AP Covers Chuck Weed’s “None Of The Above” Bill

weedThe Associated Press files this report on Keene state rep Chuck Weed’s excellent bill that would add “None of the Above” to all ballots in New Hampshire!

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bill that would add the option of choosing “none of the above” on New Hampshire ballots seems like a quintessential proposal for the first-in-the-nation presidential primary state that prides itself on having discerning voters.

But even the measure’s sponsors say it’s probably doomed, with one acknowledging that it would be humiliating for a candidate to be defeated by no one rather than an actual opponent.

Sponsor Charles Weed, D-Keene, says voters should have the chance to express their dissatisfaction with all the candidates for a given office.

“Real choice means people have to be able to withhold their consent,” Weed said. “You can’t do that with silly write-ins. Mickey Mouse is not as good as ‘none of the above.’” (more…)

Black Sheep Rising – Episode 37

How will hidden messages in the bible make us better human beings and why do our ancient alien masters even care?  Bible code enthusiast, Joseph Mirzoeff, lays it all down for us.  Also, NH police find the time in their busy schedule to help man propose, republicans -vs- duck killers, and Politico rates NH #1 state in the union.  Show notes at: BlackSheepRising.org

BEARCAT Ban Bill Hears from KPD’s Ken Meola

Today’s Monitor published a story which covers the public hearing on a bill designed to curb police militarization by limiting what grants law enforcement agencies can be approved for in New Hampshire. The hearing was attended by the usually mute Keene police chief Kenneth Meola, who praised the BEARCAT’s presence in Keene for its low cost. Check out the story linked below by Kathleen Ronayne:

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/10458725-95/nh-rep-introduces-bill-that-would-ban-bearcats-in-communities-statewide

AKPF #1: Legal Herb, Illegal Audio

2013_08_10_ji_akpf1This informative installment of AKPF #1 takes you all the way to Concord, NH to sit in on the exciting hearing on the wiretapping law for the state, which currently is responsible for granting police the authority to kidnap and rob from innocent human beings under the guise of combating illegal recording. We even hear from bureaucrats who admit their deep-seated fear of recording devices and the individuals who wield them, as well as receiving updates from the cannabis legalization progression in Colorado. In a world where herbs are legal, the ability to make objective records is sure to follow closely behind.

Black Sheep Rising – Episode 36

This week:  no more handing out flyers in the new courthouse, DEA agent crusader rails against weed legalization, NH pot bill, silly Affordable Care Act commercials and it turns out Rapsher = ‘Liberty Conspiracy’ fanboy.  Show notes at BlackSheepRising.org

Animated Video Illustrates #Duckgate 911 Calls

little-yellow-duck-swimming-water_120406a An anonymous video editor who wishes to be known as ‘Duck Truther’ has submitted an edited rendition of the recently released 911 calls related to the Duckgate scandal. In the calls, we hear a representative of the Nashua Crown Plaza hotel call the police because an allegedly drunk man has killed several ducks. We also hear a call from one of three Nashua police commissioners, a friend of the allegedly drunk man, who provided cover for him while police were seeking him out. After coming under criticism and review, Nashua’s board voted not to kick out Thomas Pappas. Listen to the saddening calls and see the crying duck in this powerful submission to the AquaKeene youtube channel.