Tag: Veterans

Kamala’s Campaign Crossed The Line, And Now She’s Paying The Price

September 4, 2024

by Mary Rooke

Some issues are more important than politics: family, faith and honor. This is a lesson that Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign staff have apparently never learned. The Harris campaign used the deaths of service members as a political attack, and it backfired. The incompetence of the Biden-Harris Administration is seen in everyday life for Americans, … Read more

Elections Have Consequences: 66 Billion to Illegal Immigrants & Just 3 Billion to Our Homeless Veterans

May 12, 2024

by Op-Ed

66 Billion to Illegal Immigrants & Just 3 Billion to Our Homeless Veterans …

The New England Take: How $10,000 Can Help Rural New Hampshire Veterans with Orthotics and Prosthetics Healthcare?

May 11, 2024

by Op-Ed

John F. Williams of Portsmouth Orthopedics was awarded a Citizens Bank 2024 Small Business Community Champion Award, which includes a $10,000 grant for his business.

Not Another Free Cellphone Until Every Veteran Has A Home

November 3, 2023

by Ray Cardello

It has been challenging to watch the U.S. Government fawn over the millions of illegal immigrants who have forged the dangerous currents of the Rio Grande to break through our backdoor. A swag bag is waiting for each with a cell phone, debit cards, and a trip anywhere they want to go in the lower 48. Did I mention these people are illegal?

Improving Veterans Benefits in the US to Honor Our Heroes

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

by Guest Contributor

In today’s society, American veterans face numerous challenges, despite their incredible sacrifices and service to the nation. From physical and mental health issues to difficulties in accessing quality education and employment opportunities, veterans deserve better.

Our Veterans Deserve Better

May 30, 2023

by Ray Cardello

We have a volunteer military, and the men and women who opt to serve deserve our thanks, but so much more. Whether they choose the military as a career or put their job on pause while they spend a few years in service, we are all indebted to these special people who put their love … Read more

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How to Properly Help a Veteran Struggling with Addiction

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

by Guest Contributor

When it comes to addiction, so often the help people provide ends up becoming enabling. It’s difficult to ride this line. When you want to help someone you love, you have to be careful not to put them in a position to continue using drugs and alcohol. This is especially difficult when the person is a veteran.

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Five Ways American Veterans Can Create a Better Life After Service

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022

by Guest Contributor

Veterans enlist in the service, work for the military, and either go to war or support those who do. It’s a job that leads to stress and all kinds of problems. While we need to support veterans to help them live the best lives they can live after they leave the service, we seem to fail again and again in this regard.

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When Will We Protect Those Who Protect Us

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022

by Ray Cardello

There is a human tragedy occurring around us every day. People who stepped up to protect our country or went to work each day not knowing the dangers they would face are opting to end their lives rather than face their demons.

Veterans, SB418, And Clean Elections

June 29, 2022

by Michael Moffett

A marquee message recently displayed in my town of Loudon accused me of being anti-veteran, due to my support of SB418, an election integrity measure recently signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu. Criticism—fair and unfair—goes with the territory for elected officials. While one can’t respond to every slam, replies are occasionally required. This is such an occasion.

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (05/12/22)?

May 13, 2022

by Judy Aron

We learned that Rep. Mike Yakubovich (R-Hooksett) is not only a talented legislator, but is a talented musician as well, and he played the Star Spangled Banner for us today as we opened our session.

13 Flags at Veterans memorial - Deering NH

Town Reprimands Resident For Placing 13 Flags In Front of The Local Veterans Memorial

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021

by Op-Ed

We live in troubled times! I placed 13 American Flags in front of our Veterans Memorial in our town. It was to honor those who lost their lives for us in Afghanistan. It was not a political statement but one of respect for our troops.

Horseplay, Heroes, and Hope

August 26, 2021

by Michael Moffett

Who amongst us has never been on a horse? While no equestrian, I did once recklessly mount a big old horse roaming my grandfather’s apple orchard on his remote backcountry farm in Lunenburg, Vermont—way back when I was 11 or so.

FACT CHECK: ‘Trump Accomplishments’ List

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020

by Kimberly Morin

There is a post being shared on social media that is being called “Trump Accomplishments” and urges readers to verify each of the accomplishments and to share the list with others because the media isn’t talking about these accomplishment. When I received the list, I knew some of the things but hadn’t heard of many … Read more

A Colorblind Poem for a Colorblind Post

August 6, 2020

by Skip

This makes for a good UPDATE to my “Quick Thought – Being Colorblind, I See You JUST Fine.” That was in answer to the idea that “If you’re color blind, that means you don’t even see me.”

I’m Almost Always Blogging, But When I’m not…

June 25, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

I’m almost always blogging, but when I’m not…I support independent local brewers. And plastic Adirondack chairs. And small contained fires (yes, I have a frikkin permit). And relaxing outdoor environments, and liberty, and freedom, and…wait, I’m blogging again.

Brilliant! Team Trump Twitter Video Takes Nancy and Her Speech Tearing Antics to the Wood Shed

October 23, 2024February 9, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

My first take on the State of the Union was that Nancy screwed up. Tearing up the speech was terrible optics. A speech loaded with good news (in particular) for women and minorities. Pelosi tore it up and team Trump is making Democrats pay a price.

Laconia School District: This shirt inappropriate for a third grader to wear to school

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

by Skip

UPDATED and BUMPED II:

We do a lot of writing and when one of the Groksters gets it wrong, an apology is required. Tonite, it is my turn and I apologize to Superintended Steve Tucker, Principal Eric Johnson, and Teacher Lindsey Packer. I publicized bad information – information for which I fell for. From my Daughter-in-Law’s Facebook post on this issue that I just happened to screenshot:

NH World War II Museum Declares Itself a Gun-Free Zone

July 28, 2019

by Steve MacDonald

For many reasons these days, members of The Greatest Generation are likely rolling in their graves. Over the past few decades, the Left has infected our country with a blight of Socialism, Marxism and absolute anti-Americanism not seen since the early 1900s. WWII veterans gave their youth, their health and their lives to free us … Read more

Jess Edwards – Help us Honor Korean War Veterans

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

by Skip

NH State Rep Jess Edwards (R-Rockingham District 4) did something a bit different. He is looking for some help with a charity softball game coming up) on October 6 where they are honoring our Korean War veterans. Here’s Jess throwing out his first pitch! (If you know of someone, let Jess know!)