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The Admitted Goal of the Green New Deal… Creation of a Socialist State

July 12, 2019

The Green New Deal was an FAQ document on AOC’s website. The document was full of extreme policies. The document was later deleted. The Representative from New York blamed the episode on an unidentified staffer. She took significant ridicule for the proposal. Why does it take a year for a socialist to admit the truth? … Read more

GraniteGrok’s Summertime Surge – We just Passed Foster’s and the Concord Monitor in Online Traffic

July 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

I’m not expecting this to last, but it is proof of possibilities. Our strong start to July has pushed us, at least for now, past both Foster’s Daily Democrat and the Concord Monitor in Alexa Online Traffic Ranking.

Inside or Outside – Which is Better for Influencing Politics in NH? Part 2

July 11, 2019 Skip

Here we continue on with the second of our four part series where I and former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien had an informal panel at Portfest on where is it best to be IF you want to get politically active here in NH – inside the Legislative process as an elected official or … Read more

Grok MicroInterview: NH State Reps for Victoria Sullivan

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Skip

When I covered the official filing of paperwork for Victoria Sullivan, I also ran into NH State Reps Kimberly Rice and Jeanine Notter. Being that we had a bit of time, I asked – why are you supporting Victoria for Manchester Mayor? Thank you, ladies!

House Democrat Civil War? Team AOC v Team Pelosi

July 11, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Remember Saikat Chakrabarti? Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez’ Nazi Sympathizer-shirt-wearing chief of staff. He said that modern House Democrats are “Hell Bent to do to black and brown people today what old Southern Democrats did to them in the 40’s.”

Marriage and Poverty: The Most Vital Sign

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Op-Ed

by Stephen Scaer |

In Mark Hayward’s July 7 Union Leader article, “Manchester gets a checkup. Public health director reports on city’s vital signs,” misses the most crucial ‘vital sign.’ What percent of Manchester children are born in wedlock and are being raised by their biological mothers and fathers?

Recovering from Obamacare

July 11, 2019

During a Fox News interview HHS Secretary Azar claimed that “every single promise” of Obamacare was broken throughout the policy’s implementation . The former president received Politifact’s “Lie of the Year” award for his promotional efforts. He got that award for promising that Americans would be able to keep their doctor under the ACA. Slick … Read more

Federal Subsidy of California’s Sanctuary Policies

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Gavin Newsom’s election as Governor of California came after saying his plan was to expand Medicare. He said he would cover every Californian, even illegal immigrants. Tuesday this week, Newsom signed into state law, State Bill 104. The bill extends health care benefits to illegal immigrants under Medicaid. We don’t need no Rule of Law… … Read more

Republicans Need to Speak for and in Defense of the Economy – Because the Left Want’s to Take It Away

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Leftist desperado media narratives exist to create perception. A false reality that some left-wing priority is both legitimate and of pressing public interest. In most cases, neither is true. It’s just scaremongering to facilitate your loss of liberty while Government accumulates power.

CNHT – The MicroInterviews: Josh Moore

July 11, 2019 Skip

Yep, you’ll get three bites at the “Josh Moore apple” from the CNHT picnic. Here is a quick interview from last Saturday from this former two time State Rep and now the founder of The Patriot Initiative: Oh, and a Grokster, too!

Jess Edwards – Help us Honor Korean War Veterans

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Skip

NH State Rep Jess Edwards (R-Rockingham District 4) did something a bit different. He is looking for some help with a charity softball game coming up) on October 6 where they are honoring our Korean War veterans. Here’s Jess throwing out his first pitch! (If you know of someone, let Jess know!)

Colin Kaepernick’s Right to Be Wrong… Loudly

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Nike has the right to decorate their shoes any way they desire. Colin Kaepernick has the right to offer marketing advice to any company that will take it. We have the right to purchase whatever brand of tennis shoes we choose. But, how sad is it that political hated has descended into sneaker purchases for … Read more

Making the Most of Your Hobby

September 27, 2019July 11, 2019 Third Party Content

You know that activity that you love doing in your free time? Whether you’re yet to realize it or not, it’s your hobby. Why else would you go out of your way to enjoy it? It’s incredibly important that you protect the time you set aside to experience your favored pastime. Losing the ability to … Read more

Grok MicroInterview: Victoria Sullivan, candidate for Mayor of Manchester

July 31, 2019July 11, 2019 Skip

After Victoria had filed her candidacy paperwork at Manchester City Hall (“FIX THE CLOCK!“) and had addressed her supporters, I was able to get a bit of an interview with her. Go with me here – a bit of “non-interview” at first but I think it adds a bit as to her character.

Notable Quote – Frédéric Bastiat

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Skip

Emphasis mine: As far as I am concerned, I wish to choose for myself and do not want anyone else to make choices on my behalf, against my will that is all. And if someone claims the right to substitute his judgment for mine in matters that concern me, I will ask to substitute mine … Read more

Governor Sununu Protects Taxpayers By Vetoing State Budget

July 11, 2019 Op-Ed

by Grover Norquist | Democrat Budget Would Have Raised Taxes on Businesses and Vapers. New Hampshire has long been thought of as a low tax state, governed frugally and therefore a strong competitor among the 50 states to attract job-creating investment, talent, and young families. Over time, “what everyone knows” can cease to be quite … Read more