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OPINION: Does Democracy Require Conformity and Equality?

One way to grasp the essence of Politics Without Politicians (by Hélène Landemore) is to view it as the polar opposite to Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s Democracy: The God That Failed. Hoppe thinks that democracy is a mistake: Hélène Landemore—a professor of political science at Yale University—thinks we do not have enough of it. What we call “democracy” today, in … Read more

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Justice 4 All: March 4th, 2026

Jocelyn is back with her guest for another installment of Justice 4 All. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Check out more Justice … Read more

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MACDONALD: Democrats’ Iran Problem s/b a Midterm Problem

The proglodyte response to Trump’s decapitation strikes in Iran are nothing short of a multiple personality disorder where none ot the personalities are interesting or remotely sane. Usually one of them is lucid, but none of that here. That makes for low-hanging fruit that’s easy to pick. Another angle as old as the Islamic Republic … Read more

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CARDELLO: It is Past the Time to Change the Rules on Government Shutdowns

Government shutdowns, even partial ones, are inexcusable, disruptive to the American way of life, and potentially dangerous to national security if certain departments are defunded during the downtime. Shutdowns are the direct result of Congress, either the House or Senate, or both, not doing their jobs and negotiating a budget before the deadline, when the … Read more

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Midweek Memes

Welcome to your latest installment of midweek memes. Today, we’ve got another excellent roundup of curiosities, including a whole new batch of ‘Iran’ related memes. Check it out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … Read more

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Bradley: Trump’s Message to the World

Oh! Donald, you’re at it again! Why, OH, Why bomb Iran again?  Many think the bombing is unnecessary and mean-spirited. Let’s review the pathetic American military war strategy in the Middle East since 1948. President Harry Truman refused to allow General Douglas MacArthur to cross the Yalu River in 1949 to consummate a victory in … Read more

3-4-26 Morning Update

Morning Update: Dem World

Today, on the Morning Update, a few thoughts on crime and culture and how Democrats like to reward criminals and punish their own voters, especially women. Click here to watch if the video does not load in your browser Ep. 119 (no links) Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those … Read more

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Granite Discourse: Dan McGuire

On this edition of Granite Discourse, the guest is Dan McGuire, a NH state rep for Merrimack County District 14. He is the vice chair for the House Finance Committee and is a member of the Education Funding Committee. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, … Read more

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MACDONALD: House Cleaning

I don’t think we’re likely to escape accusations of political targeting as the default response to any investigation of anyone “on the other side.” We can note that Obama really got this ball rolling when he began targeting businesses in his first term, and his IRS went into Hitler mode to stop Tea Party groups … Read more

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PAYNE: Abolish the Federal Reserve

John Maynard Keynes, British Fabian Socialist and author of Keynesian Economics, quoted Lenin when he proclaimed that his system would be the “euthanasia of capitalism.” He also boasted: “By this means (fractional reserve banking) government may secretly and unobserved, confiscate the wealth of the people, and not one man in a million will detect the … Read more

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IMANI: Dear President Trump

The late President Reagan played a crucial role in dismantling the scourge of Soviet communism, while you, Mr. President, are committed to consigning the standard bearers of Islamic terrorism to their well-deserved demise. Mr. President, you have repeatedly pointed out that appeasing tyrants invariably fails to satisfy them and only serves to whet their appetite. … Read more

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OPINION: Refugee Resettlement Hearing Exposes What A Farce Kelly Ayotte’s “COGE” Was

You remember COGE (Commission on Government Efficiency), don’t you? Kelly Ayotte’s answer to DOGE, which she packed with NHGOP insiders, her cronies, and her donors. COGE produced “hard-hitting” recommendations such as “creating ‘sponsorship and naming programs’ to generate money from state-owned parks and recreational sites.” House Bill 1706, which would repeal the Department of Health and … Read more

3-3-26 Morning Update

Morning Update: No More UN?

Today on the Morning Update, are the UN’s days numbered? The United Nations’ cash flow problems are getting worse, which has me wondering if Mr. Trump’s plan is to get the world to defund the UN until it collapses under its own corrupt bureaucratic weight. Ep. 119 links Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own … Read more

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PAGE: NH/VT Arrest Suspects in Child Sex Abuse Images Case

A Wells man has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges as part of a multi-state investigation that began in New Hampshire, authorities said. According to a statement published on the Newport, New Hampshire Police Department Facebook page, investigators identified Alexander Henry of Wells as an additional suspect while examining suspected online sexual exploitation … Read more

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MACDONALD: Pornography Is Not Education

If you are unfamiliar with Walter Hudson, then you are missing out on some genius hot takes and sober analysis of things going on in Minnesota. I am only recently acquainted and wish I’d found him a few months ago. His commentary on the anti-ICE protests and the shenanigans is outstanding and worth your time … Read more

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GrokTALK!: Telling Judges to Pound Sand

This week, on GrokTALK! I open with some fun facts: Everyone in Minnesota knew about the fraud, started to do something about it, but Democrats killed, rewrote it, and now it’s toothless. Then I discuss a growing trend among elected officials, at least in New Hampshire, to publicly tell judges they are out of their … Read more

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CARDELLO: Then There is Donald Trump

We are a society of strong words, fair intentions, and little conviction for living up to either. After Hitler exterminated 6 million Jews, the world vowed it would never sit idly by and let another massacre happen; not on our watch. Then we watched Pol Pot kill 3 million Cambodians. China is incarcerating as many … Read more

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MACDONALD: Protest UNH’s Gun Free Zone Policy

Apologies for the short notice, but tonight at 7 PM ET, you are invited to epacfully open-carry at the Durham Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, at 8 New Market Rd. Some folks will be there in opposition to UNH’s gun-free zone policy and in support of legislation to prohibit such policies on campuses across the … Read more

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