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There is no denying that what happened at Brown University on December 13th was a tragedy. Two days later, the alleged shooter killed former classmate Nuno F.G. Loureiro, after which he went to a storage shed in Salem, New Hampshire, and committed suicide. That’s the official story given to the press and the public, over … Read more
The Founding Fathers held nuanced and sometimes conflicting views on judges and the lawyer class. They valued an independent judiciary as essential to liberty and checks on power, while some expressed wariness toward lawyers as a professional group, seeing them as potentially self-interested or prone to creating an “artificial aristocracy.” Views on Judges and the … Read more
National School Choice Week names Education Options, aka EdOpt, an “All Star” for helping families better understand local learning options. Claremont–A non-profit organization based in Claremont is receiving national recognition for its commitment to helping parents in New Hampshire better understand the learning options available for their children. Today, EdOpt was named an “All Star” participant in the … Read more
First Circuit “Punches” That Nashole Jim Donhcess in the Face You will be familiar with the numerous instances of the City of Nashua exercising unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination. A commoner with a basic understanding of free speech could see it. But the City of Nashua is suffering from the “leadership” of a Machiavellian Narcissistic Psychopath (just … Read more
This week on GrokTALK!, my guest is Cindy Young, a J6er from New Hampshire who was pardoned by President Trump the day before she was supposed to go to prison. She has a book out about her story called UNBOWED, Saved by a Cowboy, a Rabbi, and a Carpenter. Speakers’ opinions are their own and … Read more
I had the most unusual routine office visit at the dentist yesterday, but the story really begins a long time ago in a city far away. Actually, it was about 5 years ago in Nashua, and it personalizes the words “COVID theater” because my former dentist, Dr Pipilas, is big into theater. In my almost … Read more
First, a hat tip to Grokster Beth Scaer, an ardent Rosenwald watchdog, because she called attention to SB 406, a $20M “appropriation” to Nashua for the purchase of the Daniel Webster College(DWC) property. Hey, what person of sound mind would NOT want DWC removed from CCP ownership? I’m sure Rosenwald, the sponsor, and all those … Read more
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Southern New Hampshire held a protest/boycott/picket of a local Manchester Bakery Yesterday. Wait. Let me rephrase. They planned one. The Dishon Gluten Free Bakery in Manchester is alleged to be owned by a couple who served the Israeli Defense Force for two years, more than ten years ago. Note to … Read more
In this episode of the Granite Discourse, Calvin Beaulier is a NH State Representative for Grafton County District 1. He is serving his first term, is an attorney and real estate broker, and also serves on the housing committee. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
Hey, did you hear? The alleged Brown University shooting suspect allegedly committed suicide in New Hampshire. We’re just waiting for them to announce that they cremated his body over the weekend, but while we wait, did you know this? The suspect found dead is also a New Hampshire weather headline. If you looked up the … Read more
Look at the document “Woodlock – DM’s Partial Victim Impact Statement” that was submitted on the eve of James Woodlock’s sentencing last week by David Vicinanzo and Russ Rilee. It was sent to the media as well. The media link goes into Jane Doe #146’s lawsuit, which states that Woodlock sexually penetrated (raped) Jane Doe … Read more
Let’s first narrow the details of the title question “are your elected officials naughty or nice?” I will narrow the field to members of legislative bodies that are state and local. That would include 400 reps, of which most communities have 3, and 24 senators, of which everyone has just one. If you’re in a … Read more
Remarks delivered at the 12/16/25 meeting of the Wilton-Lyndeborough School Board I’ve attended many school board and budget committee meetings over the past six years in person and online, and I have read all the minutes from both boards since August. I was surprised when an administrator at a recent meeting mentioned some recent standardized … Read more
New Hampshire’s public schools have problems. No matter how much money we pour into them, the results get worse. Money, therefore, mathematically, economically, academically, and scientifically, is not the answer. Money, practically speaking, leads to worse outcomes. This fact aligns two problems in a common solution. Schools are the reason why property taxes are so … Read more
Yes, I heard the cries of a number of you behind me begging me not to do it. Yes, I saw a goodly number of you stand up to walk out of the room to avoid the vote. I even stood for the request to register the vote via a roll call. It was, in … Read more
In 1968, our state constitution was radically amended. Voters were not fully informed of the consequences of the proposed changes. The voters’ guide said the amendment would “remove obsolete sectarian references.” There were exactly four sectarian terms (evangelical, Deity, protestant, and Christians), yet 140 words were removed from Art. 6 P.1 of the NH Constitution … Read more
Whenever I see legislation sponsored by Rep. Hope Damon, I wonder if she’s trying to be sneaky or if she’s just stupid. For example, not too long ago, Damon was prime sponsor on a bill to require homeschooled students to take standardized tests. The bill was so badly drafted, it provoked 500 independent home education … Read more
There is a particular kind of political jiu-jitsu that shows up every session in Concord: take a word conservatives like, twist it 15 degrees, and use it to do something conservatives should hate. HB1512 is that move. The bill would let a town hold a referendum to decide whether families in that town may access … Read more
In this gift-giving season, you might ask what’s special about New Boston. Pay attention if you or someone you know votes there because their rep (one of them) is Keith Ammon and Denise is their Senator. December 16 is their mutual birthday. What do you give them? Keith Ammon has an excellent record, which includes … Read more
“Now for the rest of the story,” as Paul Harvey used to say. Our tale resumes in the pivotal year of 1967. The Bar Association of the State of New Hampshire (BASNH), a creature born of the Legislature 94 years earlier and still a purely voluntary association, appeared before the General Court with a seemingly … Read more