Category Archives: Republican hypocrisy

And Now The Bad News: Iowa Legislature Returns

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

Winter winds blow chillin’ cold. What blows even colder is the hearts of Iowa’s Republican Party. Next week they start part two of emptying out the state coffers – filled by taxes from you and I –  and handing it … Continue reading →

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The Steve King / Kim Reynolds Incident

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Sorry I am late to the game  on this. The season has been incredibly busy: Like many of you and thousands and thousands of our fellow Iowans we were absolutely astounded not only by the Steve King tweet stating that … Continue reading →

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Rick Steves On The Tax Cuts For The Rich

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

I have always liked this guy. Now I like him a lot more. From his facebook entry: More money than many Americans make in their entire lifetime. That’s what Congressional Republicans are voting to give me as a tax break. … Continue reading →

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Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

For your votes for a bill that will end the ACA and drive up insurance rates to unaffordable levels for many. Shame for your votes that will rob from the poor and middle class and give massive amounts to the … Continue reading →

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Morality? We Don’t Need No Stinking Morality!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

Judge them by their actions, not by their words Continue reading →

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Why In Hell Do I Call Grassley, Ernst Or State Republicans?

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

5 minutes Once again last week I engaged in one of the most frustrating exercises I have ever engaged in during my lifetime. And I am getting to be quite an old fart. I often feel like I am pushing … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds: Rubbing Our Noses In It Right Off The Bat

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Over at bleedingheartland.com, desmoinesdem does a great analysis of the hypocrisy of the Kim Reynolds inauguration speech after Reynold’s swearing in on May 24th. This is an excellent read and well worth the 15 minutes or so it will take … Continue reading →

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Trump Budget: Immorality In Black And White

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Here are a couple of analyses of the Trump agenda. One of the best attributes of the internet is that a citizen can find in depth reviews of issues of the day. This is why we need an open and … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Threat To American Health: Republicans

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Tax cuts for the wealthy much more important than the health of citizens. America voted for this??? Many years ago while the ACA was still in the talking stage, I was able to attend a meeting with a staffer for … Continue reading →

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Another War Based On Bogus Info?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

“War” by Edwin Starr with scenes from Viet Nam Like so many we took the story of Bashar al-Assad using sarin gas on Syrians at face value. American media reported it almost in single voice with nearly nary a dissent … Continue reading →

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