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Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills of Skip, if you are beyond the broadcast area of Newstalk 1490 WEMJ, simply click here … Read more
I guess there are times when doing the Lord’s work must be done behind closed doors. There was a time when they used to call it confession. I don’t know what you call this, or how the Bible says they can do what they are doing, which is destroying their church. Today’s Laconia Daily Sun … Read more
by Paul J. Chevalier, Hudson, NH November 4th is quickly approaching and Americans are focused on the economy, job losses, and the high cost of filling our gas tanks. It is understandable that voters would worry about personal priorities. But it is critical we not forget our veterans and troops currently serving in harm’s way. … Read more
This speech given by Archbishop Charles Chaput Friday evening at a dinner sponsored by ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) contains some of the best words I’ve heard uttered by an American Catholic leader in a long time. It’s fitting it makes the news cycle rounds today, as I walked out of my … Read more
Guest Post by Dr. Philip C. Bom Senator Obama could well become our first planetary president. Traditional bipartisan US foreign policy has been one of collective international security of independent nation states. In other words, nations cooperate together as independent countries to maintain international peace. This is in direct contrast to the world-order concept … Read more
. Mr. King Never Asked… by Amil Imani CNN’s king of the talk-show hosts and the icon of one of the major television networks, Larry King, hosted an interview on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 with the devil himself. Many Iranians felt completely betrayed by Mr. King’s line of questioning. They felt that Mr. … Read more
by Amil Imani The left lost not a minute in tarring Sarah Palin after McCain selected her as his running mate. Of course they had to be careful—very careful. As hard as they worked, they couldn’t dig up anywhere near as much dirt on this outstanding self-made governor than they have all along covered up … Read more
TILTON, NH – The annual American Legion “Spirit of the Eagle” POW/MIA Vigil will be held in the American Legion Park at the New Hampshire Veterans Home (NHVH) in Tilton from Saturday, September 6 to Sunday, September 7, 2008. The opening ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday and the closing ceremony will take … Read more
Mohammed Khatami by Amil Imani In order to understand the clerical rulers of Iran, we need to learn about the genesis of their religious faith, Shi’a Islam, and the pivotal place of the Mahdi. Examination of the vast Islamic literature shows that the present sect of Shi’a Islam has evolved from a mix of cultural, … Read more
It is a fundamental human trait to locate the source of anything bad happening and try to neutralize it. There are, however, times that the source of the harm cannot be pinpointed or when successfully recognized it cannot be eliminated. Failure to recognize the source or neutralize it is frustrating. And frustration triggers a variety … Read more
Marc Alan LeeFirst Navy SEAL killed in Iraq 8-2-06 Are You Leaving Your Mark? by Debbie Lee Aug 2, 2006 is a day that changed my life forever. Many of you have those days that you remember that were life changing. For most of us we remember our graduations, the day we married the love … Read more
.. By Karen Testerman With the apparent nominations for the President of the United States final, the question in the minds of many is “Now what?” We watched as the candidate of our choosing moved out of the final picture. So, as some have said, “here we are again having to choose between the … Read more
“Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets. There’ll be swinging swaying laughing, playing…” Freedom Rally ’07 In addition, there will be some serious business going on as well. Because, as we set about enjoying summer, we can’t forget that the only reason we’re able to do so is due to … Read more
Jennifer Horn is featured in today’s GraniteGok Congressional Candidate Q & A Series. She is another of the four worthy Republican candidates in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District. As with the others, we thank Jen for taking time to answer these questions and further continue to appreciate NH’s candidates acknowledging the growing importance of the readers here in the … Read more
Got the following email exchange from our friend, Blue Star Mother Sue Peterson, who describes it as "A first-hand account of the situation in Iraq from the son of a friend. The son is a grunt (11B) down in the trenches doing a fantastic job with our other soldiers and marines." We reprint it here with permission. Hey y’all, … Read more
Downtown Wolfeboro June 4, 2008 With all the attention here in the Blogosphere regarding the flag-removal lawsuit filed by a Wolfeboro man against that town, I decided it was worth taking a ride to see if I could learn anything more. As was reported, indeed a Mr. Claude Roessiger has filed a lawsuit in Carroll … Read more
In his radio address this week, President Bush had words for Congress and provided them with a list of items that need its attention. Do you think anyone on Capitol Hill even bothers to listen to the president anymore? THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Next week Congress will return to Washington after its Memorial Day recess. … Read more
A note, bronze horse, and a single rose left byThe Wall in DC (photo by Doug) If you live in New Hampshire, and are looking for some way to properly "celebrate" Memorial Day Weekend, you should consider taking a trip to view The Moving Wall currently residing in Constitution Park, Route 25 East, West Ossipee. Hosted … Read more
ROTC vandalism in NC in 2006 Are You Sleeping? by Debbie Lee Military helicopters vandalized in Pennsylvania, recruiting offices attacked in over 42 cities, funding denied for our troops, Code Pink sending 600,00.00 to the enemy. How many more treasonous acts need to occur before we stand up and say enough is enough? Spineless, gutless, Politicians … Read more
Major Kirk Luedeke I’ve looked forward to this moment for a long time- the final Dragon Soup entry written while deployed to Iraq. I’ve enjoyed sending the occasional word from Baghdad, but after 14 months here, it is time for the Soldiers of Task Force Dragon to return home to Fort Riley, Kansas. I decided … Read more