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Mask Mandates Are a Public Health Menace

Op/Ed by Malkin Opinion / Editorial July 23, 2020August 12, 2020

By Michelle MalkinSyndicated Columnist Jared Polis, the Democratic governor of Colorado, thinks those of us who oppose scientifically dubious, constitutionally suspect and dangerously overbroad face mask mandates are “selfish bastards.”I think Polis is a pandering…

Summer Reading

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 4, 2020

Now that we have been told to “Stay At Home” for another two weeks, it is no surprise that folks are running out of things to keep them occupied.You have played all the board games,…

Global Economy Facing Dangerous Shocks

Op/Ed by Metzler May 21, 2020May 20, 2020

After years of consistent economic expansion and growth throughout much of the world, the global economy is facing tectonic shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic.For developed states such as the United States and Western Europe, the…

The New Normal

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire May 13, 2020May 12, 2020

I’ll be glad once this whole virus thing is over.I am curious to find out what this new normal is going to be that everyone is talking about.They mention it a lot on the news…

Lockdown Limbo or Reopen The Economy?

Op/Ed by Metzler May 13, 2020May 12, 2020

Can we economically sustain a prolonged lockdown? Well the stunningly high unemployment numbers for April, just over 20 million lost jobs, should answer that question and serve as yet another jolting wake up call that…

PLAN 603: A Common Sense Blueprint To Reopen The NH Economy

Opinion / Editorial May 12, 2020May 11, 2020

By Hon. John GibsonMerrimack, NH Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state; they employ our family, friends, and neighbors. Small businesses in every community across our state contribute to our quality of life and…

Syrian Conflict Continues Despite Coronavirus

Op/Ed by Metzler May 6, 2020May 5, 2020

Syria’s devastating conflict continues despite the spread of Coronavirus and calls by the international community for a ceasefire to stop the fighting which has continued for over nine years and killed more than 500,000 people.…

Trying To Help

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire May 6, 2020May 5, 2020

PHOTO: Looks like tourists from flatlander states might not be welcomed with open arms by the local villagers this year! Sssshh!!Don’t tell anyone.If the word gets out, I could get arrested.But I really don’t have…

Guiding During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

A Guides Life May 6, 2020May 5, 2020

PHOTO: The author is keeping track of the fish during the shutdown, but is unable to take clients out fishing due to fear of COVID-19. I have been fielding phone calls from repeat and prospective…

New Hiking Options

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire April 30, 2020April 29, 2020

Back in December I reviewed some of my favorite books that would make great Christmas gifts.One of those books has recently taken off on the bestseller lists here in New Hampshire due to the Coronavirus,…

Reopening America?

Op/Ed by Metzler April 23, 2020April 22, 2020

Since mid-March the American economy has been on pandemic lockdown.Commercial, social and educational interaction have faced a form of Limbo, forced to follow a still uncertain script dictated by the deadly Coronavirus and decreed by…

Campaign Distancing

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire April 23, 2020April 22, 2020

Being in lockdown mode has sure put a crimp in the style of those us running for election in November.Against my better judgement, I have once again decided to run for governor of New Hampshire…

Let’s Get NH Open For Business – Soon!

Opinion / Editorial April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

We all Understand What We Need To Do.I am in my mid-sixties with underlying health issues. I get it.I probably won’t be going out any place where there are crowds for a while.I’ll probably keep…

WHO’s Got China’s Back?

Op/Ed by Metzler April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

It’s easy to point fingers during a deadly pandemic, and let’s do so. WHO first sounded the alarm? WHO downplayed real medical risks? WHO calmed or stoked irrational fears? WHO in this case, is the…

New Rituals

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire April 15, 2020April 14, 2020

It is without doubt that once this pandemic is over, some things we were accustomed to will be changing.One of the things being talked about is the social ritual of shaking hands.Hand shaking has been…

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