I just stumbled upon this Youtube. When one takes the present happenings around the world in places like Russia/ Georgia, Iran, Afghanistan, Venezuela, etcetera, overlayed with the events on September 11th, 2001, and the radical Islamists’ continued threats against us and our way of life, one finds it’s not a pretty picture. I don’t want … Read more
This is a good video that captures the essence of the many questionable facts of Barack Obama’s life. While some might say that the material contained isn’t relevant, I would disagree. The points made are all important in the context of the President of the United States– the most powerful man in the world. A good … Read more
… …. Regular readers know that the name of Billy Shaheen (husband of former Gov. Jeanne) is no stranger to these pages. It’s pretty much a given that when something slimy is spawned from deep within the bowels of the New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP), Billy’s fingerprints are apt to be all over. As … Read more
. . SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Today, John McCain outlined the growing energy challenges facing our Nation and the need to reform our energy sector. Over the coming weeks, John McCain will lead a dialogue with the American people about their energy concerns, and the goals that we must … Read more
Dashed dreams? Doug, I thought you may find this piece interesting as it relates to the growth of NH’s regulation and inspection of the vehicle. It also relates the simple desire of owning an old truck. All the best. Jeff Desiring an old truck By Jeff Woodburn Simple desires are the key to happiness. I’ve … Read more
Congress Needs New Energy and a New Energy Policy by Grant Bosse As oil prices reach record highs, gasoline and diesel prices make every fill-up painful, and New Hampshire continues to pay the highest electricity prices in the nation, we have to ask ourselves; why does Congress keep making energy more expensive? Last year’s Energy … Read more
Johnny on the spot… . During a November 2002 broadcast of CNN’s Capital Gang, Al Hunt predicted John E. Sununu would lose to the Democrat, Jeanne Shaheen. HUNT: John Sununu is a smart fellow, but he’s cast some dumb votes, like tax loopholes for corporate crooks. And Jeanne Shaheen will parlay that to a very, very … Read more
…. ….… . Norman Rockwell’s "Gossip" . In case regular readers hadn’t been able to figure this out– about a month or so ago, if the primary vote been taken then, I most probably would have voted for Rudy Giuliani. At the time, while torn between America’s Mayor and Senator McCain, I was thinking that Rudy … Read more
Mitt Romney (GG file photo) . Here is Mitt Romney’s speech on faith in its entirety: College Station, TX – Speaking at The George Bush Presidential Library, Governor Romney addressed the American people about his views on religious liberty, our country grand tradition of religious tolerance and how faith would inform his Presidency. Governor Romney’s … Read more
. The following was forwarded to us by our friend, Blue Star Mother Sue Peterson. It was written by L.D. Jeffries of West Ossipee, who gave us permission to share it with our readers… It’s not about right or wrong, but how we treat soldiers I am a pilot (first officer) for Continental Airlines and … Read more
. This article from Dallas Morning News is an eye opener. Couple that with the recent report that the Windsor Bridge in Michigan is overcrowded with illegals fleeing to Canada for fear of deportation—and provincial governors in Canada crying “Uncle” because they don’t have the money to accommodate this influx—and one begins to see the … Read more
. Our friend Jorge Mesa Tejada forwarded his report on the American Solutions lab held Saturday in Hampstead, NH. Local people discussing important issues of the day and exploring solutions and ways of working with government to improve our collective lot as Americans. What a concept! As we reported on the event we hosted here … Read more
Sen Barack Obama in Laconia recently (GG file photo) . Here at the ‘Grok, we make no bones about the fact that we are conservative Republicans and will almost without question be voting that way barring some unforseen and monumental circumstance. That being said, we are observing, studying, and chronicling what the Democrats are doing because … Read more
. Once again, it’s the weekend, which is a great thing. It’s Memorial Day, so we will of course pay proper respect, unlike John Edwards. The other really great thing about the weekend is that it means it’s time for another two hours of Meet the New Press . People tell me that … 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 speaks about energy. It all sounds good, but I can’t help but think that all of the planning that’s aimed at curbing consumption of oil and its refined products is ultimately going to consume greater amounts of my shrinking take-home earnings. My apologies for sounding so cynical … Read more
As I’ve previously mentioned, the GraniteGrok bunker is located at a secret location deep in the mountains of Central New Hampshire. Given that our fine state is the home of the "almost first in the nation" presidential nominating vote, residents get a front row seat to the machinations of the various presidential campaigns as they … Read more
I read a lot of blogs pretty much most days. This entry from Thomas Sowell caught my eye, and while it is talking mostly about the NYT and the lack of concern / the overabundance of hubris, for me the money quote is this: Patriotism is not chic in the circles of those who assume … Read more
For the President, it was “perhaps the single busiest day of his whole presidential life, and it came moreover at dead center of what was perhaps his period of deepest gloom and perplexity of spirit. Not only was there political division within his party, and even within his own official family,” the military was unable … Read more