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“Old, Sick and Frail into the Lifeboats first”

June 2, 2020May 30, 2020

Most of us have seen the movie “Titanic.” The story starts off with a beautiful new ship, off on its maiden voyage, with everyone in a grand state of revelry. All is elegant and wonderful until the ship hits the iceberg. At that point, all the women and children are loaded into the lifeboats, and … Read more

The Covid-19 Fatality Rate Slashed by the CDC

May 30, 2020 NITZAKHON

Today the CDC’s COVID-19 fatality rate is but a small fraction of its origins; guesstimate. The earlier number was used to justify the de facto suspension of the U.S. Constitution.

Alderman’s Husband Encourages Shoppers to Flee Nashua

May 30, 2020 Beth Scaer

The Nashua City Aldermen overwhelmingly voted to require masks when doing business or shopping in Nashua, with a penalty of up to $1,000 for violators, for the purpose of slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Respirators Killed Patients Seeking Sound Medical Treatment for Comorbid 19, the Chinese Virus

May 30, 2020

The New York Post is covering what appears to be a pandemic of Dr. Fauci. New York’s largest hospital system is looking into the use of ventilators on patients sick with the Chinese Wuhan Flu and it does not look good. So far, statistics point to ventilators being a death sentence for a large percentage of patients.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the global shift already underway towards a neo-feudal society.”

May 30, 2020 Skip

The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the global shift already underway towards a neo-feudal society. With the middle-class economy largely shut down and, in the best-case scenario, in for a long and painful recovery, the population that is barely hanging on is expanding rapidly in America and around the world.

The Principles of Taxation

May 30, 2020May 29, 2020

What are the principles of taxation we should follow? It’s our system we should have a voice, right? Come let us reason together. An appropriate tax system is one raising revenue only the core functions of government require. The fundamental principles of our neutral and effective tax system are: Simplicity: The tax code should be … Read more

Victoria Sullivan: My Remarks to the Reopen NH Taskforce

May 29, 2020 Op-Ed

I want to start by thanking Governor Sununu for his leadership during these unprecedented times. I also want to thank the members of the task force for their time and commitment to reopening NH.

DISQUS Doodlings: Karens, Karens, Karens all around – even if they’re named Laureen

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Skip

GraniteGrok would be FAR less of a place to be without our commenters. SMART, too. But there are exceptions. I don’t mind at all when people from the other side of an argument come over to present their point of view. In fact, I’m of the opinion that Conservatives MUST go out and do battle … Read more

Palate Cleanser (literally): “Where Restaurants Have Reopened Across the U.S.”

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Skip

America eats out. A lot! One of the things that I kinda knew but was hammered home as local groceries ran out of things was that there are TWO logistic chains – one residential and one for anything commercial. That latter part was about 40% of our food supply – and was caught right in … Read more

EPIC! -> “Americans don’t get ruled!”

May 29, 2020 Skip

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat and a FABULOUSLY wealthy businessman is part of the family that owns the Hyatt Hotels. He Effectively “bought” the Governorship from what I have read. His problem, like many Governors at this time: they think they’ve been elected Kings and Queens.

Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin

Breaking: Officer Who Knelt on George Floyd’s Neck Is Under Arrest

May 29, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested in connection with the death of Geroge Floyd (after three days of rioting). Video showing Chauvin pinning Floyd to the pavement went viral after George died in custody.

DISQUS Doodlings – Part 3: the TreeHugger Eco-Socialist may not have a firm grasp on Price

May 29, 2020 Skip

Part 1 was about eco-Socialists not really understanding choice, Supply and Demand, and the importance of Price in describing value to either a Seller or a Consumer and how it is EXTREMELY important in managing markets.

Tyranny Pro Tip

May 29, 2020 Ian Underwood

I recently saw a news story that contained this little gem:

Huge Majority Does Not Want Sununu to Extend NH’s State of Emergency (Poll is Still Open)

May 29, 2020 Steve MacDonald

The Governor’s Emergency Order extension ends in a week. Are we done? Have we had enough? Or do you believe he should extend it for another three weeks? One day in, where do we stand?

We must defend our values and principles

Trump Turns the Heat up on Twitter

March 11, 2021May 29, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Facebook, Twitter, and others have been hiding behind section 230(c) of the Communications Decency Act. It protects them from liability based on the content others publish on their platforms that they have been “editing” by their deliberate actions to suppress it. Mr. Trump says that makes them a publisher.

Democrats Are Selling Harm to the Nation

May 29, 2020

Democrats made hysterical assertions about reopening the economy, and blood on our hands. Their noise is proving to be hysterical wailing and gnashing of teeth. OMG… Democrats are petrified of the prospect of an economic recovery. But it may be out there.

“Nothing But Political Cowardice, No Matter Where You Look”

June 2, 2020May 29, 2020

I have been continuously amused listening to the Boston AM radio talk jocks over the past few weeks (are you listening Howie Carr?). Banging their heads against their golden microphones seeking some sane rationalization for the continuing lockdowns in both MA and NH.

“That’s Big Government For You:” Racetrack Won’t Open After AG Threats

May 29, 2020May 28, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Under threat of the state’s attorney general, the Riverside Speedway in Northumberland will not open to the public this weekend, after having opened for business over Memorial Day. “[U]nfortunately, big government is going to win again,” Riverside Speedway said in a Facebook post. “[A]s a family, we have decided to sit this weekend, May 30, … Read more

Time for Bolduc, Mayberry, Messner and Mowers to Pick a Side.

May 28, 2020 Ed Mosca

Unless something changes drastically between now and Election Day, I plan on skipping right past the Governor’s race when I vote. If you have read my posts, you already know why … Sununu’s COVID policy. In brief, as I posted a little while ago, COVID … per the CDC, not per me … is less … Read more

We’re on a Frightening Path of Injustice

May 28, 2020 Op-Ed

Science and experience have demonstrated that governments worldwide overreacted to the COVID-19 threat and perpetuated misleading information to manipulate the public and consolidate power.