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It appears that the troops are really supporting us rather than every American supporting them! Thanks to Sue Peterson for forwarding this email to me. "I recently attended a showing of "Superman 3" here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies as well as memorial services and other large … Read more
[B]efore I close, to say one word. I have read, and I have been questioned since I’ve been here about certain demonstrations against my coming. And I would like to say just one thing, and to those who demonstrate so. I wonder if they have ever asked themselves that if they should have the … Read more
British P.M. Neville Chamberlain infamously declares, after appeasing Adolf Hitler, "My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time." . Considering the reality of the dangers posed to America by the nascient fundamentalist Islamo-Fascist movement … Read more
9:00PM– It’s over. I’m proud to be a Republican, as they stood head and shoulders above their counterparts in the other party. Real issues and real ideas. Hopefully a majority of Americans will feel the same way next November. The contrast between the two parties’ candidates is severe- especially when it comes to the war. … 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
The golden "Independent Man" atop the RI (Doug’s birthstate) statehouse dome . Bob Jones weighs in with some thoughts on the war and the so-called "pull-out" of troops from Iraq. Bob is one of the most "independent" fiercely non-partisan people I know. We respect his thoughts and views, and are happy to post them here … Read more
“This is the number one issue for us as we move forward.” . NH Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley . Those were the words of NH party chair Ray Buckley at the April 14th meeting of the Belknap County Democrats. What was he referring to? Property taxes? The state budget? Perhaps something to do with … Read more
. Former NH state senator Rob Boyce has written an interesting analysis of the last election. Guess what? It’s OUR fault- the conservatives… well, not me, because I voted. Anyway, this is what Bob has to say: Democrat voters not to blame With all the mess being caused by the Democrats in Congress and in … 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
Bob Jones of Meredith, NH is someone greatly admired here at the ‘Grok. His work on behalf of America’s best and bravest, especially for the POW/MIA’s, is tireless. Setting aside partisan politics, Bob is always mindful that when it comes to our military and those who serve, there are no Republicans or Democrats, just Americans. … 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
In his radio address this week, President Bush provided more detail on the plans for Iraq he discussed in his prime-time speech this week. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Wednesday night, I addressed the Nation from the White House to lay out a new strategy that will help Iraq’s democratic government succeed. . America’s new … Read more
Here at GraniteGrok, we cannot express enough our gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces, both past and present. Within that group, unfortunately, lies those who are often overlooked in big "scheme" of things– the missing. You know, those unfortunate soldiers whose whereabouts, for a whole host of reasons and circumstances, remain … Read more
For some as yet inexplicable reason, this quote, from one of my 5 all-time favorite movies, Conan the Barbarian, popped into my head today… Mongol General: "What is best in life?" Conan: "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women." I dunno. I’ve always thought … 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
In this week’s radio address, President Bush talks about Christmas, and in particular, reminds us not to forget our troops afield during the holiday season… THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As families across our Nation gather to celebrate Christmas, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays. We hope that your Christmas will be … Read more
Put me on this guy’s Christmas card list… WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ — An armed sleigh-borne Santa Claus zeroes in on Iranian and North Korean nuclear missiles in a postal Christmas card sent this month to government officials and others. . John M. Snyder mailed the cards to the president, vice president, Cabinet and … Read more
From my favorite comedy movie of all time, Stripes: Cruiser: I joined the army ’cause my father and my brother were in the army. I figured I better join before I got drafted. .Sergeant Hulka: Son, there ain’t no draft no more. .Cruiser: There was one? . Bob Jones of Meredith, retired Marine and tireless … Read more
The headline from The Telegraph (UK) sums it all up: More women have abortions as it loses stigma And why not? First came "casual sex". Then the occasional "casual baby" without the "old fashioned" marriage, and, as heralded by pop culture’s Murphy Brown, sans full-time father/ "man about the house"- excepting the usually short-lived "stray-cat" … Read more