GrokTV Special Event – Howie Carr at the Nashua Republican “Growing the Grassroots” Dinner – The Videos Part 2

The Keynote Speaker of last night’s event was WRKO talk show host and Boston Herald syndicated columnist, Howie Carr!

The live stream recordings of the interview before the start of the event are after the jump with interviews with RNC Committeewoman Phyllis Woods, fellow Grokster Mike, NH House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Pam Tucker, and an abbreviated (as the event formally started) interview with Kevin Smith who is running to be the NH GOP nominee for NH Governor.  Also fellow blogger and talk show host at WCRN (50,000 watts!) Pete Ingemi (“DaTechGuy”) joins us at our micro “bloggers row” – we will be joining him in studio in a couple of weeks to discuss our ongoing Right To Know requests concerning the Internet escapades at the State of NH

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GrokTV Special Interview – Howie Carr at the Nashua Republican “Growing the Grassroots” Dinner

After the NRCC event finished last night, I had the opportunity to have a quick interview with Howie Carr on tips on holding government accountable for its actions:

Also had the chance to talk with Jack Kimball and what is now up for the Granite State Patriot Liberty PAC, and a bonus “after event” interview from the DaTechGuy as he talks with NH Rep. Timothy Twombley.

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GrokTV Special Event: GSPLPAC TEA Party – The Speakers Part II: Rep. Dan Itse, Irena Goddard, Karen Testerman

In addition to Nat Healy and Dr. Joe Tarta, there were three more speakers:

  • NH House Representative Dan Itse on the NH and US Constitutions
  • Irena Goddard, Freedom activist,  speaking about life growing up in a Communist nation and why she is scared for America
  • Karen Testerman, founder of Cornerstone, speaking on traditional values.

Dan Itse (he of the tri-corner hat!):

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GrokTV Special Event: Granite State Patriot Liberty PAC TEA Party – Intro Ceremonies

Yesterday the ‘Grok went to the Granite State Patriot Liberty PAC (“GSPLPAC”) “Jack is Back!” TEA Party. Meant as the start of a rallying point, a number of conservative candidates and speakers talked to a crowd that was double that which was originally expected. Sure, most of the TEA Party rolled up its sleeves and went to work politically to effect the changes it knew had to be done – and the 2010 elections were the results.  Even with that amazing result, the Dems and media kept kvetching about “well, where are you” (even as I kept saying “and the huge rallies by the Democrat / Socialist leaning Occupy Wall Street movement are – where?”.

We can be an obliging bunch.  As I said here, the expectation was 100.  I’ve been told by “official counters” that the actual attendance was just about 200 – far more than my lower range estimate of 150.

Sidenote: although not present at the rally, Jerry Delemus was mentioned often with many thanks for stepping up and stepping into the GSPLPAC Chair when Jack had his run at the NH Governorship.  GraniteGrok extends its thanks to Jerry for taking on a hard job with no notice and getting the PAC into the fray!

This video is of the intro ceremony: Invocation, Moment of Silence in honor of the slain Greenland, NH Chief of Police (Michael Maloney who died protecting his men), Honoring our Veterans, Pledge to the Flag, and the singing of the National Anthem:

Right after that, Jeff Chidester (host of “NH Perspectives” and Conserva-tarian [Conservative / Libertarian] activist) stepped into the role of Master of Ceremonies and had some introductory remarks:

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GrokTV Special Event: Granite State Patriot Liberty PAC TEA Party – Conservative / Libertarian candidates make their case and ask for support

No one can accuse Ovide Lamontagne, candidate for NH GOP nomination for NH Gov.,  of sitting and waiting for that nomination to come to him.  He doesn’t feel entitled to it – he knows he as to earn it.  Here at Saturday’s GSPLPAC  TEA Party, Friday night at the AFP/NH Conservative of the Year award for Kelly Ayotte – he’s working!  He brought a message that fits the TEA Party philosophy (and the worst nightmare of Democrats / Socialists / Statists everywhere):

  • Free Markets
  • Limited Government
  • Constitutional outlook

The TEA Party can always count on the support of Ovide.

There were also others looking for TEA Party support:

  • Dennis Lamare (Republican nomination for Congress,  NH-CD2)
  • Brendan Kelly (Libertarian nomination for Congress, NH-CD1)
  • John Hikel (Republican nomination for NH Senate,  District 20)

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GrokTV Special Event: GSPLPAC TEA Party – The Speakers: Natalie Healy, Gold Star Mom, and Dr. Joe Tarta

I am a double Blue Star dad which means that I have had two children serve in our Armed Services (the Eldest a Marine who did a tour in Iraq and the Youngest a tour in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne).  I consider myself lucky and blessed – they returned home safely with just some wear and tear….but they are home.

A Gold Star Mom (and Dad) is different, for their child made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country, and in Nat’s case, for his Navy SEAL buddies.  Sr. Chief Petty Officer, US Navy SEAL Dan Healy didn’t have to go on that last helicopter ride to rescue his buddies on that Afghanistan mountain – but he did not hesitate.  But let’s let Nat tell the story far better than I:

Dr. Joe Tarta, retired physician, also spoke on Obamacare and why it won’t work as President Obama has promised.  He also talks about some of the practical bad outcomes that are already taking place and that are being noticed:

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GrokTV Special Event: AFP/NH 2012 Conservative of the Year Award – Intro ceremonies

This past Friday, we live streamed the Americans For Prosperity / NH’s Conservative of the Year Award given to US Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) for those who could not be there (either for scheduling or financial reasons).  Well, if you missed it, the entire live stream is after the jump.

Sidebar: On GraniteGrok 1.0, I could more easily put in multiple videos into a post in a side-by-side format.  I have YET to figure how that technique would work here in Grok 2.0 so I’m just going to do two or three videos per post (mostly two).

Here are the intro ceremony: Invocation, Pledge to the Flag, and the singing of the National Anthem (led by Kevin Smith, candidate for the Republican nomination for NH Governor).

Kevin also introduced Corey Lewandowski, Executive Director of AFP/NH, who served as the Master of Ceremonies:

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GrokTV Special Event: AFP/NH 2012 Conservative of the Year Award – AFP/NH Executive Director Corey Lewanowski’s introductory remarks

“It’s my party and I talk if I want to!”  Heh!

Of COURSE Corey got to speak – he and his assistant Joy Lutes put a lot of time and effort into setting this up right and I think it came off well – I believe that every seat was filled in the large ballroom at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.  And while the night was all about US Senator Kelly Ayotte receiving the award, make no mistake, Corey let some chips fly concerning issues that are near and dear to AFP’s heart.  He had no hesitation on letting loose about the NH GOP SuperMajority in the Senate failing to back issues as RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative), Right To Work, et al (good for him and well deserved whacks at NH Senators Bragdon and Bradley)

The Presidential candidates (including Obama, which draw guffaws from the crowd) were invited.  However, no one showed up (as opposed to last year’s award for Ovide Lamontagne) other than former NH Governor John Sununu who acted as a surrogate for Romney:

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GrokTV Special Event: AFP/NH 2012 Conservative of the Year Award – Ovide Lamontagne, candidate for NH GOP nominee for NH Governor

AFP is, no doubt, a conservative organization that supports limited government, free markets, and lower taxes in the pursuit of enhanced individual freedom and liberty (full disclosure – I was selected to be AFP’s 2011 National Activist of the Year for GraniteGrok’s new media activities; I believe in these foundational ideas).  In being such, it … Read more

(US Senate) Democrats Still Running From The Budget

Hot Air: Only three Democrats bothered to show up at all, out of a dozen assigned to it.  Republicans showed up, prepared to cast votes to finally bring the ignominious streak of 1,085 days (as of yesterday) without a budget resolution to an end.  Sadly, Democrats — who control the committee, the chamber, and the … Read more

GSLPAC Tea Party Event – Live Streaming…

Granite Grok is Live at the Granite State Patriots Liberty PAC Tea Party Event at Guppy Park in Dover New Hampshire. Speakers include… Cliff Hurt Jack Kimball, Chair, GSPLPAC Ovide Lamontagne (Candidate, Republican nomination for NH Governor) Dennis Lamare (Candidate Republican nomination for Congress CD-2) Brendan Kelly (Libertarian Candidate Congress CD-1) John Hikel (Candidate Republican … Read more

“The Power of Profit” by my favorite economics professor

Dr. Walter E. Williams is one of my favorite people to read and listen to – able to take complicated issues, strip them down to their essence, and tell the story in a way that brings out the important stuff that others don’t even think of.  This video is a great example – an explains … Read more

GraniteGrok Endorsement: Ovide Lamontagne for NH Governor

Ovide Lamontagne For NH Governor 2012We have known Ovide Lamontagne for a number of years now, and the longer we have known him, the surer we are of his Conservative Principles and his stances on current events based on those Principles.  We have seen him refuse to take more politically expedient paths, ways the could yield better political outcomes for him personally, simply because it meant that he would have to cut corners instead of following those foundational guiding philosophies.  Many times, you might hear that a politician is a man of his politics.  That’s not Ovide; instead, you get a politician of steadfast convictions.  Enough so that we endorsed him for US Senate this last cycle.  Every stance is a Conservative one – we like an appreciate it. You know us – and we know Ovide Lamontagne.

Have no doubt, the Democrats will be putting up an extremist Progressive – and our bet is that Ovide will present the best alternative to those that will try (and make no mistake – they are campaigning on it right now) to recreate the Big Government go-round of 2006 / 2008?

Is this still the Live Free or Die State?  If you agree that it is, but that it hangs in the balance, consider this: It needs a Live Free or Die Governor!  One that not only can say the words but means, that lives, the philosophy behind it. That person, that Governor, is Ovide Lamontagne, the Happy Warrior!

We ask that when it comes to vote in the NH Republican primary in the Fall, please vote for Ovide.  And then again in November.

*****

When NH State Senator Jeanne Forrester had house event back February, Ovide Lamontagne was gracious in granting us an exclusive interview after having already spent  a couple of hours giving a talk to those present and then answered questions from them.  Both parts of that interview:

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You know, it would be good to get it right, Mr. Kitch

Yesterday was a “day off from work / a day of blogging activities” for me as I had promised a lady in our town, Barbara Aichinger,  to video record a Supervisor of the Checklist hearing.  The back story is just before our local election last month, local Democrat activist and public employee  Joe “No Show” Wernig decided on a crass political stunt and accuse her of not being eligible to vote here in town.  Which,  as it turns out, meant that she could not run for office to. More on this later (full video of the hearing is here at the ‘Grok’s “little sister” blog I keep just for local activities) and in my opinion, an attempt to silence a strong voice that advocates for exactly for everything that Wernig stands for: smaller government, less taxes, and more personal liberty.  Why else call a press conference when issuing a voter challenge based on flimsy Internet based information?

Well, two of the local pro-scribblers showed up; Michael Kitch from the Laconia Daily Sun filed his report and did a decent job (after having a “discussion” with Barbara, but that’s for another post) but got something wrong:

David “Skip” Murphy, who video recorded the session for his blog — Granite Grok — upon learning that Miller’s services cost the town $160 per hour wondered if there was any means of compelling Wernig, who has complained about the cost of frivolous litigation to the town, to foot the bill.

“No,” said Miller. “There is no recourse.”

Er, no.  This is why one brings a recording device to such an event – as he got this part of the my “public input” absolutely wrong:

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