Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Hassan’s Special Interests
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 03:52PM Skip has done a great job (over at Granite Grok) piling on this Hassan HB1459-political speech issue, and I’m not sure how much more we can add today, but this quote caught … Continue reading
Does Prohibition Work?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 05:41AM On the question of using gambling revenue to hide irresponsible democrat spending, State Senator Maggie Hassan was quoted in this mornings Union Leader saying. “My question is, does prohibition work? I don’t … Continue reading
O-Felons
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 03:48PM Plenty of dancing going on about the White House violating the law and offering Sestak a job to drop out of the PA primary. But I have yet to hear anyone draw a … Continue reading
Why Property Taxes?
I have argued at great length on why relying primarily on local property taxes are the best mechanism for keeping government small. But no matter how often I bring it up someone always tries to make the point that … Continue reading
In All Fairness
Recent discussion about opposing opinions being mandated alongside existing internet content got me thinking. Could we apply this to everything on-line? Ads for fruit would need to include references to candy-bars of salty snacks. Omaha Steaks would need to include … Continue reading
Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery
Here’s reform for dealing with illegal immigration we can all get behind. -An illegal immigrant who sneaks into the country, or fails to file his papers, will face fines, jail, deportation, or a combination of the three. -An … Continue reading
Eco-Bullies
This from AP today on a doctor who is is accused of misrepresenting data and misleading the public. A doctor who persuaded millions of parents worldwide that a common vaccine could cause autism was barred from practicing medicine in his … Continue reading
From Day One
The anti-terrorism strategy so far has been to bow and scrape, and admit faults, and hope nothing bad happens. The product of that failed policy has been for our enemies to take advantage of us while continuing to hate us more … Continue reading
Looking Out For Our Interests?
On the morning of the New Hampshire Democrat Convention Ray Buckley took the opportunity to send out a press release on the recently passed vote on what is being called ‘Wall Street Reform.’ “The vote in the United States Senate … Continue reading
The Sound Of Two Hands Clapping
If you were not clear about just how wretched the lot of left wing America haters on Capitol Hill are, the Vodka is not going to get any clearer. These dirt bags applauded the Mexican president while he tore their country down. They … Continue reading