Monthly Archives: February 2018
The Smallest “Big Tent” in American Politics: Is There Room for a Pro-Life Democrat?
For decades, New Hampshire lore has been filled with tales of rare, exotic creatures: Wood Devils of the North Country, Bigfoot sightings in Coos County, and the “Devil Monkey of Danville.” Now add another to the list: A pro-life Democrat. | Keep … Continue reading
House Passes Bill to Allow Entertainers to Drink Alcohol
ONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House has passed legislation that would allow workers to drink on the job, in very limited circumstances. The bill was approved Thursday. It would allow entertainers and dancers in establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to … Continue reading
Official Budget Committee,Understanding the Process!
I think that we all agree the operating budget is probably a municipality and a school district’s most important work product. A budget that is approved by the legislative body, is the legal document that gives our governing body officials … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Local NH Politics
Tagged Bruce Trivellini, budgets, Henniker
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Words with ‘Man’ Should be Avoided
Purdue University has an online writing and grammar resource that tells students to avoid using words with ‘man’ in them because such terms are sexist. But based on the reporting at Campus Reform, I don’t think they’ve quite got the hang of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Progressives
Tagged Man, Purdue, Sexist, Social Justice
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Second Board of Education Decision Favorable to Green
In the long saga that is my complaint to the NH Board of Education concerning the hiring and salary setting practices of SAU 55, there approaches a happy ending though you may not yet recognize it. Even Superintendent Metzler does … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Education
Tagged Donna Green, Earl Metzler, SAU 55, Timberlane Regional School District
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A long quote on the heart of Liberalism and why they hate us
Do they really hate ordinary people that much? Yes, they do. For liberals, the distinction between the “dumb masses” and their enlightened selves renders life meaningful. Disdain for ordinary folks is not just an ancillary trait of liberalism. It is … Continue reading
By hook or by crook: Volinsky wants broadbase tax
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky wants a broadbased tax, any way he can get it. The man who brought us the education-funding lawsuits that caused much public spending without improving public education is now after the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission. … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Progressives, taxes
Tagged Andru Volinsky, Liquor Commission, taxes
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Relatives, come work at Timberlane!
For those who have ever been passed over in favor of a boss’ child, spouse or lover, you know how corrosive nepotism is to morale, and Dr. Metzler’s favorite expression, “The climate and culture of Timberlane.” Yes, we all know … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Education
Tagged Earl Metzler, nepotism, Timberlane Regional School District
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Community Rights Amendment
An amendment to the New Hampshire constitution is currently being considered (Feb. 2018). CACR 19 titled ‘Right of Local Community Self-Government’ is offered as a local control amendment. Let’s take a look at this thing. You will notice that this is composed … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 