Ryan Saavedra, writing at the Daily Wire, has some details that CNN couldn’t be bothered to report. “When CNN is not busy giving President Donald Trump 93% negative coverage, covering for Islamic terrorists, botching gun reports, or being sued by over 200 African-Americans for racial discrimination, they are busy covering for Democrats across the United States by not reporting on scandals.”
Liberals trashing Thanksgiving – the “let’s pick a fight” edition
A few assorted posts in surfing where Progressives are just out to ruin some families’ Thanksgiving – just because they can. And I bet, will:
You Should Get Drunk and Cause a Scene Today
Are you avoiding your family right now? So desperate to escape them that you’re sitting in the bathroom reading a productivity blog on Thanksgiving? Dreading the inevitable fight over Fox News or your lack of a plus-one or which kid hogged the college fund? Here’s your solution: Get drunk and cause a scene.
A fight was going to happen anyway. Now it’ll be on your terms. You can choose the topic, and pre-empt the fight you’d lose with the fight you’d win. Or you can steer away from politics or religion and toward some personal argument, taking one for the team just to avoid sinking everyone into an existential funk.
Thanksgiving Proclamation: President George Washington – 1789
“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
The End of the Arctic?
We should be thankful…that a majority of people outside the bubbled-elite do not regularly buy into the weaponized fear-mongering of climate alarmists like this turkey. He, like many other enlightened scribblers reporting the words of “Experts™,” have been wrong about more things more times than we can count. But that doesn’t stop them from trying.
Mrs. Clinton Convicts Herself In Stunning Display of Rage
Conrad Black, writing in the NY Sun, reviews Ms. Clinton’s post-election screed, What Happened. Here’s a sample. Previous narrowly defeated presidential candidates have been almost uniformly civilized. It never seems to have occurred to Hillary Clinton that Mr. Trump won because the previous 20 years of government had been utterly and bipartisanly incompetent, in the … Read more
Just how has the Uranium One scandal been “debunked”?
Mention the words, “Uranium One,” and many Americans shrug their shoulders, either blissfully unaware of the controversy or convinced that it’s a Republican ploy targeting Hillary Clinton and the Democrats. Others see a major scandal with far greater impact than Watergate. They see the covert sale of 20 percent of our uranium deposits to a Russian-owned company in exchange for bribes at the highest levels of our government.
Gratitude – a question from Arthur Milikh
Do we still embody it, are mindful of having such an attitude, or has Progressivism wiped it off the face and soul of our country? Emphasis mine:
…At the end of the Proclamation, Washington implores Americans toward modesty regarding our own powers, reminding citizens that we live in an order that may be mysterious insofar as God possesses superior knowledge of what is “best.” But are all peoples capable of gratitude? In the present time it has become fashionable to espouse if not open atheism, then at least antagonism toward religion. These opinions come forth in various, sometimes obfuscated, forms.
Part of the left’s recent fanaticism originates from the fact that progressivism’s quasi-religion lacks any understanding of gratitude and humility. Progressivism precludes belief in these since progress as an alleged cosmic force is neither merciful nor beneficent, but is merely abstract and all-powerful. As such, it does not encourage its believers toward either humility or gratitude.
BlogTweet of the Day – a perfect demonstration husband and wife of the Left
John Conyers settled charges of sexually harassing staffers during the time his wife was in prison for taking bribes on the Detroit City Council.
The perfect Democrat power couple.
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) November 21, 2017
While the MSM is giving a LOT of attention to conservative Republican Roy More for sexual stuff 40 years back (and Fox News beforehand), it has gotten so bad on the Left that New England talkmaster Howie Carr is running a “Perv Pool” – who will be the next notorious Leftist / Socialist / Democrat to be outed as both a hypocrite (“Republicans are bad for women”) and a sexual harrasser / abuser for HIGHLY inappropriate actions toward the fairer sex (or in the case of Kevin Spacey, other men). The parade of pervs seems to be never ending and other than more, one thing is true:
Each and every one of them is a Progressive and spouts the Progressive line
It seems that everywhere that the Left has invaded and taken over (e.g., Entertainment,
Alicia Neely Gets Her Job Back
Update to Kimberly Morin’s October 31 post on the Grok: Alicia Neely has been reinstated to her job at the Sununu Youth Center. The formal announcement from Governor Sununu does not indicate if she’ll get back pay. See Morin’s October 25 post at New Hampshire Political Buzz for a summary of the case – the … Read more
Portsmouth Air BnB Renter Should Say They are “Domiciled” for Voting Purposes
The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire has denied a couple the right to rent a property they own on Air BnB. Matthew Beebe and Barbara Jenny bought the home next to theirs for their Daughter who travels and planned to use short-term rentals until her return, but the city has issued a cease and desist order.
[City attorney] Sullivan explained on Thursday that unless something is specifically allowed under Portsmouth’s zoning ordinance, it is not permissible.
Grover Norquist to speak at the Granite State Taxpayers Christmas Party 12/12/17
Grover Norquist will be Keynote Speaker at the GST Christmas Meeting!
Grover, President of Americans for Tax Reform, will discuss Tax Reform legislation in DC.
Join Us at the GST Christmas Celebration Meeting!
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Murphy’s Tap Room & Carriage House, 393 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110
Free hors d’oeuvres with cash bar.
Bring your friends. You DON’T need to be a GST member to attend. Join us at the GST Christmas Party & Meeting to:
– Celebrate the Holidays with friends.
– Hear Grover describe Tax Reform legislation in Washington.
– Learn more about GST and our efforts in 2017.
We welcome Members, friends and future members of GST! Click here to RSVP.
Agenda:
Cornerstone to Host Forum on Gender Identity: a candid conversation
Cornerstone to Host Forum on Gender Identity A Candid Conversation on Gender Identity NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Cornerstone will host a candid forum on gender identity on Thursday, November 30, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Executive Court, 1199 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester, New Hampshire. As the New Hampshire legislature prepares to vote on several gender-identity related … Read more
The world economy explained with two cows – Part 5 Traditional Capitalism
Notice that opposed to the other forms of capitalism (nor “not capitalism”), this is YOU oriented (all others are about being The State / bureaucrat oriented). YOU get to make the decisions – not someone else. YOU get to plan your future – not someone else. YOU get to take the risk – and then … Read more
Notable Quote – Prof. Victor Davis Hanson
“So what drives deplorablism? It is not so much an ideological or even political movement as it is a spiritual and psychological frame of mind that is fed up with hypocrisies of the proverbial establishment, bicoastal cultural elites, and the deep administrative state.” –Prof Victor Davis Hanson (History professor, author, speaker) (H/T: Instapundit)
Data Point- this quarter to be even BETTER than previously forecast?
Don’t look now, but U.S. growth forecasts are moving higher. That’s helping to support U.S. stocks. Projections for U.S. economic growth from two Federal Reserve banks have risen in recent weeks. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday forecast that gross domestic product will rise 3.8% in the fourth quarter, up from a … Read more
So RedDiaperBaby and Jeemo, what say you now about Obamacare costs? Start groveling with abject apologies – Part 2
US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in an op-ed says that while she didn’t support the Obamacare repeal votes earlier this year, she does support the tax reform bills having a repeal of the Individual Mandate that Government / Obamacare put in place for people who just wished to not purchase healthcare. Once again, look at the high cost of Government mandated plans that RedDiaperBaby and Jeemo are blaming on Trump and refusing to acknowledge that it is the structure of Obamacare itself that is driving costs soaring (emphasis mine):
Alaskans pay the highest price for premiums in the country. That is why the number of people enrolled on the exchange in Alaska has shrunk every year since the ACA was passed. People have been forced out of the market by the high cost of insurance, with some often forced to pay a tax because the price of insurance was too high for them to afford.
Tales from the BudComm: talk, talk, talk, talk….Let’s play hide the PBX, shall we? Part 1
Well, I’m back on my hamlet’s Budget Committee and we are now going over the town budget with the school district’s budget right behind it. Arguably, it is the most powerful committee/commission/entity in what is known as an “SB2 town” where SB2 stands for Senate Bill 2 – the legislation pass a few years back that created the ability for a town to swap out the traditional NH Town hall voting to one that splits the deliberative session and a ballot voting process.
My town also adopted the formal Budget Committee that came with it. The Town Selectmen must present their budget to us. The School Board has to present theirs as well. We deliberate, change it (or not), and then present both budgets to the townsfolk (not the Selectmen or the School Board) for deliberation/voting.
We are the last line of defense for the taxpayers. And an issue showed up two weeks ago on the Town side.
Remember that Womens March during Trump Inauguration? Here’s a better one
When the Eldest graduated from Paris Island, I watched a similar procession in person. Compared to the coven of the clueless that we watched on TV as Trump was being sworn in as President, I’d be happy to watch these young ladies all. day. long. (H/T: Powerline)
RINOguard – I’ll take a truckload please
(H/T: Powerline)