There is a very obvious lesson for the Republican Party to learn after the 2006 elections: Do not compromise.

The willingness of Republican strategists to try to look "moderate", in order to have a "big tent" has led to the greatest NH GOP failure in its history. (It should be noted that this failure came BEFORE Wayne Semprini took over as head of the party; he is only dealing with the after effects of bad ideas from the past.)

It should come as no surprise to those who have been watching this train move down the tracks that a wreck was inevitable. If the GOP wants to appeal to leftists (and that is what the moderates actually are, let's not kid about it) by expanding spending, expanding regulations and increasing the size of government, they have no right to be in the GOP.

November 7, 2006 saw the expiration of the RINO party in NH.

Evidence:

Charles Bass is slammed by Paul Hodes, something conservatives and libertarians warned would happen many moons ago.

Jeb Bradley is beaten by Carol Shea-Porter, a woman who came out of nowhere, whose political machine was run by her daughter until two months ago.

The NH House falls into the hands of the Dems, the Senate appears to be going that way at the time of this writing.

The NH Governorship is easily held by the lefties with a D in their title.

The US Congress goes Democrat, the US Senate appears to be headed in that direction as of this writing. It could end up tied, but functionally Democrat, when considering the leftist ideas of the RINOs still there.

“Lynch Lingo”
October, 2006
P. Gardner Goldsmith

Tell me if these words sound familiar:

“Together, working in a bi-partisan way, we… Uh, came together! Partnering in an inclusive fashion, to put partisanship to one side, to move forward for the people of New Hampshire and impact the wellness of all our children, all our seniors, and all our working people. That’s what leadership is all about.”

If you watched the WMUR/Union Leader debate between Governor John Lynch, and Representative Jim Coburn, you probably recognize lots of those phrases, and if you’re like I, you didn’t appreciate them.

Here is an excellent press release from Myron Ebell, of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Myron will be on ATG on Tuesday, October 31. The subject, the British report on Global Warming, and the move by the UK to HIRE Al Gore to give the UK government advice on the supposedly man-made warming problem.

Here is the press release from CEI:

C|E|I

Competitive Enterprise Institute

British Economic Review of Global Warming Fuels Alarmism;
Economist Cherry-Picks Data to Forecast Overblown Scenario

Washington , D.C. , October 30, 2006—A new report commissioned by the British government on the potential costs of global warming and its prevention is deeply flawed and should not be used to justify a global emissions trading scheme, the Competitive Enterprise Institute warned on Monday.

Refer to the information on John Lynch recently posted here at the Liberty Conspiracy.

... the mindset of those who support him. Those two topics are front and center in the latest audio from "Against the Grain".

Keep in mind, Governor Lynch is backed by the same people who supported the deceptive and nasty Jeanne Shaheen, who offered provably false claims in news conferences, and was never taken to task for them. Listen to Lynch's words, and judge for yourself if he is being straight with people, or he is spouting prepared phrases for public consumption.

Tasty.

Lynch's claims that "together, we balanced the budget without new taxes" overlooks the fact that 80 millioon Dollars in taxes that previously were not taken from people will be taken from smokers when they engage in peaceful, private commerce. When John Lynch says "no new taxes", he wants people to believe there were no aggregate increases in taxes, which is false. He is deceiving through semantics. That is base and sad. He is also unable to actually answer questions about things like the Supreme Court's unjustified and fallacious series of rulings on education funding, and he is incacapable of telling a questioner where he would make cuts.

The appearance of Bill Frist on "Against the Grain" has inspired some discussion. Senator Frist may run for President. In his recent conversation with Gardner Goldsmith, Senator Frist attempted to offer his rationale for federal funding for scientific research, including fetal stem cell research. He also sounded off about REAL ID, and how he believes the United States is a "pluralistic" nation. Hear the details on our audio player.

In addition, many people may not know that the US government has the power to ban things such as Vegemite from being brought into our country. Freedom has never tasted so bad, but the freedom to eat vegemite ought to be afforded the people of the US, shouldn't it?

On Monday, October 23, Gardner Goldsmith had the opportunity to talk to economist-historian Thomas DiLorenzo, a fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, and author of the new book, "Lincoln Unmasked".

Look for the interview on the Liberty Conspiracy site, and look for Tom's book at www.amazon.com!

To begin this week, the Conspiracy hosts sound files concerning the Londonderry Education Ruling and the constitutional amendments proposed, Hugo Chavez and Mahmud Amadenajad at the UN, Michele's (really bad) Law going to Washington, and something for music lovers.

Soon, look for the "Against the Grain" interviews with Tony Blankley, Chuck Douglas, and more with Debbie Schlussel, as Gardner Goldsmith investigates the mid-east turmoil, America's role, and just what New Hampshire citizens can to to stop the Supreme Court AND state legislature from meddling in local education affairs.

Contrary to the views of many, the move by Senate President Ted Gatsas to offer a Constitutional Amendment that would take the NH Supreme Court out of education policy is unecessary. Instead, what is needed are legislators, senators and a governor who understand the separation of powers, the fundamentals of civics, the nature of "rights" being protective, and the NH Constitution, which gives the towns the right to contract with their teaching professionals.

This is an extremely important matter, probably the most important in the state.

Read the state Constitution, and understand why the justices must be removed. Unfortunately, not enough politicians have read it, and they are not going to do what is proper and necessary.

Over the past two weeks, members of the Conspiracy have waited patiently and have offered encouraging words for the expansion of the organization.

This week, another piece has been added. Our sound files/podcasts are ready for fast access on the site. Look now for the conversation between Gardner Goldsmith and ABC's John Stossell, coverage of the unacceptable NH Surpeme Court Ruling in the Londerry Education suit -- something that must be understood by NH citizens and those outside the state -- and information about the September 11, 2001 attacks.

As the members of the Conspiracy contin

For two perspectives on this story, check these links:

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-08-04-voa13.cfm

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/20/politics/main957660.shtml (note the leftward lean on the CBS story)

for details on the minimum wage and the pension plan law (why is the federal government involved in private pensions?) look here:

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-senate4aug04,0,1424638.story?... (but remember, it's the LA Times)

Enjoy the weekend!

Enjoy paying the Business Enterpise Tax, entrepreneurs!
Oh, and custsomers, enjoy it too, indirectly.

... the use of state tax Dollars to promote that we are a low-tax state!

From "Against the Grain", where else would someone find this focus and analysis?

El G and Dr. Weller investigate the minimum wage, and the leftist perspective on forcing business to pay more, forcing customers to pay more, and breaking the Constitution.

For more from the CAP, go to www.AmericanProgess.org

More, on the wonders of central bank manipulation of the value of money. Whether it is a licensed bank or the federal government is irrelevant, what one wants it PRIVATE banks free to issue competing currencies, not a monopoly doing so.

The Case Against the Fed

What Has Government Done to Our Money? Case for the 100 Percent Gold Dollar

The pop media have been hammering the fact that the housing market is "slowing down", but what they don't tell you is WHY.

This is part one of two.

Mr. Kanning was arrested this morning by armed federal agents who invaded his home and threw him to the floor. He was brought to the Federal Building at 55 Pleasant St, in Concord (ironic street name, isn't it?)

His charges will most likely include cirminal tresspass, which is interesting, because the IRS is considered to be a private corporation, but has protection by federal troops. Strange, isn't it?

http://hammeroftruth.com/2006/07/31/feds-raid-home-of-free-stater/

The US House yesterday voted to increase the minimum wage, giving leftists a temporary victory by attaching the proposal to the elimination of the estate tax.

Here is the report, from the "Washington Post":

"The House, at about 1:30 a.m. yesterday, voted 230 to 180 to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, from the $5.15 rate on the books since 1997. The bill also would exempt from taxation all estates worth as much as $5 million -- or $10 million for a married couple -- and apply a 15 percent tax rate to inheritances above that threshold and as much as $25 million. For estates exceeding $25 million in value, the tax rate would be 30 percent."

In response to a letter to the NH "Union Leader", Gardner Goldsmith took hold of the issue of Net Neutrality, and explained what neutrality really means.

Rock on with the downloads, cats.