Author Archives: Trish Nelson

And This Is Why Democrats Should NEVER Appear On Fox News

Posted on June 14, 2019

I love Eric Swalwell for his unapologetic offensive on guns, in particular assault weapons.  (Assault weapons are “rifles” according to Fox News).  However, Rep. Swalwell made an error thinking he could have a conversation about his plan to buy back … Continue reading →

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Eric Swalwell Leads With Guns

Posted on June 13, 2019

NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo will host the first 2020 presidential primary debate in June of 2019. This is part of a series of BFIA’s coverage and commentary of the announcement speeches by the declared Democratic candidates for president for … Continue reading →

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Why Is Facebook Buying Local News Outlets?

Posted on June 12, 2019

Facebook to invest $300 million to help local news survive. reuters.com/article/us-facebook-news/facebook-to-invest-300-million-to-help-local-news-survive If someone is going to own local news outlets, do we prefer that it be Sinclair Broadcasting or Facebook?  I would vote for Facebook as the lesser of two … Continue reading →

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Legislature May Hold Special Session To Override Reynolds Veto

Posted on June 11, 2019

This was a Facebook live video from June 5. Senator Joe Bolkcom has been a leader on the medical cannabis issue.  137 of 150 legislators voted for the medical cannabis bill that Kim Reynolds vetoed.  Legislators are being asked to … Continue reading →

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Government and Public Welfare

Posted on June 7, 2019

by Ralph Scharnau The headlines proclaim a booming economy with historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these cheery statistics hold no reality for millions of people coping with immediate or looming insecurity. The evidence for the gloom seems clear. … Continue reading →

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Right To Harm: A Film About CAFOs And Human Rights

Posted on June 6, 2019

Most people don’t know about the problem of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations).  This documentary was made to reach out to the public and expose the problem so we can together find a solution before it is too late. Watch … Continue reading →

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Democratic Candidates Iowa Schedule June 7-11

Posted on June 5, 2019

Information provided by desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker Beto O’Rourke Jun 7, 2019, 11:50 a.m. Coyote Run Farm, 1841 20th Pl, Lacona, IA Walking tour of farm to discuss impact of President Trump’s tariffs and trade policy. Beto O’Rourke Jun 7, 2019, 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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How Will We Stop Republican Election Stealing In 2020?

Posted on June 4, 2019

All good liars know how to cover their actions by accusing others of what they themselves are doing.  For example, a spouse who is cheating covers with constant displays of jealousy and accusations of his or her spouse cheating. It’s … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren “You Don’t Get What You Don’t Fight For”

Posted on June 3, 2019

Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy for President of the United States in February in Lawrence, Massachusetts.  This paragraph characterizes the central theme of her candidacy and serves to explain in common language what has happened to America. It started very … Continue reading →

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When Mueller Said “Every American” He Was Talking About Trump

Posted on May 31, 2019

“Russian intelligence officers who are part of the Russian military, launched a concerted attack on our political system. There were multiple systematic efforts to interfrere in our election. And that allegation deserves the attention of every American.”  – Robert Mueller … Continue reading →

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