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I just noticed a press release in The Nashua Independent announcing an “electric bill town hall.” I had never heard of an electric bill town hall. A few things about it caught my attention, one of them being the number 350, the beloved climate change cult of the late Gwen Whitbeck (1949-2023) and her husband, … Read more
In this installment of The Granite Discourse, the guest is Susan Homola, an Air Force veteran, former NH state rep, and the co-author of The Blunt Truth: Ten Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Marijuana. Available on Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and ThriftBooks. You can find more information at suehomola.com Watch on Rumble if … Read more
Two quick disclaimers before diving into this post: First, this is a modified version of my comment to the board on Oct.1. I addressed them publicly and in person, so this is not some keyboard warrior controversy. Second, some school board members think pointing out bad behavior is worse than the bad behavior itself, so … Read more
As stated in previous emails about BAD Votes by Democrats, the name of the Democrat really doesn’t matter; they vote consistently on all issues…FOR MORE GOVERNMENT CONTROL! Democrats nationally and regionally have consistently voted for more government control, leaving less control by individuals over their own lives. Here in NH, Democrats have a well-documented history … Read more
Manchester Ink Link has been around for a few years, with a Nashua version added more recently, which, based on reader input, has tarnished the brand a bit, though that was inevitable. But we’re happy to have them around in case we need some long-hanging fruit, and what could be more low-hanging than this? The … Read more
My first reaction to a story about one million dollars in state grants to build EV Charging stations was, “Where’s the grant money to help build gas stations?” Or, more correctly, if we aren’t giving out grants for that- and we don’t, as far as I can tell- then why would we give grants for … Read more
Ink Link states that it is “dedicated to being your preferred source for reliable information that moves the community conversation forward, one story at a time.” It also emphasizes that “journalism is essential to an informed and engaged citizenry.” Those are admirable goals. However, my experience has led me to question whether Ink Link provides … Read more
I am an undeclared voter who left. Maggie Goodlander’s votes and her husband’s Afghanistan record are why I will not send her back on November 3. Summary: The Democrat Party does not stand for working people or for women I am an undeclared voter who left. Maggie Goodlander’s votes and her husband’s Afghanistan record are … Read more
Article Summary: New Hampshire taxpayers are repeatedly told that local school budgets must continue to increase because the cost of educating children keeps rising. But there is another question taxpayers should be asking: How much of that growing school budget is actually reaching the classroom—and how much is being spent on an expanding layer of … Read more
Story Summary The question before the House is not what specialized training the Family Division needs. The question is what specialized training is needed to violate the constitutional rights of families while collecting federal money for doing it. 1. Referee Forrest admitted under oath: “I do not practice law.” Under RSA 490-F:10, referees are not … Read more
Alderman Derek Thibeault’s recent comments in InkLink on taxes and state funding overlook a fundamental fact: residents can reasonably hold local government accountable when local government continues to increase spending and, as a result, increase the tax burden on taxpayers. Since 2023, Nashua’s General Fund budget has increased by approximately 20.89%, while Enterprise Fund expenditures … Read more
The NHCADSV has issued a statement on the Cornell 7 story. How ironic. Please remember that the NHCADSV’s own attorney, David Vicinanzo, successfully petitioned Merrimack County DA/Superior Court to block publication of the Grand Jury Criminal Investigation into St. Paul’s School. Vicinanzo, per RTK emails from the AG’s office, represented multiple parties with conflicting interests, … Read more
In this installment of the Granite Discourse, my guest is Jason Gerhard, a former NH state rep and candidate for Merrimack County Sheriff. He is also trying to raise awareness about the power of the grand jury. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, … Read more
Someone is running an ad for Chris Pappas that apes the lies we debunked from Stefany Shaheen. The false narrative is that Trump cut health benefits and made prescriptions cost more for seniors. It’s actually the opposite. The fine print from the article Shaheen linked? “The Journal quoted an administration official who said the additional … Read more
A new milestone for the School District Governance Association of New Hampshire (SDGA-NH): after ten years of work, the organization is now formally recognized in chaptered state law; see RSA 194-C:13. This is a significant step forward. SDGA-NH, as an all-volunteer non-profit seeking improved school governance, is now legislatively recognized alongside the established statewide organizations … Read more
Roofer and former federal candidate Victor Orlando might have disappeared into irrelevancy after Scanlan certified the primary results last month, or he might not have, depending on whose perspective you consult. Let’s just say that Victor’s recent $55G roof job on the Coos Catalyst Center was indeed a CATALYST for bringing attention to the captain … Read more
Last week on my monthly bit with Jeff Chidester, I pointed out what I thought was an amusing contrast. The Pappas campaign (or some third-party supporter) was bitching that John Sununu left Congress and built money and influence in the private sector. Team Sununu (or some third-party supporter) has been reminding us how Pappas leveraged … Read more
Everyone seems to be taking “a few days off” at the same time, which is why you are seeing so much content from me. Today, for example, I am responsible for six of the eight pieces of content, and for one of the two I didn’t write, I had to find it, share it, and … Read more
Another October means another ‘Groktober. An opportunity to play up the alliteration and maybe even raise some funds. This operation is a completely independent media entity that runs almost entirely on donor funds. You can’t deduct them for your taxes, but your identity remains a secret. We don’t have to report “who gives” to anyone. … Read more
As news outlets report on the resignation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald, the focus should be on the appearance of multiple conflicts of interest for his counsel, Jane Young. Jane Young’s representation of MacDonald is ostensibly an interest in representing her own interests on the screening committee of the ADO under the AOC … Read more