Daily Archives: September 18, 2017

Conservatism or Libertarianism: Why are they different?

I believe the differences may lie in the theological concept known as total depravity. A basic understanding of the doctrine of total depravity teaches that all human beings are morally corrupt from birth. I believe that conservatives even though they may … Continue reading

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A Banned American Flag and UNH Doubles Down on Diversity

Here’s my segment with Rich Girard, as promised. Rich and I begin (very) briefly with bake sales as a constitutional question then move on to the Londonderry High School Flag ban incident. John Lyscars calls in with an update before we continue … Continue reading

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“…climate change policy is about how we redistribute de facto the world’s wealth…”

“…one has to free oneself from the illusion that international climate policy is environmental policy. Instead, climate change policy is about how we redistribute de facto the world’s wealth…”  – IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer, one of the worlds leading experts … Continue reading

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Mom, Dad…I’m a Conservative

H/T Weekend Pundit

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‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Is Put Up For Sale

Wenner Media, the company founded by publisher Jann Wenner, is selling its controlling stake in the iconic music and culture magazine Rolling Stone, citing a desire “to best position the brand for future growth.” The news comes one year after Wenner … Continue reading

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Londonderry, NH High School Tries to Ban the American Flag…

Just before my segment on the Girard at Large radio show this morning Rich reported on a letter sent to parents of High School students in Londonderry New Hampshire. The missive, a printed affair with pictures and the school principles … Continue reading

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Father of the Constitution Blacklisted in Dallas on Eve of Constitution Day

On Saturday night, the evening before Constitution Day Sunday, a member of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees released a list of schools whose names should be reconsidered because of their association with the Confederacy or dark … Continue reading

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Child Poverty Down in NH, But Pockets Persist

CONCORD, N.H. — The Granite State is making progress in reducing poverty, according to the latest numbers. But some groups are seeing only limited gains as the state recovers from the Great Recession. Phil Sletten, policy analyst with the New … Continue reading

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Monday: Check out the New Media Militia on Girard at Large

It’s the beginning of a new week, and that means the New Media Militia Segment on Girard at Large. We’ll (probably) talk about the decline and fall of Free Speech at UNH after the recent release of their report on … Continue reading

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