We’ve been waiting a while on some paperwork outlining the EXACT disposition of this case but, like the trial, it has been delayed. Thus, not wanting to delay “closure” any more, here is the end result: Guilty Plea by one James Babcock.
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Campaign Sign Stealer Jim Babcock Shouldn’t Drive Angry
UPDATED and BUMPED: Yep, still angry. I was out at the end of my driveway two days ago when he came squealing around the corner in his black Toyota pickup with his bike locked into the bed. He saw me and it sounded like he mashed the gas pedal through the floor boards (given the engine roar), and squealed again on the other side of my property (my lot borders his street on one side and the only way out of the neighborhood on the far side). Gosh, I do remember him yelling at me for speeding while driving at a FAR lower speed. Glass houses, stones, and all.
I just smiled. He’s gonna be a hoot when his hearing is finally scheduled…speaking of….
Yesterday, I got a call from a good friend…
No, I’m Not Answering any More Political-Poll Phone Calls Either
Over the last two months, the Robo-polling calls have been ramping up. Now, I’m getting anywhere from 5 to 8 calls a day. I used to answer them and I used to give truthful answers. I’d point out to the poor schlub at the other end of the call how badly worded the questions were.
Jim Babcock’s “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame – Justice delayed and all that…
The hearing on Jim Babcock’s theft of Grokster Norm’s campaign sign WAS supposed to be August 20th. But the wheels of Justice, as we are seeing, sometimes turn very slow. And right now slow is just plain “No.”
Jim Babcock’s “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame – Time of reckoning?
The Due Process that is afforded to all alleged do-badders is getting ready to take its next formal step for Jim Babcock (who stole Grokster Norm’s political sign back a while ago. As I posted before, I took the liberty of adapting my own instance of Norm’s sign and added my own:
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford – Possible Forfeiture of Voting Rights??
I was not aware that this could be part of Jim Babcock’s consequence for angrily stealing Norm Silber’s campaign sign: CHAPTER 664: POLITICAL EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS [snip] [Art.] 11. [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of l8 years of age and upwards shall have an … Read more
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford – Arrested
Jim Babcock, the campaign sign stealer has been arrested. The silencer of someone else’s Political Speech realizes the legal consequence of “I was angry.” It is now official:
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford – Part 5
So, to recap (again): Norm Silber (Grokster, retired Lawyer, former NH State Rep) signed up to run for the NH House again He planted a campaign sign on the corner of Salt Marsh Pond Road and Gilford Ave on public land Jim Babcock was seen stopping his pickup truck to throw Norm’s sign into his … Read more
Why can’t people just leave other peoples’ property alone? Especially the Post Office?
I’ve been documenting our small case of campaign sign stealing – Jim Babcock of Gilford told the Gilford Police Dept that he took Grokster Norm’s campaign sign out of anger (but lied to Norm’s face in saying that he didn’t know why). As I have said for years, if it is happening in our town, … Read more
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford Part 4
So, to recap (again): Norm Silber (Grokster, retired Lawyer, former NH State Rep) signed up to run for the NH House again He planted a campaign sign on the corner of Salt Marsh Pond Road and Gilford Ave on public land Jim Babcock was seen stopping his pickup truck to throw Norm’s sign into his … Read more
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford Part 3
Recap: Jim Babcock of Gilford stole Grokster Norm Silber’s 2020 NH House campaign sign (corner of Gilford Ave and Salt Marsh Pond road). His license plate was captured and turned into the Gilford Police department. Jim Babcock confessed and retrieved the sign from the woods where he had thrown it. He then tried to use … Read more
New addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: Jim Babcock of Gilford Part 2
Well, I talked with Norm – he has already replaced the sign that Jim Babcock was stolen. A man of his word, he is a person you do not wish to trifle with – and Babcock may soon be finding out soon enough; Norm has already sent in a complaint to the NH Attorney General: … Read more
Oh, an add-on to Liam Kennedy’s lament about viewing Govt as incompetent and inept.
Remember, he was the academician that just hates on Paw Patrol – the Grandson’s favorite cartoon series (at least, today; next week – who knows?): In this world, politicians are presented as incompetent or unethical and the state, either incapable of delivering or unwilling to provide basic social services to citizens Well, there are many of … Read more