Having declared the abuse of the national emergency as unconstitutional let us at least admit that so is almost everything else the government does. Most folks don’t know or care. The media only cares when it’s a president. More specifically a president Trump. Because Mr. Obama declared a dozen National emergencies and ten of those are still (presumably) sucking resources for something.
Bernie Sanders is IN! Promises, “economic, social, racial and environmental justice.”
Bernie Sanders has announced. He is running for President. Sorry, he isn’t JUST running for President. “Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump,” the 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist said in an email to supporters. “Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice.”
Syracuse University – Supporting Constitution Violates Schools Non-Discrimination Policy
Young American’s for Freedom wants to be a recognized student organization (RSO) at Syracuse University. But the Office of Student Activities (OSA) denied their application because “requiring students to believe in the U.S. Constitution is “exclusionary to international students.”
Legal Weed in California Leads to More Marijuana Enforcement (not less).
I could care less if you smoke pot. I have cared a great deal about the effort by various factions to get the state’s permission to grow or use the stuff. That was always going to come with strings and taxes. More government not less. A regulatory system, inspectors, and more enforcement. California is proving me right.
Civilian Disarmament bills: Those that stand up for Liberty, Freedom, and Rights
…No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. …The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. –Thomas Jefferson In opposition to my earlier post, this one is of the testimonies given this past … Read more
Sometimes the Cover-up Is Worse Than The “Racism”
Part: I’ve Lost Count, of the Jussie Smollett case/fiasco/race hoax, nightmare. This “attack” had all the juicy trappings of a racist event that the media could not leave it alone. It had a “lynching rope,” homophobic slurs, and Trump supporters A two on one beating, a scratch on a pretty face, broken ribs, and bleach … Read more
Civilian Disarmament bills: Those that would limit your Rights because EMOTION and SAFETY
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety -Benjamin Franklin Consider this post, as a good example of how the Left despises your Right to keep and bear arms and what and how they will frame their arguments in order to legislative do to make … Read more
If This Bill Becomes Law, You Can’t Just Bring a Puppy Home Anymore
New Hampshire House Bill 688 is not new to our readers. Rebecca Baily warned us about it a few weeks ago. But it’s still out there. And it would create a new division of government at the cost of 3.9 Million before it ever really does anything. What will it do when it does? Regulate pets. … Read more
GrokInterview: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education – Part 7
This is the final episode of the interview that I had with Frank Edelblut this past Friday at the NH Department of Education in Concord. The topic? Learning Everywhere – the newest idea on the idea that kids can and will learn from everywhere and in doing a lot of things (pay attention to his … Read more
Civilian Disarmament bills: Progressives don’t care about results, only intent
HB101 and HB564 have to do with gun restrictions in school zones (or as I call these kinds of bills the Second Amendment’s death by a thousand cuts). NH Rep Sharon Nordgren’s testimony was reading a letter from a bunch of Progressives (and remember, Progressives is just a focus group redo of “Socialists”). This gave … Read more
Civilian Disarmament bills – The Groksters respond
And respond with guns blazing (heh!). This past Wednesday the Education Committee heard testimony from LOTS of people on: HB101 having to do “This bill allows a school district, school administrative unit, or chartered public school to adopt and enforce a policy regulating firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, or knives within its jurisdiction” HB564 … Read more
GrokInterview: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education – Part 6
Why, Skip, is GraniteGrok (especially you) spending so much time on education lately? Is there nothing better to be talking about? The short answer, the plain answer, is no. It IS one of our culture’s “High Ramparts” that the Left decided to target and they were willing to spend decades in influencing, capturing, taking over, … Read more
Property Rich Portsmouth Doesn’t Want to Pay Its “Fair Share”
Portsmouth is loaded with progressives. The mayor and town council are frequently invoked on our pages over the latest left-wing knee-jerk policy or some perceived outrage against humankind or the planet. Portsmouth is powered by Democrat rhetoric. So, are you surprised that property-rich Portsmouth doesn’t want to pay its fair share in statewide taxes?
GrokInterview: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education – Part 5
And yes, I put NH Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut into a prickly position on this but hey, GraniteGrok is NH’s leading and most influential political blogsite – of COURSE this was going to come up. Andru Volinsky – no interview about education should take place without a mention that Andru Alinsky Volinsky was responsible … Read more
GrokInterview: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education – Part 4
The next “micro-topic” that Frenk Edelblut and I discussed is one of my most favorite parts of the NH Constitution: Article 28-A in combination with the incorrect idea that education in NH is all about local control by one’s School Board. Thus, we talk about unfunded mandates, the “Statification” of local control and the “Federalization” … Read more
Martina Navratilova on Athletes Having a Penis While Competing as Women
We’ve poked fun at the sporting world for all sorts of things. But letting men claiming to be women compete as women might be the most ridiculous. Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova agrees. Bucking the social justice convention, she inferred that it was cheating. And she’s decided she’s won’t back down on that point.
NH Democrat Sherry Frost Stands With a Woman Who Will Stand With a Man Who Supports Killing Jews
New Hampshire House Democrat Rep. Sherry Frost’s support for a terrorist sympathizer and antisemite remains unresolved. Our own Ed Mosca shared the story yesterday. Rep. Sherry Frost, who tweeted that she stood with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar back on February 11th has not, to our knowledge, retracted the support or apologized.
Alert: The Weiner Has Been Released (From Federal Prison)
Hide your daughters, Carlos Danger is out of federal prison. Yes, Democrat (former congressman) Anthony Weiner has been released from the Big House. He is listed as in residential re-entry management but the location is unknown. Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison after being convicted of having illicit online contact with … Read more
UNH Economics and the Democrat Socialists of America
Our good friend Beth Scaer stumbled on an invitation to a local event. The Southern New Hampshire Democrat Socialists of America have a general meeting coming up next Sunday. Beth expressed some interest. Maybe curiosity is a better word. And she was rewarded.
Pete Buttigieg is Exploring a Presidential Bid in NH: Did Anyone Think to Ask Him About This?
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg spent yesterday in New Hampshire. About 100 people showed up to hear the likely Democrat Presidential candidate in Raymond, New Hampshire. Buttigieg is young. Only 37 years old. But he’s got the far-left agenda down. He recently vetoed a city council measure to allow a Pregnancy Care Center in his city. His reason? Violence.