One of the biggest problems with New Hampshire’s ruling class Concord swamp creatures, what we refer to whimsically as ‘The Five Families,’ is that without regard to a political party, they love them some Federal Money, and there is no such thing as too much.
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Shot Across The Bow – Will NH DCYF Take a Knee To The Biden Administration?
I already FOUGHT this battle – NOW I may have to do it again? Crikey! After founding and running GraniteGrok for 17 and a half years, hardly a month has gone by since I announced my [semi-] retirement, yet I find myself at the keyboard again over this nonsense. ”
Public Hearing for New DHHS Commissioner
A public hearing to appoint Lori Weaver to be the acting DHHS Commissioner will be held Thursday, December 1st, at 11 am, in the Executive Council Chamber in the State House.
NH State Epidemiologist Benjamin Chan “Admits” That You Can Never Be Fully Vaccinated for COVID
As the COVID “vaccine” landscape collapses, the faithful are scrambling to salvage what they can from their political theater. They were never safe or effective. No approved version ever existed. Oh, and ‘Fully Vaccinated, let’s not use that term anymore. It’s so “antiquated.”
How the Bedford School District Violated the NH Right to Know Law in September 2021
As COVID measures continue to disappear, many people are drawing comfort from the possibility that their lives may finally be returning to normal. While that may be true, we need to continue to take note of what we lost throughout this two-year ordeal and learn how to prevent our federal, state, and local governments from … Read more
The State Vaccination Registry Boondoggle
Confirming that the state vaccination registry is a boondoggle pediatrician board member Dr. Patricia Edwards complained to the DHHS board member, Anne-Marie Mercuri (at the January NH Vaccine Association board meeting) that her practice is totally bogged down by the state vaccine registry.
Hon. Linda Rea Camarota, RN – We Have Been Robbed of Scientific Debate
What is natural immunity? As a child, did you have chickenpox? If you did as I did, there is no fear of another chickenpox viral infection. Granted, SARS-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) is not a naturally occurring virus so not all established infectious disease practices apply.
Dept of Health Responds to Parent’s Concerns Over School-Based Vax Clinics
File this one under “give credit where credit is due.” The folks at New Hampshire’s Department of Health & Human Services did something good this week. And to those of you who voiced your concerns to DHHS about school-based vaccine clinics: congratulations; those concerns were heard.
Is It Time for Commissioner Shibinette to Answer Some Questions?
As a political appointee, N.H. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director Lori Shibinette has been leading the state’s COVID-19 response by attempting to make herself appear credible while deflecting all criticism, and it’s time to start asking questions.
Dear Executive Councilors: Thank You for Your Four Votes on Wednesday
Dear Executive Councilors: Thank you for your four votes on Wednesday, so exciting. I think your vote will help turn the tide in the State, and maybe in the Nation.
If the Idea of a Vaccine Passport in NH Concerns You, Now Is the Time to Act.
On Wednesday, September 8th, at 3 pm, DHHS will hold a public hearing on expanding the Vaccine Registry. If the idea of a Vaccine Passport concerns you, now is the time to act.
Op-Ed: These Are the Reasons I Will Not Be Taking the COVID Shots
Some local stats: the COVID experimental vaccine began distribution in mid to late December 2020. On Dec 31st, Cheshire County (population 76,000) had had 7 deaths-with-Covid for the 10 months of 2020. In 2021 there have been 25 more deaths with COVID, as of March 31, just three months, with the experimental vaccine program in gear.
The NH Dept of Health ‘Corrects the Record’ on Number of Quarantine Days
Yesterday we reported on an unusual call from the NH Department of Health. A resident (who tested negative) in a home with a COVID19 positive person was told to quarantine for 20 days. The CDC and NH’s own website says ten days. We asked why, what’s up, what’s the deal.
Is NH DHHS Promoting CDC Guidelines that Falsely Inflate Reported Deaths from COVID-19?
New Hampshire’s chief epidemiologist, Dr. Benjamin Chan, despite the best of intentions, is still a bureaucrat. And rumor has it his agency can chase Federal dollars with the best of them.
NH COVID-19 Data – “Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State…”. Er, not so much
Got an email to go look at a FB page (emphasis mine): Created by Rep. William Marsh, MD – “Every one of the recent DHHS daily updates says “Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State…” Well, I was not convinced their data supported that statement.
COVID-19 Press Conference 1PM
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly developing worldwide, including in New Hampshire. Yesterday, a 7th positive case was confirmed, and it happened to be a NH-DMV employee who had worked and interacted with the general public for 5 full workdays before becoming symptomatic and testing positive. Governor Sununu will hold a COVID-19 Press Conference at 1PM … Read more
NH’s DCYF actually DID do this to me: Lawyers Say They Would Report Clients For Legally Owned Gun
The actual title is “Ethics or Bigotry? Lawyers Say They Would Report Clients For Legally Owned Gun”. And yes, I got reported. From the post (reformatted, emphasis mine): Imagine losing your gun rights because your attorney violated attorney-client privilege to report you to police because he/she believes that your carry license makes you “dangerous.” How would … Read more
New Hampshire Democrats Hate Poor People
Democrats are, as a party, against requiring an ID to vote. Everyone knows that. They argue that the poor, or minorities will be intimidated, or unable to engage in the electoral process if we expect them to have a photo ID. Not only do you need a picture ID to apply for Food Stamps in … Read more