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Last night I was the keynote speaker at the Sullivan County Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. Michelle and I had a great time. Everyone was wonderful, and it was good to finally meet some people I’d only ever known online. After my remarks, someone asked me if I would post the speech so they could have a copy. … Read more
As the 2025 legislative session winds its way toward the finish line, minority party Vermont Republicans are trying their best to act on the loud and clear message sent by voters last November in regard to such laws as the Clean Heat Carbon Tax, electric cars and trucks adoption mandates, mandates for more expensive renewable … Read more
I recently reported on news that China was quickly swirling down the economic drain as Trump’s big, beautiful tariffs did the work they were meant to do. War by other means, as already, “high unemployment and rising costs force [China] to address the threat of millions of Chinese milling about in misery with nothing to … Read more
Spend a few minutes on CNN or MSNBC, and you will not be making any long-range plans. Every one of these dour hosts or guests has America at an existential moment where, at any second, we will cease to exist. First, I thought that existential was one of last year’s words. If the Democrats are … Read more
Klaus Schwab, aged 87, has abruptly withdrawn as the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestlé, a longtime member of the WEF and Schwab’s deputy, has accepted appointment as the interim chairman pending selection of a permanent successor at the controversial globalist forum. The interim director’s past echoes growing … Read more
The New Hampshire School Administrator Association Executive Director, Dr. Mark MacLean, and Associate Executive Director Jerry Frew discuss the role of school superintendents and their staff, why their six-figure salary is justifiable, and their perspective on school funding. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, … Read more
— Investing in the growing success of Classical education — ACTA Classical Schools Foundation, a New Hampshire-based private charitable organization established earlier this year to encourage schools offering classical education, has chosen St. George Classical Academy, a private classical school located in Boxford, Massachusetts, to be its first “Sponsorship School.” The Foundation’s Board agreed that St. George … Read more
Property rights throughout our nation and around the world suffer because a supposed environmental doomsday is coming. Socialists are marketing this emotion-triggering threat to limit and control property rights. The evil nature legalizing this silent plunder turns the purpose of government to protect life and property upside down. Once again, the age-old strategy of using … Read more
If you missed it, big ole’ JB Pritzker was the keynote speaker at a pricey fundraiser the local Proglodytes threw themselves. I’m sure they raised some dough and, with Act Blue headed to federal and state courts over its disregard for campaign finance law, they may need it. The big Guy (Pritzker, not Biden) made … Read more
Regardless of what side of SB284 you’re on, let’s look at some numbers. It would be interesting to analyze all the Yes votes and all the No votes, not so much by party lines, but how rural or urban their districts are, because the supply and demand of parking is mostly an urban issue, and … Read more
This week, President Donald J. Trump celebrated his 100th day in office — and set the course for the next 100 days of growth, prosperity, and success for the American people. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week 15: President Donald J. Trump’s relentless pursuit of manufacturing dominance spurred onshoring and additional U.S. … Read more
Border czar Tom Homan reminded Democrats Thursday that MS-13 gang members are disproportionately harming immigrant communities they claim to want to protect. Democrats have continued to show support for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member who entered the U.S. illegally in 2011, with a few even traveling to El Salvador in retaliation to … Read more
According to V.I. Lenin, the Supreme Soviet leader, “…socialism is impossible without democracy,” averred Lenin in his Collected Works (Vol. 23), “because: (1) the proletariat cannot perform the socialist revolution unless it prepares for it by the struggle for democracy; (2) victorious socialism cannot consolidate its victory and bring humanity to the withering away of … Read more
My recent article on Housing Bill Madness was published while Nurse Terese and Keith Hanson had Senator Murphy and a few other guests on the air for a ‘polite’ discussion. When time was up, it was definitely a “to be continued” situation, though both chambers are set to meet today. That means some of what … Read more
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on April 22 in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor concerning whether Maryland parents’ constitutional rights were infringed when they were denied the ability to opt their children out of instruction about gay and transgender themes. The case centers on the religious liberties of Muslims and other faith traditions to be … Read more
(Manch Talk 04/30/25) Carla delves into the recent Manchester school DEI scandal, and she gets philosophical about some solutions. Also on the menu: a budget battle at the State House, the Liberty Forum’s wrap-up, and an upcoming event this weekend, on Saturday, the AFP-NH Pine Tree Riot, from Noon to 3 PM in Weare. As … Read more
Hi everyone, I am the NH State chapter Leader for the #Walkaway Campaign, an independent grassroots organization that is dedicated to bringing Americans together to #WalkAway from intolerance and societal discord, and to walk towards unity & civility, founded by former liberal Brandon Straka. I have been asked by several organizations to speak about #WalkAway … Read more
Several things have become evident a few weeks into Donald Trump’s big beautiful tariff strategy. The most beautiful tariffs – like nobody’s ever seen. The world needs the United States as a trading partner more than we need them. If pressure is applied, America can get concessions on a long list of issues to our … Read more
A recent study reveals the devotion of George Soros to fomenting social unrest over climate change to further his personal vision to craft a New World Order. As the far left launches extremist attacks against Tesla owners to protest the influence of Elon Musk, Soros lurks behind the NGO scenes, showering left-wing activist groups with … Read more
There is a big shake up now that President Trump decided that pushing Marxism through the public schools and colleges, is no longer acceptable when they use public funds. The call to end DEI in colleges and schools across the country has some people upset. (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Equity means taking resources or materials … Read more