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Americans may chuckle when they remember Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and her call to eradicate cow flatulence as part of her utopian Green New Deal, but the globalists weren’t kidding. Mandates for the chemical feed additive Bovaer took effect in Denmark on Oct. 1. Farmers there face fines if they do not add Bovaer to … Read more
Welcome to the end of the week and another pile of memes. Lots-o-memes, memes-a-plenty, a cornucopia of memes, a Friday meme thing for your consideration and, potentially (hopefully), your enjoyment as well as a sad goodbye to shutdown memes. And yes, I’m messing around with a more permanent featured image. Please be patient. . . … Read more
Why Radical Feminist Groups Still Cling to the Democratic Party How ideological tribalism and fear of “right-wing” stigma stop women’s rights organizations from defending their own mission—while Democrats look the other way When Identity Politics Trumps Women’s Rights: The Paradox of Feminist Alliances with Democrats. Why Leading Women’s Groups Shun Conservative Allies Even When They … Read more
Today, on the morning update, after 232 years, the US Mint just struck its last American Penny! I had some thoughts. Links: None of this is possible without your support – please give today to keep the content coming! Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
On a purely technical level, Harmony Montgomery was a victim of human trafficking that resulted from dysfunctional family courts. Her mother, Crystal Sorey, was a drug addict, and the judge decided to send Harmony across state lines to her father, Adam Montgomery’s care. He was known to the State of New Hampshire agencies and courts … Read more
recently purchased Aaron Siri’s new book Vaccines, Amen. As I flipped through the pages, I noticed a section devoted to his now-famous deposition of Dr Stanley Plotkin, the “godfather” of vaccines. I’d seen viral clips circulating on social media, but I had never taken the time to read the full transcript — until now. Siri’s interrogation … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, we discuss Math and what’s broke, the DMV, & 50 billion for rural healthcare.” Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Please … Read more
If you want to make improvements, you find out where it is worst or who is causing the most significant problem, and you start there. The systemic failure of public education is in the government schools. They spend three to five times as much for half or only one-third of the desired results. If the … Read more
The City of Burlington will go slow on a plan to increase the property tax exemption and shift the burden to higher-value properties. The City Charter Change Committee had planned to move forward Monday night with discussions on a new homestead property value exemption of up to the first $50,000 of real estate value. The exemption – … Read more
I recall when then-President Barack Obama was planning to send troops to enforce his “Assad must go” policy in Syria, many Republican US Senators passionately argued that the US President must come to Congress for approval before sending US troops into combat overseas. At the time, they portrayed themselves as brave defenders of the US … Read more
On the evening of February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Nearly three years later, the story of the people of East Palestine is still unfolding. This horrific accident offers essential lessons about train safety, chemical remediation, government communication, and public policy. All of these issues impact making … Read more
Today, on the Morning Update, some students get their own sort of revenge on Charlie Kirk—hating School Teacher. Plus another one gets the boot. Links: Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. … Read more
Do you despise Trump? Do you hate the policies he enacts? Do you despise unconstitutional and illegal actions? Then you would much rather he were King than President. Americans are often misinformed about historical issues, and one issue that stands out above others is our misconceptions and confusion surrounding dictators, monarchs, and kings, as well … Read more
If you’re one to not believe in coincidences and want corruption removed from that 3rd branch of government, this article is for you. The coincidence, as an uninterested person would see it, is that Laurie Ortolano has court tomorrow and tomorrow happens to be Daryl Abbas’s birthday. I will get to the corruption removal part … Read more
Jocelyn is back with Deplorable Deb for another installment of Justice 4 All – a look at the week’s local and national events. None of this is possible without your support – please give today to keep the content coming! Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, … Read more
Breaking things is always easier than fixing them, and whoever was running the Biden Administration broke things. A lot of things. As bad or worse than Obama, who, if you recall, insisted his laggard low-T economy was the new normal. Donald Trump blew that lie up in less than two years. This time around, Bidneflation … Read more
Hat tip to Compass Vermont for their recent article highlighting the state’s public input survey on the choices our legislature will have to make when they return to Montpelier in January, End of the Easy Money: Vermont Braces for Its Hardest Budget in 10 Years. The main point: Vermont is running out of money and … Read more
The end of the shutdown looms as we celebrate the middle of the week with some midweek memes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … Read more
First, Nancy Pelosi realized that she was done years ago, but it just dawned on her that she should take her ill-gotten gains and retire before she is investigated. Nancy will not be seeking reelection in 2026. Then, in a beautiful game of 3D chess, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries thought they had the Republicans … Read more
Today, on the morning update, the International Olympic Committee hired some scientists who said hateful things about B-Team Low-T men seeking glory at the expense of Real® women. Granitegrok.com is reader supported – please give today to keep the content coming! Ref Links: Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok … Read more