Talley TV Interviews Bob Constantine

On the morning of September 4th, 2009, I was outside in my yard. I think I just fed my chickens, gave my dogs some water. I came around the back of my home when I heard a noise. I kinda live off the beaten path, not a lot of traffic here. I looked out around the corner of my house and there were a couple of police cruisers, or actually SUVs and some other vehicles in my driveway. I walked out into the yard and was met by one of the police officers who said, “We have a warrant.” I was led around my property. There were 7 police officers here. It's not a very nice experience to have the peace and solitude of your home broken. This is my home, or at least I thought it was. They came here. I've never hurt anybody. They went through my house, went through all the dresser drawers, went through all that kind of stuff. The end result was I was taken to Canaan, NH police station – you know, the mug shot, the fingerprints, the whole bit. ]

Emperor Evan Crowned

Yesterday, the Town of Unfree Grafton held primary elections. Evan Pierce went down and set up a table for Free Grafton elections for Emperor. For those who don't know, the powers of the emperor are: the ability to declare things official, unofficial, officially unofficial, and/or unofficially official. In the performance of these duties, the emperor is required to wear no clothes, except for a vail across the face on which the word is written Legitimacy. The candidates for emperor included Evan, Misty the Cat, Nobody, and a number of write-in candidates who were added during the day.

The final count:
Evan 3,
Misty 2,
Nobody 1,
Obama Bush Clinton 1,
Megan Fox 1. (someone thought she'd be a good candidate because she'd be required to wear no clothes.)

Peaceful Assembly Church

By Kat Kanning

The historic church in Grafton Center has been purchased by Freestater John Connell. Connell plans to continue the building's 200 year history as a church/community center. Future activities include kid's afterschool art classes, yoga sessions, music and lectures. There are also plans for a lending library consisting predominately of books on spirituality and natural healing. A comedy open mic is also in the plans.

By Kat Kanning
August 6, 2009

When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. -- Thomas Jefferson

Freestaters are gathering in Grafton, NH for the first annual Burning Porcupine Festival event for camping and fun. It is to be held at the newly-dubbed Porcupine Recreation Area at Hoyt Road, Grafton.

The campout lasts from July 14th-25th, though space will be available for camping throughout the summer.

The porcupine is the mascot of the Free State Project, since it is a harmless creature, unless you mess with it too much.

A sample of some of the planned events:

Giant burning porcupine
Open mic
George Bush pinata night
Water ballon/gun war
Mt. Cardigan hike