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Which Tax Lotto

September 26, 2018November 12, 2012 Steve MacDonald

New Hampshire House Democrats are going to raise taxes and fees, the real fun is which one first and how soon?

My money is on the tobacco tax and I’d be suprised if it didn’t hit the committee table on the first day of the first session and find it’s way to the House floor in record time. Given the somewhat spinless make-up of the Republican caucus in the State Senate, I could not guarantee that it wont just flush through that chamber like s**t through a goose and come out the other side with Maggie Hassan’s signature on it.

The end result will be fewer sales of cigarettes and tobbaco products in New Hampshire. That’s what happened the last time the Democrats raised the tobacco tax. And if we need a cautionary tale to guide us on why this will happen again, we can look to the Peoples Republic of Denmark for help.

Enjoy it, all you Democrats: YOU OWN IT.

September 26, 2018November 12, 2012

Congratulations to all you Democrats, including Hispanics, Blacks, Asians, Jews, single women, and young people: You all voted overwhelmingly for Obama, so now you own it.

The next terrorist attack, you own it.

Can’t get a job after graduation, you own it.

Stand With Stephen Forster & Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm

September 26, 2018November 12, 2012 Steve MacDonald

The Town of Henniker has cited Stephen Forster (Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm) with illegal use of his property. But State law provides that Mr. Forster may use his property for Agri-tourism, also known as “agriculture,” a legitimate use of the land. Henniker has apparently acknowledged this but will not rescind its citation unless they are … Read more

Guest post by Ed Naile, Chair of the Coalition of NH Taxpayers: A note to out-of-state Property Owners – Vote!

September 26, 2018November 11, 2012 Skip

Ed Naile, long time registered Democrat and ‘Grok friend, asked us to publish this. Given that out-of-state student “residents” took full advantage of the new Voter ID law and the Judge Lewis’s ruling on it, you should as well. After all, you pay taxes here – they only take advantage of the taxes spent. Dear … Read more

Veterans Day – yes, go thank a vet!

September 26, 2018November 11, 2012 Skip

Especially to those that may not be with us too much longer. Do so, over and over and over again. Today, take them out to dine. (H/T: TownHall)

Because They Voted Where It Matters

September 26, 2018November 11, 2012 Steve MacDonald

Boston.com has an article today observing that pro-obama turnout in New Hampshire’s college towns is less than it was in 2008. There is very intentional mention of concerns (from folks like myself I assume) about out of state students being used to tip the election; but how no one could ever know how they’d vote, and about the promtion by Democrats of the idea that Republicans were tyring to keep them from voting which is why they should.

So much concern in one tiny little article, complete with deceptions, and a new narrative to plumb.

Well I just happen to have a very workable theory about why turnout in NH College towns was down–something I had not considered checking until now, thank you–and it ties directly to a well worn New Hampshire Democrat excuse about why they support out of state student voting in New Hampshire.

Veterans Day – to the range we go and Applebee’s we go!

September 26, 2018November 11, 2012 Skip

As I noted here, the Youngest did not have to wait long to enjoy his first Veterans Day – well deserved. So, what did this prior 101st Airborne soldier want to do? Yes, go to the range and put some of my money downrange. And he did send plenty of it to the far end of the range at Belmont Firearms. I think this professional was pleased that his dad (who, like all sons, seem to harbor the idea that extreme cluelessness increases with the number of candles on the birthday cake) had chosen well. This was also the first time I’ve had the chance to put a fair number of rounds down using the Vortex red-dot and 3X magnifier as well as continuing the break in of new Sig P220.

Note: when we went it, the storekeep was running around like a madman – it was busy! The Youngest, TMEW and I shared a single lane – all of the others were full (note to self – start reserving before arriving!). In talking with the manager, I asked if it had been busy all day – he said nothing but showed me a single slip that totaled over $15 K worth of guns, ammo, and accessories (yeah, there’s a full-auto in there). That was the biggest but I noticed that there were a stack of such slips yet to be processed. He said that since the election, especially with the news that the Obama Administration is now pushing the UN Small Arms Treaty (see after the jump), it has been insane. He also said that they are getting a ton of requests for high capacity magazines and he listed off what was being ordered. Guess it is time to restock again.

We left the range with smiles on our faces (albeit, a lighter wallet) and went to eat: Applebee’s was his choice. In celebration of the day, they had printed up a special menu just for the Vets. I have to say, the staff was making sure to make a big deal of any and all Vets that came in the door; I was rather surprised that even arriving just after mid-afternoon, the establishment in Tilton was packed. The Youngest was one of the youngest one there but there were quite a few Viet Nam era vets enjoying beomg catered tp. Yes, I would have to say that this was more than just a marketing deal as it was obvious that the staff was spending a good deal of time fussing over each and every Vet. Many came with families / friends but there were quite a few that were sitting alone – I noticed that these folks received even more time from the staff to make sure that they and their service was appreciated by the house. Lot’s of “THANK you’s” were heard all over. And just as we were about to leave, a except for one – a WW II era vet came in and got swarmed.

As it should be.

In the aftermath of this election…

September 26, 2018November 10, 2012

…I’m finding there to be a strange…quiet in the atmosphere. It’s not at all like 2008, when there were loud and adulating crowds, where there were victory laps and cries of joy…where there were even some taunts of “nya, nya, nyaaa, we won the election!” (That last came directly from Obama himself, as I remember.) But now? It’s strangely…quiet. They’re very subdued this time. It almost has the feeling that the winning voters might be collectively holding their breath, thinking…”Have we gone too far?”

After all, the new American electorate has voted for “free stuff.” Socialism is no longer a dirty word, nor is it a concept synonymous with economic failure anymore. So the question may now be…

All we heard from the Dems was caterwauling about “Settled Law!” Consistency is not their strong suit

September 26, 2018November 10, 2012 Skip

All we heard from these clowns the last two years was things like don’t you DARE touch the gay marriage law – the Legislature already “settled” the issue. How DARE you Republicans even consider revisiting that law! They adopted the mantra that once done, always done when it comes to the law. Sure, the body politic had decided that the Democrats were the extremists and threw them out of office in 2010. Well, as what always happens, the pendulum swings and the Dems have retaken Concord. Will they also stand firm on their crie-du-coer of “settled” law now that they are in power again?

Hardly. From Pravda-on-the-Merrimac (aka, the Concord Monitor that IS to the NH Dem Party as Pravda was to that other Party) just two days after the election:

Money matters aside, there’s plenty for Hassan and the new Legislature to do, and undo, next year.

The new House should start by exorcising the chamber with the abolition of the goofy but dangerous Regress of Grievances Committee. Then, with the support of the governor, the Legislature should, in short order, repeal the so-called voucher law that, contrary to the spirit if not the letter of the state Constitution, redirects money meant for the general fund to non-public education, including religious schools.

Hassan and the new Legislature should also give the recently-enacted voter ID law the ax. It risks disenfranchising some voters and, in the absence of any evidence of voter fraud, is an unnecessary and meaningless encumbrance on the process.

They should work to repeal the misguided parental notification law on abortion. And they should revisit the new “stand your ground” law and the policy that permits civilians to bring guns into the State House.

You can be sure that this mouthpiece is signaling two things:

So, will the NH GOP Executive Board do as the requestor asks?

September 26, 2018November 10, 2012 Skip

To the NH GOP and Chairman MacDonald: I respectfully request that Chairman MacDonald and all of the executive staff of the NH GOP resign their seats immediately. The returns from this past Tuesday are disgraceful and reflect a Party and Leadership completely out of touch with constituents. For the first time in my life, I … Read more

Blogline of the day from Patterico

September 26, 2018November 10, 2012 Skip

Another demonstration of Democrat values – sore losers: When good Democrats are pushed to the point where they have no choice but to express their political views by slaughtering a defenseless animal and dumping it at their opponents’ front door — well, it really says something about the GOP. On a post talking about a … Read more

Book Recommendation: With The Old Breed

September 26, 2018November 10, 2012

I made a mistake. Last week, November 4th, was the 89th birthday of a soldier that forever changed the way I think about war. Eugene B. Sledge served in the Pacific in World War II. He was a private, a grunt, a jarhead marine. He slogged his way through rancid, fetid sludge in scorching heat … Read more

Notable Quote: How Modern Democrats View the Electorate?

September 26, 2018November 9, 2012 Steve MacDonald

They consider their subjects as the farmer does the hog he keeps to feast upon. He holds him fast in the sty, but allows him to wallow as much as he pleases in his beloved filth and gluttony. -Edmund Burke