Thou Shalt Not Cheat

Today I will dedicate the quiz to Stephanie Miller. We took a trip to Minneapolis last week to see what may have been the last of her “Sexy Liberal Tour.” Stephanie and a changing cast of hilarious cronies have been touring the country for the past several years bringing liberal humor and some sexy humor to the hinterlands. In case people don’t know Stephanie Miller is the daughter of late Republican VP candidate William Miller of New York. Stephanie does a liberal radio show out of Los Angeles. Unfortunately thanks to Rush Limbaugh talk radio in general has become toxic.

The show was hilarious. Up and coming star John Fugelsang with a wide ranging set. Fugelsang had some great jokes. The only one I remember is “The economy is broken because an elephant sat on it.” Carlos Alazraqui added some humor from his home. Then Steph came out less to perform and more to schmooze with a very friendly audience. The evening ended with a quite humorous panel of the three. All in all a great evening. Stephanie can be heard online at 8AM central at http://www.chicagoprogressivetalk.com/

Were you paying attention?

1) ISIS is no longer just an Egyptian goddess. Why is ISIS in the news these days?

2) Joni Ernst is getting some help from the home team. What member of her family called Hillary Clinton a “hag” on facebook?

3) To avoid a controversial decision, what development in Sioux City declined money from the Vision Iowa Fund?

4) He’s back! Surely you know the name of the now controversial(?) POW who returned to the US this week?

5) Comedian Tracey Morgan was critically injured in a traffic accident when the driver of the truck that hit his cab fell asleep. Why did the truck driver fall asleep?

6) US House powerhouse Eric Cantor had his plug pulled in the Virginia Republican primary this week. Who defeated Cantor?

7) Ford company is joining with what American food processor to create plant based plastics for their cars?

8) The Iowa Supreme Court last week allowed a case concerning the attempted removal and then pay cut for a state employee against what official to proceed?

9) Another week, another school shooting. Where did this week’s incident occur?

10) After her bill to bring some relief to college debtors was blocked by Republicans, Elizabeth Warren essentially declared war on what Republican leader?

11) Once more turning to executive orders where congress fails to act, Pres. Obama issued an executive order to cap student repayments on loans at what percent of their income?

12) Holy fix the rotten Iowa highways, Batman! What Iowa politician called for a 10 cent increase in the gas tax to fix our crappy roads?

13) A bill that attempts to make some fixes to the problems at VA hospitals passed the US senate 97-3. What polar opposites drew up this bill?

14) In an incredible move, what leading edge auto technology company made all its patents open source?

15) “Copa Mudial.” What does it mean?

I must mention that the condition of Iowa’s highways compared to Minnesota’s is like the difference between heaven and hell. We need someone who cares leading Iowa. Not someone who sees it as his retirement job.

Answers:

1) ISIS (Islamic Stte in Iraq and Syria) is heading up the other side in the Iraq civil war.

2) Her husband Gail. He also had a post calling Janet Napolitano a “traitorous skank”

3) The proposed Christian park

4) Bowe Bergdahl

5) He had been driving for 24 hours for Walmart.

6) Dave Brat

7) Heinz – using the fibers from tomato skins.

8) Gov. Branstad

9) Reynolds High, Troutdale, Oregon

10) Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Tell me again why 40 votes defeats 60?

11) 10%

12) Jack Hatch

13) Bernie Sanders and John McCain.

14) Tesla

15) “World Cup” as in it’s World Cup time again!