Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Live Free or Die
Patrick Henry (Follow link for the Audio version) Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775. No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, Political Thought
Tagged Independence, Live Free or Die, New Hampshire, Patrick Henry
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Save the Middle class with sunshine and hot air.
The latest radio ad to hit New Hampshire is pushing the Renewable Energy and Job creation act. (HR 6049) The bill was sponsored by Charles Rangel (D-NY). **Warning** , **Warning** but failed to get through the Senate. >The premise of the ad is … Continue reading
Drilling won’t help or “Let them eat Grass!”
Democrats, including New Hampshire’s three caballeros, Hodes, Shea-Porter, and wanna-be Shaheen, are all part of that brain-dead Donkey herd in Washington when it comes to energy. Their latest mantra is “drilling for more oil won’t lower prices.” They amend … Continue reading
Carol-Shea Porter’s performing ‘Seal’ act
I picked this up from Granite Grok. Apparently the folks over at NH Insider got keel hauledby the AG for using the official NH State Seal on their web site, which Clueless Carol just happens to have floating behind her … Continue reading
Greene Jeanne Thearpy Part II “Have you ‘herd’ this one?”
Shaheen is one of the herd on the matter of Global warming. Jeanne Shaheen supports the goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, and in the US Senate will push for a comprehensive plan to achieve that … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics
Tagged Climate policy, Global Warming, Jeanne Shaheen, Local NH Politics, NH Senate race, politics
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Will Lynch Flynch? [Updated]
Massachusetts will very likely raise its tax on cigarettes by another dollar/pack. Given that New Hampshire has a problem with its budget balancing act, will the NH Democrat majority see this as an opportunity to pull the trigger on another … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Local NH Politics, taxes
Tagged Governor Lynch, John Lynch, Live Free or Die, New Hampshire, taxes
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Kelly Ayott (NH AG) on Dope.
NH AG Kelly Ayotte is demonstrating a common myopia (shared by the nation as a whole) when it comes to dealing with the rising rate of prescription drug abuse. She wants to create a database to help track stimulants, pain … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Kelly Ayotte, Methadone, New Hampshire, Prescription Drug abuse
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On the Second amendment
I am pleased with the SCOTUS decision on the right to bear arms, and while I have not read the whole decision I am certain that I will not find what I am actually looking for; something that supports my personal interpretation. I … Continue reading
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Dalrymple on government meddling
It appears to be Arm Chair political philosophy day today. Read this excerpt from In Praise of Prejudice by Theodore Dalrymple, then ask yourself if the situation described does not make a deep connection with the direction government in America is … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, Political Thought
Tagged Dalrymple, Political Thought, politics, Welfare State
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Hodes to Pentagon–Speak no evil
Paul Hodes thinks he’s on to something, but I’m having a hard time believing him. His concern seems to be that the White House and the Pentagon has or is recruiting Generals to talk up the success in Iraq, and … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Bias, Free Speech, New Hampshire, Paul Hodes, Pentagon, politics
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The New Media Militia 