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 known that Commander Sharon put HB1002 on the consent calendar when it received a 5-0 committee blessing.
What that meant was that there was to be no floor discussion in the Senate chamber on Thursday. About 17 minutes into the video of that day, she motions to Jeb to adopt the bulk batch of bills, and he asks the body, “all in favor, say ‘I’.” And he almost forgot to do that, but the clerk reminded him to. That, dear readers, was the very LAST window of opportunity before the Corner Office to fight back, when Jeb followed with an “anyone opposes?” Sheeple! Sharon’s sheeple, and I hold them to a higher standard than Donna Soucy’s sheeple because the latter is nothing but enemies of NH.
I spoke at April 9’s Judiciary Committee hearing against the RTK Tax and was followed by Laurie Ortolano, a local mentor and advocate who no longer needs an introduction. The Grok Faithful should know that the Senate, as a government body, miserably failed at doing the People’s Work in a manner that serves the best interest of the people they’re elected to serve. I will not close with any further editorial, just a summary of my activism and how it was responded to, so without further delay, here’s my report in the same order that the clerk calls the roll:
1) She was Included in two emails with nine others sounding the alarm on this impending train wreck. On Wednesday morning, I had a 5-minute in-person talk about my own local RTK experience with the assessor’s office, considering that she’s the daughter of realtors.
2) Cosponsor. Signed into the Judiciary committee hearing register in support, though allegedly by someone else when I showed him a picture of it. Played stupid on the idea of an amendment(exempting locals doing RTKs at their own city halls) along with his buddy, #17, in the presence of a District 17 constituent witness.
3) Senate President. He had the opportunity to use his power in a variety of good ways, but he didn’t want to disrupt his big retirement announcement in the chamber while his wife was visiting.
4) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
5) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
6) Election Law and Municipal Affairs chair from a city aspiring to be “Nashua Jr.” Emailed twice with 9 others(see #1), but at least he said thanks for the email both times.
7) Included in two emails with nine others. No reply or in-person contact.
8) Included in two emails with nine others. Discussed in person at last Saturday’s Pine Tree Riot event and got the “we’ll see about that” shrug.
9) Included in two emails with nine others. No reply or in-person contact.
10) Enemy camp: I don’t email them.
11) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
12) Cosponsor and senator in the most corrupt city in NH. Much could be said, and a detailed timeline of communication could be built on communication attempts and dialogues with him. He had multiple reminders and opportunities to apply the brakes, and he chose to let the train wreck happen. It’s like someone watching a kid or blind adult about to get hit by a semi-truck and doing nothing. If he’s expecting a “get out of jail, free” card because he’s MY senator, he’s in for a surprise because he was “just following orders”(from #14) instead of actually serving his constituency. Also claims he’s proud of his record. Is he now?
13) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
14) Cosponsor, Judiciary chair, and 2nd in command, presumptive heir to the gavel. Moved OTP in committee with minimal words said and the four other members went along without any resistance as seen in the April 18 executive session video. Lives in same town as the Speaker of the House. Coincidence(regarding where the power nucleus is)? You tell me.
15) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
16) Included in two emails with nine others. No reply or in person contact.
17) Included in two emails with nine others. Answered first email last Saturday morning with a “thanks Julie, I’ll take a look at the bill, have a great weekend.” I had an unexpected encounter with him and #2, and he played stupid when I asked about the amendment. Councilor Prescott appeared mid-conversation, and Nurse Terese observed the whole thing. #s 17 and 2 are seemingly joined at the hip, freshmen who were ushered into their seats, along with #22 and with the blessings of the establishment elite.
18) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
19)Included in two emails with nine others, both receiving auto-replies saying “Thank you for your email. If you are writing about a particular piece of legislation, please know that I review all of my emails and I appreciate you taking the time to contact me. However, due to the volume of emails I am receiving, it is no longer possible to respond to each one in a timely fashion. The thoughts and opinions of my constituents are very important to me, and I will certainly consider your input.” Unexpected in-person encounter Wednesday morning and had very little to say. Also played stupid and clearly did not want to talk.
20) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
21) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
22) Included in two emails with nine others. Also a Judiciary member and a lawyer. Emailed numerous additional times before the hearing along with another Judiciary member and the chair and therefore very familiar with Laurie Ortolano’s story. Packed up and walked out on the April 9 hearing instead of taking advantage of an opportunity to cross examine her with questions while at the mic. Encounter Wednesday near kitchen elevator and started talking about his cats when I called out his name and said “I am disappointed in you, VERY disappointed.” Often seen with Kuttab, who wants to go to law school and is the prime sponsor. Friendly, but must think I’m stupid because I’m not a lawyer.
23) Included in two emails with nine others. Also a cosponsor, Judiciary member and a lawyer and shares a secretary with my senator. Emailed numerous additional times before the hearing along with another Judiciary member and the chair and therefore very familiar with Laurie Ortolano’s story. No reply or in person contact regarding HB 1002, but promptly and cheerfully replied to a few emails about his sanctuary city bill and a higher office candidate he supports.
24) Enemy camp, I don’t email them.
