Category Archives: #trumpresistance

Will This Labor Day Mark The Beginning Of The End Of The Trump Debacle?

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Huge thanks to Paul Deaton for taking over as BFIA weekday editor for July-August.  Happy Labor Day! “Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes … Continue reading →

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The Economy Right Now Not As Good As We Are Told

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dave Bradley

    Louis c on democraticunderground  posted this succinct look at the US economy Thursday: Let’s get something straight; The Economy is Not Doing That Well “First off, the economy is proceeding with an improved GDP for only a quarter. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Trump Loses Pecker Edition

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Following a tumultuous week of events it looks like the current president has even lost the support of his Pecker – that is David Pecker of the infamous National Enquirer. This is a really bad time for Dear Leader to … Continue reading →

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New Ads For Candidates Axne And Finkenauer

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Cindy Axne first: Donation page for Cindy Axne is here. Abby Finkenauer: Donation page For Abby Finkenauer is here. Both of these races look to be tight but winnable.  In the first district Progress Iowa’s Matt Sinovic notes that Republican … Continue reading →

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Robb Hogg Weekend Events

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Help State Legislative Candidates Events This Weekend With Christian Andrews, Marie Gleason, Dave Dawson, Vicky Brenner, Tracy Freese and Brenda Brink Plus the complete list of Democratic candidates seeking to flip seats or hold open seats  Dear Friends: I have … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Back To School Edition

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Now that the state fair is over Iowa’s school children can get back to school. They will be joining other kids across the country most of whom have long since returned to school.  August is supposed to be a quiet … Continue reading →

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The Children Are The Future

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Dave Bradley

video 1.5 minutes NPR’s Weekend Edition last Saturday included a story on the seperation of a Guatemalan mother and her 3 year old son. Through an interpreter the NPR host, Scott Simon, conducted the interview. Near the end of the interview … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Living On McDonald’s Salary Edition

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Found this little slice of American life on Twitter this week. You can see for yourself just how simple it is to live on next to nothing. Perhaps congress members and state legislators, governors and presidents should try it. Heating $0? … Continue reading →

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David Cay Johnston: How Soybeans Explain What’s Really Going On In Trump’s Trade War

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The Truth Behind His Economic Lies video 2 minutes If David Cay Johnston’s dcreport.org is not on you reading list it surely should be. David Cay Johnston has been one of the fiercest critics of the the trickle down economy. At … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Nixon Resigns Anniversary Edition

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Dave Bradley

video 4 minutes: Forty-four years ago this coming Wednesday old Tricky Dick sat down in front of a camera and made a statement that started me on perhaps the worst night of drinking in my life. Geez, I was so … Continue reading →

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