asked for justification or criticized for my positions and votes on various issues before the NH House, the Belknap County Delegation, and the Gilford Budget Committee.
An electoral strategy for the appointment of the Supreme Court Justice
Speculation abounds about the upcoming nomination of an individual to take the place of the late Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States. Although the President has said that he will announce his nomination this coming Saturday at 5 PM, that he will appoint a woman to the position, and that the … Read more
Biden/Harris administration announces Supreme Court short list
With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Biden/Harris administration has announced its list of prospective nominees to fill the now open seat on the country’s highest court. In keeping with their earlier announced intent to nominate a woman of color, the list is topped by Loretta Lynch and Susan Rice. And keeping in … Read more
Secretary of State’s office impedes candidate contact with absentee ballot voters.
Most candidates for public office in New Hampshire know that for a small fee they can obtain a complete list of all registered voters in their town providing names and addresses and party registrations. These are usually provided in electronic format such as Excel so that contacts by mail can be processed efficiently and inexpensively. … Read more
Big Brother is Alive & Well at the Census Bureau
Most everyone has heard the expression “I’m from the Government and I’m here to help you.” And when we hear or think of that saying, it is usually tongue-in-cheek because most of us know how much “help” the government purports to provide to us. Under the US Constitution, the federal government is required to conduct … Read more
A Small Victory for Liberty
In an opinion released this morning, the NH Supreme Court reversed an order of the Superior Court that had dismissed a suit brought against the Speaker of the NH House challenging the adoption of a rule that prohibited members of the House from carrying or possessing weapons anywhere in the Statehouse. The putative basis for … Read more
Taking Back the GOP
This writer has for many years decried the “tolerance” and inclusiveness of RINOs in the Republican Party, not only in our own state but in other states and nationally. Their presence in the party dilutes the GOP brand, makes it much less meaningful and is damaging to other true Republican candidates.
FEAR SHOULD MAKE VOTING IMPERATIVE! NIGHTMARES SOMETIMES DO COME TRUE!
There is much to fear depending on the outcome of our elections in November, both at the federal and state level.
NORM Silber for the NH House- Meredith & Gilford
I STAND FOR:• No personal income tax- now or ever!• No personal capital gains tax- now or ever!• No broad-based sales tax- now or ever!• Repeal the tax on interest & dividends that falls hardest on our seniors and savers- it is nothing less than an income tax in our state in which we claim … Read more