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The McDaniel Militia Act as proposed by Missouri Rep. Andrew McDaniel would require residents of the State of Missouri aged 18-34 to own at least one AR-15. Up to 75% of the cost of one rifle can be claimed as a tax credit on taxable income in the State.  …

Missouri Bill: “Every Resident of this State Shall Own at Least One AR-15”Read More »

By nearly unanimous rubber-stamp consent 99% of New Hampshire Democrats, including all four from Merrimack, are convinced your electric rates are too low. You are just not paying enough. So, last week they voted on at least three separate occasions to “fix” that problem.

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New Hampshire Democrats: You Are Not Paying Enough for ElectricityRead More »

I think congratulations are in order. In February we reported on a bill to create what I called the Pet Czar. A law granting regulatory authority to an agency that would cost millions annually to boss pet owners and hobby breeders around. A gross act of overreach. An absurd abuse of power. A law that,

“would create a new division of government at the cost of 3.9 Million before it ever really does anything. What will it do when it does? Regulate pets. Your pets.

Every domestic animal around, into or out of NH falls under the purview of the law and the new pet czar. There’s a state-run animal transfer database. Licensing, registration, regulation, inspection, and investigation of pet vendors, shelters, and hobby breeders.”

That article got nearly 16,000 shares and almost 50,000 views. People didn’t know about the bill, but when they found out, they were pissed. I even heard a story about a Democrat who disagrees with us on everything but admitted that HB 688 was a train wreck. It made them mad. And rightfully so; this thing was a monster. Just about everything wrong with the knee-jerk progressive nanny-state in one piece of legislation.

A week after we wrote the story the bill was dead. 

Give yourselves a round of applause. I’m sure you had something to do with that. But don’t go to sleep. Bad bills aways find a way to make a comeback. And we’ll need to kill it again.

The business of government in the hands of a Democrat majority is to legislate away convenient, affordable, useful, free-market solutions (among other things). If it works for you, it doesn’t work for them. Take plastic shopping bags. …

NH Democrats Pointless War on ‘Convenience’ Would Also “Ban” Plastic Shopping BagsRead More »

The Democrats Single-Use Plastics ban bill I wrote about in January was too much too soon so it was retained in committee. But fear not ignorant consumers. The Democrats have backups. Including a Bill to “protect you” from the dangers of single-use plastic Drinking straws. …

NH Democrats New “Illegal Drinking Straw” Hotline – Cost: $93,000.00 a Year to StartRead More »

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a Progressive front group that doubles as a terrorist organization. With a word, it can start a liberal jihad. Press-pillorying and Mobs marching, harassing, even doxxing those it names. So, how bad do you not feel that its co-founder was fired Wednesday? Probably for sexual harassment and racial bias.

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Quick Shot: Co-Founder of the SPLC Fired – Probably For Sexual Harassment and Racial BiasRead More »

One of the reasons our traffic has grown as much as it has is mobile traffic. The new web site looks great on mobile devices. It’s cleaner, easier to navigate, and a better experience. But mobile users can’t always read a post, so I’m presenting them with a second option.

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A New Feature for My Readers (And Listeners!)Read More »

On Tuesday voters in Exeter approved a new ordinance. It entitles them to the right to a healthy climate system capable of sustaining human societies. Translated this means blocking any effort that could allow other people to survive the average New England winter.

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Exeter NH Voters Pass ‘Right to Healthy Climate’ OrdinanceRead More »

In an act of blatant discrimination, a Bedford New Hampshire resident smeared a recently elected member to the School Board. Claudia Barrett took to Facebook to express her displeasure over “a man” wearing (trigger warning!) a MAGA Hat.

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Bedford Outrage: OMG! – Man Wearing MAGA Hat Elected to the School BoardRead More »

I continue my conversation with Kimberly Morin (guest hosting on The Real Side with Joe Messina). This time we’re talking about the looming election, get out the vote, what’s motivating both sides, and then we discuss the illegal immigrant caravan making its way toward our southern border. (Part 3)

Part 1 – Part 2