Category Archives: GOP

CRomnibus: A Hint Of Things To Come

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Americans have been conditioned by our news cycles and our lifestyles to get worked up about something today only to have it stroked from our memories tomorrow. For all but a few, stitching today’s thread of news into the fabric … Continue reading →

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The Normalization Of GOP Crazy

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  washingtonpost.com/ “…When Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst flirted with the “Agenda 21″ conspiracy theory — a favorite of Glenn Beck, in which the U.S. government and the United Nations are supposedly conspiring to force rural people in Iowa and … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Channels Howard Dean On Morning Joe

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Rick Perry will be in Iowa this week, February 27-28, with four stated objectives. (1) To help his “great friend” Governor Branstad with his re-election campaign; (2)  To meet with business leaders; (3) To “make some shows”  (aka Rick Perry … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart Destroys GOP “Band Of Blockers”

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

You won’t want to miss this. It’s awesome. http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:432630

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The Shame Of The Republicans

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Last Week when our main stream media made a big to do about the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the “War On Poverty” they gave plenty of time for Republicans to strut in front of cameras across the country … Continue reading →

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Iowans Support Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Dave Bradley

NEW POLL: Iowans Support Minimum Wage Increase, Oppose Branstad Policies By Wide Margins Iowans believe the income gap between rich and poor is getting bigger, and most do not have an equal shot at getting ahead economically. Des Moines, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Making Government Viable Rather Than Wrecking It

Posted on November 7, 2013 by bfiaralphscharnau

Most people today refer to Congress as dysfunctional and give it low ratings on trust.  The disruption in government operations last month showed just how far a minority of elected representatives would go to get their way. Nothing has aroused … Continue reading →

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GOP Resorts To Swift Boat Strategy Once Again

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Van Jones: Let’s Stop Trying To Please Republicans The GOP were smart when they made the decision to swiftboat Van Jones out of the Obama administration in 2009, because Van Jones is a tremendously powerful force for good. Individuals like … Continue reading →

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They Never Give Up

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The GOTea Party just never quits on their efforts to wipe out all advancement in this country since the Civil War. Remember that nettlesome 19th amendment that allows women to vote? Well, Texas has been chafing at that recently, especially … Continue reading →

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Tired Of The Lies?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Don’t know about you but I sure am tired of the constant lies from the Republican side of the aisle. These past few weeks have shown a bright spotlight on their propensity for lying their asses off almost no matter … Continue reading →

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