Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
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
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
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
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
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
Donna Green: Are Smart Phones Destabilizing Our Children?
Graphic violence in video games, movies and television has often been blamed for the rise in mass shootings by young people. I think the appetite for horrible violence cultivates a sickness of the soul similar to the appetite for pornography. … Continue reading
Protect Schools or You’re Choosing to Let Children be Killed
After horrible shootings like at Parkland, it’s understandable that people might cast about thoughtlessly blaming people and demanding quick “solutions.” Unfortunatel, leftist solutions so loudly and immediately promoted as “common sense” gun controls wouldn’t have prevented or stopped these attacks, and leftists … Continue reading
A Great Day at the New Hampshire House
Thursday 2-22-2018 was a great day at the NH State House. One year ago today Constitutional Carry was signed by Governor Chris Sununu. That is me hugging the Governor. If Gramma is late on her property taxes her interest reduction bill … Continue reading
Newton-Kingston Taxpayers Voting Recommendations
Pam Brown, School Board member, is recommended by NKTA for re-election. Here is some of what she has done and stands for. To Voters of Newton: Re-elect Pam Brown to Sanborn School Board from the Carriage Towne News I have … Continue reading