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Cracks in the Gilford School Board’s Continuing Support of Policy Jbab (Unfreedom of Speech, Lying to Parents)?

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022 Skip

Last Wednesday night(6/15) was a joint meeting of the Gilford and Gilmanton School Boards held in Gilmanton rather than in Gilford (happens a few times a year) but in two parts. The first part was concerning the High School; Gilmanton tuitions its high schoolers to Gilford and that’s why this two-part meeting is held. It … Read more

Free Staters Cannot Be Lumped Together in One Category

June 19, 2022 Op-Ed

Regarding the recent letter by Rep. Mike Bordes: Oh, come on, Mike! Libertarians represent more like what the Republican Party used to be back in the day than the current real RINOS who don’t stand for freedom and fiscal responsibility and our state and country constitutions.

Is She Saying That We, the People, Are Extremists?

June 19, 2022 Op-Ed

Regarding the letter by Linda Terwilliger about voting for candidates that support public schools, nothing to see here but gas lighting. I certainly don’t know who Ms. Terwilliger is. I wonder, does she work for a non-governmental organization? The public school system? Who is the “we” she speaks of?

New Hampshire: Entrenching the Purple State?

June 18, 2022 Op-Ed

For the past 20 weeks, NHGOP Chair Steve Stepanek has actively encouraged Elliot Gault to remain both the Executive Director and Assistant Secretary of the NHGOP. The Executive Director is a salaried, hired, non-voting position. The Assistant Secretary is a non-compensated voting officer elected to the NHGOP Executive Committee. NHGOP State Bylaws

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The System Isn’t Broken, We Are!

June 17, 2022 Op-Ed

The other day I heard someone say, “our system of government is broken,” and then they went on to point to corrupt politicians who continue to ignore what the people want in favor of special interests or bad ideology, which have been in Washington for decades.

Tim Baxter Announces That He’s a “Hell No” on McCarthy for Speaker

June 18, 2022June 17, 2022 Op-Ed

The radical Democrats are destroying this country by rubber-stamping Joe Biden’s Socialist agenda. Chris Pappas, my opponent, is no exception. But, the truth that no one wants to talk about is that we have corrupt career politicians on both sides of the aisle that are destroying this country.

Showing Images of Gun Violence Disrespectful to Families and Friends of Deceased

June 17, 2022 Op-Ed

So I didn’t know that The Daily Sun allowed fictitious names to be signed onto submitted letters to the editor.

I’m Running for NH State Rep in Meredith.

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Op-Ed

I’ve never considered running for public office, but our country is in trouble, and we need to safeguard what our forefathers fought so hard for.

I Can No Longer Be Silent

June 15, 2022 Op-Ed

It is my pleasure and honor to announce my candidacy as a Republican for State Representative in the new Carroll County District #6 serving Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro.

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I’d Be a Much Calmer Person If I Just Stopped Reading the WSJ Editorials.

June 15, 2022 Op-Ed

A reply to the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, “The Evidence of the Jan. 6 Committee.” The Journal says its Editorial Board (EB) stands “… against the ukases of kings and other collectivists; and for individual autonomy against dictators, bullies and even the tempers of momentary majorities.” Except for now.

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Protect Women’s Sports

June 14, 2022 Op-Ed

I am the mother of four daughters, two of whom, ages 19 and 20, have experience with a transgender athlete on high school sports teams. During freshman year, my daughter joined the cross-country team. She came home and told me that there was a male-to-female transgender athlete on the team.

Common Sense Radio Hosted by Marc Abear – Skip Joins in with Commentary

June 12, 2022 Skip

Once again, was on with Marc (Paul Hopfgarten was unavailable) this morning. A late addition to the line up but it’s a fun show to do – they tolerate me.

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The Filing Period for Filing for NH Political Office Is Over – Here’s the Final Cumulative List:

June 11, 2022 Skip

Unless one is planning on mounting a “write in” campaign (which can work but only in a fairly limited set of circumstances), this PDF outlines who is running for elected office here in NH. From the NH Secretary of State David Scanlon’s office: Yes, I am running for NH GOP Delegate once again. I … Read more

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Do You Know How Many Americans Have Been Tried and Convicted of Insurrection for J6?

June 11, 2022 Op-Ed

Dear Congressional Leaders from New Hampshire, Do you know how many Americans have been tried and convicted of INSURRECTION for the January 6, 2021 protest? I do, ZERO. Why is that?

GrokGauntlet – It Is Time! And Lots of People to Grill

June 7, 2022 Skip

And this is not just for Groksters and candidates this time around – readers, you have your role to play as well!

In our GrokGauntlets, we DON’T ask the same types of questions that other media journalists ask in their roundtable with candidates. We are Conservatarian political activists, first, that have built up a large mouthpiece in GraniteGrok – and our questions should, quite well, align with our readerships’ political viewpoints that generally do NOT align with most mainstream media. We want to figure out who you are, what you stand for, and how you view politics, how well you are grounded, and get a sense of what you’d do if you win both the Primary and General Elections.

Failing to Pass the Parents’ Bill of Rights Is Perhaps the Biggest Failure

June 7, 2022 Op-Ed

As the 2021-2022 legislative sessions come to an end, some Republicans are patting themselves on the back for outstanding performance. Not so fast! Under Speaker Sherman Packard and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, the NH House failed the fundamental building block of our state and our nation.

It’s Filing Season for Elected Offices. Look within Yourselves and Ask “I Should Be Making a Difference, Right”?

June 2, 2022 Skip

June 1st through the 10th is “Filing Season” in New Hampshire. It’s when you have that short window of time to decide (if you haven’t thought about it yet – and you should have if you’ve been reading GraniteGrok!) to run for elected office.

Quick Thought: About Schools, Bug Spray, and School Approved Minor Children’s Sexual Identity

June 1, 2022 Skip

We got an email from the Grandson’s kindergarten about this coming week. In it were some instructions for the rest of the school days: We will be enjoying lots of outdoor learning this week so please have your child wear sneakers every day and put on bug spray at home. We cannot apply lotions or … Read more

So, Hillary Seeger, What Is That “Severe Misinformation about Gunstock” about Which You Accuse GraniteGrok – And Me?

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Skip

I’ve been collecting a bunch of LtE’s (Letter to the Editor) from the Laconia Daily Sun. Having built up quite a number, it’s time to start answering a few. This one is from Hillary Seeger (see below), a veteran and was (is?) quite active in the Laconia Veterans of Foreign Wars – this day, Memorial … Read more

What Happened in the NH House Should Be Investigated

May 29, 2022 Op-Ed

[Background if you haven’t been reading GraniteGrok: before the vote in the NH House on Thursday, NH Governor Chris Sununu made it clear that he was siding with the Democrats against the Republicans – and Parents – on HB1431. -Skip] The two Republicans (not Democrats) who spoke first and urged NO votes on the Parental … Read more