The Manchester Free Press

Tuesday • May 6 • 2025

Vol.XVII • No.XIX

Manchester, N.H.

Meme Overflow

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 16:00 +0000

As promised in Monday Memes, I have an overflow. My meme cup runneth over.  And yes there will be a Friday edition too.

Also, please do check out my post highlighting a Bill Whittle video that I re-watch regularly:

Bill Whittle: A Defense of Civilizations – Granite Grok

Let the mayhem, mockery, and ridicule resume:

 

*** Warning, a few possibly off-color ones, in case tender eyes are about ***

 

 

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In the Arab world, white women are considered especially valuable sex slave captives.  I read, IIRC by Raymond Ibrahim, how the promises of taking blonde Byzantine women as captives was used as a selling point for the ongoing recruitment of warriors to attack Constantinople.

 

 

 

 

 

I remember a great meme from years ago.  “I don’t have a soul.  I am a soul.  I have a body”.

 

 

 

 

 

Excellent point.  And not just at one campus, but all the campuses.  All uniform.

 

 

 

 

 

What about now, hit man?

 

 

 

 

 

I try to not crack “bad” jokes in general, at least not racial, etc.  Unless it’s a Jewish joke.  Then, I think, I am allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

As I understand it from the trial, yesterday, she was describing in lurid detail the *ahem* relations she had with Trump.  But this is the second letter in which she definitively said she didn’t do anything with him in that way.  I sure hope that Trump’s lawyer is on this like white on rice.

 

 

 

 

 

People opposed said either “Hail Cloward-Piven” or “No comprende” (to be fair, many other languages t00).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PSA – PSA – PSA – PSA – PSA

 

What we’re fighting against.

 

 

 

Objective truth can be damaging to the ego.

 

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Links (some from me, some from my Jarhead friend):

Note – a lot here between me and him.  This seem to be spiraling IMHO.

 

Hakeem Jeffries just confirmed that he controls Speaker Johnson and the House. “The Republicans in the House are a majority in name only.” This is why nothing has changed for the better in America over the last three years. The Uniparty is to blame. – Whatfinger News Summary

Hakeem Jeffries just confirmed that he controls Speaker Johnson and the House.

“The Republicans in the House are a majority in name only.”

(2) Megan Basham on X: “Google has reportedly taken down this very effective Trump ad for an unspecified “policy violation.” What policy could this possibly violate @Google?? https://t.co/XZ64tADPgM” / X (twitter.com)

Yes, very effective.  Which is why, of course, it’s been taken down.  Can’t have the proles waking up to what the Left has done to this country.  As is this one (from here):

 

https://granitegrok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/trump-ad-illegals.mp4

 

 

WARREN BUFFETT COMPARES AI TO NUKES AFTER SEEING DEEPFAKE DOPPELGANGER Buffet: “I mean, scamming has always been part of the American scene, but this would make me… – Whatfinger News Summary

Been saying for a while now, “public” AI is getting to the point where it takes a very sharp eye to see that it’s fake.  Imagine, for a moment, just how good the AI is that we don’t know about.

ICYMI: World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Wrecked by Storm Just Before Grand Launch (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

OOH, I don’t want to see this.  OTOH, I have to admit having a Schadenboner at this.

“crooked Joe” would lead us into World War III? * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah

I remember one co-worker, leading up to November 2016, who was terrified Trump would start WW3.  Wonder what she’s thinking now?

As an aside, this prompted some research.  Dem predictions of WW3 were rife with virtually every Republican candidate for multiple election cycles.

Special Counsel Admits KEY Evidence Tampering in Trump Case; Trump Calls For His Arrest * 100PercentFedUp.com * by M Winger

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s crew is dropping a bombshell!

They’re admitting that crucial evidence in Trump’s classified documents case got tampered with after the FBI grabbed it.

And get this—prosecutors kept quiet about it for a while, which, according to legal experts, is a big no-no.

This revelation could seriously trip up the prosecutors.

Related:

‘Federal Agency Had ‘Pallets’ Of Documents Sent To Mar-A-Lago One Year Before DOJ Raid’; so did these bastards set Trump up? Did the GSA in collusion with Obama & Biden INC. do this? Did 45 know? 45 (substack.com)

I would, absolutely, bet on a set-up.

Gov. Healey Pours Over $400 Million From Savings To Shelter Illegal Immigrants | WLT Report

Illegals over citizens and legal residents.  Priorities.  Related:

Biden plans to import the Death to America voting block – Flopping Aces

More on migration:

$3.5 Billion Slipped Into Ukraine-Israel Aid Bill To ‘Supercharge Mass Migration From The Middle East’ | ZeroHedge

Why, it’s almost as though importing millions of people who would, by definition, be hostile to us is intentional.

US slams ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ as Russia orders nuclear drills – Insider Paper

I will keep saying this until I’m either blue in the face, or flash-fried, that this is a grim echo of the lead-up to WWI.  Every country taking every logical step in the face of what potential adversaries were doing… until the shooting became inevitable.

Russia issues military ultimatum to UK — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russia can / will only issue so many OR ELSE statements… and then they’ll be forced to follow through.  Or lose credibility.  And this is how it begins…

Bayou Renaissance Man: When helping others may be hazardous to your freedom

Don’t forget the old adage: “No good deed goes unpunished”.

Kid, you don’t even KNOW from violence (coldfury.com)

These people have stability privilege.  They have NO IDEA what the world is capable of when civilization falls:

 

 

These Leftards TRULY BELIEVE that, if America falls, all will be rainbows and light and one big global happy family.  Lennon’s IMAGINE writ large.

Green Blob Tells Government to Spend £30 Billion on Machine to Remove CO2 From the Air – Watts Up With That?

Take away plant food.  What could go wrong?  Related to the climate change cult:

Newly Discovered 90,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Reveal How Much Higher Sea Levels Used To Be (notrickszone.com)

Nature Publication: Researchers Find Arctic Region 10,000 Years Ago Warmer Than Today (notrickszone.com)

Water Vapor Absorbs 84 Times More Radiation Than CO2 … Clouds Drove 89% Of 1982-2018 Warming (notrickszone.com)

Water vapor?  Warmer?  Why, what might have caused that?

What NASA and the European Space Agency are admitting but the media are failing to report about our current heat wave (bumped) – American Thinker

 

 

Today’s NYT scratches the surface – Nurse Claire Says

MHO: there is a growing admission in the “beautiful people” circles that the Jab did widespread damage.  I think, I hope, we are on the edge of an awakening.  I just pray Carl Sagan’s warning about bamboozlement gets a drubbing this time.

 

 

More:

John Campbell on the new NYT article back peddling the vaxx – Vlad Tepes (vladtepesblog.com)

In other words, this NYT article starts to look like a fire-escape down from the gallows where these characters are beginning to look like they belong.

What Happened to their Babies? – by Karen Kingston (substack.com)

Pfizer’s FDA submitted data documented that the some of the babies and toddlers experienced fevers of greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, seizures (with eye rolling), convulsions, and seizures lasting more than 5 minutes and multiple seizures a day -sometimes a dozen or more, brain damage confirmed by an EEG, hypotonia (limp ‘lifeless-like’ baby), and lissencephaly (“genetically-induced” brain malformation characterized by the absence of convolutions/folds) in babies and toddlers injected with mRNA nanoparticles.

There are no words in any human language sufficient to capture how much I hate pharma for this.  And their pets in government.  But even more so for the people – nurses, doctors, and even parents – who saw this happening and stayed silent.  From here:

Most of us know someone who was injured or killed by the vaccine.

Don’t let them gaslight you into believing that these stories are fake or made up.

Millions injured. Hundreds of thousands dead- and that’s only with a 1% reporting rate on the VAERS database.

This is the reality of the destruction they have caused.
@SoundOfFreedomChannel

 

https://granitegrok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/jab-injured.mp4

 

Items I Stockpile Because I Don’t Trust the Government – Ask a Prepper

Short of having a yuuuuuge disposable income and years of time, plus a completely-supportive family supporting a prepper life, you’ll never be truly prepared.  Even then it’s iffy.  But even SOMETHING puts you ahead of the average sheeple.

Democrats Biggest Fear Just Happened by Kevin Jackson (theblacksphere.net)

The Potato is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn’t.  But he’s counting on the refinement and amplification of the vote fraud machine that got him there.  Related:

Sorry, neo-Nazis: The antisemitic progressive Left is the real threat to US Jews – Michael Freund (jewishworldreview.com)

The fact is that the loudest and most virulent voices of antisemitism are coming straight from the self-proclaimed progressives, who hurl the modern-day equivalent of medieval blood libels against Israel and harass and intimidate Jewish college students.

And that recognition is getting to American Jews.  Finally:

The Jewish vote is up for grabs, and it may decide the election – Caroline Glick (jewishworldreview.com)

Let’s be real.  Most Jews are urban and live in blue hives where blue victories are, essentially a given.

Warren Buffet Warns That You’re Going to Get a Tax Hike – PJ Media

But… but… but The Potato promised it’d only be THE RICH!  What amazes me is how, time and time and time again the ads say “The RICH will be asked to pay… a little but more” – but it always ends up hitting the middle class.  And yet, people never learn from it.

Paging this Bill Whittle video:

EAT THE RICH! (youtube.com)

Government mandates that your car ‘monitor’ your behavior – American Thinker

“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.”

― William Pitt the Younger

Drivers face having ‘mandatory’ speed limiter installed in car from July – Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)

Raconteur Report: Oopsie: Confirmation Bias Is Hard On Your Wedding Tackle

Never be diverted from the truth by what you want to believe.  Confirmation bias is a real thing.

Biden’s description of Japan as xenophobic is ‘unfortunate’: Tokyo – Insider Paper

But… but… but the grown ups are in charge now, right?

Another reason NOT to have all our healthcare data on the internet:

https://borepatch.blogspot.com/2024/05/kaiser-permanente-shares-user-data-with.html

Astra-Zenica has finally admitted (publicly) that their Covid-19 vaccines can cause strokes:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/vaccine-manufacturer-finally-admits-to-stroke-side-effect-facts-matter-5640630

And the CDC covered up deaths in the Covid trials, and gave us the “safe and effective” hogwash anyway:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/exclusive-cdc-found-evidence-covid-19-vaccines-caused-deaths-5632265

We need Nuremburg II, and ASAP!

 

 

This is for my Jewish friends:  You need to get serious about learning self-defense, because the world is a dangerous place, and when something happens, generally YOU are the ONLY person who can offer a defense against violence directed at you (or your family):

How to End the Craziness on College Campuses – PJ Media

Comments on the above:

Instapundit » Blog Archive » RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: How to End the Craziness on College Campuses. “Let’s be clear: I am not rec

And things are getting worse:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/columbia-students-take-over-building-on-campus-as-deadline-to-seize-protesting-passes-5640235

If you have a “Ring” doorbell, you may be getting some cash back (at the cost of your privacy, of course):

Borepatch: Ring doorbell company fined millions of dollars for privacy violations

Speaking of privacy, the scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create “deep fakes” of voice, video, even signatures, and then using them to scam you (or others in your family) to send them money.  This is why I do NOT allow my picture to be taken randomly (only by my wife, with a non-web connected camera), and I don’t do any type of social media:

How scammers use AI | Allstate Identity Protection

The Great Replacement is the GOAL, not just a conspiracy theory anymore.  Here is a 12 minute video given at the CPAC gathering in Hungry by Eva Vlaardingerbroek of the Netherlands talking about it.  NOTE:  Many EU countries are trying to ban this video, because she NAILS it:

Worth the Time to Watch | NC Renegades

Jeffery Tucker opines on how the CIA is the power that is REALLY running the country:

Does the CIA Run America? | The Epoch Times

Canada introduces blood-curdling new ‘thought police’ law that would make even Stalin blush… – Revolver News

Relentlessly advancing.  And you think you’ll VOTE your way out of this?

 

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Not to say that I’m eager for SHTF, “Spicy Time”, or whatever you want to call it.  Nor am I eager, with a few notable exceptions, for the Jab-pocalypse to start taking large numbers of people – I pray for those in my life that I value who are Jabbed daily.  Still, cue this famous line from the movie Caddyshack:

Caddyshack – Well? We’re Waiting (youtube.com)

 

 

 

 

 

I say this is deliberate.  Individual minds can only take so much before they start to shut down.

 

 

 

 

More than one Globalist has admitted that GREEN is really a way to push the world to become RED.

Watermelons: The Green Movement’s True Colors

From the blurb:

At its very roots, argues Delingpole, climate change is an ideological battle, not a scientific one. Green on the outside, red on the inside, the liberty-loathing, humanity-hating “watermelons” of the modern environmental movement do not want to save the world. They want to rule it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an opportunity to create another NITZAKHON QUOTABLE:

 

When you have to build a wall – whether physical or otherwise – to keep people in your “people’s paradise”, then it’s not paradise, but a prison.

— Nitzakhon, 2024

 

And brings up one of my better quotes from times past:

 

 

 

 

 

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Pick of the Post:

 

 

Peg out the RIDICULE-O-METER!  Brilliant!

 

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Palate cleansers:

 

 

Been nailed by this more than once.

 

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Come back on Friday for more memes.  Same meme time.  Same meme channel.

 

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Michigan Is More Important Than Israel

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 14:00 +0000

Israel is preparing to take their battle to obliterate Hamas to Rafa, and this does not sit well with Joe Biden. Even though an aid package for Israel has been approved by Congress and signed by Biden, the President is withholding military equipment from our number one ally in the Middle East.

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the campaign into Raffa today and sent a subliminal message to Joe Biden. Without mentioning the decision by Biden, Netanyahu told the world that they will continue their mission even if they have to do it alone. Joe Biden is destroying our relationship with Israel, and it is inexcusable but explainable. Joe Biden is more concerned with votes in Michigan than the safety and sovereignty of Israel. Joe Biden should be impeached for abandoning Israel, and where is Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress, with a condemnation of Biden’s actions?

Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have been trying to micromanage Israel’s retaliation against Hamas. As I have written previously, neither of these men is in any position to tell any country how they should handle their military strategy. Biden has political pressure to get Israel to cease this conflict as soon as possible. That is not what Israel needs or wants. They want Hamas gone, just like we wished to have Al-Qaeda gone after 9-11. If any country had attempted to restrict our efforts, we would have told them precisely what Israel is telling us. Thanks, but we have this. Now, get out of our way.

Joe Biden has Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) looking over his shoulder, and he is petrified of her power base in Michigan. Biden already experienced Tlaib’s influence with the Michigan Primary. Tlaib got over 100,000 Democrats to vote for “Anyone except Biden.” If Biden does not appease Tlaib and she pulls the same trick out of her bag for the Presidential election, Biden could very well lose Michigan to Trump.

Tlaib and her followers support Palestinians and want an end to this conflict. They are not concerned with the Hamas invasion of October 7 or the attacks of Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel. Monday was Holocaust Remembrance Day, which recognizes the end of the genocide of Jews by Hitler. At that time, the world pledged, “Never again.” According to Benjamin Netanyahu, “Never again is now.” With this declaration, Netanyahu is committing to all Israelis that Israel is intent on destroying any future threat from Hamas.

Some of Biden’s most lucrative sponsors also fund these illegal encampments and college protests nationwide. Biden is between a rock and a hard place, or to be more specific, he is between votes/money and the best interests of Israel and America. Biden has no spine and concentrates on retaining power and office. He has to get these situations under control before the DNC Convention in Chicago this summer. If not, the optics will harm him badly. When he finally spoke out on the campus unrest last week, he condemned antisemitism but also anti-Islamic words or actions. There has been no anti-Islamic activity in these campus actions, and he was covering all bases. What it showed was weakness.

Biden has to make a decision. He is either going to shut down these college actions and support Israel or satisfy his critics. Even considering a choice is not presidential, and that is why he should not be given a second term.

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The Comment of the Week Winner Is …

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 13:00 +0000

Some of you voted, and we’ve got another comment of the week winner!

Congratulations to notoriousBLOG.

Here is that winning comment.

Post: Night Cap: TWENTY (20) Percent Of Mail-In-Votes in 2020 Were Fraudulent
Author: notoriousBLOG

Comment: Three and a half years later and the “truth” that most on the right already knew is being told. What are we to do when Washington is so corrupted that this type of activity is actually orchestrated from the White House and the ABC agencies? The bigger question is will there even be an election this November? What do the powers that be have in store for us this go-round? Will it be another plandemic? Will it be martial law declared to cancel the elections? Or will the puppets find a way to lock up or otherwise eliminate Trump? This is going to be the year that determines the fate of our entire existence as a sovereign nation.

If notoriousBLOG would like to collect a prize for this honor, they can email me at steve@granitegrok.com and provide a shipping address where I can send it!

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Massachusetts Proposes a New Tax to Fund ‘Affordable’ Housing

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 12:00 +0000

This might be a great Town Hall forum question for Democratic candidates. “Is there any problem you can’t fix with a new or higher tax?” I want a list, please, but I sense it would look like that redacted FDA document—a bunch of blank pages. While true, Dems do believe this; they don’t want to admit it publicly.

The government spent a lot of taxdollars to ‘cure’ COVID, and that cure was worse than doing nothing. There ought to be a lesson in that, but no one seems to have learned it, at least not in Massachusetts (Taxachusetts, Massghanistan). They keep electing candidates who think every problem can be solved with another tax.

Governor Maura Healey’s $4 billion housing bond bill, the state’s biggest-ever investment in its residential stock, includes a provision allowing cities to impose a transfer fee of 0.5% to 2% on property sales exceeding $1 million. The revenue generated would go toward affordable housing projects.

Bloomberg’s headline uses the term Mansion Tax. Have they been to Massachusetts? Peabody, MA, has an excellent multifamily rental for sale for $1.25 mil. A four-bedroom, three-bath, 2300-square-foot home can cost more than a million.

In some towns, you can’t get a three-bedroom two, two-bath ranch for less. Mansions? Seriously?

Supporters, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and leaders of more than 15 other municipalities, see the transfer fee as a critical tool to address a growing shortage of affordable housing. State Housing Secretary Edward Augustus says Massachusetts needs 200,000 more homes to keep pace with population growth.

“This policy is a win for local governments, but most importantly it is a win for renters and homeowners who have otherwise been priced out,” Augustus said in an e-mailed statement.

Democrats are also convinced that the tax will produce something other than well-fed camp followers once collected. It also makes Mass less desirable, a place to live and invest for people who can barely afford that 2300 square foot home.

Critics argue that the additional tax would burden commercial property developers already facing high vacancy rates, particularly in office buildings, and could lead to a decrease in overall real-estate tax revenue. Vacancy rates for office space are on the rise in Boston, Cambridge and surrounding suburbs as remote work trends persist. According to Colliers’ first-quarter market analysis, occupancy in Boston’s office market has hit its lowest point since 2010.

Oh, look – a solution!

COVID killed office space leasing, which Bidenomics made worse. Massachusetts’s State-of-emergency Alien Invasion problem is at the heart of the affordable housing rants (or is it the million-dollar 2300 sqft housing problem)? Taxpayers are already paying to put the invaders up in whatever space the state can find (it has even asked residents to house Biden’s invading army in their own homes.

If Developers are unhappy, they should convince the state to use the Mansion tax to rent out the empty office space or, here’s an idea: put them on planes and send them to a country that speaks their language and honors their customs. That would cost a lot less, reduce chaos, and you wouldn’t need a new tax.

But we wouldn’t want any of that, would we?

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Bill Whittle: A Defense of Civilizations

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 10:00 +0000

A non-wordy, non-meme post.  Somewhat linky.  This is a one-hour, 44 minute video by Bill Whittle; wide ranging.  Essential.  Each time I watch it I have a deeper understanding of what he’s saying and the grave danger we’re in as a country and civilization.  But before you watch it, consider this:

Biden plans to import the Death to America voting block – Flopping Aces

Biden’s Hope to Bring Gazans to the USA | Frontpage Mag

And Barackus’ open border policy in general.  (OOPSIE, did I say that out loud?)

What is Biden’s endgame in bringing in terrorists? – American Thinker

And then pay attention to Bill’s comment about “Silk Robed Sons-of-Bitches”…

 

Bill Whittle The Assault On Civilizational Structures

 

 

And one other thing to pay attention to – our youth being under the asymptote.  Wanting a little suicide for excitement.  You need to re-ponder the “Death to America” chants on many campuses.

GWU Anti-Israel Protesters Call to ‘Liberate’ World from ‘Colonialism, White Supremacy’ as U.S. Flag Replaced with Palestinian One (breitbart.com)

And cue up my three-part series on what I see as the biological roots of civilizational collapse as a weighty conclusion:

Civilizational Collapse and Biology (Part 1) – Urban Scoop

Civilizational Collapse and Biology (Part 2) – Urban Scoop

Civilizational Collapse and Biology (Part 3) – Urban Scoop

In your copious free time, of course.

 

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BTC Mining Beginner’s Successful Plan to Make $5,000 a Day in 2024

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 09:00 +0000

Many people don’t understand what mining is and what the principle of mining is, especially now that most people no longer use traditional mining (using mining machines), but enter cloud computing mining. Especially newcomers who have just started know little about mining.

Are there still opportunities for blockchain cloud mining?

The main form of obtaining digital currency on the blockchain is through mining nodes, which continuously consume their own computing power, which means continuous mining, in exchange for Bitcoins, which is what we usually hear through hash operation collisions. Obtain accounting rights and rewards; because the Bitcoin system is completely open source, in the Bitcoin system, the mining difficulty of the entire network node can be dynamically adjusted through its own algorithm, ensuring that every 10 minutes or so, in the Bitcoin network, There will be a node that successfully mines; once someone mines successfully, the Bitcoin system will reward that person with a certain number of Bitcoins. This amount is also controlled by the algorithm. From the beginning, each person who successfully mines will get 25 Bitcoins. The reward will be reduced by half every four years; that is, the reward for successful mining in the next four years will be 12.5, the reward for the next four years will be 6.25, and so on.

The best choice for newbies who believe in the charm of cloud mining

For investment novices who want to get involved in cryptocurrency assets, it is recommended to carefully study the basic knowledge of blockchain and crypto assets before officially starting. You are not required to understand all concepts, but at least establish a superficial knowledge of this industry. After all, investment must first be based on a correct understanding of the investment target.

If you are an investor who believes in the concept of value investing, investing in Bitcoin is still a good thing from a dynamic perspective.

For newcomers to Bitcoin investment, perhaps new energy cloud computing power mining is also a good choice! The easiest way to do this is to get the cleanest Bitcoin. As an investor for more than ten years, I recommend choosing a large platform with strength and credibility. For example: A large platform like BluestoneMining has 6.5 million users, more than 75 mining farms, and 100,000 mining equipment. Use new energy to generate electricity. Through wind energy, solar energy and other green recyclable electricity, there is no energy consumption, and excess electricity can be sold to the grid, thus generating ultra-high profits.

How to start cloud mining?

Keen to try cloud mining? Here are the basic steps to follow before getting started.

Step 1: Choose a Cloud Mining Provider

BluestoneMining is a popular and powerful cryptocurrency mining platform and an excellent resource for earning passive cryptocurrency income. The platform is one of the world’s leading mining companies and your trusted partner. To take it to the next level, BluestoneMining has launched a free Bitcoin mining plan that allows you to passively earn Bitcoins. They promise to open Bitcoin mining to everyone, regardless of technical knowledge or financial resources, with no strings attached. Once you have mined 100USDT worth of cryptocurrency, you can transfer it to your account and trade it. Any profits you make are yours and you can withdraw them to your personal wallet.

Platform advantages:

Sign up and get an instant $10 bonus.

High profitability levels and daily payouts.

There are no other service or administrative fees.

Users can generate more than 6 other currencies using the platform.

The company’s affiliate program allows you to refer friends and earn up to $3,000 in referral bonuses.

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Step 1: Sign up for an account

In this example, we choose BluestoneMining as our cloud mining provider. Go to the provider of your choice and sign up to create a new account. BluestoneMining offers a simple registration process, all required to participate is to enter your email address and create an account. After signing up, users can start mining Bitcoin immediately.

Step 2: Purchase a mining contract

Currently, BluestoneMining also offers various mining contract options, such as $100, $500, and $1,000 packages. Each has a unique ROI and specific contract period.

You will earn more passive income when participating in the following contracts:

Earn income the day after purchasing a contract. When your earnings reach $100, you can choose to withdraw to your crypto wallet or continue purchasing other contracts

Affiliate Program

Now, BluestoneMining has also launched an affiliate program, a platform that allows you to earn money by recommending the website to others. You can start making money even if you don’t invest. After inviting a certain number of positive referrals, you’ll receive a one-time flat bonus of up to $3,000. With unlimited referrals, your earning potential is also unlimited!

in short

If you are looking for ways to increase your passive income, cloud mining is a great way to do it. If used correctly, these opportunities can help you grow your cryptocurrency wealth on “autopilot” mode with minimal time investment. At the very least, they should take less time than any kind of active transaction. Passive income is the goal of every investor and trader, and with BluestoneMining you can maximize your passive income potential easier than ever.

If you want to know more about the BluestoneMining machine, please visit its official website:https://BluestoneMining.com/

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Night Cap: The UN is Coming for Your Guns

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 02:00 +0000

Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s famous words, “The line between good and evil runs through the human heart,” should haunt the minds of leftwing American voters; citizens proud of their hatred for our Second Amendment.

Their disdain for our right to bear arms is exactly the same as the United Nations and all other communist blood brothers throughout history. As history once again repeats itself, they demonstrate the same evil strategy that flows through the veins of all dictators. Mao Tse-tung voiced it with utmost clarity: “All political power comes from the barrel of a gun. The communist party must command all the guns; that way, no guns can ever be used to command the party.” Inverting reality, evil in man’s heart pulls the trigger. Gun control is people control.

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Ever since America has been a member of the UN, this inversion of reality has been the determined policy of the United States government. Gun owners, especially, should take note of this root cause behind controlling all firearms. Consider President John F. Kennedy’s speech before the UN General Assembly, surrendering the command of guns to the UN, called: “Freedom From War: The United States Program for General and Complete Disarmament in a Peaceful World.” Passionate gun owners should know its content: “I … propose on the basis of this Plan, that disarmament negotiations resume promptly, and continue without interruptions until an entire program for general and complete disarmament has not only been agreed upon but has actually been achieved.” Included were disbanding all armed forces except for internal order, the UN peace force, and elimination of national arsenals – weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery.

The John Birch Society was wise to State Department Document 7277- Disarmament in A Peaceful World. Birchers fervently questioned Washington congressional delegations. Asking, why an American president would promote submission to the UN Charter above the Constitution with which he had sworn an oath? Why would he participate in implementing a global program to surrender all firearm ownership of the individual and completely disarm our military power? Shortly thereafter, their requests for Document 7277 was answered: “out of print.” The JBS responded by publishing 7277 themselves. Copies are available at ShopJBSj.org.

We cannot ignore the UN’s historical prejudice against firearms that is portrayed in a sculpture of a pistol with a knotted gun barrel in front of UN headquarters. Guns insure liberty. Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Chip Roy have introduced S. 3428 and H.R 6645, The Defund Act to withdraw U.S. from United Nations and all its agencies. Don’t let The UN trojan horse keep their gun in the back of American liberty. Check out this four minute video on UN absolute power that can only happen when they have all weapons!

https:jbs.org/video/activate/the-danger-of-absolete-power-activate-america/

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Gen. John Stark Would Want You to Run for NH State Rep!

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 01:00 +0000

Those of us who have committed ourselves to living in the sausage factory of politics are keenly aware of the dynamics, so we know we need good people in elected office we can support. We need them now.

And while General John Stark may not be rolling over in his grave about what we’ve done with the liberty for which his men fought and died, he would want us to do whatever we could to defend what is left and (certainly) work to improve on it. He would want you to step up and fight for freedom.

To live free or die (rhetorically, in this case).

It is a battle worth fighting because the Democrats will not waste time raising taxes, grooming kids, taking freedoms, and adding strings to DC if they take the majority. They will undermine health freedom, go after our Second Amendment rights, and try to undermine free speech further. Energy will get more expensive, and illegals will get more rights than actual citizens. They will also destroy the economy.

We can’t leave seats uncontested. We need to fight to hold the seats we have and peel a few away (a few dozen would be better), or the slim pickings worth of improvement made in recent years could be gone in one session or less.

We want You! to run for state rep, and you don’t have to do it alone. Email the 603 Alliance and let them know you want to attend the upcoming May 18th Candidate Training. You can also attend the Issues Briefing Summit, a free evening event (with food) that will help you grasp the things voters are likely to ask you when you engage them and what you’re likely to see coming up in Concord when you win.

Class candidates can also get access to campaign resources and past instruction, as well as invitations to future Zoom calls throughout the campaign season to help with questions and issues or connect you with resources.

The 603 Alliance is your primary source for candidate campaign training in NH in 2024 (the NHGOP will be offering training for Poll Watchers on May 2).

When you register for the one-day training, you will have access to experienced candidates and activists all the way to election day.

We need you to run. If you are thinking about it or know someone who is, share this message or Email today and ask to register for the May 18th training in Concord.

 

 

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Putting Recent Sea Level Rise Acceleration ‘Panic’ Into Perspective

Granite Grok - Wed, 2024-05-08 00:00 +0000

Last Week, the coordinated media made noise about accelerated sea level rise. That’s nothing new. They do it all the time, though, not as often as the hottest thing ever. Both lack evidence and rigor, neither of which are required to snap coastal elites like a twig.

Related: Sea Level Rise Blamed for Increasing Coastal Property Values Instead of Depressing Them

Hotter than when? Higher than when? The earth has been both hotter and the sea level higher in the absence of humans or any anthropogenic influence. In my geologic neighborhood, the East Coast is sinking. Paying three times as much for heat and twice as much for gas won’t stop the land moving. And how are EVs, which weigh a lot more than traditional transportation, supposed to do anything but make that worse? Isostatic change is never in the press releases, but fears of accelerated rise are, despite past predictions failing to produce the scaremongered result.

But why give up on a good thing?

 At Grand Isle, Louisiana, the big red arrow in the Gulf of Mexico, the relative sea level is rising at 9.2 mm per year … while only a short distance away, the green arrow to the right of Grand Isle shows that Pensacola, Florida has a relative sea level rise less than a third of that, 2.7 mm per year.

Why different sea level rise rates? Again, it has nothing to do with the ocean. It’s because Grand Isle is a silty barrier island in the Mississippi Delta, and like all such islands, it’s slowly sinking into the briny blue.

You find differences all over the map. Some locations are seeing seas recede. Do they get to keep their money and drive combustion-engine vehicles without the climate cultists’ side-eye? How do you explain the differences in variables from storms to temperature to sea level while still arguing the problem is global? They can’t explain any of it except to say they believe without a doubt (faith) that we all must repent (whether we believe or not), and their expensive, half-baked penance will fix everything.

Related: While Scaremongering CO2 NOAA (Unintentionally) Admits No Correlation to Sea Level Rise … or Fossil Fuels

There is net-zero evidence that any of that is true, but it is difficult to convince a zealot of anything, especially when it affects their paycheck.

But there’s nothing any of us can do about Sea level rise (or fall). Much like the atmosphere, there are more variables than are accounted for because to consider them would end the scam, and what then?

Some additional reading, if it interests you.
14,600 Years Ago Prehistoric SUV’s Melted Ice Sheets Causing 60 Feet of Sea Level Rise<
Another Atoll Endangered by Sea Level Rise Has More Land Mass than it Had in 1943
And another 720 more …

 

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Breaking: Justice Marconi Recuses Herself in Daniel Richard v. Gov Sununu et al.

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 22:53 +0000

This is interesting news.  A New Hampshire State Supreme Court Justice has disqualified themself from deciding matters regarding Daniel Richard v. Gov. Chris Sununu.

This just in:

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT

In Case No. 2023-0097, Daniel Richard v. Governor, State of New Hampshire & a., the clerk of court on May 7, 2024, issued the following order:

This order is being issued to notify the parties that Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has disqualified herself from this case

That’s one of the four appointed by Sununu.

And no, I’m not yet clear on why she recused herself, but if we learn more, we’ll update.

Catch up on Daniel Richard v. Gov. Chris Sununu here.

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Cannon Mountain Preparing For Additional Taxpayer Money Grab

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 22:00 +0000

Last year, “Republicans” in Concord did a victory lap when they budgeted $18 million in state general fund capital for the maintenance of the Cannon Mountain Tramway. Was that enough?  Nope!

They now want $33 million for a redundant, low-capacity lift that only runs a few days a week and for only a couple of months per ski season.  A lift that was closed for the better part of two years during the Covid scare.

But wait, there’s more!

The state’s new general manager announced an “urgent need for substantial capital” beyond the tramway replacement.

Where does this money come from? Take a look in the mirror. Despite endless claims that Cannon is a “self-funded, self-managed, state-owned success story,” it has required millions in subsidies from other state parks and the general fund. Even with all of these millions of dollars in subsidies, Cannon has not been able to maintain its existing infrastructure.

The swells in Franconia will execute their tried and true strategy to take more of our money. Float a trial balloon in the friendly press, get someone in Concord to throw it into a bill, and then fill a hearing room with trust fund skiers crying about how we need to protect this state treasure. Rinse and repeat.

Taxpayers are already facing unprecedented pressure in New Hampshire.  Now is not the time to be spending tens of millions of dollars to upgrade the life of leisure for the beautiful people in Franconia.

Tell your legislators that you don’t want any more money going to Cannon Mountain.

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“W” Stands For “U”

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 20:00 +0000

I still remember George W. Bush being called a fascist, etc. by the Left when he was President. Now it is so different. He is one of the “good ones.” What changed? Not W.

What changed is that someone named Donald Trump came along and exposed the Republican Party as controlled opposition … that most of the “Republicans” holding elected office represented the UniParty, not Republican voters.

Donald Trump represented and represents an existential threat to America’s post World War II pseudo-democracy. As much of a threat to traditional (i.e. controlled opposition) Republicans as to the Democrats. That’s why the Left no longer calls W and his ilk, fascists … there is a real enemy to be dealt with: Trump.

Excellent post by Western Lensmen. W was a make-believe threat that Obama, Inc. used to mobilize legions of shallow-thinking Commy-bots. Of course, there were and are differences within the UniParty, but those differences are minor compared to the differences between Trump … who represents real, not pseudo-democracy … and the UniParty.

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Senate by Party List

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 18:00 +0000

Julie Smith wrote on Sunday a retrospective on Jeb Bradley’s career in the New Hampshire Senate — essentially, a place where “good House bills go to die.” It’s also a place where legislators go to retire. (So too Digital Equipment Corporation in its latter years.) Boston’s Howie Carr often quips that anyone who has been in a State House for six years has proven his uselessness.

These accumulate in the Senate. What Senators actually prove is that they have self-selected for acting as a herd versus speaking bluntly or analyzing the likely effects of a bill that the herd favors — or supporting a bill that the herd opposes. For evidence of this, peruse the annual rankings of roll calls by the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance. While every Republican is rated higher than any Democrat, the Republicans bunch up around the C+ grade, essentially a coin flip on questions of individual liberty.

The Democrats have flaming Marxists, but the Republicans have no brilliant Constitutionalists, emphatically including Jeb.

Well, what shall we do about that?

New Hampshire’s founders patterned our General Court after the federal Congress that arose after the Connecticut Compromise. The lower house was apportioned by population; the Senate was apportioned roughly by land area. As with Congress and the Electoral College, the explicit point was thereby to inhibit government action unless it was acceptable to both urban and rural Granite Staters. There is nothing wrong with that.

The Supreme Court broke that in 1964 with Reynolds v. Sims, which ruled that both houses of state legislatures had to be proportional to population. Earl Warren wrote that “legislators represent people, not trees or acres.” Of course, rural and urban interests are different. This was a pioneering decision of Substantive Due Process; that is, someone is being denied Due Process unless my opinion prevails.

The Warren Court was wrong. Legislators representing numerical majorities don’t need the power to enact law; they need the power to block enactments — which they have if either house is proportional to population. (No Supreme Court has taken Reynolds to its logical conclusion — that the Constitution contradicts itself, and the only “just” solution is 100 interstate U.S. Senate districts, each with an equal population. But the Democratic Party is moving in this direction on several fronts apart from its dream of court-packing.)

But, fine. We’re stuck with Reynolds. That doesn’t mean the Senate has to be a miniature carbon copy of the House, with a membership that is older and drained of spark. The Senate should either be gotten rid of (as Nebraska has) or constituted differently from the House.

One method, which is still proportional to population, is Party List voting, as is used in several other countries, including partly in Mexico’s lower house. People vote for a political party, and based on the result, the party executives pick some number of Senators. (I acknowledge the risk of having any political party’s executives make any important decision.)

My town has one State Rep, plus a “floterial” Rep for a group of three adjacent towns. They defend any unique needs we might have based on our location in the state. In the other house, why don’t we vote by ideology rather than again by geography? Assuming they invite the adults back in, I would vote Libertarian for Senate — the name of the Senator not on the ballot. We might only get one Senator appointed by the State Committee, but joining with 55,000 Granite Staters based on philosophy beats joining with 55,000 residents based on living nearby, which we already do in the House. And the Senate would instantly have more diversity of thought.

No, this idea is not going anywhere. You don’t get major reform without a groundswell. Moreover, this certainly requires amending the state constitution, which takes a supermajority of voters, and Granite Staters are far too suspicious of their government even to repeal the office of Register of Probate, even after all its functions have been repealed. A far more pressing amendment is to repeal the first half of Part 2, Article 83 (on the attitude of future legislators) — the platitude our mischievous Judiciary has used for decades to dictate that we are constitutionally required to throw ever more loot at the welfare schools.

So, I’ll leave the idea of Senate by Party List here to perhaps plant a small seed.

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Reminder: Vote for Comment of the Week

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 17:00 +0000

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Inventing Human Rights To Erase Religious Freedom

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 16:00 +0000

I lack confidence that very many legislators will even read, let alone heed, this legal opinion as to why Proposal 4 is a complete waste of taxpayer resources, and so I am writing this opinion directly to Vermonters. This Proposal, which purports to expand existing constitutional rights to a list of novel protected classes, is not about enhancing the Rule of Law but dismantling it.

I am not engaging in an ideological social justice battle here – our progressive legislators are. Using the Legislature and our State Constitution as political footballs has become common sport for the Progressives – such antics don’t actually DO anything, as Vermonters see. But it does do one thing very clearly – it reveals that those making our laws don’t understand, or else seek to undermine, the integrity of established laws. This has gone beyond virtue-signaling: it is a breach of fiduciary duty and public trust.

Vermont seeks to increase property taxes 20 percent, as well as income taxes, and Progs want to institute a new tax on unrealized gains. These are children playing clubhouse, but they don’t know the rules.

While Vermont’s economy plummets, and the standard of living drops while its retirees become homeless, “Progressives” are out to save Vermont from evil “rights violations.” But here’s the rub – no advocate for Proposal 4 has actually furthered a need for the legislative change aside from a feel-good virtue-signal. Not one example of what this law change would do to improve a single person’s life or counter the dreaded “white supremacy” used to legitimize it has been offered. Proposal 4, then, is simply a platitude. (Similarly, Proposal 2, which pretended to end indentured servitude in Vermont, had no real purpose – no on in Vermont is being enslaved, are they?).

But hidden within this farcical game of Nero fiddling while Vermontistan burns, are hints of the real threat to Vermonters from the very people weaponizing our constitution for their personal protection. Jay Greene, a transgender carpetbagger who recently moved here to get paid to condemn Vermonters for not being sufficiently woke, gave this very revealing testimony:

Greene stated (@59:45): “Repairing historical harm sometimes requires equitable treatment, not equal treatment, and equity sometimes means targeting programs to populations based on need rather than absolute equal treatment,” that religion is protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and according to his personal opinion, not necessarily the opinion of the Vermont Human Rights Commission, “I have concerns with some people using ‘freedom of religion’ as an excuse to deny the human rights of people like myself, transgender people and other people of the protected classes that are listed in Proposal 4.”

So Proposal 4 is being enacted because newly-arrived Jay Greene “has concerns” about people using “freedom of religion” as “an excuse to deny the human rights of people like myself, transgender people and other people of the protected classes that are listed in Proposal 4.” I am not aware that a single legislator followed up on this to ask what that hinted evil consists of – what is it about a person’s faith that “deprives another of human rights”? The hazy allegation was made, but not even a hypothetical example was employed. Is that because Lyons, Greene and the others know exactly who it is they are out to protect, and who they seek to attack, and that they HAVE NO evidence or foundation to offer for this initiative?

Reverend Mark Hughes, Executive Director of Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, offered a similar clarity @47:30: “We need to double-down to include the protection of every vulnerable category – Mr. Chair – respectfully, that’s everybody that’s not a white cis man.” This is a patently, overtly racist statement, but race-hustler Hughes has not even offered a single hypothetical instance of why this new legislation is necessary.

Creating separate classes of people for government benefits, treatment, or protection is facially unconstitutional. It violates, for instance, the Equal Protection Clause. If I allege Jay Greene is a woman (because she is biologically female, feigning to be male), have I “denied human rights”, or do I have a human right to my own opinion? Does the scriptural statement “He made them male and female” become hate speech under Proposal 4? Funny, the Vermont legislature seems unable to even discuss the most obvious questions raised by this bill – is that intentional, or just incompetent?

Jay is an advocate but lacks a law degree. Blatant prejudicial statements on the legislative record only substantiate my claim that this Proposal is unconstitutional on its face, and also unconstitutionally vague. Vermont’s Legislature solicited Professor Peter Teachout and the Office of Legislative Counsel to affirm the bill, but these witnesses have not raised any concerns that 1) there is no actual stated, factual purpose for this change – it won’t actually DO anything; 2) creating disparate treatment for people because of their gender delusions or sexual desires will violate existing federal laws.

Proposal 4 will thus accomplish nothing except expose the state to more lawsuits. Vermont’s politically compromised Attorney General will spend Vermonters’ money defending no matter how unconstitutional the law was ab initio – right from the beginning. As Senator Lyons testified (@ 6:25):

“This doesn’t grant any additional rights to any group or individual. It simply allows for a contemporary look of who we are as a society, and guarantees the rights of those groups that have emerged over time and have demonstrated a need for equal treatment.”

Have any groups in Vermont demonstrated that they have not been treated equally, and thus that they need protection? This conclusion is repeatedly assumed but never established in even the most rudimentary way. If a Vermont baker refuses to bake a transgender cake, will existing law serve all equally? Why or why not? Vermonters are never told, because there is nothing to tell.

The proposal claims it grants no new rights but just issues a “reaffirmation,” we are told. So according to its own proponents, the law either does nothing or does something illegal (allocate wealth or privileges to certain classes). This platitudinal waste of taxpayer resources while Vermonters struggle is evidenced by Lyons’ declaration of the purpose of her petty law (a product of this nouveau social justice attack on American liberties and constitutional foundations):

“It seems rational to change the constitution and put a baseline in place to demonstrate equal treatment. Article 7 does say equal treatment but it was written at a time when we didn’t’ have some of the social groups in our country, or racial and ethnic discrimination we see at our time.

“We know how quickly the culture can change: 2016 – 2020 we saw a radical change in expressions of beliefs around individuals in our country and groups within the country.”

Here we go again. What is she talking about? What is our Progressive legislator saying when she talks of “2016-2020 we saw a radical change in expressions of belief….”? Those of us standing by ironclad constitutional precepts designed and interpreted to guarantee justice and equality are apparently being labeled here as the source of the need to undermine and weaken those protections. Again not a lawyer, Lyons is too ignorant of what leaves her mouth to see Marie Antoinette in the mirror. She and the progressives she serves are the Americans who have forced radical changes in expressions of beliefs” on the majority.

Where are the lawyers? You know – the real ones, who have litigated cases, not the bureaucrats who never have to defend their puffery. Legislative Counsel Eric Fitzpatrick comically claimed

“…the fact that it is in the Vermont Constitution makes this the final say as to how that language is interpreted, would be by the Vermont supreme court, the federal court I mean the United States Supreme Court don’t have any jurisdiction to interpret state constitutional law. So, I think that including language that expands upon, provides more detail on the protections of the Vermont constitution and therefore would be interpreted by the Vermont supreme court having the last word, by more aligned with what we want to see in Vermont as opposed to deferring to the federal courts of the united states constitution because those interpretations will depend on the makeup of the united states supreme court and the composition of the justices on that court. Put it in the Vermont constitution and you can rely on the fact that the last words of the state will be by the court in this state. (@ 14:08).

This is an attorney paid a lot of money by Vermonters to advise the legislature “impartially” on Constitutional matters. Echoing Lyons, Fitzpatrick is clearly seeking to position the state to counter perceived intrusions of conservatives at the federal level. This is quite laughable from an attorney – giving a political opinion veiled as a legal one. But more, Vermonters do not need a law degree to witness how absurd this statement is. OF COURSE federal law trumps state laws that violate the federal Bill of Rights. Allocating state benefits or rights to people based on their sexual desires or delusions of gender identity runs afoul of federal constitutional protections that apply to all fifty states – it is called federal preemption. Fitzpatrick talks as if Vermont can act with complete impunity. (Law Professor Peter Teachout does correctly state the law at p. 5 of his testimony: “Since federal law is supreme, all such programs would be vulnerable to challenge under the federal Equal Protection Clause on grounds they constitute impermissible discrimination on the basis of race.”

Professor Teachout also claims that Vermont must change its laws to protect itself from a federal government overtaken by conservatives: “We live in a world where we can no longer count on the U.S. Supreme Court or the federal government to provide adequate protection against discrimination.” I’m very curious how such a claim can be credibly made – does Professor Teachout refer to Roe v Wade, which Ruth Ginsberg saw as a horrible law? What on earth is he talking about?

This pattern of bypassing basic constitutional liberties of Vermonters on the taxpayer tab is getting old – and much too common. Current attacks on our Fish and Wildlife Department seek to undermine and bypass decades of excellent wildlife stewardship, initiated by extremist activists allowed too much power in Vermont. In 2022, Vermonters watched the liberal dog-and-pony show about amending the state constitution to “protect women’s rights,” which were already fully protected legally. The true purpose of that Alinskian subterfuge was always to advance a sanctuary state status for transgender children to flock to Vermont and hide from their parents to get life-destroying mutilations and drugs at taxpayer expense. Using the public body to further extremist political initiatives was done under the ruse of women’s rights. Vermonters will see how challenges to that legal sleight of hand pan out. In the interim, Proposal 4 seeks to add another scandalously idiotic amendment while the economy tanks.

Progressive legislators have not yet figured out that if they pass unenforceable, unconstitutional laws over and over, citizens will one day just ignore their “Ginny Cried Wolf again” histrionics. A legislature that exceeds its authority loses all authority. But more dangerously, since the Constitution apparently has no hold on our legislators, why on earth would any American follow laws made by criminals? Many of the progressives in this legislature are a disgrace to the Rule of Law, have no regard for the Constitution or established precedent (and actually regard our state and federal Constitutions as white supremacist and seek to undermine both), and display contempt for many of the Vermonters they were elected to serve. This is both malfeasance and nonfeasance, on full naked emperor display.

The further Vermonters look, the more they will see a lack of substance. In one statement, non-attorney Jay Greene claims:

“Our office supports Proposal 4 because it creates an explicit commitment in the state constitution to the work of dismantling systemic racism,” said Greene who urged legislators to consider protections “based on equitable treatment and not just equal treatment.”

Greene shared an example of a program giving free bicycles to everyone who shows up. But if it only offers adult-sized, foot-powered bicycles, it leaves out, and consequently discriminates against, children and wheelchair users. “So equity is when you give people (the kind of) bicycles they need,” Greene said, noting that this may cost more or take more effort.

The question for the legislature is: is there a factual finding of “systemic racism”? That bogeyman is tossed about constantly but has zero teeth – it is just assumed and never proven. The visible problem that is apparently invisible to social justice ideologues is that the Constitution already guarantees EQUALITY and that most initiatives to reallocate wealth or rights based on “equity” by definition are unequal; unjust; and unconstitutional. It is telling that the absurd example of children’s bicycles is used: no real-life example – or even hypothetical – could be proffered.

And that’s what I want Vermonters to see and learn through this farcical charade: what the Constitution says, and how Ginny’s dreams and Jay’s absurdities seek to dismantle it. The evidence is here, jurisprudentially: to be constitutional, every law must at least serve a legitimate government purpose. The advocates for this bill, and the shills recruited to endorse it, cannot collectively provide a single factual justification for the bill, while explicitly proposing it would be used to transfer benefits to “protected” classes. This is just an ideological proclamation with nothing but a symbolic purpose – abusing legal process, the laws, and taxpayer funds for a personal moral display.

I do not oppose fairness, or advocate for discrimination against any group. However, Vermont’s progressive uni-party is already doing so – against the people of faith deliberately omitted from the language of Proposal 4. How about the persecution of a Christian school for forfeiting a basketball game due to a male “identifying” as a girl? How about the Randolph girls being sexually ogled by a trans-boy in their locker room? Vermont has already demonstrated an inability to equitably balance competing beliefs – now it reveals its plans to tighten the noose against people of faith, whom it has already failed completely.

Vermonters can see the marginalization in their midst, by emperors with no clothes, no facts, and no law. This is why I don’t bother writing to a deaf, destructive Progressive legislature determined to undermine and dismantle our laws and economy but directly to voters.

Vermonters, you are being governed by law-breaking ideologues. Proposition 4 is a political stunt with no substantive purpose, which may also run afoul of federal law. Get ready for world depression and local food shortages: your Legislature is out to lunch and will only pour gas on those fires.

Note: I am an attorney admitted to the Connecticut Bar in good standing since 1989. I am not admitted in Vermont. 

John Klar is an Attorney, farmer, and author. Mostly farmer… And Regular Contributor to GraniteGrok and VermontGrok.

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GOP campaign strategy – part II

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 14:00 +0000

As I said in part I, “When policies are at the forefront of an election, we win big.” I mentioned the huge win nationwide in 2010 but did not specifically mention our big wins here in NH. I suspect we all remember winning the House 298-102 and the Senate 19-5.

We may never again see such a huge landslide.

As one of the winning Reps, I can say that it was only because I had an R after my name, not because I had great name recognition or a long history of service to the town. That is what can happen when policy drives an election – not just an election but all elections statewide and even nationwide.

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This year, let’s try to make the elections at all levels more about policy and less about personality.

Conventional wisdom says that it is difficult to persuade voters to make their decisions on the basis of policy, but the rewards are worth the effort:

  • We get bigger wins, which can give us a mandate to pass our agenda.
  • There is great synergy among our candidates when they all contrast Republican policies vs Democrat policies rather than person Fred vs. person Sue, etc.
  • Because we don’t need to know the names of the Democrat opponents, only their policies (which we know will be practically the same), we can campaign against them from the beginning instead of waiting for the September primary.
  • We may finally defeat the Congress critters who have great name ID, but vote for terrible policies.
  • The message accumulates from year to year. If each year we get just a few more voters to choose on the basis of policy, that will add up to large numbers.
  • Everyone, not just candidates or activists, can help spread the message to vote for policies, not personalities. They don’t have to know the policies or the candidates to spread that idea.

This year it will be easier than usual to persuade voters that policy matters much more than personality. That is because millions of people have learned on their own that, no matter what they thought of Trump or Biden as persons, Trump’s policies made their lives better, Biden’s policies have made their lives worse.

Polls have shown that many blocs that voted strongly for Biden in 2020, have moved toward Trump. They include blacks, Latinos, young people, etc. The economy, inflation, immigration, and crime are policies that have moved voters.

One story I particularly like is about a “Long-time Dem billionaire does an about-face on Trump, admits the left has been blinded by TDS.”

“Silicon Valley venture capital investor Chamath Palihapitiya, who voted for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, admits that he now “appreciates” what former President Donald Trump was able to accomplish during his time in the White House.

“The work on the border wall, we didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message. Turned out it was right,” Palihapitiya noted. “Issuing long-term debt to refinance when rates were at zero. We didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message. A structural peace deal in the Middle East. We didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message. When are we going to stop shooting ourselves in the foot? When are we going to actually take the time to look past who was saying things and actually listen to them word for word?”

Let’s spread the word. Let’s encourage everyone to vote for policy, not personality. Elections should not be popularity contests, nor should they be rewards for past service to a community. The job of a representative is to vote. The most important question ought to be how well they will do that job – not their personalities. The best way to determine how they will vote is to compare and contrast the candidates’ policies and vote for the one with the better policies.

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The Nature of Israel's Atrocities in Gaza

Libertarian Leanings - Tue, 2024-05-07 12:40 +0000
And in the meantime, we are flooded with articles telling us that Pallywood is a fake. pic.twitter.com/DtJkNrfRZm — Richard Landes (@richard_landes) May 2, 2024 Tom Bowler
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Col. Douglas Macgregor On Military Recruitment, Revolution, Rule of Law, Forever Wars, Woke Garbage …

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 12:00 +0000

From the “I finally got to it” pile, Colonel Douglas Macgregor gave an hour of his time to chat with Russell Brand last week. As with most of Brand’s content, it was a great conversation. One portion in particular stood out to me as something we could dig into.

Russell often asks long, complex, multi-faceted questions. They’ve got lots of layers and lots of questions. In this case, the question is no different and includes allusions to national elites, revolution, and the military being asked to suppress any uprising at home or possibly participating in a revolution against the government (question begins at 14:40 is you’d like to hear it in total).

Col. Macgregor provides an instructive response, equally layered, with bits of input on everything from why the US military isn’t ever likely to fight its own government or in that government’s name against its own people to recruitment issues, US provocation, forever wars, Border Security, Child and drug trafficking, and China’s Military problems (it’s not a threat).

It was an interesting response with a lot of launch pads for discussion.

 

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The Proverbial Picture Worth A Thousand Words

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 10:00 +0000

The screenshot below speaks for itself. But because I love to hear myself talk … Packard and his ilk are controlled opposition grifters. The “real enemy” to this crowd is NOT the Democrats; it is those who point out how the “Republicans” in the NH House do NOT represent Republican voters.

But just keep pretending it’s R vs. D … and that voting for this crowd is “the New Hampshire Advantage,” even as your once picturesque single-family-zoned neighborhoods are turned into shanty-towns and open-air-drug-markets via ADUs, and public schools teach students that they should see and treat each other NOT as individuals, but according to skin-color and gender.

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The Rise of Mobile Gaming: How Smartphones Have Revolutionized Online Slot Play

Granite Grok - Tue, 2024-05-07 09:00 +0000

Mobile gaming has become increasingly popular in recent years, with smartphones revolutionising the way players access and enjoy online slot games. As mobile technology continues to advance, more players are turning to their smartphones to experience the thrill of spinning the reels anytime, anywhere. In this article, we’ll explore how smartphones have transformed online slot play, the benefits of mobile gaming, and key considerations for players looking to dive into the world of mobile slots.

Evolution of Mobile Gaming

The emergence of smartphones has ushered in a new era of gaming, providing players with unprecedented access to a wide range of gaming experiences on the go. Mobile gaming has evolved from simple, casual games to immersive and visually stunning experiences, including online slots. With the proliferation of high-speed internet and powerful mobile devices, players can now enjoy seamless gameplay and immersive graphics right from the palm of their hand.

Accessibility and Convenience

One of the key advantages of mobile gaming is its accessibility and convenience. Players no longer need to be tethered to a desktop computer or gaming console to enjoy their favourite slot gacor games. With smartphones, players can access their favourite online casinos and slot games with just a few taps on their screen, allowing for gaming sessions on the bus, during lunch breaks, or while waiting in line. The ability to play anytime, anywhere adds a new level of convenience and flexibility to the gaming experience.

Enhanced Graphics and Gameplay

Mobile technology has advanced significantly in recent years, enabling developers to create visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences on smartphones. Modern smartphones boast high-resolution displays, powerful processors, and advanced graphics capabilities, allowing for smooth animations, vibrant visuals, and engaging gameplay. Players can enjoy the same level of quality and immersion on their mobile devices as they would on a desktop or console, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Social Connectivity

Mobile gaming also offers social connectivity features that allow players to interact with friends, compete against rivals, and share their gaming experiences with others. Many mobile slot games integrate social features such as leaderboards, challenges, and multiplayer modes, allowing players to connect with fellow enthusiasts and share their achievements. Social gaming adds a new dimension to the gaming experience, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among players.

Benefits of Mobile Slot Play

The transition to mobile gaming has brought about numerous benefits for players, particularly in the realm of online slot play. Let’s explore some of the key advantages of playing slots on mobile devices.

Convenience and Flexibility

One of the primary benefits of mobile slot play is the convenience and flexibility it offers to players. With mobile devices, players can enjoy their favourite slot games anytime, anywhere, without being tied to a desktop computer or physical casino. Whether commuting to work, relaxing at home, or travelling, players can easily access their preferred roulette online slot games with just a few taps on their smartphone screen, making gaming more accessible and convenient than ever before.

Variety and Choice

Mobile gaming platforms boast a vast selection of slot games, offering players a wide variety of themes, styles, and features to choose from. Whether you prefer classic fruit machines, action-packed video slots, or immersive 3D animations, there’s a slot game to suit every taste and preference. Mobile casinos regularly update their game libraries with new releases and exclusive titles, ensuring that players always have fresh and exciting options to explore. The abundance of choice available on mobile devices allows players to discover new favourites and tailor their gaming experience to suit their preferences.

Considerations for Mobile Slot Players

While mobile slot play offers numerous benefits, there are some important considerations for players to keep in mind when gaming on their smartphones.

Internet Connection

A stable and reliable internet connection is essential for uninterrupted gameplay on mobile devices. Players should ensure they have access to a Wi-Fi connection or a reliable mobile data plan to avoid disconnections or lag during gameplay. Poor internet connectivity can disrupt gaming sessions and affect the overall experience, so it’s important to play in areas with strong signal strength or reliable Wi-Fi coverage.

Battery Life

Mobile gaming can be demanding on a device’s battery life, particularly for graphics-intensive games like hoki22 slots. Players should be mindful of their device’s battery level and consider playing with a fully charged battery or connecting to a power source to avoid interruptions. Additionally, adjusting screen brightness, closing background apps, and using power-saving modes can help conserve battery life and prolong gaming sessions on mobile devices.

Conclusion

The rise of mobile gaming has revolutionised online slot play, offering players unprecedented access, convenience, and flexibility to enjoy their favourite games anytime, anywhere. With advances in mobile technology and the proliferation of mobile casinos, players can experience the thrill of spinning the reels on their smartphones with stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and generous bonuses. By understanding the benefits of mobile slot play, considering important factors such as internet connection, battery life, screen size, and data usage, players can maximise their enjoyment and make the most of their gaming experience on mobile devices. As mobile gaming continues to evolve, the future looks bright for players looking to embark on their slot-playing journey from the palm of their hand.

 

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