Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Trump Supporting Farmers Are Not Necessarily Being “Patriotic”

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Trish Nelson

What a messed up frame on this issue by Iowa Press.  So apparently a farmer at a Demcoratic candidate town hall said something like, “we’re being asked to be patriotic…”  Unclear exactly what that means, but nonetheless that was how … Continue reading →

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The History of Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Trish Nelson

“Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who died while serving their country in the military. It is also used to honor all departed loved ones who served in the military even if they did not die in service.  … Continue reading →

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Marianne Williamson: Something Different

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Dave Bradley

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

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Sunday Funday: Memorial Day Edition

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Dave Bradley

About 5 minutes Follow Rachel Maddow as she weaves her tale of the corruption in our current government as we see the Dear Leader and his administration bow to the whims of a certain foreign leader. Then watch as she … Continue reading →

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Redo on Samantha Bee’s History of “Pro-Life”

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Last week we had the insane passage of copycat laws around the country with the express purpose of the de facto stoppage of legal abortions. Iowa, which was once a national leader in things like education and non-partisan selection of … Continue reading →

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Government Waste Joni Should Target

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Just got another of Joni Ernst’s comical “Make ‘Em Squeal” missives. I honestly wonder if she ever reads them herself. Well at least this month she took aim at everybody’s go-to punching bag for “showing-you-are-serious-about-waste-and-fraud” the Pentagon. By golly, you … Continue reading →

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The Lawless President

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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Should Democrats Appear On Fox?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Trevor Noah makes a good case, but would the female and minority candidates have gotten the same friendly treatment as Bernie and Pete did? I have taken the position that I would be okay with a Democratic candidate doing a … Continue reading →

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Rep. Beto O’Rourke Makes Stop In Tipton

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa attended Beto O’Rourke’s event yesterday at the Tipton City Park. It was a cold, wet day. The event started at noon. Many were wearing winter coats. The little park shelter was full of what looked like mostly … Continue reading →

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List of #StopTheBans Actions In Iowa

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Republicans are attempting to turn America into a third world country where women and girls are forced to bear children against their will, even if they are a victim of rape. State legislators are passing laws making it a crime … Continue reading →

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