Category Archives: 2016 Election Campaign

What To Write? What To Write?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Dave Bradley

about 30 seconds: This blog is a labor of love. A chance many folks don’t get to give a perspective on things that others may not have thought about. But trying to decide what stories to comment on is very … Continue reading →

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Pockets Of Real Journalism In The Media

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Lawrence O’Donnell and David Farenthold (5 minutes) Since the days of Ronald Reagan, corporations have had a goal of owning and controlling the disseminators of the news media in this country. To this end, they have purchased TV, radio, newspapers … Continue reading →

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Perception Beating Reality Hands Down

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Controlling the media really helps. “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” George Orwell, 1984. Back in 1970 Lewis Powell wrote the infamous Powell Memo. In that memo the future Supreme … Continue reading →

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Autumn Begins With An Iowa Flood

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Paul Deaton

There was a lot to make one cranky as summer ended yesterday, including the weather. Extremely heavy rains are flooding parts of Iowa and the impact will soon be felt downstream. The Cedar River is expected to crest at 24.1 … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Climate Change Deniers Taken To Task By Democrat

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Important information from Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom for Iowans in Senate District 28. NE Iowa Senator Mike Breitbach denies climate change is real I attended a legislative forum on Tuesday in Decorah hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District. Republican incumbent … Continue reading →

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Fact Check: Liz Mathis Supports Tuition Freezes

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Her Republican opponent is doing the only thing Republicans are really good at, making stuff up about others in order to benefit themselves. IDP Clips: Gary Shea, Robins, The Gazette Sen. Liz Mathis, who is up for re-election in Senate … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Donald Trump

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Everyone has something that they are “so sick of,” in this election cycle. Here’s mine:  The endless rants about Donald Trump. The social media conversations going on and on, outraged over his latest egregious comment, the clever, biting anti-Trump memes.  … Continue reading →

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Did You Hear About Clinton’s Mental Health Agenda?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Our media is not serving our democracy.  Far from it. Thom Hartmann nails it in this brief clip from his show that you can catch daily.  He is the nation’s #1 progressive talk radio host.  Click here to find a … Continue reading →

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“It’s Big Tobacco All Over Again”

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Doctors used to sell tobacco @ 1 minute We often have the computer playing some form of left wing radio while we do our daily tasks around the house. In the US, there are few outlets for left wing radio, … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Asks Legislators: Do You Support Trump?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Dave Bradley

(Keith Olbermann returns with twice weekly commentary on GQ until the election – 17 minutes) Progress Iowa asked Iowa legislators whether or not supported Republican nominee Donald Trump in this election. Why should this be an issue in state races? … Continue reading →

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