Trump Recruits Gowdy for Impeachment Defense

Trey Gowdy, former Congressman from South Carolina, will join the Trump impeachment defense team, according to reports. Gowdy rose to prominence during the Benghazi hearings, chairing the United States House Select Committee on Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. He did not run for reelection in 2018 in order to pursue a legal … Read more

Peterborough NH

Abolish the Planning Board?

Yesterday the Union Leader reported on my petition to abolish the Planning Board, that will be put forth from a group of concerned citizens. Here’s why. We saw this year that group of citizens can follow the law and propose a citizens amendment to zoning ordinance.  They collected the signatures, wrote the petition, and presented … Read more

Trump: Pelosi No Longer Speaker of the House

Ah, President Trump. The man knows how to push buttons, how to drive a news cycle, and certainly how to get the left worked into a tizzy fit over, well, nothing. At the UN, while meeting with the President of Ukraine, he claimed that “as far as [he’s] concerned, she’s no longer Speaker of the … Read more

Police Officer Convicted of Murder, Sentenced to 10 Years

Amber Guyger, a now former Dallas police officer, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.  10 years, when prosecutors had asked for a 28 year sentence, which would have been equal to the age her victim would have been today if he were still alive. Botham Jean was a 26-year-old … Read more

Budget Secrets: Pet Vendor License

Senate Bill 161, Relative to definition of a pet vendor, was laid on the table in the Senate on March 21 this year, despite having 13 Senators as sponsors.  It also received an “Ought to Pass” recommendation from not one, but two Senate Committees.  The Senate even adopted the bill.  Not once, but twice.  It … Read more

NH Dems Diversity Olympics

The New Hampshire Democrats submitted their plan for delegate selection to the National Democrat Party, and it was accepted.  The 76-page document (76 pages?) can be read here. Luckily they included comments at the end on the overall delegate selection rules put forth by the DNC. Some, including Senate President Donna Soucy (D- Manchester) are … Read more

Life in Prison for Drugs?

A 30 year old woman, Samantha Bidwell, is facing a possible sentence of life imprisonment if she’s convicted, according to the Union Leader. Life in Prison, for drugs? In 2016, Bidwell was convicted of a misdemeanor drug charge in Grafton County. Misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail.  Then, this year (3 … Read more

NYC Bans Words, Landlords Lose More Rights

Another bastion of liberalism leftism has decided to infringe on your first amendment rights and your property rights, shockingly, under the guise of Civil Rights.  The new guidance from the Civil Rights Commission in New York City mandates landlords to rent, sell, or lease to illegal aliens. Whoops, can’t say “illegal aliens.”  That’s outlawed too. NEW … Read more

Peterborough NH

Peterborough Zoning: 91-A Request Finds

The Zoning battle in Peterborough is far from over.  There are currently two lawsuits pending in Hillsborough County District Court, and no one appears closer to getting any answers. I did receive the results of my 91-A request today, and unsurprisingly there isn’t much there.  I may have to refine the request and ask for … Read more

Budgets

Budget Compromise Reached – Will It Pass?

The budget showdown appears to be over, with a compromise reached between Governor Sununu, the Democrat majorities, and Republican leadership.  For months now the State has operated under a continuing resolution passed in late June, but when legislators meet tomorrow at 1pm in both the House and Senate the State could be one step further … Read more

GOP Holds High Hand in Budget Showdown

Wednesday and Thursday were good days for legislative Republicans.  They showed unified strength in sustaining the Governor’s many vetoes, sustaining 53 out of 55 so far this year.  This also showed the Democrats just how powerful the minority can be, when it bands together.  But, its too early to sit back and count the chips, … Read more

NH Stuck on Pot?

New Hampshire is behind all of our neighbors when it comes to marijuana and cannabis laws, that’s for sure. Some say that’s for the good, some disagree. So what is holding New Hampshire back on marijuana, even for medical use? There were three bills related to cannabis that the Governor vetoed this year: SB88, SB145, … Read more

censorship

Your Tax Money Supporting Censorship in Exeter, Henniker, and Keene

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Transparency about the workings of an organization prevents corruption. Speaking of corruption, inasmuch as the portion of your property tax bill going to the public schools is the single largest portion of that bill, did you ever wonder what they are doing with all your money? While their mission is … Read more

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