I am grateful this Independence Day that our nation still fights for the fundamental liberties our forefathers secured for the world to see. This Substack is itself evidence that Americans still value free speech, as we all seek to find truth in a world of unethical journalism and untrustworthy government.

Farmers have long served as the backbone of this nation and its liberties. Farmers supplied our Revolutionary War forces in our divorce from the British, and are just as necessary today to liberate Americans from dependency on processed foods and government control.

Today’s America is surreal. Our borders, institutions, laws, and values are being systematically tarnished in a culture war grounded in contempt for America and its culture. Never has the Fourth of July been so meaningful: we must embrace and nurture the good of our nation with humility and gratitude.

But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” John Adams

I expect Montpelier, Vermont will host a Fourth of July parade today without any American flags — though perhaps a colorful display of pride, unicorns, and rainbows. Instead of celebrating sexual desires and fantasies today, I will be reflecting on things I took for granted as a child — the Pledge of Allegiance and My Country Tis of Thee in public school, celebrating the Bicentennial in 1976, experiencing a nation truly aspiring toward equality and freedom of speech, rather than totalitarian domination in the name of liberty of identity.

Let us reflect humbly on what our nation has been, and what it will become in the near future.

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan

Happy Independence Day!

 

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

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My story begins in Chengdu, China, at the dawn of the Cultural Revolution, an insanity that gripped millions of my countrymen. We were destitute, as were most Chinese during this period.

We lived in a primitive worker’s row house by a river sharing one tarp-covered outhouse and one water faucet with eight families. We had a mud floor that, after occasional flooding, would sprout mushrooms.

My parents were illiterate workers, so their positions in the state factory were too low to be rationed much food. A full belly was a luxury. My uncle even taught me how to trap rats for food. All we knew was a life of arduous labor and chaos. Little time was spent thinking of philosophical fantasies concerning ‘oppression’ and ‘rights,’ so we labored to survive, hoping only that we would endure.

Despite the socialist rhetoric, school and childcare were not free. I even missed school for a year to babysit my infant brother. Yet despite the few resources available to Chinese students, I committed all of my energy to excel in school when I could go. But in Communist China, even fleeting joy is crushed in the young by ideological rigidity, for I was denied entry into Mao’s ‘Young Pioneers.’ The pain was not in the denial but in learning that my friend reported me for showing ‘too much pride in my grades.’

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From that moment forward I was the model communist citizen. I wrote ideologically validating diaries. I memorized Mao’s words. I recited his political slogans as prayer and made sure that every word I uttered was politically correct. Mao was our god, and I was his faithful disciple.

This mindset served me well for a time, for when Mao shut down all churches and temples, I mourned not. In 1976, when I was 12 years old, Mao died, and the Cultural Revolution came to an end. When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) admitted that Mao was only a man and the Cultural Revolution was just a mistake, my faith in the CCP began to crack.

China’s renaissance began, colleges reopened and after years of hard work and preparation, I was able to pass the national entrance exam. I was accepted into a top tiered university to study law.

I had hopes that China should not be ruled by men, but by law. Yet even the law was an extension of the wills of men, modeled after the Soviet Union legal code. It was the antithesis of justice.

I learned an important lesson from Mao’s regime: to become a slave, the ‘true horrors’ are not the shackles placed around one’s wrists, but the ones that are self-imposed.

No longer secured by the shackles of cognitive slavery, but not able to find solace in a just code of laws, I became cynical and rebellious, even befriending foreign students on campus to learn if there was more to life.

It was during this time I met an American student. What he showed me would forever change my life — the Declaration of Independence. When I read the lines, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident… (that all men) are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,’ they shattered what remained of my mental shackles. What ideas! Rights come not from the benevolence of the state, but from God.

All I had ever known were ‘collective rights,’ the workers’ rights, the rights of peasants, etc. Never had I imagined that I, an individual, had rights. Those words only served to embolden me and my dreams. Knowing where they came from, I began to look to that ‘City upon a Hill.’

I eventually made it to America in 1988. In the decades since, I have thrived in this great country. I earned my graduate degree, married, raised three children, started my own business, searched for deeper truths, learned much about liberty and the free market, rid myself of CCP indoctrination, naturalized as a U.S. citizen and volunteered in my local community.

I have traveled around the country to share my personal stories and educate our youth about the horrors of Communism. I am running for congress today in New Hampshire to save American ideals and American Dream.

I will always defend the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, the documents with the words that freed me from my enslavement and helped me choose America as my home.

I have always wanted to thank our founding fathers who wrote the Declaration of Independence, the most beautiful document ever written.

Happy Independence Day!

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If you’re a homeowner, you might have heard about home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as a way to tap into the value of your property to finance various expenses. While HELOCs offer flexibility and potential advantages, they also come with risks and drawbacks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the pros and cons of a HELOC to help you decide if it’s the right financial tool for your needs.

Exploring Personal Loans Online

Before diving into the details of HELOCs, it’s worth mentioning another financial option: personal loans online. Personal loans offer a lump sum of money that can be used for various purposes, without requiring collateral like your home. While personal loans online may be suitable for certain situations, they differ from HELOCs in terms of flexibility and interest rates.

Understanding HELOC Pros

One of the primary advantages of a HELOC is its flexibility. Unlike a traditional loan, where you receive a lump sum of money upfront, a HELOC functions more like a revolving line of credit. This means you can borrow funds as needed, up to a predetermined credit limit, and only pay interest on the amount you use. Additionally, HELOCs often come with lower interest rates compared to other types of loans, making them an attractive option for financing large expenses like home renovations or college tuition.

Access to Equity

Another benefit of a HELOC is that it allows you to access the equity you’ve built up in your home. Equity is the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. By tapping into your home’s equity through a HELOC, you can access a significant source of funds to cover major expenses or consolidate high-interest debt.

Tax Deductibility

In some cases, the interest paid on a HELOC may be tax-deductible, depending on how the funds are used. For example, if you use the proceeds from a HELOC to make home improvements, the interest may be tax-deductible. However, it’s essential to consult with a tax advisor to understand the specific tax implications of using a HELOC in your situation.

Considering the Risks

While HELOCs offer several advantages, they also come with risks that borrowers should be aware of. One potential downside is the risk of foreclosure. Since a HELOC is secured by your home, failure to repay the loan could result in the lender foreclosing on your property. Additionally, because HELOCs typically have variable interest rates, your monthly payments could increase if interest rates rise, making it harder to budget for repayment.

Variable Interest Rates

Speaking of interest rates, the variable nature of HELOC interest rates means that your payments could fluctuate over time. While this can be beneficial when interest rates are low, it also means that your payments could increase if rates rise, potentially putting strain on your budget.

Closing Costs and Fees

Like any financial product, HELOCs often come with closing costs and fees, which can add to the overall cost of borrowing. These fees may include application fees, appraisal fees, annual fees, and early termination fees. Before taking out a HELOC, be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions to understand all associated costs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a HELOC can be a valuable financial tool for homeowners looking to access their home’s equity to finance major expenses. However, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons carefully and consider your individual financial situation and goals before proceeding. By understanding the benefits and risks of a HELOC, you can make an informed decision about whether it’s the right option for you.

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You’ve likely heard the old saw, “There’s never a cop around when you need them,” so the next public safety question is, “Where’s the trained and armed Citizen when a criminal shows up.”

Hopefully, sitting right there next to you.

Thug walked in, showed his gun, and wanted to rob the store. That’s when one of the workers whipped out his own piece and eliminated the thug in the most calm way. Not one person was freaking out in this video. Is anyone else sick of the criminals? And you know what, maybe they would stop stealing if Democrats stopped running the country into the ground and making everything so expensive.

Now, I still haven’t figured out what kind of a store this is. However, six shots solved the problem. And as was pointed out, no one freaked out. I am curious, however, why none of the other workers covered their ears (until the very end) – shooting a gun without ear protection is a painful experience, and, in an enclosed space, even more so. However, it only took 4 to 5 seconds to put the miscreant down – the helmet on his head didn’t help at all.

So, in the end, a good guy with a gun took down a bad guy with a gun.

And the anti-gunners keep telling us this never happens…

 

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, effective marketing strategies are pivotal for blockchain projects to gain visibility, attract investors, and foster adoption. As the industry matures, new trends in crypto marketing are reshaping the way projects engage with their audiences and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Understanding these trends and partnering with the best crypto marketing agencies can be instrumental in navigating the complexities of the blockchain ecosystem and achieving sustainable growth.

Evolution of Crypto Marketing Strategies

The evolution of crypto marketing strategies parallels the growth and diversification of the blockchain industry itself. Initially, crypto projects relied heavily on grassroots efforts, online communities, and word-of-mouth to build awareness and attract early adopters. However, as the market expanded and regulatory frameworks began to take shape, the need for sophisticated marketing approaches became evident.

Key Trends Shaping Crypto Marketing Today

1. Influencer Marketing: Influencer marketing has emerged as a potent force in crypto marketing, leveraging the credibility and reach of influencers within the blockchain and cryptocurrency communities. Top crypto marketing agencies collaborate with influencers who resonate with their target audience to endorse projects through content creation, reviews, and endorsements on platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. These partnerships not only amplify brand visibility but also build trust and engagement among potential investors and users.
2. Content Marketing: Content remains a cornerstone of effective crypto marketing strategies. High-quality content in the form of articles, blogs, videos, and podcasts serves to educate audiences about blockchain technology, project developments, and investment opportunities. The best crypto marketing agencies like Icoda excel in crafting compelling content that educates, informs, and resonates with their target demographic. They understand the nuances of the crypto community and tailor content to address their interests and concerns.
3. Social Media Engagement: Social media platforms play a pivotal role in crypto marketing by facilitating real-time communication and community engagement. Projects leverage platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, and Discord to share updates, interact with followers, and participate in discussions. Effective social media strategies developed by top crypto marketing agencies involve active community management, content curation, and proactive engagement to foster a loyal and engaged community around the project.
4. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): SEO is critical for enhancing visibility and driving organic traffic to crypto projects’ websites and content. The best crypto marketing agencies employ SEO strategies such as keyword optimization, link building, and content structuring to improve search engine rankings. By optimizing for relevant keywords and creating valuable content, agencies ensure that projects are discoverable to investors, enthusiasts, and stakeholders seeking information about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
5. Community Building and Engagement: Building a strong and engaged community is essential for the long-term success of crypto projects. The best crypto marketing agencies focus on community-building initiatives such as hosting AMAs (Ask Me Anything) sessions, creating dedicated forums, and organizing virtual events. These activities foster transparency, trust, and loyalty among community members, creating a supportive environment where ideas are shared, feedback is gathered, and users become advocates for the project.

The Role of the Best Crypto Marketing Agencies

In navigating these trends and implementing effective marketing strategies, crypto projects often rely on the expertise and guidance of the best crypto marketing agencies. These agencies specialize in understanding the unique dynamics of the blockchain industry and leverage their knowledge to create tailored marketing solutions that drive results.

1. Strategic Planning and Execution: The best crypto marketing agencies begin by conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis. They collaborate closely with clients to define clear marketing objectives, identify target audiences, and develop strategic roadmaps for achieving measurable goals. By understanding the project’s value proposition and competitive landscape, agencies craft innovative campaigns and tactics to maximize impact and ROI.
2. Creative Campaign Development: Creativity is key to standing out in the competitive crypto market. The best agencies harness creative talents to develop visually compelling campaigns, engaging storytelling, and memorable brand identities. Whether it’s designing impactful visuals, producing informative videos, or crafting interactive experiences, agencies ensure that every campaign element aligns with the project’s brand identity and resonates with its target audience.
3. Compliance and Regulatory Guidance: Navigating regulatory compliance is crucial for maintaining credibility and trust in the crypto space. The best crypto marketing agencies stay abreast of evolving regulations and guidelines, ensuring that marketing campaigns adhere to legal requirements. This includes transparency in advertising, compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) policies, and adherence to data protection regulations such as GDPR. By prioritizing compliance, agencies mitigate risks and uphold ethical standards in their marketing practices.
4. Analytics and Performance Optimization: Measurement and analysis are integral to assessing the effectiveness of crypto marketing campaigns. The best agencies leverage advanced analytics tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor campaign metrics, and derive actionable insights. By analyzing data-driven insights, agencies optimize marketing strategies in real-time, identify opportunities for improvement, and maximize ROI for their clients.

Embracing Innovation for Future Growth

As the crypto market continues to evolve, staying ahead of trends and embracing innovation will be crucial for projects aiming to achieve sustained growth and success. The best crypto marketing agencies play a pivotal role in guiding projects through these dynamics, offering strategic counsel, creative excellence, and regulatory compliance to navigate the complexities of the blockchain ecosystem effectively.

By partnering with the best crypto marketing agencies, projects can leverage influencer partnerships, create compelling content, engage effectively on social media, optimize for search engines, and build strong communities. These strategies not only enhance brand visibility and credibility but also foster long-term relationships with stakeholders and drive adoption of blockchain solutions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the future of crypto marketing is dynamic and multifaceted, driven by technological innovation, regulatory developments, and evolving consumer behaviors. By embracing emerging trends and partnering with the best crypto marketing agencies, blockchain projects can position themselves competitively in the global marketplace. As the industry continues to mature, strategic marketing becomes increasingly pivotal in shaping perceptions, driving adoption, and fostering sustainable growth in the exciting world of cryptocurrencies.

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What financial freedom actually means to you depends on your financial situation and history. For some, financial freedom means having paid off all outstanding debts. For others, it means having enough money after paying the bills each month to save, grow retirement savings, or simply afford a preferred lifestyle. For others still, it means being able to pursue interests and passions without having to worry about financial strain. Regardless of your definition, consumer credit card relief can be an essential step towards reaching your financial goals. Here are some practical tips to help you achieve financial freedom.

1. Understand Your Financial Situation

Before you can achieve financial freedom, you need to understand your current financial situation. This involves knowing how much you earn, how much you owe, and where your money goes each month.

• Track Your Income and Expenses: Use a budgeting app or a simple spreadsheet to track your income and all your expenses. This will help you see where your money is going and identify areas where you can cut back.
• Assess Your Debts: Make a list of all your debts, including credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Note the interest rates and minimum payments for each. This will help you prioritize which debts to tackle first.

2. Create a Budget

A budget is a crucial tool for managing your finances and achieving financial freedom. It helps you plan your spending, save money, and avoid overspending.

• Set Financial Goals: Define your short-term and long-term financial goals. This could be saving for a vacation, paying off debt, or building an emergency fund.
• Allocate Funds: Based on your goals, allocate funds for different categories such as savings, debt repayment, and daily expenses. Stick to your budget as closely as possible.

3. Pay Off Debt

Paying off debt is a significant step towards financial freedom. High-interest debt, such as credit card debt, can be particularly challenging to manage.

• Consumer Credit Card Relief: Consider options like debt consolidation or credit card relief programs to reduce interest rates and simplify your payments. These services can help you manage and pay off debt more efficiently.
• Prioritize High-Interest Debt: Focus on paying off debts with the highest interest rates first. This will save you money in the long run and help you become debt-free faster.

4. Build an Emergency Fund

An emergency fund acts as a financial safety net, covering unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs without derailing your financial plans.

• Start Small: Aim to save at least three to six months’ worth of living expenses. Start with a small, manageable amount and gradually increase your savings.
• Automate Savings: Set up automatic transfers to your emergency fund to ensure consistent savings. This makes it easier to build your fund over time.

5. Save and Invest Wisely

Saving and investing are critical components of achieving financial freedom. They help you grow your wealth and secure your financial future.

• Retirement Savings: Contribute to retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA. Take advantage of employer matching contributions if available.
• Diversify Investments: Diversify your investments to manage risk and improve returns. Consider a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets based on your risk tolerance and financial goals.

6. Live Below Your Means

Living below your means is about spending less than you earn. It’s a fundamental principle of personal finance that helps you save more and reduce financial stress.

• Avoid Lifestyle Inflation: As your income increases, avoid the temptation to increase your spending proportionally. Focus on saving and investing the extra income instead.
• Cut Unnecessary Expenses: Identify areas where you can cut back, such as dining out, subscription services, or impulse purchases. Small changes can add up to significant savings over time.

7. Continuously Educate Yourself

Financial literacy is key to making informed decisions and achieving financial freedom. Continuously educate yourself about personal finance topics.

• Read Books and Articles: There are many resources available that cover various aspects of personal finance. Reading books and articles can help you understand different strategies and concepts.
• Take Online Courses: Many websites offer free or affordable courses on personal finance topics. These courses can provide structured learning and valuable insights.
• Consult Financial Advisors: If you’re unsure about certain financial decisions, consulting a financial advisor can provide personalized advice based on your financial situation and goals.

8. Plan for the Future

Achieving financial freedom involves planning for the future and preparing for life’s uncertainties.

• Set Long-Term Goals: Think about your long-term financial goals, such as buying a home, funding your children’s education, or retiring comfortably. Break these goals down into smaller, manageable steps.
• Estate Planning: Consider estate planning to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. This includes creating a will, setting up trusts, and designating beneficiaries.

Conclusion

Achieving financial freedom is a journey that requires discipline, planning, and continuous effort. By understanding your financial situation, creating a budget, paying off debt, building an emergency fund, saving and investing wisely, living below your means, educating yourself, and planning for the future, you can take control of your finances and achieve the freedom to live the life you want. Whether it’s consumer credit card relief or building an emergency fund, every step you take brings you closer to your goal. Start today and pave the way for a financially secure and fulfilling future.

 

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This Fourth of July, our country will celebrate the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That was the day representatives from thirteen colonies spoke as one. It was the day they stood together and signed a document that declared the sovereignty of the United States of America to the world.

We would no longer be ruled by Great Britain; we would collectively rule ourselves.

That was the first step in a long, dangerous, and difficult journey toward personal, political, religious, and economic freedom. It would cost them and our country dearly, but they were all willing to take that first step.

Since none of us personally knew the “Signers”, we only know who they were and what they did based on the limited historical records available to us. We can speculate, interpret, and have an opinion, but we should do so in the context of their time, not ours.

Some will argue that these men were not perfect, that they were flawed. Yes, save one man, we are all flawed. What can’t be argued is that these men were brave, steadfast, and patriotic as they laid the foundation upon which our country was built.

Since their time, the United States of America has grown into the great Nation we all call home. Millions of immigrants legally emigrated from countries all around the world and chose to come to America. They came to help build this country. They wanted to experience the freedom, promise, and opportunity that this country offered. They wanted to work and to make a better life for themselves and their families.

My grandfather was one of those immigrants. He came from Italy to become an American, not an Italian living in America. He didn’t come here to be accommodated by America, he came here to assimilate into the “melting pot” that was America. He loved this country and was proud to be an American.

Countless immigrant family members served in World War II, fighting as Americans. They learned the language of their newly adopted country and insisted that their children did as well. They fully immersed themselves in the culture and traditions of their new homeland.

You see, in order to become a naturalized American citizen, legal immigrants are required to renounce their former country and take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” Today’s illegal “migrants” take no such oath.

Americans still absolutely welcome and support legal immigration. Americans are generous to a fault, and we are always willing to welcome into our country those who love our country, our traditions, and our way of life and who respect our laws.

Even as American citizens are being held against their will in foreign countries around the world, we allow foreigners, many who entered our country illegally, to burn our flag and disrespect our Country.

We allow them to spread hate, distribute drugs, traffic children, rape, murder and commit countless crimes against American citizens. Many of these foreign interlopers come from countries where the freedoms we take for granted don’t exist.

Yet despite breaking our laws, our government showers them with free housing, food, clothing, healthcare, and welfare, while American Veterans and citizens remain homeless. Is this the America the Signers dreamed of? I think not.

Sadly, even some misguided American citizens support and join these hate-filled demonstrations that denigrate and attack their own country.

Fortunately, most Americans still love and support their country. They understand that there is no perfect country, and they realize that America, despite her faults, is still the “home of the free, because of the brave”. Yes, Americans are still free to pursue, as our Founders declared so long ago, “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”.

Since that declaration almost two and a half centuries ago, many patriotic men and women have stepped forward to defend the freedoms we all enjoy. They, like the Signers, so loved this country that they were willing to die for it. Today, and every day, we should remember the words engraved on the granite wall of the Korean War Memorial in Washington, DC: “FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.”

So what does Independence Day mean to today’s American citizens? Do we all feel a sense of shared history, community, unity, patriotism, pride, love of country, thankfulness and appreciation for the country the Signers bequeathed to us? Again, I believe that most Americans still share those sentiments.

So today, as we celebrate our Independence Day by gathering with family and friends, let us not forget how blessed we are to live in this beautiful and bountiful country.

Let us pledge never to give up the personal, political, religious, and economic freedoms the Signers fought so hard for.

Let us remember those brave and selfless Signers whose actions on July 4, 1776, literally changed the world.

Let us put aside our personal differences and remember the common thread that unites us: We are all Americans, and it’s our birthday.

Happy Birthday, America, and may God continue to bless us!

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I know I shouldn’t be surprised, but still, I am surprised at all the hyperbolic reactions that are being published in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity for official acts.

Biden can assassinate Trump now!  Trump will be able to assassinate Biden if he gets elected!  Biden can add four more Justices to the Supreme Court!  The President can amend the Constitution to make abortion illegal… or legal!  Democracy is over!  The President is now a king!

But this is what we get for telling generations of students that it’s okay if they can’t read or think clearly about what they’ve read.  We’ll just ‘meet them where they are’ and tell them, in overly simple terms, what is in the books they can’t read.

So now, we have hundreds of millions of people who can’t actually read or understand a Supreme Court ruling and who instead have to depend on politicians, political pundits, and podcasters — many of whom are in the same boat — to tell them what’s in the decision.  And then they repeat what they’ve heard, even when that bears little or no resemblance to what it actually says.  Maybe, especially when that’s the case.

(If someone starts telling you about how awful this decision is, your first question should be:  Did you read it?  And your second question should be:  Then how do you know what it says?)

This is what happens when we forget that public education isn’t about ‘bright futures for children’, or ‘training kids so they can get good jobs’, or ‘developing a work force that can compete on the world stage’, or providing subsidized daycare for parents.

As it says in Article 83 of our state constitution, it’s about ensuring the preservation of a free government.  Which is to say, helping each new generation become difficult to lie to.

To paraphrase Jackie Kennedy:  If we bungle educating our children,  nothing else we do matters very much.  

If we ever feel like turning things around, at least with respect to education, Article 3 of our state constitution provides a remedy:

When men enter into a state of society, they surrender up some of their natural rights to that society, in order to ensure the protection of others; and, without such an equivalent, the surrender is void.

That is, public schools could be focused exclusively on helping students develop the skills they need to educate themselves—which turn out to be exactly the same skills they need to avoid being manipulated through deceit: literacy, numeracy, and rationality.

And those are exactly the skills that taxpayers need children to develop in order for their own rights to be protected when those children acquire the right to vote upon reaching an arbitrary age.

And that is exactly what needs to happen if we’re going to preserve a free government.

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Dover Police announced yesterday that they had arrested a Somersworth man for posting what they called “criminal[ly] threatening,” “coercive,” and “hateful” messages on the door of First Parish Church in Dover, but upon further investigation, it appears that the sign contained nothing but Scriptural Truth from the Holy Bible, and the real threat may be an unjust application of state law for the purpose of religious persecution.

I called and spoke with Lieutenant Mark Nadeau of the Dover Police Department yesterday regarding the arrest of Isaac Santiago, who, around June 20, posted a sign on the door of the openly “affirming” LGBTQ-friendly church in Dover containing what he called a “coercive” threat illegal under RSA 631:4(I)(b). The state law prohibits a person from placing “any object or graffiti on the property of another with a purpose to coerce or terrorize any person.” The Lieutenant said Santiago was “attempting to coerce his religious beliefs” with the sign, which contained “anti-LGBTQ messaging” and what police called a threat, namely, “Be saved today or you will perish in your sins,” which is a paraphrase of John 8:24 and Luke 13:3. 

The first citation reads, “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins,” and the second citation reads, “unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” While it is unknown whether Santiago referenced other Scripture, it is relevant that the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”

Without knowing the full content of what the Police called “anti-LGBTQ messaging” on Santiago’s sign, I asked Lieutenant Nadeau to explain what the department meant by this statement. He said, “I don’t remember the exact wording of the messages, but the general spirit of it was that God doesn’t accept LGBTQ people and everyone who is LGBTQ should repent of their sins so they can be saved.” I promptly advised the Lieutenant that based on this and the other information police released concerning Santiago’s message, it appears like his sign came straight out of the Holy Bible. Provided the Lieutenant did not omit any information that could be deemed hateful even by a Bible-believing Christian, the message Santiago left appears to be a loving attempt to save sinners from judgment rather than anything hateful.

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God does not desire condemnation for any one of us but rather that all of us will turn away from our sins and come to repentance. That being said, sinners will not inherit the kingdom of God. Only those who repent from their sin in Christ and then live according to the righteousness of God’s Word will inherit eternal life. God is just and will not ultimately accept those who continue to practice sin, which He calls “lawlessness. 

Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 6 specifically commands Christians to judge other Christians regarding matters of the Holy Word of God and, therefore, lead them on the narrow path of Christ toward the Kingdom of God. It is imperative and part of the Christian faith that God’s Truth be communicated to all Christians, especially those who are going astray and unbelievers. 

As to First Parish Church, by affirming any sinful behavior listed in Paul’s writing or any other part of Scripture, leaders, and congregants there are living in sin and preaching unrighteousness, and God will hold them accountable without repentance. In Isaiah 5:20, we read, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil.” This refers to spiritual woe relative to eternal life in Heaven, not woe to the human life on Earth, and it is likely Mr. Santiago’s message had this same intent. God promises eternal life to those who trust in Christ and live by the commandments of God, but woe to those who deny this testimony.

From a civil perspective, we ought to pause and reflect on the grave legal problem the Dover Police have created as it pertains to religious liberty. Knowing that Santiago’s sign contained Biblical messages and was presented to congregants at an errant “Christian” church, it is highly troubling that the civil authorities have involved themselves at all. While Lieutenant Nadeau may posit that Santiago’s sign was an “attempt to coerce their religious beliefs,” it was actually an attempt to save those who call themselves Christian from the due punishment of God that they will receive for deceiving other believers counter to the Word of God. 

Lieutenant Nadeau also explained that Dover Police consulted the Attorney General’s office and local department attorneys prior to issuing an arrest warrant, and these attorneys all gave the go-ahead to make this arrest, which is perhaps the most troubling consideration of all. Are we really going to start persecuting people in New Hampshire for preaching what God has said in His Word? I have personally asked the Dover Police Department to drop the charges against Mr. Santiago immediately, but absent that I do pray for the unconstitutional application of an unclear law to be fully struck down and admonished by the court.

Andrew J. Manuse is the pastor of First Fruits Ministries, a first-century Messianic congregation of Jews and Gentiles returning to the Jewish roots of the faith in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ) through the Hebraic understanding of the Scriptures. First Fruits Ministries is located in Manchester, NH.

 

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In January 2024, there was a meeting of the New Hampshire House State-Federal Relations and Veteran Affairs committee. The committee heard two separate bills on secession.

The first one, CACR 20, would be a constitutional amendment that would see the people of NH vote to amend the constitution to say that if the federal government’s national debt reaches $40 trillion, New Hampshire shall peacefully secede from the union.
The second one, HB1130 would form a commission to study everything we would need to know about secession, such as economic impact.

This is video of the full public hearing for both bills and the people’s testimonies.

On Wednesday morning, NHexit.US announced that local liberty activists in New Hampshire have hired a chartered airplane pilot to fly a pro-independence banner over the three largest cities in the state. Over the past few years, the calls for serious discussions on peaceful separation of New Hampshire from DC and the union have grown dramatically. New Hampshire is already home to the most influential liberty movement in the world.

Notable events since 2021 include:

• legislation to place an independence referendum on the ballot which was sponsored by nine lawmakers in the New Hampshire House
• a poll by SurveyUSA finding that almost 100% of NH residents strongly resent the federal government and 29% are ready to secede immediately
• increasing demands by lawmakers and the centrist governor telling the DC tyrants to back off 
• An abundance of pro-independence sentiment, including flags for the Granite Republic, hats, T-shirts, books, articles, and podcasts, and even a national anthem

This Saturday, an airplane banner could be added to that list. The tentative plan is for the banner to fly over Nashua, Manchester, and Concord. If you look up while in one of these cities, you just might be able to snap a photo or record a video of the banner. We encourage our readers to post their photos to social media with the tags #NHexit, #secession, and #NHpolitics. 

Additionally, the question of secession will be asked by another highly reputable pollster. The University of New Hampshire is currently conducting a political survey that includes multiple questions related to New Hampshire independence. The results could be published within days or a few weeks. 

 

 

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A recent poll conducted by SurveyUSA on behalf of the Foundation for New Hampshire Independence (FNHI) shows that while the peaceful separation of New Hampshire from the federal government has low support among politicians, it has significant support among registered voters.

According to an overwhelming number of respondents, the people of the United States are getting more and more divided over important issues like LGBT rights, guns, abortion, election integrity, race relations, involvement in foreign wars, climate change, immigration, and so on (91%).  Nearly as many fear that if this trend continues, it will lead to increases in political violence (89%).

Large majorities of respondents agreed that the federal government doesn’t have their best interests in mind (67%); that it violates their rights more than it protects those rights (65%); that it produces laws, regulations, and court rulings that are incompatible with New Hampshire’s culture of freedom (63%); and that its financial decisions and economic regulations hurt our livelihoods, and could lead to inflation and bankruptcy (77%).

In short, 63% of respondents feel that their state can be trusted more than the federal government.

One possible way forward would be for New Hampshire to begin ignoring federal laws and regulations regarding matters reserved to the States by the 10th Amendment. Fewer than half of respondents believe that the federal government should be able to force New Hampshire to follow federal mandates and laws regarding cannabis (27%), medicine (37%), public health (42%), education (41%), welfare (42%, firearms (42%), businesses (38%), and abortion (33%).

This approach, also referred to as ‘nullification’ is common, currently being utilized by dozens of states, and is consistent with the recent enactment of New Hampshire HB 1178, ‘prohibiting the state from enforcing any federal statute, regulation, or Presidential Executive Order that restricts or regulates the right of the people to keep and bear arms’. 

However, a more comprehensive way forward would be for New Hampshire to reclaim its sovereignty, peacefully separating from the federal government to govern itself as an independent country, an idea that was supported by 29% of respondents and 52% of Republicans. Only 58% of respondents do not support immediate and full secession from the federal government today. More than 2/5 of respondents agreed that the state should be able to do this without securing permission from the federal government (43%). And only 3% of respondents would support the use of military force by the federal government to interfere with such a separation.

Again, while politicians declined to put the question to the people, more than 2/5 of respondents support the idea of placing independence on the ballot (42%) while only 47% currently oppose it.

History is filled with proposals that seemed at first to be politically impossible, but after serious discussion and evolving circumstances, proved to be politically inevitable. To take just one example, shall-issue laws for concealed carry licenses, once viewed as extreme, are now the law in nearly every state. As the results of this poll show, peaceful separation already has more support now than shall-issue laws had in 1990. Today, not only is shall-issue the norm, but 25 states allow their residents to carry concealed guns without even requiring a permit. If New Hampshire independence follows a similar path, it may only be a few short years away from broad adoption. 

The survey also found strong support for independence and extreme discontent with DC politicians among all 8 states polled. In Texas, 90% of Republicans recently endorsed putting secession on the ballot, officially placing the position in their platform. California progressives have a strong independence movement of their own, and surveys show that around half of Californians support or are open to independence from the union. Progressives in Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington also support independence. States like South Carolina, Florida, and many other states have new independence movements that are rapidly growing, as well. 

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Over the past few weeks, a group of pro-freedom activists in New Hampshire has been holding informal meetings to brainstorm how to best promote independence in the next legislative session. Predictably, progressive authoritarians have already begun to attack the concepts of independence and liberty. A few conservatives cling to hope that they can fix DC and all 50 states, convince all Democrats to embrace conservative liberty values, and ‘save America’. 

 

I have written dozens of articles, published three books, and produced hundreds of videos making the case for a national divorce from the authoritarians. Here are just 100 reasons why every New Hampshire citizen who supports freedom should support a bill and a ballot referendum on independence from DC. 

 

1. Without the federal income tax, we’d each save around $25,000/year right off the bat.
2. The IRS is corrupt, tyrannical, and about to grow by 80,000 employees and billions of dollars. Years ago, they were caught targeting conservatives. Now, they are surely much more polarized and hateful against us. I could live without them.
3. The ATF is extremely anti-gun. They have been one of the biggest reasons that federal gun control laws have grown increasingly strict. The ATF passes laws and bypasses Congress. Once the murderous criminal, Dave Chipman is confirmed as the new ATF director, things will get much worse. I could live without the ATF. Once we divorce DC by declaring independence from the union, the ATF will no longer have jurisdiction over us. 
4. The CDC is out of control, and the agency will only ever grow more tyrannical. This was before corona-fascism made the CDC into the most harmful agency to liberty of all 400 illegal executive agencies. By the way, did you know that the CDC took legal ownership over every rental property in the united states?
5. I don’t trust Joe Biden to run my life or to do anything that could impact me. I have around 28 trillion reasons for distrusting that corrupt, evil, demented sociopath. 
6. I don’t trust Congress to run my life. They have proven time and again that they support authoritarian socialism. Even with majorities in the House and the Senate and even with Trump in the White House, Congress did nearly nothing to expand liberty. But they did pass many laws that violated my natural rights. 
7. The federal government benefits from terribly untrustworthy elections, such as the one in 2020. Once HR1 passes into law, all elections in the united states will be required to abide by the same insane rules that caused us all to doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
8. Once HR51 passes into law, DC will be a state, complete with two more hardcore socialist Senators. The Democrats will control the Senate forever.
9. If you aren’t a big fan of sobriety checkpoints, you’ll be happy to learn that they are federally funded. Once we divorce the feds, it’s unlikely that any local police dept. will spend the money on the checkpoints. 
10. If you aren’t a big fan of immigration checkpoints, you’ll be happy to learn that they are federally funded and/or conducted. Once we divorce the feds, it’s unlikely that any local police dept. will spend the money on the checkpoints. 
11.  Local cops only use tanks, drones, BEARcats, and other aggressive military gear against us because the feds give them those toys. Once we cut ties with DC, our local cops will return to their proper role as peace officers instead of acting as soldiers against us.
12. One of the reasons that Dictator Sununu locked us down and derailed our economy involved pressure and money from DC encouraging him to do so. 
13. If you don’t like being forced to pay for the DC politicians to wage futile endless wars in dozens of countries all over the world while veterans, women, and babies in our own communities starve on the streets, it means you want to separate from DC. 
14. If you are ready to give up on the war on drugs and stop sending cops to homes to punish people for consuming a plant, separating from DC is the first step you must take. DC politicians STILL consider cannabis a schedule one top-tier dangerous substance that is 100% illegal to possess. 
15. Do you love it when cops steal your property (car, house, money, guns, etc.) without convicting you of a crime? Well, federal law allows law enforcement to seize any property that could be involved in a past, present, or even future crime. And the feds have ‘extended’ that authority to state and local cops. Once we sever ties with DC, cops in NH lose the power of civil asset forfeiture.
16. If you ever wondered why bad cops almost never receive any punishment, you should know that ‘qualified immunity’ is a federal doctrine. Without DC, local cops become much more accountable to their neighbors.
17. The millions of federal regulations cost businesses over 2 trillion dollars each year in lost productivity. Once we divorce DC, our businesses will truly be able to unleash their creativity, making New Hampshire more prosperous than we could ever imagine.
18. Who should decide whether NH accepts illegal aliens or Afghan refugees? Biden and Pelosi or our governor and legislature?
19. Are you tired of being ruled by nine lawyers in long black robes who live in DC and have the power of Gods? If five out of the nine rule a certain way, that becomes the law for all 330,000,000 people in the united states.  
20. The federal reserve and DC politicians have overseen a decline in 99% of the US dollar’s purchasing power over the past century.
21. DC politicians have run up a debt of 28 trillion dollars and counting. And they claim that you and I are responsible for it. 
22. Nearly every politician has ambitions and eventually wishes to be sent to DC. This affects nearly every decision they make. Once DC is no longer in their minds, they will focus on what is most important: you.
23. Federal law enforcement (including the FBI) have shown themselves to be thoroughly corrupt. Even conservative commentators like Dan Bongino have called for their abolition. A few months ago, the FBI and other federal cops came to New Hampshire and violently kidnapped six of my friends. They are charging them with crimes that could result in them spending the remainder of their lives in federal prison. Their excuse? That my friends committed some victimless crimes by using and selling cryptocurrency. Once we leave DC, that will never happen again. 
24. Want a suppressor so that you can save your hearing? They are only illegal because the feds prohibit them. Without the feds, NH would be totally free, and you could put a suppressor on your SBR without any worries. 
25. Are you worried about increasingly strict EPA restrictions on vehicles, houses, and everything else? Once we divorce DC, they will have no jurisdiction over us.
26. Are you sick of random federal judges issuing injunctions that overrule actual laws passed by Congress or state legislatures? An independent NH would not have to worry one bit about federal judges.
27. The DC politicians are destroying the once-mighty American military. Their current secretary of defense and commander-in-chief continually insist that the #1 priority for their military is pleasing LGBT individuals. An independent New Hampshire could have a military with a top priority of defending us against hostile militaries. As it should be.
28. Have you accumulated a respectable net worth? Soon, the federal government will tax your net worth each year in addition to all of the other taxes. 
29. The US Congress literally does not represent you or me.
30. The federal government hates you. Especially if you are white. 
31. Multiple federal court rulings have declared that the first amendment does not protect any speech that is insulting, especially towards a government agent. 
32. Right now, even policies that you think are set by state lawmakers are really controlled by the feds via extortion. 
33. If the thought of Pelosi’s Capitol Police Force growing worries you …. You might support NH independence from DC. 
34. If you would rather have your highway taxes spent on highways … You might be a NHexiter.
35. Do you think that Facebook and Twitter are too powerful and too damaging to liberty? Federal law grants them effective immunity from lawsuits while also granting them the power to manipulate content. They get to act as both a publisher and a platform, whichever suits them at the moment. 
36. If you support sound, free-market money like gold and silver (and crypto) ….You already support NHexit. It’s only a matter of time before the feds ban them.
37. If you are afraid that Donald Trump might become President again …. You just might be a NHexiter.
38. If you are afraid that Kamala Harris might become President…. You just might be a NHexiter.
39. If you think that Title IX is a major reason that free speech and due process in colleges were destroyed, you support NHexit.
40. If you believe that boys should not have a free pass to the girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers, you support NH independence. 
41. If you can’t count the billions of federal laws….you might support independence.
42. The FDA hurts and kills patients by stifling innovation and preventing people from using medications until the FDA spends decades of time and billions of dollars approving them.
43. Cutting ties with DC would immediately and drastically cut prices and improve the availability of drugs like epinephrine, insulin, loperamide, and many others. 
44. DC politicians use the federal department of education to brainwash your children to hate freedom. Once we are independent, that goes away.
45. The federal government believes that showing online ads to specific cohorts is a crime.
46. If you are not comfortable with the REAL ID becoming a dystopian federal identification card, you might be an NHexit supporter.  
47. Support in Congress for a magazine ban is getting very close to a majority. In a few years, your magazines will be federally illegal. 
48. Once HR127 passes Congress, every firearm will be effectively illegal. Hope you’re ready to turn in your guns to the feds! You are a patriot and not a criminal, so you’d never violate federal law, right? 
49. It is very likely that Congress (or federal regulators) ban armor plates for all civilians very soon. Hope you’re ready to turn in your plates!
50. Even the best ‘conservatives’ in DC are working with Bloomberg to take away your guns.
51. Technically speaking…the federal government should not exist anymore. 
52. Federal judges have ruled that police have no legal obligation to protect you. 
53. The federal government thinks it can take your property by force, as long as it plans to use the property for anything that could benefit the government, including giving your property to companies like Pfizer. Without DC, states and localities have no power of eminent domain (AKA theft of property).
54. Federal politicians from Biden to McConnell and everyone in between consistently sell us out to oligarchs like Putin and Xi to enrich themselves. 
55. We can’t take power back from Congress, even with a Convention of States.
56. The DC politicians incentivize single motherhood and discourage employment. 
57. If you don’t believe that global warming is the biggest threat to our lives, you should not be in the same union as DC, the federal government, and the other states. 
58. If you don’t appreciate being spied on by the NSA and other creepy DC agents and politicians, you should consider divorcing them. 
59. If you don’t want to support the Taliban by providing them with money and military weapons and helicopters, you should leave the union and stop paying federal taxes. 
60. The federal government considers people guilty until proven innocent – the opposite of how it was supposed to be. Peaceful protesters have been receiving punishments in prison for months despite never being convicted. If you support due process, you support NHexit.
61. The federal TSA regularly violates our natural rights, despite literally missing 95% of actual threats. 
62. DC politicians maintain a horrifically managed ‘no-fly list’, which mistakenly puts many people (including babies) onto the list, preventing them from flying. It’s also nearly impossible to get off of the list. 
63. Conservatives from Candace Owens to Matt Walsh have spoken in support of state independence from DC. 
64. Federal government leaders believe that if you don’t wear all the masks they recommend and if you don’t get all of the vaccines they recommend, you are just like the Taliban suicide bombers. 
65. DC politicians prohibit beneficial pipelines that would have been amazing for our national security and economy while simultaneously supporting pipelines for nations that are hostile to us. 
66. Who is arming the violent Mexican drug cartels? Federal agents from DC!
67. The federal government has kidnapped innocent Japanese people and put them in concentration camps. New Hampshire has never done that. And they couldn’t ever do that. Because we all have lots of guns. 
68. The US government banned firearms and ammunition from Russia. New Hampshire would never do that.
69. The US government puts many kids in cages at the border. New Hampshire would handle immigration in a much more sensible and humane way. 
70. Things will literally never change for the better. Even with Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress and the SCOTUS, freedom only diminished and tyranny continued to grow.
71. New Hampshire citizens are the hardest workers and earn the most money, which is demonstrated by our continent-leading median household income. We don’t need DC politicians to be wealthy.
72. New Hampshire is the freest state. Nearly all of our issues are caused by federal laws. Once we are independent, we will be almost 100% free to live as we please!
73. New Hampshire is the safest state. We don’t need DC or other states bringing violence to our peaceful paradise. 
74. Half of the people in the united states believe that Biden was legitimately elected and that Republicans are all traitors, while the other half believes that Biden lost the election and progressives are traitors. How could one country be united if its people hate each other so much? 
75. The DC politicians now feel so entitled to infinite power that they essentially ban medications that could help treat COVID, such as hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. 
76. DC politicians are so arrogant that they no longer feel the need to pass legislation in Congress; they now use executive orders to pass new laws, including the most recent one forcing all private companies in the united states with over 100 employees to vaccinate their employees or test them for COVID weekly. This will affect 80 million employees. If you don’t want DC sociopaths coming between you and your employer (or you and your doctor), you support independence. 
77. When conservative states began having success treating COVID with monoclonal antibodies Biden and DC politicians began to BLOCK the life-saving treatments from getting to pro-freedom anti-Biden states like Alabama and Florida, potentially causing people to die.
78. DC politicians have made it clear that they will continue to prioritize foreign nationals and illegal immigrants over American citizens like you and me.
79. On the other hand, DC politicians have made it very clear that Cuban immigrants are not welcome here (because they tend to vote for freedom and against communism). 
80. The Biden IRS is now going to monitor every bank account with over $600 in it so that they can tax all people who make any money in any way. Those who receive more than $600 in PayPal transactions in a year will also be subject to taxation, according to experts. Peaceful separation solves this IRS issue because the IRS would no longer have any jurisdiction over us. 
81. When NH adopted federal food laws, it made selling mushrooms illegal, among many other prohibitions. Now, the only way to make it legal for anyone in NH to sell mushrooms is to create more regulation requiring ‘licenses’, which is somewhat counterproductive. The only other way to make mushrooms legal in NH would be to sever ties with DC. 
82. Dictator Biden nominated an actual Soviet communist to be the comptroller of the currency. If you don’t want your country’s financial system to be run by an avowed communist, you support separation from DC.  
83. On 10/8/21, the preliminary deal on a GLOBAL tax on businesses was officially agreed to. A total of 136 countries have signed onto the measure, guaranteeing that they will work together to stomp out businesses seeking to evade taxes by implementing at least a 15% tax on them, no matter where they come from. Once New Hampshire becomes a self-governing state, its low (or absent) tax on business could attract so much business to the state that it could cause the biggest economic boom in world history. 
84. Dictator Biden’s OSHA implemented a vaccine mandate for nearly every worker in the united states. It is extremely unlikely that an individual could beat this in federal courts or via federal legislation. Separating from the union is actually the more practical way to nullify this mandate. 
85. A federal law to require all new cars to have passive drunk-driving monitoring technology is about to go into effect, making all cars in the united states more expensive and much more intrusive. The law does not specify, but the new technology may be tantamount to perpetual breathalyzers and/or eye monitoring in every car. 
86. The medical system and all medical institutions in the united states are becoming increasingly racist towards whites, and it all starts with DC politicians. 
87. The Supreme Court is composed of 9 judges. The SCOTUS is perhaps the most powerful entity in the united states now. These nine judges are either evil or mentally retarded. They certainly do not believe in freedom. Is that who you want to be ruled by?
88. The US House of Representatives passed legislation that would take over control of elections, taking the power that always resided with the states and granting it to DC politicians. Among the many measures in the legislative package was a law that prohibited any election in the united states from requiring ID in order to vote. New Hampshire citizens who would like to retain their voter ID law must either support secession or give up voter ID forever once this federal law passes. 
89. DC politicians just passed a law mandating that all vehicles made after 2026 be equipped with perpetual monitoring systems to detect ‘impaired driving’. The vehicles must also have ‘kill switches’ that allow cops to turn them off at any moment. If you don’t like this policy, secession is the only solution. 
90. In the summer of 2022, federal government will begin to require facial recognition/uploading pictures of your face in order to access tax/ documents on the IRS website.
91. The President announced that the next US Supreme Court Judge he nominates will be a black woman. Upon joining the court, she will likely hear a massively important case involving ‘affirmative action’.
92. DC politicians are literally stealing our organs. In 2021, a policy change at UNOS essentially caused nearly all organs from donors in New Hampshire to be sent to NYC, CT, and MA, harming New Hampshire’s patients who desperately need organs to live. DC is viciously fighting NH legislation that would allow Granite Staters to state their preference that their neighbors be granted priority over foreigners if they pass away with viable organs. 
93. The brilliant experts in DC are using $30,000,000 in taxpayer funds to give out drug paraphernalia, including crack pipes, to drug users. The statement from the DC politicians specifically mentioned that they are being distributed primarily to minorities and that they are to be used for illegal drugs. 
94. Our Lords in DC believe that they must force New Hampshire to build more housing projects so that our state could look more like the Bronx.  
95. Our brilliant Lords in DC are destroying our savings and devaluing our salaries by printing so much money that annual inflation is now at a frightening 9.1% annual rate.
96. DC politicians have been forcing you and me to pay for dangerous bioweapons labs in Ukraine for years. 
97. Your federal tax dollars are being used to pay Tik Tok influencers to create and promote propaganda approved by Dictator Biden. If you don’t want to be forced to fund such endeavors, you may want to consider secession. 
98. If you don’t enjoy paying $6 billion for the annual NIAID budget doled out by Anthony Fauci to fund foreign bioweapons labs and development and approval of ludicrously expensive patented pharmaceuticals and suppress use of cheap off-patent drug, you should consider supporting a vote of NH residents to leave the union.
99. The federal government violates free speech in numerous ways. Leaving their jurisdiction solves these issues and restores freedom of speech, expression, press, association, and worship. 
100. The federal government is increasingly racist. Most recently, Dictator Biden nominated a black woman to be a judge on the highest court because of her gender and skin color. Ironically, she will likely soon be ruling on an affirmative action case. 

 

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