Category Archives: Humor

Where to Find Political Humor in Iowa: Try the High Schools!

Posted on March 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Where to Find Political Humor in Iowa: Try the High Schools! by Linda Thieman In these bright, sunny, warm days of Iowa winter, when Spring Fever sprouts early because of global warming, it’s good to know where an Iowan can … Continue reading →

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Filthy-Rich and Wannabes say NO to Cheez Whiz

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Filthy-Rich and Wannabes say NO to Cheez Whiz MinutemanMedia.Org Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington columnist for the “Des Moines Register.” He has covered the foolishness in our nation’s capital for 29 years, winning a number of modestly coveted awards … Continue reading →

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The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul

Posted on December 29, 2004 by Trish Nelson

The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul MinutemanMedia He’s b-a-a-a-c-c-k….and you can find him at MinutemanMedia.Org – our old friend, the world’s most under-rated columnist and RAGBRAI co-founding father, O.T. (Over the Coffee) Donald Kaul…..Enjoy. ~~~~~~~~~~ DEC 22, 2004 by … Continue reading →

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Hey, Let’s Outsource Health Care to India!

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Let's Outsource Health Care to India! by Susan Dentzer, Health Correspondent for “The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer” on PBS The Washington Post October 31, 2004 It's the Taj Mahal of Health Insurance Schemes By Susan Dentzer (Following are excerpts … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: 17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists

Posted on November 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists by Michael Moore 11/5/04 Dear Friends, Ok, it sucks. Really sucks. But before you go and cash it all in, let's, in the words of Monty Python, 'always look on the bright side … Continue reading →

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Something for Everyone: Polls and Humor

Posted on November 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Something for Everyone: Polls and Humor by Linda Thieman Here at Blog for Iowa, we try to take into account differences in coping styles and temperament.  To that end, I'm offering up a couple of link suggestions to help you … Continue reading →

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Watch Bush Give The “One-finger Victory Salute” (Actual footage)

Posted on November 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Watch Bush Give The “One-finger Victory Salute” (Actual footage) Here is a collection of videos passed my way.  If you've got a few minutes of down time, take a look.  Click on the link to view the video. 1) Bush … Continue reading →

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“Bush and Cheney are so over,” says Rover.

Posted on October 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

“Bush and Cheney are so over,” says Rover. Good doggie, good doggie! Blog for Iowa sinks to a new low, but we can't help ourselves. Lovely, patriotic doggie. And speaking of signs . . . Seems like there has been … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart on Crossfire Yesterday

Posted on October 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Jon Stewart on Crossfire Yesterday A report from Blog for America, where everyone at DFA HQ was watching Jon Stewart on CNN's Crossfire – and then they watched it a few more times on TiVo: Stewart took over the show … Continue reading →

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More Late Night Humor

Posted on October 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

More Late Night Humor I just dropped by the Woodbury County Dems website and illegally detained some choice Late Night morsels. “George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have now come forward and officially conceded that Saddam Hussein did not have … Continue reading →

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