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How did I get myself into this? Well, I like to call it a Godincidence. I’ve been writing Letters to the Editors for years on local, state and national subjects. One generated a call from Blue Star Mom Sue Peterson in response to my letter in support of her letter supporting the … Read more
. The US Department of Defense website tells us that Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. … Read more
. The Democrat controlled NH House Judiciary Committee caused a stir when it rejected on Tuesday a Senate bill requiring the POW-MIA flag flown at all courthouses in the state. The NHInsider reprinted a Union Leader editorial on the matter giving the details: "Barnes’ bill, Senate Bill 27, would have mandated flying the … Read more
Fellow Granite Staters Mark Steyn and Jay Tea have weighed in with some perspective on the murder of Corporal Bruce McKay, to which I can add very little if anything. My only contribution is that events like this one tend to catalyze political debates and I suspect it will not be long before our Democrat-controlled … Read more
Bob Jones of the Northeast Network POW/MIA forwards the following, noting that "This was sent to me by a gent who retired from the Marine Corps as a Colonel and now a defense lawyer in NC. When I knew him he was a Marine Lt. in command of a Company of Marines in Vietnam." Political … Read more
. During the First World War, in May 1918, President Woodrow Wilson approved the suggestion of the Women’s Committee of National Defenses recommending that American women should wear a black band on the upper left arm adorned with a gold star. Each star representing a family member who had given his or her life for … Read more
A week after the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of New Hampshire gathered in Concord to rally in support of our troops and the Gathering of Eagles in D.C., our state capitol was the scene of another group and another cause. While last week’s group sought to support our troops and Nation all the way … Read more
So I get an email last week from that nationally-known ticket agency inviting me to spend "an evening with Roger Waters" at the TD Banknorth Garden this coming July. Let me firmly state that, although Pink Floyd is probably my favorite all-time band, I wouldn’t go see their former bassist/frontman if I got free tickets, transportation, and … Read more
With the ’08 presidential nominating season seemingly in full swing, the wannabees from both parties are deep in the hunt. As I’ve noted several times in prior postings, Mitt Romney is not really my cup of tea. This is mostly based on my review of his past actions, statements, and his governorship of that infamous … Read more
This past Saturday during our radio program, “Meet the New Press” (podcasts here) I gave co-host Pat Hynes (AnkleBitingPundits) the needle about “his guy”, John McCain, the latest politician to climb aboard the “man is the cause of global warming” bandwagon. As someone who refuses to buy into that notion, I am becoming more distressed by the day … Read more
When I went and listened to Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich’s far-left, "blame America for all the ills of the world" discussion with the local Dems last week, I couldn’t help but feel that I was listening to what could almost be described as Marxism, or, socialism. At present, his message seems more like some far-fetched oddity than … Read more
Did you catch the illogical and pointless rant that our Congresswoman Carol Shea Porter gave during the phony debate on the “surge” in Iraq? Here it is, with my comments:
Mitt Romney formally announced his campaign for the Republican nomination today in Michigan. While regular readers know that I’ve been rather hard on Mitt in many prior postings, I do like the sentiment he’s put forth in his announcement speech. Friend Rich Killion, who works for the Romney team here in NH, was kind enough … Read more
Friend Jorge Mesa Tejada of Hampstead NH forwards the following correspondence he put together and sent to all members of that town’s school board to use as they head into contract negotiations with several unions. The big enchillada, the main teacher’s contract, is only a year away. Whether you’re in Central NH or somewhere in "flyover … Read more
Every once and a while, someone makes a point so well grounded in fact that it is pretty much indisputable. At times, such a point can be absolutely correct, yet at the same time, for a variety of reasons, be viewed in a light of controversy, occasionally to the point of being branded "intolerant." A family member of … Read more
Insight of a Sergeant Major (The author, J.D. Pendry, is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major who writes for Random House.) NO PUNCHES PULLED HERE Jimmy Carter, you’re the father of the Islamic Nazi movement. You threw the Shah under the bus, welcomed the Ayatollah home and then lacked the spine to confront … Read more
Doanld Rumsfeld officially ended his tenure as Secretary of Defense this past Friday. His departure is NOT a welcome event for me. Maybe I am in a small minority, but I always have and continue to believe that Donald Rumsfeld is a great man and the country was certainly fortunate for his service. On Friday, … Read more
Historically, when a President finds himself in trouble, he hops a plane and heads out of the country. No matter how bad things may be politically in the homeland, a President can always find the stature and respect the office brings when travelling abroad. President Bush is this week availing himself of this consolation, travelling … Read more
I don’t even know what to think anymore when John McCain… yes, THAT John McCain, seemingly sets the tone and points the path that the repudiated Republicans MUST take if they are to regain a place at the helm of government. . Senator McCain prepared some words for delivery to the Federalist Society. My favorite … Read more
The following is Bill Asbell’s (Dover, NH) take on the election, and the recipe for reconstructing the Republican Party following its decimation in the election. Sometimes you have to wipe a slate clean and start anew. The opportunities are endless at this point. Bill’s letter is in response to an email from a friend obviously … Read more