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Response and Clarification to Chairman Ager About Our Closed Primary Resolution

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 Op-Ed

First and foremost… there is A LOT of misinformation concerning this “closed primary” issue. The Resolution that passed by the membership at the NHGOP Annual Meeting on January 28, 2023 (Resolution #2, found on this page: https://nh.gop/2023-annual-meeting/) has nothing to do with the 90-day deadline to change your party affiliation before voting in the 2024 Presidential … Read more

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How Much Is Too Much for Ukraine?

October 4, 2023 Op-Ed

Funding for Ukraine is causing a lot of political drama – did you notice how I did not use the word “war”? Some politicians want additional funding for Ukraine, some do not, and there is a report suggesting we might want to rethink foreign aid.

Tell Me Again Joe, Which Wars Are Good Wars?

September 22, 2023 Op-Ed

Are you good with spending U.S. tax dollars for drone strikes in Sudan? There was a specialized drone operated in the African country of Sudan. It turns out that Special Forces from Ukraine might be the ones pulling the trigger on those strikes.

Cloud and Sun – Great and Calming. On the Other Hand: Entitled Massachusetts Driver. MA Plate 187-D30

September 14, 2023 Skip

Yeah, not a fan at all. If you are in or familiar with the Lakes Region, this car was parked in the Shaw’s parking lot across from Lowe’s in Gilford/Laconia. I had driven over from Lowe’s to pick up a couple of items and found this selfish Flatlander believing they could inconvenience people with their Bright, New, Shiny Subaru Forester with Massachusetts plate 187-D30.

America Is Shifting Its Economic Supply Chain to a Country That Is the Most Deadly and Violent in the World

September 13, 2023 Op-Ed

Did you realize one country is the home to 9 of the ten most deadly cities in the world? it is also home to 11 of the 15 most violent cities in the world. It has been the most deadly country in the world for the last six consecutive years. Which country is this?

What Is Congress Doing on the Budget?

September 6, 2023 Op-Ed

When Congress comes back from recess, it will talk about money. DC is going to take up funding the federal government before the October 1st deadline. Let’s be clear: there is no spending fight that’s going to happen. Both sides want as much spending as they think will play well on the campaign trail.

Politicians, Wind Power, and Another Hidden Tax

April 18, 2025September 3, 2023 Marc Abear

This week, the US Government held an auction for major wind projects in the Gulf of Mexico. There’s bad news: The US Interior Department tried to lease out three wind blocks in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Texas and Louisiana. There were zero bids for the two wind blocks in Texas. There … Read more

Criminalizing Political Opposition

August 30, 2023 Op-Ed

Democrats are seeking to cement permanent control of America. The modus operandi is the criminalization of the political opposition while they are hard at work, crippling the authority to which the opposition might appeal in defense of its rights.

Navigating U.S.- India Relations: A Balancing Act of Interests and Values

August 30, 2023 Op-Ed

U.S.-India relations present a complex tapestry woven from the threads of shared interests and divergent values. While the two nations may not align perfectly in terms of values, there are compelling reasons to collaborate on common interests. The U.S., a mature liberal democracy, contrasts with India, an emerging second-world nation, fostering a relationship marked by both cooperation and contention.

More BRICS in the Wall

August 28, 2023 Op-Ed

The leaders of China, Russia, India and Brazil met to discuss common interests with dozens of dignitaries in South Africa. The meeting was a three-day summit seeking to cobble together currently unaligned powers who would counter Western influence worldwide.

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How Much Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Is There in the COVID Spending?

August 26, 2023 Op-Ed

A federal campaign to combat COVID-19 fraud has resulted in 718 enforcement actions so far. Criminal charges have been brought against 371 defendants for crimes related to more than $836 million in alleged Covid fraud.

Our Republic, Parents, and Education

August 21, 2023 Op-Ed

I want to remind folks what we are up against and comprehend the evil around us that HATES our LIBERTIES, FREEDOM, and the Constitutional Republic by calling it a DEMOCRACY, never using the word REPUBLIC.

Democrats Support Crime in Their Cities and Whine for “Help” from the Rest of Us

August 21, 2023 Op-Ed

After waves of racially charged protests and riots (2020), Democrats across the country issued calls to “defund the police.” They had political positions in many cities, allowing them control of budgets.

What If the U.S. Dollar Isn’t the Dominant World Reserve Currency?

August 20, 2023 Op-Ed

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are the nations making up the BRICS block, and they are actively working to develop a new payment system. Their goal is to end reliance on the United States dollar for clearing international trade?

The Crime of Unlawful Possession

August 19, 2023 Op-Ed

Having reviewed his Sherlock Holmes cases using Inspector Clouseau’s investigative practices, Columbo, having been hired by Jill Biden, has finally solved the crime of unlawful possession of the white substance in The White House.

Bumbling Joe Is At It Again

August 19, 2023 Steve Earle

Someone, please tell me it isn’t so! Reports say that Joe Biden wants to send 3,000 reservists over to Eastern Europe. Now, I’m not too opposed to sending some money and relief supplies over, even some weapons, to help Ukraine defend itself from Putin’s invasion – but our troops?