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Classical Liberal = Republican

May 21, 2019

The assertion: No classical liberal can, in America today, be member of the Democrat Party. Why? Because the ideology of the party does not allow free speech, free thought, debate or criticism of party dogma. As a democrat, it is an all or nothing proposition today . You either accept the dogma… or you are … Read more

MSNBC is Already Pushing Pro-Iran Propaganda

May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

I’m not interested in a war with Iran. I’m hoping nothing happens to start one. But MSNBC is ready to pick sides, and it’s not with the United States, at least not under President Trump.

Otten’s Balsams Boondoggle Gets a Potential Life-Line

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

We came out against it, but I guess I can’t expect the governor to veto everything. This means that a bill to allow “counties to establish redevelopment, or tax increment financing, districts in unincorporated places and issue and administer bonds for revitalization projects” has become law.

The night Westeros became a Republic (and allowed secession)

May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

If you watched the Game of Thrones finale last night, did you make the same critical observations I did? If you never succumbed to the Game of Thrones mania, please stick with me – I guarantee my point applies to everyone, regardless. In one of the final scenes, the condemned Tyrion Lannister was brought out … Read more

The US is Plagued with Pharmacological Intervention

May 20, 2019 Op-Ed

by Michael Layon | I work in drug development and am a pharmacologist. That SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) might benefit a very small number of humans is lost among many people in both parties because the perception is that they are drugs to make mentally ill people better. For a very few people that … Read more

ICYMI 2 – GrokMeetup – 5/20 (Monday) at “The Pub Restaurant” in Keene NH 7-9pm

May 20, 2019 Skip

UPDATE: I was asked what was on the “talk menu” for today – my quick response was that we’ll talk about: Liberty and Freedom, of the ability to make our own choices and how government can be helpful but often outright sucks at what it tries to do instead of what it should be doing … Read more

Rule of Law: Government is the Example?

May 20, 2019

Whose idea is this? In 1928 Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, wrote in, Olmstead v. United States, 277 U.S. 438, “Decency, security and liberty alike demand that government officials shall be subjected to the same rules of conduct that are commands to the citizen. In a government of laws, existence of the government will be … Read more

Putting the ‘Pee’ in PGA

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

This is not a political post but I couldn’t bring myself to call it a palate cleanser. Can you guess why? During a Pro Golfers Association (PGA) championship over the weekend, a professional call to nature was recorded on video.

RED ALERT: Gun Control Bills in the Senate

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Kimberly Morin

From the Women’s Defense League: 4 GUN CONTROL BILLS WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE FULL SENATE on Thursday, May 23rd. HB 109, requiring background checks for private firearms sales AND transfers. This legislation will actually make it impossible for women to get gun safety training! This legislation will turn law-abiding citizens into criminals all … Read more

There is no Choice Movement on the Left for the Turgid Belly of Government.

May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

There’s an inherent falsehood to the phrase “If you want less of something tax it.” While accurate concerning human behavior, it is inverted in relation to Democrat behavior. The left never raises a tax to get less. They do it to get more.

Op-Ed : Shame on the Nashua School Board – Changes Are Needed

May 20, 2019 Op-Ed

by Kevin Scully | Liberals love to talk about a world where there is no bullying, but the progressives on the Nashua Board of Education appear to disagree. What else would you call Heather Raymond’s bullying action against Doris Hohensee, a sitting school board member who has done no wrong? Board President Raymond issued a … Read more

Illegal Alien Air – ICE to Fly Illegals to California Three Times Per Week (Until Further Notice)

May 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Overwhelmed border areas in Texas will get some relief. Border Patrol plans to begin flying “families” from these places where Democrats claim there is no crisis to the Sanctuary State of California.

Nashua BOE Pres. Heather Raymond Can’t Keep Her Story Straight

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Last week I made a case for why Nashua School Board President Heather Raymond should step aside. New information only reinforces that argument.

House Democrats Want Vote to Override Gov. Sununu Veto This Week

May 19, 2019 Op-Ed

by Christopher Maidment | Surrounded by police officers and writing “God bless Officer Briggs and his family,” on the official signature page for HB455, Governor Sununu sent a clear message that he supports the death penalty in New Hampshire, setting the stage for a crucial veto vote on May 23, far ahead of the traditional … Read more

Blogline of the Day:

May 19, 2019 Skip

I assume the Democrats believe in using the idea of impeachment without actually conducting impeachment proceedings and one reason they stop where they do is that they don’t really believe what they are saying, that what Trump did warrants impeachment.” Sure. Anything they say. Impeachment without Impeachment. Wait….what? (H/T: Instapundit)

Democrats Support Unions - Oppose Educational Excellence

Higher Education: Hubris or Value

May 19, 2019

The Issue Is higher education in America a value adding proposition? We all know the costs associated with it are high. When compared with real wages education cost is rising. Are the costs too high, are students learning too little or maybe they are learning the wrong things? Is higher education really the best way … Read more

Are New Hampshire Students Now at a Disadvantage When they Take the SAT/ACT?

May 19, 2019 Ann Marie Banfield

With the recent announcement by the College Board to include adversity scores to the SAT, parents around the country are wondering if their children should sit for the assessment. David Coleman, the mastermind of the failed Common Core standards currently serves as the College Board President. Since Coleman began his tenure, there have been numerous … Read more

GrokEndorsement: Victoria Sullivan for Manchester (NH) Mayor!

June 25, 2019May 19, 2019 Skip

Yes, our first endorsement in this election cycle. The writers at GraniteGrok have unanimously voted that Victoria Sullivan has earned it in her race against the current incumbent Manchester mayor, Joyce Craig. For those of you who have just started following GraniteGrok, this is no small feat. While we used to hand out endorsements like … Read more

Facebook Poll: 55% Say Let Women go Topless

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

We’ve been a bit lax in the Facebook poll business lately. But when the 8th circuit ruled that States have an interest in not allowing women to expose their breasts in public, we figured we had to ask our Facebook Fans what they thought?

Democrats Vote Unanimously to Undermine Title IX Protections for Girls Born Without a Penis

May 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

House Democrats voted unanimously to allow boys (and men) to compete in girls and women’s sports. And they are so committed that they voted down a last-minute Republican attempt to save girls Title IX protected rights.