IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal [...]
Sarah Palin in Laconia, NH (GG file photo)
Wow! Wonder what this means? And the timing-- biggest holiday weekend of the summer? I hope that nothing is wrong with Sarah Palin, shining star of the GOP. Our buddy John Hawkins-- taking time out already from [...]
The more one learns about Kelly Ayotte, the more worrisome the prospect becomes of her gaining the GOP nomination for the crucial Senate seat being vacated by present Senator Judd Gregg. Following the initial stumble (as first reported in this GraniteGrok exclusive) when the New [...]
Of course, this probably marks the beginning of the Long New Hampshire Nightmare of her primary visits. Jennifer Donahue will be so pleased.
More: A few random thoughts (below the fold):
* Will Mark Sanford leave office before [...]
The question is, why would any Republican have EVER supported this guy?
FOX Story
From Washington D.C. to Manchester, NH, there’s a new slum developing, the biggest the world has ever known. Not like the old ones, this one is almost inescapable. Not wealthy from Gold, Iron, Steel production, agricultural production, the fishing stocks are drying up, the lobster is way over priced, and [...]
But now Lynch's camp in joining [...]
I think I owe an apology to everyone I’ve ever pulled a high-and-mighty on for working for the government, or a government contractor, or a less-than-savory private organization. I’ve spent much of the last three days working for a nonprofit thinktank. A thinktank that provides services to the Department of [...]
I think I owe an apology to everyone I’ve ever pulled a high-and-mighty on for working for the government, or a government contractor, or a less-than-savory private organization. I’ve spent much of the last three days working for a nonprofit thinktank. A thinktank that provides services to the Department of [...]
Mother Nature has a cruel way of reminding us that the Fourth of July isn’t all about fireworks and barbeques. This particular date on the calendar marks the anniversary of American independence. Maybe the rainy weekend will remind us that the day is about more than hot dogs [...]
New national bird to replace Bald Eagle?
As we prepare to celebrate yet another Fourth of July, I cannot help but feel a bit melancholy as I review and contemplate the Declaration of Independence, and think about the birth of this “great experiment”, known as America. Have we reached [...]
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or [...]
