Monthly Archives: May 2021

Why Does No One Say Failed President?

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Not that I want to waste anymore of my time and effort on Donald Trump, but sometimes you just have to get it out of your system. As we enter the fourth full month of the Biden Presidency the long … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Happy Mother’s Day Edition

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Being a Mother is so easy: (3.5 minutes) On this Mother’s Day perhaps the best trend I see is the number of women involved in the running of the various levels of government in this country. Having women involved on … Continue reading →

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Being The Virus’s Best Friend

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Dave Bradley

President Biden announces updates on national vaccination program (4.5 minutes) Almost unbelievably, the Iowa legislature passed a bill that will force businesses to not require nor ask for Covid-19 vaccination documentation from customers. Thus they create a situation that is … Continue reading →

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How Is Mother Earth Doing On Mother’s Day?

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Dave Bradley

CNBC mini documentary 20 minutes long Why am I writing about climate change when Earth Day was just a couple of weeks ago? Because everyday should be a day when we take care of the only option we have for … Continue reading →

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Frank Luntz Reveals How To Manipulate Public Opinion

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Trish Nelson

“People say that all social media did is give people the mouthpiece to voice what they’ve been thinking for decades. I don’t think they were thinking it. I think we put it into their heads.” – Frank Luntz In case … Continue reading →

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Virtual Event: Amy Klobuchar And Art Cullen Discuss The Problem Of Monopolies

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Trish Nelson

https://www.facebook.com/events/1419714625050348 THURSDAY, May 6, at 7:00pm Please join us for a special Prairie Lights Virtual event on Zoom for Amy Klobuchar in conversation with Art Cullen To join this virtual event go to the Facebook event page and register. Klobuchar … Continue reading →

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Brainwashing Documentary Nominated For Webby Award

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Trish Nelson

“He would have Fox and Limbaugh on at the same time.” Jen Senko was a guest on Thom Hartmann’s program yesterday. Senko is the director and creator of the excellent documentary The Brainwashing of My Dad, a film about the … Continue reading →

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Fox News Misinformation

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Maher:  “With Biden polling so well I’ve noticed that the right wing media has had to ramp up the lying…” This is pretty hilarious because sometimes you just gotta laugh.

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Republicans Use High School Playbook To Bully Democracy

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Trish Nelson

All good liars and bullies know how to cover their lies by accusing others of the very thing they are doing. So it is with Republicans and their obsession with pretend voter fraud. They know it’s not true. They’re all … Continue reading →

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Al Franken: Crisis Intervention Training

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Dave Bradley

For a funny guy, Al Franken sure makes a lot of sense.  In this 11 minute video Franken discusses a concept of his that feel like something that could really be used right now.

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