GilfordGrok

After spending some time with us in studio on the 'Groks' radio endeavor, "Meet the New Press", I think Gilford Steamer editor Alec O'Meara would agree that to get "grokked" isn't so bad, really. With co-hosts Skip Murphy and Pat Hynes in Manchester for the NH GOP's annual meeting, I was joined in studio by Alec and budget committee candidate Terry Stewart for an hour of local talk which, at the end, was nowhere near enough time to even scratch the surface of the many issues that deserve discussion.

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One topic we touched upon was the role that blogs, like GilfordGrok, will play in politics at every level. While seemingly controversial, I think that blogs are here to stay, and should be looked upon as an extension of free speech that modern elected representatives should engage in as a way of better representing their constituents. It's my belief that the selectman in Milford, NH, Jim Dannis, who I call the "blogging selectman" represents the epitome of the modern politician- able to use the new media to let his fellow residents know where he is on the issues of the day. Unfortunately, this discussion was nowhere near as long as it could have been.

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The obvious answer to not having covered enough ground in yesterday's program is to just invite Mr. O'Meara back to the program in the very near future, which we will do. One thing we didn't discuss that I wanted to with Alec was the upcoming Van Halen reunion tour. Alec used to write on occasion about pop culture. I really want to hear his thoughts about all the bands from years back getting back together. (I'm certainly glad that they do-- especially those who come right here to Meadowbrook.)

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Thanks Alec!