I’ve mentioned on many occasions here that TMEW and I ran a daycare center for a few years; I also have stated that the folks that were almost always the folks that were the most appreciative of the care we gave to and around their most precious ones were those paying “full boat” prices. Yes, there were a few that were on State assistance that also in this category, but mighty few. For the majority, it was expected and sometimes, more was DEMANDED (and sometimes, got mad when we expected them to do something for themselves / kids). So, when this came in, a thank you, I decided to post it (emphasis mine, name redacted):
Selective Intolerance
“National day of intolerance,” glibly chided Shepard Smith of Fox News a few days ago in reference to the latest in the culture wars: the national Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day–geez, they’re so biased at Fox. For those of you that pay more attention to the throwing of badminton matches, swim meets, or flies collecting on your dog’s latest masterpiece than to the culture wars, I’ll provide a little background. The Chick-fil-A issue revolves around remarks about gay marriage made by the president of that company, followed by a response by some mayors around the country, then followed with people in support of the restaurant with Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. (This is still unfolding at the time of this writing, but I heard a “kiss-in” is to occur at some point. Stay tuned.)
To summarize the Chick-fil-A president’s opinion on gay marriage: he’s not for it, and for saying so, two notable mayors sounded off and said Chick-fil-A can’t set up shop in their cities. Way to show tolerance, guys!
So, Congressman Frank Guinta dissing one of NH’s most beloved activists – Diane Bitter?
Title 2: This is not what Frank should be doing to impress his former core supporters for his upcoming US Senate run…
Yeah, really! Diane Bitter (Rye Republican Town Chair, NH GOP Area-Vice Chair, and NH Assistant Secretary, and MUCH more importantly, Conservative and TEA Party activist) reached out to Frank and his campaign LAST MARCH about attending this event (yes, yet another group she is involved with):
The Seacoast Republican Women is a well respected group all over the state on the Right side of the aisle. Diane is also well connected here in NH – and she is very experienced on putting on both large and small events all over the state. This is not a snafu on her part as from MY previous experience with her (and anyone that has worked with her can vouchsafe this), she does not leave important details to the last moment such as NOT giving a sitting Congressman a LONG lead on an event. She knows that to get a VIP, you ask early and stay on it. She did – again, the request went out in MARCH – 5 months ago. She was told soon after “No problem!”. Oh Wait!…
Peter Bolster for NH Senate District #6 – an Editorial for Truth in Advertisment
Updated and Bumped: Grok Reader Bob saw this and asked that I update this post given that it is out of date – Bolster quickly gave up his delusions of a NH Senate run and is now running to retain his seat in the NH House, I should make sure that folks knew if they came across this post. While what his sign says (NH District 6) is now out of date – given that he IS a former Democrat, and VOTES like a Democrat (another one of those that is using the Republicans to get elected), my little addition to his sign is STILL applicable.
UN Arms Treaty Dead…But Not The Discussion
I was writing a follow up to our grass roots effort to contact New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte--to push her off the fence, basically, to vote against the UN Arms Treaty. Senator Ayotte eventually agreed with us and along with Senator Portman–who is typically an unreliable centrist on issues like this–made it impossible for the treaty to get Senate Approval.
Yeah, we were pretty jacked about it. But not everyone was convinced it was the right thing to do.
What About Unions Paying “Their” Fair Share
The left and the unions are obsessed with big corporations and the rich paying ‘Their fair Share,” but when are the great big unions, who can expend billions (4.4 billion from 2006-2011) on political campaigns, (but pay no taxes) going to start paying their fair share? Labor unions are nonprofits, and they rake in millions … Read more
AFPF American Dream Summit – This pretty much summed up the mood!
Well, got home at about 2:15 am this morning. Am absolutely convinced that Washington DC is the pits to try to get out of when you are driving a car, don’t know the city, and the GPS is absolutely convinced that you HAVE to go up the street that the DC DPW folks have closed for repairs (3 times, in fact!). I consider it an hour stolen from the life.
GrokTV – Live from the AFPF Defending the Dream Summit in DC
I’m a wee bit late but got into the booth later than I expected (had to wait for the previous occupants to clear out). Am lining up the guests and will be yakking live in a few minutes!
Live video from your Android device on Ustream
So far, we have had the chance to talk to:
Has Forty Years Of Feminist Culture Had an Epiphany?
New York City ‘Officials,’ which I take to mean ‘experts’ have gotten this crazy idea in their heads. Feeding babies breast milk may actually be better for them. The babies not the officials. Although, maybe….no. Not going there.
The NPR headline reads New York City Officials: Breast Milk May Be Best ‘Formula.’ You think?
I wonder what clued them in? I’m certain it was not the 70,000 years of human existence that preceded their benevolent if not entirely unobservant genius, during which women fed their babies breast milk. That would be far too obvious for such advanced thinkers as ‘officials’ and ‘experts.’
Happy Birthday….
…To my daughter Katie. My youngest child turns 12 today. If you would like to celebrate by donating to a local New Hampshire Republican campaign knock yourself out. Feel free to donate to the Grok, or buy something at amazon. Mow your lawn, go about your business, take a trip, nap all day, work on … Read more
But You Are Still a “D”-Bag
douche bag: (noun) “An individual who has an over-inflated sense of self worth, compounded by a low level of intellegence, behaving ridiculously in front of colleagues with no sense of how moronic he appears.” —Urban Dictionary
AFPF American Dream Summit – “What is your American Dream? Obama’s version?”
Well, I didn’t get the interviews I wanted to this morning at the Americans for Prosperity Defending the American Dream Summit, so I changed gears and found a number of attendees just arriving that agreed to a quick Grok “micro-interview”. Two questions:
- What is your version of the American Dream?
- Contrast that with what you think the Obama Administration’s version of the American Dream is?
Short, simple, and to the point. Even two of my old Samsphere blogger buddies, Bob Weeks and Eric Telford, assented to answering my questions. So, what were the answers?
Democrats (and a lot of Establishment Republicans) wish it WAS dead
Heh! In the video, off camera, folks were telling me that they ARE the TEA Party, and they stopped protesting – and started putting their shoulders to the grindstones to change the system back to what it should be. (H/T: Legal Insurrection)
Ray Buckley- Another Tall Tale About Budgets, Education, and Bill O’Brien
Ray Buckley, Chairman of the New Hampshire Democrat Party is quoted as having actually said this. (DiStaso – Granite Status)
“The people of New Hampshire are more concerned with Bill O’Brien’s behavior acting as the House speaker, his state budget that has New Hampshire in the red, and his policies that have caused a loss of jobs and the cost of education skyrocket.
There is not one thing in this statement that is true. Not one.
Democrats Come Up Short on Jobs…Again!
For the umpteenth month, when we needed at least 250,000 jobs just to keep our heads above water, Democrat polices kept us submerged and running out of air. This month, they missed breaking the surface by only 90,000 jobs, which means that of the roughly 250,000 new people who try to enter the work force … Read more
Another Bad Week For Obama – Solyndra Knocked on The West Wing Door
Bad Jobs numbers, people entering the workforce can’t find employment…and hey, it looks like Obama’s Chief of Staff Bill Daley was briefed about Solyndra’s impending demise six months before it happened and before the White House approved the loan restructuring. So the White House knew about the impending failure, and decided that the major PR … Read more
Americans for Prosperity Foundation: Defend the American Dream Summit 2012
I drove down here to DC yesterday for AFP’s Defending the American Dream Summit 2012. There’s a packed agenda for sure, and I have some slots tomorrow (10 – 2pm) and on Saturday ( 8 – 3pm) for the ‘Grok to be on Radio Row so am hoping nab some good interviews. I’ll put up “sticky posts” when we go live.
Given what is going on in NH on the Sustainable Communities Initiative (aka, Smart Growth, Granite State Future Plan, Water Sustainability Commission) that has been breaking here on the ‘Grok, and with…
GrokWATCH: Right To Know Request – Water Sustainability Commission public surveys
Two days ago, we launched our newest Right To Know series concerning Gov. Lynch’s Water Sustainability Commission – that which was ordered into existence by Executive Order:
Good afternoon,
Having just taken your survey, I have a question: will you be publishing all of the surveys taken so as to validate the summary result? Like any good scientific OR Governmental process, it is always best, for openness and transparency, to publish all raw data.
If not, please consider this a Right To Know request under RSA 91-A for all of the filled out surveys that were received from SurveyMonkey (or by other means) on that survey, as shown by your page (http://www.nh.gov/water-sustainability/).
Yesterday was Chick-Fil-a day! And a hateful CFO is getting canned?
Update: Yes, for the hate filled rant below, Adam Smith is no longer the CFO at Vante. Thanks to the commentors for confirming it! “Always tastes better when it is full of hate!” All the way down to DC, I kept hearing how Conservative folks have been flocking (pun intended) to Chick-Fil-A outlets to support … Read more