Category Archives: Humor

The Obstructed View: GOP, Bailout, Health Care, Death Penalty

Posted on January 12, 2009 by bfiasamosborne

The Obstructed View Random thoughts from an idle mind for the beginning of 2009 by Sam OsborneWILL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FURTHER DISINTEGRATE, FADE TO THIRD-PARTY STATUS, AND EVENTUALLY ON INTO OBLIVION? If it does,the party that replaces it will likely … Continue reading →

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Donald Kaul Agrees with Blog for Iowa on Caroline Kennedy Appointment

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Donald Kaul Agrees with Blog for Iowa on Possible Caroline Kennedy Appointment I have long suspected that former Des Moines Register columnist and RAGBRAI co-founder Donald Kaul is getting inspiration for his column from reading Blog for Iowa. Here is … Continue reading →

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Gotta Get ’em While They’re Young!

Posted on December 13, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Gotta Get 'em While They're Young! Okay, perhaps I am spending too much time on Twitter. But I hooked up with a mom blogger there named Amy S. who posts over at SnarkyMommy.com.Amy tells the story [from just a couple … Continue reading →

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Did You Hear the One about Obama?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Did You Hear the One about Obama? A true story in one part, by Linda ThiemanOn Wednesday of this week, Florida congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen picked up her phone and found herself on the line with President-elect Barack Obama. Well, that’s … Continue reading →

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So What if Alaska Did Secede from the Union?

Posted on October 25, 2008 by bfialindathieman

So What if Alaska Did Secede from the Union? by Linda ThiemanSarah Palin is something of an enigma to me. On the one hand, she only approves of the “pro-America” parts of America. On the other hand, she’s married to … Continue reading →

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NEW Crazy McCain Photo; Palin on SNL Tonight

Posted on October 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

NEW Crazy McCain Photo; Palin on SNL Tonight by Linda ThiemanI realize that in the grand scheme of things, this is less than minor. But it's sort of like that photo Blog for Iowa ran of a dog doing it's … Continue reading →

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We Can Laugh Because We’re Winning

Posted on October 9, 2008 by bfialindathieman

We Can Laugh Because We're Winning And the Republicans probably won't even be able to steal the election this time!Today, to brighten your day, I am sharing a post from a hilarious blog called Democralypse Now. It advertises itself as … Continue reading →

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HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Posted on April 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION By Susie Petra Erick Fralick in Ames sent this on to me. It's good readin' about good eatin,' at least, according to the conservatives.Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can … Continue reading →

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Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns..

Posted on March 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns Eric Fralick and Tom Lindsey wrote great columns this past weekend. Fralick's was in the Register, Lindsey's on Political Fallout. Fralick first, then Lindsey What Bullying is All About: In Commentary or Teen Culture, … Continue reading →

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The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies”

Posted on November 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies” By Sam Garchik The CMDP is currently taking “The Falsies,” a list of 14 slick moves companies or government organizations puled on the public to hide shameful actions. I guess it's … Continue reading →

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