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Dublin Area GOP (DAGOP) – Stump the Groksters! The Videos

September 13, 2019 Skip

Steve and I were invited to speak at the Dublin Area Republican earlier this month. A bit of a trip from the Lakes Region but was glad to do it. We DID have fun! I also have to say, as we did that night, these guys and gals have it going on! Really have a … Read more

Trump Trolls Dem Debate with Aerial Banner

September 12, 2019

The King of the Trolls is at it again, with Trump trolling the Democrat Debate. President Trump’s re-election campaign, according to the President’s Facebook Page, is ‘flying high’ above the debate tonight in Houston. Check out the Aerial Banner — “Socialism Will Kill Houston’s Economy – Vote Trump 2020 – Text USA to 88022” Good … Read more

American constitution, USA flag and a handgun

145 CEOs Beg for Gun Control

September 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Chief Executives from 145 different companies signed a letter urging the Senate to act on “common sense” gun control. Here’s a handy list of those companies, to do with as you please. **Forgive the formatting – copy pasted from PDF (attached at bottom)** Brian Chesky, Co-Founder, Head of Community and CEO, Airbnb Keith Mestrich, President … Read more

House Judiciary Votes on Impeachment Protocols

September 12, 2019

Less than 48 hours ago, the US House Judiciary Committee voted to pass three gun control bills on to the full House of Representatives. Today, they’re voting on the impeachment proceedings of the President of the United States. Related: House Judiciary Considers Federal Gun Control Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) was outspoken two days ago. Today … Read more

Gov. Weld is Full Of It

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Bill Weld, ‘candidate’ for US President, is full of it. Some of you may already know that, but he highlighted it yesterday spewing false claims about the RNC and the Trump Victory Campaign.

House Judiciary Considers Federal Gun Control

September 10, 2019

The US House of Representatives on the Judiciary today considered three federal gun control packages that would bring Commiefornia or Marxichusetts type ‘gun control’ laws to the entire nation. H.R. 1236 – Extreme Risk Protection Orders You should know about ERPO (Red Flag Laws) by now if you read GraniteGrok regularly, but if you don’t … Read more

Trump Fires Bolton Via Twitter

September 10, 2019

Ah, fired by Twitter, the classic move of the Trump Administration. The latest board room casualty? John Bolton, the war-mongering National Security Advisor. This move is being broadly condemned by neocons, but many others (including some democrats) are praising the move. Rand Paul, the junior Senator from Kentucky, tweeted “I commend @realDonaldTrump for this necessary … Read more

2019 Annual Cheshire County Republican Shoot – Embracing and Celebrating Freedom!

September 8, 2019 Skip

Steve and I spoke at the DAGOP (Dublin Area GOP Committee) last week and being the Second Amendment “gun-toting” blogsite that we are, when I heard that they’d be doing a gun competition, I said we’d put up the announcement for it!

Scathing Letter from AG to Conlon

September 6, 2019

The Attorney General, as mentioned here, has assumed the “Control, Direction, and Supervision of Criminal Law Enforcement Functions in Hillsborough County.” The letter from AG MacDonald to Michael Conlon highlights exactly how much of a failure Michael Conlon has been as the County Attorney. For clarity, Michael Conlon is and still will be the County Attorney, … Read more

AG ‘Ousts’ Conlon – Appoints David Mara

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Clarification: The Attorney General has taken control of the Hillsborough County Attorney’s office — Michael Conlon has not yet resigned, and can not be ‘ousted’ from his office as an elected official. David Mara is in charge of the Hillsborough County Attorney’s office on the Attorney General’s orders. Not even 24 hours ago I wrote … Read more

Hillsborough County Attorney A Complete Failure

September 5, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Having been on the job less than a year, Hillsborough County Attorney Michael Conlon (D) has already proven he is a complete and utter failure. So much so that AG MacDonald will now take steps against him. The latest scandal aired yesterday, with the headline “Manchester police officials say they have no confidence in county … Read more

It’s LSR Season: A Growing List for Sununu Vetoes

September 5, 2019

Ahhh, Legislative Request season is now open! That means all of us political junkies have plenty of material to scour, and plenty of questions to ask. LSR’s were able to be filed starting yesterday, and the last day to file any is September 20th, 2019. The list is already 52 long, which could mean a … Read more

NHGOP Launches Feltes2020.com

September 4, 2019

Yesterday, NH Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes launched his gubernatorial bid, to the surprise of no one. We’ve known for months that Dan was going to run, he finally just made it official. The NHGOP, not wasting any time, launched Feltes2020.com today. And, it’s quite well done. The page is complete with the digital ads … Read more

Exposing Compromised Elected Officials Who Defend NH Public School Monopolies

September 5, 2019September 4, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The Sununu administration, led by its able and innovative Commissioner of Education, Frank Edelblut, has made great strides. By enacting legislation that promises to allow parents to choose educational options that best meet the needs of their children (despite bitter opposition from public school administrators and their teacher union fellow travelers.) SB 8 (2017), “the … Read more

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

September 3, 2019

Oxford Dictionary defines a Republic as “a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.” By The People. A Government Of The People, By The People, and For The People. That’s the whole foundation of this country. … Read more

91-A: Your Right-To-Know, A How-To

September 3, 2019

As promised yesterday, I just submitted a 91-A request to the Town of Peterborough to find out exactly who authorized a lawsuit against two singled-out residents regarding a petition zoning amendment we voted on in May. Below, a “how-to” guide, so that you can also exercise your Right-to-Know and find out what your local town is up to! … Read more

Peterborough Sues Two Residents Over Zoning Amendment

September 4, 2019September 2, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Back in May, voters in Peterborough headed to the polls for ballot session of Town Meeting, and faced a multitude of questions. The hot item on the agenda was zoning amendment 15, a petition article submitted by local residents to repeal two Traditional Neighborhood Overlay Zones. If this sounds complicated already, its because it is. … Read more

Minimum Wage Would Hurt the Very People It Was Intended to Benefit

August 29, 2025September 1, 2019 Christopher Maidment

As a small business owner, I am frequently surprised to hear the commentary of many politicians who talk about policy issues, when many of them seem to have little or no experience on how these policies will actually impact real people in their communities and instead speak in talking points and high level political jargon. … Read more

Black Vote For Trump is Mental Illness says Alabama Church

September 1, 2019

“A Black Vote For Trump Is Mental Illness” reads a sign at New Era Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The reverse side says “A White Vote For Trump Is Pure Racism.” “God motivates me to take a stand for what’s right,” [Pastor] Jordan told the local station, adding: “Read the Bible and look in the White … Read more

Feltes & Almy: Revenues Shrinking, So Let’s Increase Spending!

August 30, 2019

In a guest op-ed appearing in today’s Concord Monitor, Senator Dan Feltes and Chairman Susan Almy took pen to paper in another attempt to fool the taxpayers of New Hampshire.