Voter ID for ME is a petition initiative driven by The Dinner Table to get the Voter ID question on the ballot so the people of Maine can decide the fate of requiring an ID to cast your vote in The Pine Tree State. On June 11, over 350 volunteers manned the voting locations across the state to gather signatures on the petition and had an amazing, successful day.
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It Does Not Look Like NH Is Getting Any Electricty From “Whale-Killer” Watters Wind Boondoggle
We’ve had our fair share of comments and coverage of ‘New Hampshire’s” effort to support offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. The lead figure in this comic tragedy is Democrat State Senator David ‘Whale Killer” Watters. He’s all in for New Hampshire, but why? We’re not getting any of the power.
Shades of HB1002: Local Media Will have to Pay $1400.00 for Public Documents Related to Governor’s Travel
A majority of the New Hampshire legislature thought it would be a good idea to allow local towns and cities to charge citizens for public documents. The (incorrect) presumption is that citizens are more likely to abuse RTK laws for Evil than local government.
SCOTUS Has To Protect Kids From Genital Mutilation Because The Rest Of Society Wouldn’t
by Op-Ed
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that blocked an Idaho law to protect children from irreversible procedures progressives tout as gender-affirming care for minors.
Night Cap: Electoral Compact or Horrific Progressive Power Grab?
by Op-Ed
Maine just became the 17th state in the nation to sign onto an electoral compact to reward the national popular vote leader, leaving Maine, New Hampshire and many other smaller states at the mercy (or lack thereof) of big blue states like California and New York.
Maine Follows Vermont Down Another Disarmament Rabbit Hole
State Governments top heavy with progressive thinkers have been looking for excuses to pass laws banning “militias.” Vermont, to my geographic and ideological left, used a gun range with a few unpermitted buildings to ban Militias statewide, and Vermont only exists because of a militia. Maine just followed suit.
Wake Up Maine Democrats, This Is Not Your Parent’s Party
by Ray Cardello
It is not easy, and it may be very uncomfortable, to change your political affiliation because you finally realize that it is not you who is leaving the Party, but the Party has left you. I grew up in Massachusetts, where everyone joined the Democrat Party at birth. Those many years ago, John Kennedy personified the Democrat Party.
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Targets Republicans
by Ray Cardello
The forefathers established the United States as a Republic of States and not a Democracy. This provision was to maintain the power of the states as opposed to losing it to the collective wishes of the country as a whole.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s Bad Choice for VP
by Op-Ed
RFK’s weak VP choice hurts his and EVERY third party’s potency. Nicole Shanahan, at only 38, exemplifies the marquee trifecta of badness for an independent candidate:
Democrats Have No Understanding Of Second Amendment
by Ray Cardello
A wake begins on Long Island on Thursday for Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop last week in New York City. The alleged shooter has 22 previous arrests to his credit. Can we drop the alleged and call this as it is? The shooter is a cop killer.
When Will The Insanity Stop
by Ray Cardello
Maine politics is not dull in this new Liberal era for The Pine Tree State. Every week, we see a different Progressive attempt to outdo the previous outlandish piece of legislation. When you look at the range of laws passed, starting with the legalization of Marijuana in 2016.
Is Deceit Necessary To Pass Bills?
by Ray Cardello
The Maine Legislature is helping to increase Mainers’ distrust and skepticism of their elected officials. The Democrats are using “placeholders” to hide the true intention of a bill and buy time to finalize the details of the legislation.
‘Grok Updates, Newsletter Success, Op-Eds, Upgrades, and Other Business
I caught some stomach bug that knocked the crap out of me for (going on) 36 hours, but things are moving forward anyway. The Newsletter is now delivered twice daily – splitting morning and evening content into separate emails (check them both). We are close to 100% compliant, so almost everyone who has signed up should be getting that.
Bear Pond Conservative Chronicles: What Is The Bigger Threat: Parents Or A Chinese Cartel
by Ray Cardello
It seems like this should be a concise article. Obviously, a Chinese Cartel is far more dangerous, and every effort should be made to eradicate it. Well, you would be wrong. Why would I write an article comparing the real threat of Chinese Cartels and the myth of parents who protest school boards as terrorists?
Do Not Let The Electoral College Fade Away
by Ray Cardello
You cannot get through a day without hearing a politician cite a threat to our Democracy. This statement is factually incorrect. The United States of America is not, and hopefully never will be, a Democracy. Our forefathers protected our individual states by creating America as a Constitutional Republic.
Bear Pond Conservative Chronicles: Two Bad Decisions By Portland Leaders
by Ray Cardello
There are many things a local, state, and federal government can do for its people, from ensuring clean, drinkable water and road maintenance to police and fire protection to border security. But there are some elements of life that the government should avoid, and Portland, Maine, is considering crossing the line on two of them.
Convention of States and Term Limits USA Lose in Maine and New Hampshire
by Op-Ed
Last Week, Wolf PAC’s Cenk Uygur and his “Conservative” allies were handed a defeat in New Hampshire, and this week they were handed a defeat in Maine.
Bear Pond Conservative Chronicles: Our Tax Dollars Are Funding Chinese Pot Farms
by Ray Cardello
I have been writing about the illegal Chinese Pot Farms in Central Maine for months. I have been trying to raise awareness of this dangerous situation in our backyard. These Chinese Cartel operations not only involve drugs but possibly human and sex trafficking.
Bear Pond Conservative Chronicles: The Problem Is Now In Our Backyard
by Ray Cardello
Maybe this is a simple mistake. There are already legally licensed marijuana shops every mile or so on Auburn Road (RTE 4). It is understandable that someone would think it was okay to have a pot farm on the main drag through Turner, Maine. I once drove from Bear Pond up Route 4 to Jay, Maine, which is only about 13 miles.
A “Gmail-Blocking-Our-Newsletter” Update, and Other Minor Housekeeping …
Gmail users and others who have similar issues might have a surprise in their inboxes by Monday. After a few misstarts, an issue with the process on the server side, and some clarification in a procedure (how it should really get done), updated instructions have been embedded in the system.