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August 31, 2019 Skip

A two-fer – a text sent to both Steve and I yesterday: Perhaps a News worthy article Tip for the two of you although I don’t think you need any tips at all Well, she’s right in that there’s no dearth of material available out there for us to make sport of. Rather, it’s more … Read more

NH Finds its Own Backlog of 900 License Suspensions after Randolph Crash Kills 7

August 29, 2019 Steve MacDonald

We’ve been giving Massachusetts a hard time about their bureaucracy. The driver who killed 7 in a deadly collision in Randolph, NH earlier this year wasn’t supposed to be behind the wheel. But NH, it appears, wasn’t doing much better on their reporting.

Massachusetts Suspends another 869 Licenses – Over 2000 Since Crash in Randolph Killed Seven

August 25, 2025August 17, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Most ruling class bureaucracies have one purpose. Grow their reach and budget. Not their responsibility or competence. The poster child for which is the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Seven people had to die to expose their deliberate incompetence. Related: 1,600 Massachusetts Drivers Have Their Licenses Suspended Thousands of violations over years which should … Read more

Mass Judge Who Freed Criminal Alien Will Collect Taxpayer Salary During Trial

August 13, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Judge Shelley Joseph and Court Officer MacGregor, knowing an ICE officer was waiting to take custody of a twice-deported fugitive from justice helped him escape. Massachusetts’ Highest Court voted 5-1 to let Joseph collect her salary while on trial.

Massachusetts Moulton Campaigns by Trashing Live Free or Die Way of Life

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Christopher Maidment

It’s pretty bold for a #FITN Candidate, or any candidate for that matter, to come to New Hampshire and tell Granite Staters that we’re doing things wrong. It’s pretty rich, too, coming from a Nanny-stater like Seth Moulton. Speaking with James Pindell from the Globe after an event in Windham, he decided to defend his attack on our Live Free or Die way of life.

Mary Ellen Sikes NH Sticker on Moms demand shirt

Another Meddling Out-of-State Anti-Gun Leftist from Massachusetts Gets Schooled

August 6, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Mary Ellen Sikes is the Secretary for the Weston Massachusetts Democrat town committee. And as you can see from her picture, this Bay Stater is also an anti-gun activist in New Hampshire.

Upcoming Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend is a Nightmare – Screw That: Shop in NH (any day)

July 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

August 17th and 18th the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will tease their residents. For two lousy days, they will pretend to be like New Hampshire.

1,600 Massachusetts Drivers Have Their Licenses Suspended Following Deadly New Hampshire Crash

August 25, 2025July 13, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The tragic deaths of seven people in New Hampshire have dominated the news for weeks. Mowed down by a Ukrainian man in a truck towing a trailer. The investigation has led to a not-so-startling discovery. Government bureaucracies suck, and then people die. Oops. Sorry about that. We’ll be sure to spend more money looking into … Read more

What to Do About Liberal Zombies From Massachusetts and Other Related Problems

July 7, 2019 Steve MacDonald

From Poop maps to homeless invasions, to diseases, crime, high taxes, and dopey green energy boondoggles, there’s nothing quite like California. Or at least parts of it. A coastline littered with nutty leftists wielding progressive propaganda to the detriment of millions. A few of whom are choosing to leave.

Massachusetts Judge Who helped Illegal Alien Escape ICE – Refuses Plea Deal

May 29, 2019May 27, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Remember Massachusetts Judge Shelly Joseph? She secretly escorted a twice-deported criminal alien through her court chambers to help him escape an ICE officer waiting to take custody. The Federal prosecutor offered her a deal. She said, no deal.

Massachusetts Bill Would Drive Even More Retail Traffic to New Hampshire

April 30, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Massachusetts is considering a statewide tax on sugary drinks. We’ve covered these taxes in Philadelphia and Seattle. They’ve been a boon to jobs and businesses outside their borders. We’ve no reason to think the same won’t be true for New Hampshire if the Bay State buys in on it too.

Pro Diversity Students at Massachusetts College Demand Segregated Housing

April 29, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Self-segregation has risen dramatically in the wake of the Left’s war on culture. A movement started by the ideological ancestors of segregationists. So, I find it curious when their students demand it.

Massachusetts Judge Indicted for Helping Illegal Alien Escape ICE (Through Her Court Chambers)

April 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

WBZ reports that “Newton District Judge Shelley M. Joseph and court officer Wesley MacGregor face four federal charges: perjury; obstruction of justice, aiding and abetting; obstruction of a federal proceeding, aiding and abetting; and conspiracy to obstruct justice.”

Will Men Running as Women in the Boston Marathon Mean Fewer Women Competing?

April 8, 2019 Steve MacDonald

If a man can run as a “woman” in the Boston Marathon “she” need (only) beat a target which is half an hour slower than the men’s time. Was the Marathon’s goal to make sure more men and fewer women would participate?

Salem Considers Tax on Tickets at Entertainment Venues Because Taxes are Too High

January 15, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The town of Salem, Massachusetts has a revenue problem (don’t we all?). The local government’s cost of living exceeds its income. They need a solution. Cut spending? No. Raise taxes? Taxes are too high. Hey, let’s tax tourism some more! How about a ticket tax?

Mass. Court Ruling Bans Breathalyzer Results in Drunk Driving Cases

January 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

It’s a case that goes back at least as far as 2011. The Massachusetts State Police Office of Alcohol Testing is implicated in a scandal to hide faulty Breathalyzer equipment. Initial questions related to inconsistencies were blamed on operator error. But the problem didn’t go away and several local Massachusetts DA’s stopped accepting the results as evidence. And … Read more

It’s a ‘Ma$$hole’ Invasion to GOTV for NH Democrats

October 26, 2018 Kimberly Morin

Apparently, there aren’t enough out-0f-state college students at New Hampshire colleges to get out the vote for Democrats so they decided to ship them up from Massachusetts… and Rhode Island. They are so on board with Chris ‘RESIST’ Pappas that they even trademarked the name Chris PapBus… which seems a tad disturbing. This should go … Read more

ICYM – Massachusetts Law Bans Ownership of “Assault Weapons” Whatever Those Are…

September 26, 2018September 1, 2018 Steve MacDonald

Words mean things. I think we’ve made that clear. But this isn’t Massachusetts.

A Massachusetts statute prohibits ownership of “assault weapons,” the statutory definition of which includes the most popular semi-automatic rifles in the country, as well as “copies or duplicates” of any such weapons. As for what that means, your guess is as good as ours. A group of plaintiffs, including two firearm dealers and the Gun Owners’ Action League challenged the law as a violation of the Second Amendment. Unfortunately, federal district court judge William Young upheld the ban.

North Country Writer Points to Springfield MA Casino As Proof Of Something…

August 26, 2019August 20, 2018 Steve MacDonald

A north country writer made the case today, in the Union Leader, that the opening of a new Casino in Springfield, Massachusetts is proof that the casino market is not oversaturated in New England.

I spoke with someone who has lived most of their life around Springfield with deep ties to the community. The local buzz down there is that even the casino operators think New England is probably oversaturated.

Massachusetts ‘Takes’ Family Medical Leave Act “Bullet” New Hampshire Just Avoided

September 26, 2018June 29, 2018 Steve MacDonald

“Republican” Massachusets Governor Charlie Baker (who is up for re-election this fall) signed a bill to raise the minimum wage, add permanent tax holiday weekend, and something Granite Stater’s luckily (just) avoided.

An $800 million paid family and medical leave program overseen by the state government and backed by a payroll tax will be launched so workers can more easily take care of themselves and their families without facing fiscal crises.

The 2-day (sales) tax holiday is “cute” but there will be no tax holiday from the 800 million in new plunder from employees and employers or it’s leasting effects.