Get “Used” to This – Part 2

Steve just posted about the “Death Panel” deciding that women don’t need as many mammograms as folks have had in the past (and forget PSAs for prostate cancer protection for men).  These expert wondertwits have decided, most likely, that the cost to Government is not worth it (you won’t mind, will you?).  The Left is all about the Imaginary War on Women by Republicans – let’s all remember that it was ONLY Regressive Democrats that voted and passed this pile of crap called Obamacare!  And now they are responsible for the new phrase “Just say NO! to mammograms!”

But wait! – they are turning to that wonder phrase of infomercials everywhere: “But WAIT!  There’s MORE!” (or NO, there is “no more”).  From Instapundit, we see that just having Govt control what Govt spends on healthcare is NOT ENOUGH!  NOW, these control freaks are talking about making illegal for YOU to spend more of your OWN money to keep yourself healthy :

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Jerry Thibodeau – interview from our endorsed Candidate for NH Executive Council, District 1

Normally WE are the ones that are doing the interviews – partly because we like to yak, partly because we like to yak with interesting people, and partly because, well, we like to yak.  And in interviews, we love to listen to what the interesting folks have to say.  Sadly, though, with real jobs and even more real lives with stuff that can be put off for only so long, time gets short.  Thus, getting all the interviews we’d like to doesn’t always work out as we’d like.

So, in this case, Jerry was on a public access show, New Hampshire Issues with Peter Martin, and has graciously sent this one over.  It goes, in total, just under an hour so I’ve chopped it up.  Part 1 here and the rest after the jump.

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GraniteGrok Endorsement – NH State Senate District 7: Josh Youssef

OK, I have to admit that I’m a wee bit tardy on rolling out these endorsements that the Groksters have discussed and voted upon.  No, we are not doing every single race – for that we are leaving the a lot of that to the Republican Liberty Caucus of NH (RLCNH) and Cornerstone Action (yes, go look at their candidate scores, recommendations, and endorsements).  But there are those that we believe we wish to bring to your attention – so here is one more.

One of the most interesting races for us is that in NH State Senate District 7 – a district that is brand new due to the decadal rewriting  of the lines due to the census.  Here we have a classic Establishment leaning moderate vs a Liberty candidate: Grimm vs Youssef.  I watched how Grimm  presented himself at the Belknap County Republican “Contested Primary” evening; as I said then: “Grimm is not exactly “heads on and out front” on his answers”.  It didn’t help his cause when I saw his campaign sign on the lawn of one of our former RINO of the Week award winners Alida Milham.  If Grimm is Alida’s dandy pick, that should tell you a lot.

Meanwhile, even if a bit rough around the edges (and aren’t most first time candidates?), Josh showed in his interview series with us that his political mindset was correct and aligned with ours (see the links to that interview series after the jump)

We fully endorse Josh for NH State Senate and ask for your vote for him.

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GraniteGrok Endorsement – NH State Senate District 23, 11, and 29: Dennis Acton, Dan Dwyer, Phil Greazzo

As I said it my last post, it’s time to hurry up and get these out before it is too late.  In finishing up in the NH State Senate races, we are making two endorsements:

  • Reduce and eliminate burdensome taxes and regulations to create jobs here in NH.
  • Fight federal health care mandates and work for a system that puts the patient first.
  • Unlock the power of innovation to improve our schools. A skilled workforce attracts business.
  • Protect NH citizens & businesses from federal government overreach and abuse of power.

In each case, the individual is more empowered to make the decisions that best fits him or her, more freedom in education, and act as a barrier to those in government that believe that Government knows what’s best for us all – even when they don’t.

He will be taking on long term Liberal dinosaur Lou D’Allesandro in the general election.  Phil has performed well in the NH House on a variety of issues and has our full confidence that he is the person that will carry out the mission of rightsizing NH State Government and protecting NH taxpayers and their rights.

And a recommendation:

Yes, not quite to the level of a full out endorsement but we believe that Dan is a better choice for those most interested in enhancing individual liberty and freedoms which necessarily roll back the size and intrusion of NH State Government.  While the Senate did pass a fair amount of good legislation this past session, many of the grassroots were sorely disappointed by the many pieces of major legislation that did not pass or that was bottled up or tabled; we lay that at the feet of Dan’s opponent (who, btw, lost to Dan in the NH Young Republicans straw poll big time).

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GraniteGrok Endorsement – NH House District 7: Susan Olsen

Susan Olsen for NH HouseWe now switch our attention to the NH House and our first endorsement is for Susan Olsen.  We met via Smart Girl Politics / NH – she started to link up and comment on posts from GraniteGrok.  Since then, we have come to know this smart, determined lady and utterly dedicated to the premise that the best government is one that knows it bounds, respects the citizens that it should serve (vs the other way around), and will make sure that it will do those few tasks it should in a spectacular way.  Problem often is, Government agencies seem to have a far different view of that.

I pity them.

As I have said before, this is not the shy retiring type that most would mistakenly take her for – make no doubt, this is one lady whose calm, low voice  and drive eviscerates those that believe they can have the best of her.  We can stand easy knowing that this lady will be leading the rough politics needed to skewer the continued collectivistic attitudes of Progressives, Democrats, and RINOs of those that place their trust in Government instead of Individuals.

We fully endorse Susan for NH State Senate and ask for your vote for her.

We did do an interview series with Susan earlier this summer – please see it after the jump:

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Endorsements – Hillsborough 21 (Merrimack)

Steve picks his preferences for the NH House in Merrimack, (Hill Dist 21)The town of Merrimack (Hillsborough District 21) has been my home for 17 years.   And this year Merrimack (still) has eight house seats but ten Republican candidates running to fill them.   As a Conservative I feel compelled to select the eight who I feel will best represent the New Hampshire Republican Platform and the interest of my town and State as I view them.

So I’m no different than the rest of you, except that I may be paying a little bit more attention (maybe), I vote principle before party–though I will not bite off my own nose to spite my face, and my soap-box…well, it is just a little bit big bigger than that of the average voter.

So these are my personal endorsements for Hills-21, though I can assure you that my A-Team picks are all GranitGrok Worthy.

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Gay marriage advocates breaking the rules

Hot off the presses, Cornerstone Action is calling out New Hampshire Republicans for Freedom & Equality for a gross violation of NH campaign finance law. Seems they accepted $100k from a single donor in New York City… “Cornerstone Action filed a complaint this afternoon with the Attorney General’s Office because a group supporting candidates who … Read more

Debbie Wasserman Schultz – Empty Chair of the Democrat Party Caught Lying in Smear of GOP (Twice)

“I didn’t say he said that,” Wasserman Schultz insisted. “And unfortunately, that comment was reported by a conservative newspaper. It’s not surprising they would deliberately misquote me. What didn’t she say that they say she said? “We know — and I’ve heard no less than Ambassador Michael Oren say this — that what the Republicans … Read more

Joke: Three NH Democrats for Governor Walk Into A Debate…

Three NHDP stooges for Governor Maggie Hassan, Jackie Cilley, Bill Kennedy…all three of them want to raise your taxes.  But seriously folks….they do.  They all want to empower the state to take more of your money.  So what is there to debate? …How they disguise that desire.  But it is a distinction without a difference, or is that a difference without a distinction?

Whichever stooge you choose, Bill “No DGA if No Va-Jay-Jay” Kennedy, Maggie ‘Louisville Slugger’ Hassan (aka Bat Gurl), or Jackie “Tax and Spend us” Cilley, they all want to grow government right now, regardless of any economy, at your expense.

So Democrats need the debate to figure out which stooge will be the best liar?

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Until Further Notice Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Be Referred to as ‘Baghdad Bob’

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is the Democrat Parties Baghdad bobYou remember Baghdad Bob?  The US troops are advancing behind him and he’s acting like things are going well for the regime.  Just peachy.

That’s Debbie Wasserman Schultz.  She’s the Democrat Parties Baghdad Bob.

Yesterday she lied while lying about lying.  Today, she’s just doing her Baghdad Bob impression over Democrats creating their own distraction by first removing God from the platform (from the phrase…God given rights…) and then trying repeatedly to get a majority of the delegates to approve a motion to put that word (God) back (and Jerusalem, which they also removed and tried to put back.)

The end result is Democrats Booing God.

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RINO Hunting…Targeting Six of the Biggest Incumbent RINO’s in the New Hampshire House

No More RINO's - RLCNH puts up the records they must run onThe RLCNH has some fact filled Internet nuggets for us to chew on, and they are all RINO flavored.

That’s right, once again the liberty Republicans have to come out and remind everyone else about the records of progressives who have been hiding under the trunk of the Republican Party for…in some cases…a very long time.

And there is a very consistent theme among them.  They are all endorsed by the SEIU.  They like more spending, more taxes, and less liberty.  They are the (r)epublicans that get support from public sector unions (with the addition of Firefighters, most of whom are Democrats planted in the GOP by the PFFNH and the NHDP).  And whenever anyone calls them out…Democrats run to their defense.

But there is a primary next week and all six of the candidates on this particular list is in a position to be sent packing if Real Republicans come out and vote for Real Republicans.

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Granite State Future Plan – defeated in Rochester last night

My friend Ed over at GovernmentOversite (dedicated video recording all kinds of public meetings – I have “camera envy” over all his equipment!)  has the video of Republican Gregory Carson making the pitch Rochester should accept this “free money” from the Federal Government plan to federalize zoning ordinances via the EPA, DOT, and HUD (and known locally as the Granite State Future plan, whereby the 9 Regional Planning Commissions (“RPCs”) would start the process of urbanizing otherwise rural NH and continue the “cookie cutterization” of our landscape.

And failing.  the vote of the Rochester City Councilors was 8-4 against implementation.

We here in NH need local control – in reading the documents, it is clear that the Feds become in control.  This is not the NH way!

Speaking of Ed and GovernmentOversite, I love his Mission Statement (emphasis mine):

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Small Victory In Merrimack – re: NHSBA

In a recent legal decision provided to the Merrimack School Superintendent and Board, it has been determined that what the New Hampshire School Board Association (NHSBA) does..

a) Is lobbying.

“Dean Michener is employed by NHSBA and is a registered lobbyist.  Thus, it would seem to be a foregone conclusion that NHSBA is engaged in lobbying.  …it is also safe to conclude that the membership dues paid to NHSBA would be considered a contribution of funds within the meaning of RSA 15:5 (I)

RSA 15:5 prohibits use of state funds for lobbying, so the town

b) cannot use commingled monies that include state education funding to pay dues to NHSBA and up to this point, that is how they have been paying them.

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DOJ Pre-Clears New Hampshire Voter ID law

The Department of Justice has pre-cleared New Hampshire’s Voter ID law.  Of course how could it not?   The law is not terribly restrictive.   But taken with new laws regarding proof of domicile it is an improvement, and next year the law starts to do more to ensure that only those legally eligible to vote … Read more

Parliment of Whores Update – ‘Fore’ More Years

The lefts parliament of whores has convened in Charlotte and two important things happened.  First, Charlotte’s collective IQ dropped 70 points.  Second, they want four more years. Of what? Adding another six trillion to the national debt? Another 48 months of unemployment over 8%? Median income dropping another $4,000.00? 47 million people on food stamps? … Read more

Upcoming Obama Portsmouth Visit Angers Parents -Schools Will Have To Close [Updated]

Obama visit to Portsmouth NH will cause schools to closePortsmouth has announced that it will cancel school on Friday to accommodate President Obama’s visit.  The presence of dear leader will clog up traffic, block roads, and result in building closures so the district has thrown in the towel.  They will have to make the day up In May.

This is not a decision in a vacuum.  When kids stay home adults have to rearrange their lives.  Work, appointments, the added cost for unplanned day care if they can’t change plans or skip work when Obama stops buy to campaign, it all adds up.  Not that Obama gives a damn.  His campaign isn’t going to pay for any of the other costs his campaign appearances force upon local tax-payers.  Campaign appearances….paid for by taxpayers.

Has anyone estimated how much the campaign stop will cost the city of Portsmouth?

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Fact: “Fact Checkers” Aren’t Checking The Facts! [Updated and Bumped]

[Update: Looks like NRO once again caught Dylan Matthews “fact checking” Paul Ryan.  This time Matthews set his sites on the Carter/Obama comparison that Ryan mentioned.  So Matthews decided to use his skillful, analytical intellect to compile some charts.  One problem, the characterization of his intellect just used is completely inaccurate.  A correct characterization would be something like: a bumbling, dullard confounded by logic compiled the charts.   It turns out he got busted cherry picking metrics to favor Obama and then believed his own jive and stated that the economy is doing better now than in 2009.  Problem is, “…this is the year of the fact-checkers, and under the standards set by Matthews’s editor, this sort of thing would be classified as dishonest and untrue.”  Doh!]

A few times this week, I stumbled on information about Fact Checker’s malfeasance.

First, on Tuesday, the  “Politifiction” piece by the Editors at National Review Online reported on the skullduggery of Politifact.  Among others, it demolished Politifacts flaccid refutation of the Romney ad that claimed Obama raided $716 billion from medicare.  It’s definitely worth a read because it portends what’s to come and how “mistakes”, “mishaps” and “misunderstandings” will all coincidentally benefit BHO.

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A Model for the Rest of New Hampshire

Tonight, the Rochester City Council voted against joining The Granite State Futures program, which is New Hampshire’s implementation of Barack Obama’s Sustainable Communities Initiative.

A few weeks ago, about 50 people (from Rochester and many surrounding communities) showed up at a City Council workshop to voice their opinion against this program, which includes an approximate $30,000 planning grant.  It wasn’t until tonight’s vote that someone showed up to speak in favor of the program – Regional HUD representative (and Republican), Greg Carson, who was ill during the night of the workshop.

At least 70 people showed up tonight for the vote.

In these economic times, grant money like this is tempting for cities and towns that are likely in financial straits.  But Rochester has accepted Federal grant money in the past and got burned; they apparently heard the warnings from the public, and gave sufficient weight to prior experience.

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Democratic National Convention:You Need An ID

“I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” —Will Rogers Remember…you don’t need an ID in many places to vote….BUT YOU NEED AN IDENTIFICATION TO GET INTO THE CONVENTION…#IRONY.

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