Tag: Volume 264 | No. 25 - Page 3 - The New Hampshire Gazette

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2011—The Federal Election Commission awakens and OKs an investigation of Rep. Frank Guinta [R-N.H.]. 2007—Unbeknownst to the pilots, a B-52 takes off from N.D. with six live nukes onboard. In La., it sits unguarded from noon to 10:00 p.m. 2004—To milk 9/11 for all it’s worth, the RNC convenes in New York City. Attendees mock John Kerry and wounded vets in general by wearing “Purple Heart” band-aids. 1979—Thanks to a handy canoe paddle, President Carter survives an attack from a deranged rabbit. 1979—For the first time, astronomers observe a comet hitting the sun. 1967—Thurgood Marshall becomes the first Black Associate Justice. 1964—At the Democratic Convention, …

To the Editor: It was brought to my attention that yesterday’s paper contains the following statement: “1997—In Colebrook, N.H., anti-regulation fanatic and future hero of the Free State Project Carl Drega murders two cops, a selectman, and a judge.” This statement, “future hero of the Free State Project” is inaccurate, spurious, and libelous. I urge you to remove/retract any reference in this context to the Free State Project, a federally recognized 501c3 educational nonprofit, before I am forced to take legal action on behalf of our 25,000+ participants. Did this statement appear in print as well? If so, I will look for a written correction …

Remembering Frank H. Teagle, Jr.

To the Editor: In Vermont there is a signpost at Teagle’s Landing honoring Frank H. Teagle, Jr. It describes him as “steward of our resources, caring, dedicated, thoughtful and sensible, Frank was a humble and selfless servant of Woodstock—its people, traditions and institutions. He saw the overlooked and worked to make things better.” America is in crisis—its resources have been squandered to benefit the few, its institutions, traditions, and the rule of law have been trashed, its government is dysfunctional, its people are sick and anxious—our country is shunned and pitied by the rest of the world. We desperately need leaders like Mr. Teagle. We …

Never a Boast or a Brag?

To the Editor: While recently pondering things, the lyrics of a George M. Cohan song were rolling through my mind, over and over. You know…… You’re a grand old flag You’re a high-flying flag And forever in peace may you wave You’re the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave Ev’ry heart beats true Under red, white and blue Where there’s never a boast or brag…. “Make America Great Again”…indeed! President Trump stands for, represents, and emotes nothing that has made and makes our country and culture great. Donald Trump may know the “cost” of things, but he …

Carl Drega, Folk Hero to Free Staters

by Susan Bruce Those of us who lived in northern New Hampshire when Carl Drega went on his murderous rampage see something like this and get the chills. The chills mixed in with some serious pissed off. Carl Drega was a guy from Bow who had a small vacation place in Columbia—a small town near Colebrook. He was not a beloved member of the community. Drega was an angry man who was sure everyone was out to get him. He’d had code enforcement problems in Columbia. He wanted to use tarpaper as siding on his house. His house was on the riverfront, and a flood …

Ewing: The Insatiable Cruelty of Democrats

To the Editor: Despite their promises, Democrats rarely improve life for most people; they excel at keeping poor people poor, keeping dangerous neighborhoods dangerous, and destroying things, like beautiful and formerly safe cities and our peaceful tolerant society. Apparently expecting political benefit, Democrat [sic] politicians allow supposedly peaceful mobs of Democrat [sic] activists to cause hundreds of injuries, dozens of killings, and several $100,000,000 of property damage to their own law-abiding constituents, including many people of color whose lives apparently don’t matter to Democrats. When violent protestors, actually criminals, are arrested, Democrat [sic] prosecutors often release them without charges or bail. When needed, bail is …