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  1. 20th sad day – 21st Rep.Greene from Honest GEORGIA will file articles of impeachment against the incumbent president and guess what THAT AIN’T TRUMP! Good day !

    1. She will indeed propose this and it will get her a few minutes of floor time with no one listening… but she can share it on social media and whip the gullible into a frenzy and then cash those checks… welcome to American politics where the grift is real.

  2. IOWA REP. SHANNON LATHAM NEWSLETTER:

    To the People of House District 54
    What an eventful first week! It’s hard to describe the immense sense of honor and privilege I felt as I walked through the doors of the House chambers on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, to be sworn into office. I am so grateful that my family was able to join me for the ceremony. That afternoon each House member, in order of seniority, selected a seat. I ended up with a seat in the front row, which prompted the newsletter name of “Front Row News.”

    In other news, Gov. Reynolds delivered her Condition of the State address on Tuesday. It was such an honor to be in the chambers and listen to her present in person. I am even more encouraged about the state of our state after the Governor’s remarks. Because of strong leadership from our governor and the Legislature, our state is in a strong position despite the pandemic. Unemployment is decreasing while GDP is increasing.

    The Governor outlined many key issues that are also my priorities, including need for universal, affordable high-speed internet; public-private partnerships so working Iowans can have access to affordable child care; parental choice for education and tax reform. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in both chambers on issues that will keep Iowa moving forward.

    You’re always welcome to contact me about issues that are of interest to you. Feel free to send me a message via my political Facebook page or my legislative email, which is shannon.latham@legis.iowa.gov.

  3. Does anyone know where I can get some cheap Stop the Steal merchandise, posters, tee shirts, etc? I’m thinking they might be worth something as historical relics soon.

  4. Due to inclement weather the majority of the Waldorf University campus offices will be closed today. For questions or more information individuals can call 641.585.2450.

  5. The snow ordinance will be in effect for the cities of Clear Lake and Ventura beginning at:
    Day/Date: Thursday 1/14/2021 Time: 10:00 pm
    All vehicles must be removed from public streets and city lots until your
    area is cleared AND the snow has stopped falling.
    Please contact 641-357-2186 or police@cityofclearlake.org with any questions.

    1. It is kind of funny that Mr Pillow tells everyone he is an American patriot who believes in America first yet on his commercials he tells you he gets his cotton from the Egypt. He must have attended the same Trump University class that Ivanka attended.

    2. They’re great! They’re great if you like cheap foam shredded up and blown into a casing. Cheap ass shit for big bucks.

      1. That is why trump likes him so much…they are just alike. Trump builds cheap ass buildings and screws over his contractors, Pillow boy sells cheap ass sheets and pillows and screws over his customers. Ever try to get a refund from Mr Pillow? It don’t happen.

  6. Everybody? Since when did the majority of Americans grant you permission to speak for us?! I sure as hell didn’t!

  7. More troops in our own Capital then Afghanistan and Iraq combined! All because of FAT ASS POS ORANGE MAN! Just sad to think that this would ever happen in our own country. The Entire world is watching and in shock!

  8. In 1916 a senator stated, “if we nominate trump for president, it will destroy the republican party. and we deserve it”
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    Who was this senator?????
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    answer: lindsey graham!
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    it’s on the record and on tape.
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    it appears that he was right.

    1. Let’s see. If Lindsey Graham did say that, he doesn’t show his age. He must be a sorcerer. Maybe he is Voldemort. That would fit him.

  9. 55% of Americans favor impeachment. That certain flies in the face of your claim that “everyone knows it”https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/us/politics/trump-polls.html

  10. Can you give any proof on that claim? Didn’t think so. Crazy Rudy isn’t a very good source for anything.

  11. Knock knock!!! WHO’S THERE? Joe. JOE WHO? Joe Biden. The one you elected for um huh, duh. What did I get elected for?

  12. Nancy Pelosi is in the process of destroying her own party because of her hatred for Trump and her power hungry agenda.

  13. Distressing is how so many elected officials abandoned their sworn obligation to the Constitution and allowed this farce of a process to continue. There are many patriotic Americans ready to fight.

    1. Every politician swears an oath to the Constitution, not to tRump. Big difference between a real patriot and a tRumpite seditionist.

  14. Figures like MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, Barstool Sports impresario Dave Portnoy, or even popular celebrities like Matthew McConaughey or Kanye West could run successfully on the Republican ticket in the near future..

    1. At least two of the four people you mentioned have documented records of mental illness and substance abuse. Republicans have been overlooking major problems for more than four years now, and aren’t in the mood to do any more for awhile.

  15. The special interests that lord over the Republican and Democrat parties are not intimidated by third-party distractions. As they have shown throughout the vote steal, they will happily surrender political victories to regain control over the party..

  16. The civil war in the Republican Party has been heating up since election day, with many pro-Trump patriots realizing the enemy within may be more insidious than the enemies facing them.

  17. The crazy left-wing loons are now in control and we are all going to pay a price in the coming months.. I feel sorry for Trump. He tried his best but was overwhelmed by a corrupt government that is against all American Citizens.

  18. As Willy Nelson said Georgia on my mind ! It could turn out to be a pain in the lower extremities for joey – Please have FAITH ! –

  19. HOT NEWS ! – JOE BIDEN TO HAVE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT FILED ON HIM ON JAN 21 2021 by NEWLY ELECTED CONGRESSWOMAN GREEN from the state of GEORGIA – Georgia the home of ELECTION FRAUD – Can us say PAYBACKS ARE A BITCH ! I guess the charge is -ABUSE OF POWER – did he use his title/name to make the family wealthy????? HAHA and HO HO

  20. The men’s basketball game between Michigan State and No. 5 Iowa, scheduled for Thursday is being postponed, as mutually agreed upon out of an abundance of caution surrounding the health and safety of the participants.

    The two institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options.

        1. He didn’t get any. That was never his plan. He wanted an oligarchy and he kept appointing people that would agree with him. He found out that even if they wanted an oligarchy (and they do) they didn’t want him as head of it. He is a pawn.

  21. Nancy Pelosi, moving to impeach our president seven days before he leaves office flies in the face of the narrative that she and the left-wing media have been talking about: unity. She has been fanning the flames for years.

  22. If Asterisk and his pals want someone to die in their next idiotic war, they can go recruit him/her/them out of a gender studies seminar.

    1. IMO serfdom has been in America for many, many years, disguised as “freedom” … you’re free but you serve “the man” … smart people work for themselves.

      1. If it wasn’t for “serfs” who would pick up your trash, plow your streets, grow your food, pump water to your house etc? Get my drift, oh high and mighty one?

          1. and you can prove that, how. do you know what “etc” means? doubtful. if there were no cerfs, all you high and mighty one per centers would cease to exist.

      2. “you’re free but you serve “the man” … smart people work for themselves.”

        You were let go of your freedom when the GG fired your sorry ass.
        So when are you going to start working?
        Certainly you do not consider this shit pit of a website work.
        The only thing that you will ever be is a wannabe.

          1. The only ones that giggle are girls and gay men.
            It’s about time that you finally come out of the closet.
            Might as well, everyone knows anyway.

  23. What happened in November 2020 was a mammoth scam and disgrace, and our naïve Constitution, with courts demanding standing and a presumption of regularity and all that old-fashioned stuff, was unable to deal with the outright, blatant steal.

    1. You serve up opinion, but you offer no proof of anything “stolen”. Bring me the proof so I can report your claims as fact. Otherwise, create an account on Parler, if it still exists, and type there to your heart’s content.

      1. who are you going to report it to, cbs, nbc, abc. you’re a nobody, who’s going to listen too you?????????

  24. Biden will be occupying the White House solely due to a confluence of rigging, GOP idiocy, and an ass kissing media.

    1. Trump has media (FOX / OAN / RUSH / BONGINO, OTHERS) and a powerful briefing room with many microphones for the mainstream which would carry his news conferences live on TV. He has had countless hours to make his case before the American people. He lost by millions of votes across elections in 50 states, certified by hoards of Republicans and his own supporters. The courts with his hundreds of new appointments upheld the elections. It is over for Trump and you will see a man decline rapidly in coming weeks and months.

    1. You and everyone else sure have a lot to say considering that you think “free speech is not allowed on this site”.

      1. It soon will be. Besides, a subscription is not going to keep you from deleting comments that go against your ideology, now will it? Try and be truthful.

  25. OR! I wonder if the terrorists who burned/looted/and caused mass injuries all last summer will be given the freedom medal by whats her name? you know the vogueie alongside Michael.

  26. Hey peabrain – you do know winter is here and a storms acomin? Better grab your knapsack and head for the greyhound station – You know Piggoshie has an alley space for you in her chit filled sidewalks and you remember freeeee liberal drugs . You people deserve each other – and next spring if you still kicking come back we miss your box of rocks.

  27. The patriots who attacked America last week ? You have to lay off the meth COMRAD ! You socialist traitor. !

    1. You really should lay off the drugs, dude. Btw, the word isn’t “patriots”, it’s traitors. Commiting acts of violence against the govt (or proceedings) is illegal.

  28. Well peehead – my man is a billionaire to start with-number 2 he never collected his what 400 grand per year salary and instead donated ALL of it to various charities – number 3 he probably lost a billion dollars of income by becoming president versus his company earnings. Your so full of BS – glad I turned conservative. Liberals taking office and 1/2 of republicans make millions from Chinese lobbyists – all corrupt bastards.

    1. Yes, he donates “his” money to his own charities then takes it all back. Sure, charitable isn’t he? He nor his children can legally hold the purse-strings of any charity again as declared by the courts. He’s a thief.

    2. Little proof he’s a billionaire when the bottom line is calculated and no proof other than his own words that he actually donated his salary.

    3. Your “man” is a shyster. Trump has reported making an estimated $2.3 billion in total income from various investments and business ventures since he declared a run for president in June 2015, according to estimates from OpenSecrets.

      As Trump’s reported income dropped, his total assets increased to $1.72 billion, up from $1.66 billion last year. When adding in an estimated $408 million in debts, much of which is held in Deutsche Bank, his net worth grew to an estimated $1.31 billion from $1.26 billion.
      And now Deutsche Bank will no longer work with Trump which means he will have to pay back the money he owes. He did donate his salary but he made $461 million last year. His salary donation would be equal to about $90 if he made $100,000. That ain’t much pal. Quit pretending he was being generous.

  29. How will Trump make a living now that his brand name is completely trashed and worthless and he owes Deutsches Bank $300 million?

  30. I wonder if the terrorists who attacked the United States last week are going to listen to Trump any longer or if they will ignore his belated and insincere calls for peace and attack again? They say they will. How many of them will have to be arrested or killed before they understand that trump is not the one to lead them out of their nothingness.

  31. The special interests that lord over the Republican and Democrat parties are not intimidated by third-party distractions. As they have shown throughout the vote steal, they will happily surrender political victories to regain control over the party.

  32. Figures like MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, Barstool Sports impresario Dave Portnoy, or even popular celebrities like Matthew McConaughey or Kanye West could run successfully on the Republican ticket in the near future.

  33. This is why the left is trying to silence conservatives. Because their ideas do not hold water. Their ideas are so flimsy that they are easily shot down with facts and common sense( two things liberals hate…facts and common sense).

    1. The business world is finally taking responsibility for their public image and they are reigning in the money they previously have given freely to conservatives. They have realized that trumpians are not true conservatives; they are narcissists masquerading as patriots. Their only loyalty is to themselves. The business world thought Mike Pence would temper the craziness in Trump and would be the natural successor to him when he imploded(as they knew he would) but they didn’t expect the rabid devotion that trump has inspired in his followers. Once Pence went against Trump, his star fell into a dark hole. Now, the trumplicans have nothing but a twice-impeached shell.

  34. All the Terrorists and Fat Ass Orange Man supporters that attacked the Capitol building, are being arrested one by one. Those Idiots are so Dumb, that they thought they could get away with it for what they did.

  35. Sure it is. You must have read that on the internet and believed it, because everything you read on the internet is true.

    1. It will be the upcoming bipartisan domestic terrorism bill which will kill the 1st and 4th amendments. It will end up being used against BLM and protests for justice as much as on right-wing groups.

  36. Why was there a coup in America this year?

    Because travel restrictions meant they couldn’t do one overseas!

  37. How can anyone claim that it was ok for them to be in the Capital building when the doors and windows were locked?! It takes really dumb people to say it, especially a supposed doctor (Simone Gold)even more so for cops to use that defense!

  38. Mason City Room January 5, 2021
    Mason City, Iowa 7:00 P.M.

    MINUTES
    REGULAR MEETING
    OF THE CITY COUNCIL

    The City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to law and rules of said Council, in the Mason City Room of the Mason City Public Library, at 7:00 P.M., on January 5, 2021. Due to COVID-19, the meeting was held as a virtual meeting via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and on roll being called there were present, Bill Schickel, Mayor in the Chair, and the following Council Members: Thoma, Jaszewski, Symonds, Masson, Adams, Lee. Absent: None.

    Adopt Agenda: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Thoma that the agenda be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)

    Mayor Schickel provided a State of the City Report:

    Prior to adopting the Consent Agenda Item #6 and #9 were removed to be acted upon separately.

    Consent Agenda: Regular Minutes of December 15, 2021; Claims dated December 17, 24 and 31, 2020 in the amount of $1,992,498.72; The Quarry – Class C Liquor, Outdoor Service; Resolution No. 21-9, to permit the temporary closure of public ways for block parties and other temporary events in 2021, in the City of Mason City, Iowa; Resolution No. 21-1, accepting work and ordering payment for construction of the “2020 Street Rehabilitation Program”; Approval to enter into an Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney P.C.; Resolution No. 21-2, preliminary Resolution for the construction of pavement, sanitary sewer adjustments, miscellaneous paving-related construction and associated restoration improvements for the City of Mason City, Iowa; Resolution No. 21-3, fixing value of lots; Resolution No. 21-4, adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of cost and proposed plans and specifications for construction of the 2020 Paving Program; Resolution No. 21-5, of Necessity (Proposed); Resolution No. 21-8, accepting a Temporary Construction Easement to allow for the demolition of 1450-1452 and 1454 North Federal Avenue, Mason City, Iowa, was presented.

    Motion, Adams; 2nd, Masson that all items in the Consent Agenda be approved and Resolutions adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)

    6. Water Reclamation Facility – Lift Station No. 1 Pump Replacement: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 21-6, authorizing approval to enter into a purchase agreement with Electric Pump of Des Moines, Iowa for the replacement of a raw sewage pump at the Water Reclamation Facility Lift Station No. 1, be adopted. Questions followed regarding the lifespan of a pump. AYES: All (Motion carried.)

    9. Demolition of 1450-1452 and 1454 North Federal Avenue: Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 21-7, making award of contract to Bob McKiness Excavating & Grading, Inc. to demolish and clear two buildings locally addressed as 1450-1452 and 1454 North Federal Avenue and the disconnection of water service and removal of a driveway approach at 15 15th Street NW, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding an overview of the project, what would happen afterwards, taxes, etc. AYES: All (Motion carried.)

    Message Center Signs: Motion, Adams; 2nd, Lee that Ordinance No. 21-1 amending the City Code Title 12: Zoning Regulations, Chapter 20: Sign Regulations, Section 6: Performance Requirements for all signs requiring a Zoning Permit, Subsection E: Specific Sign Requirements, by adding a new Paragraph 4 related to Message Center Signs, be adopted. AYES: Adams, Lee, Symonds, Thoma. NAYS: Jaszewski, Masson (Motion carried.)

    Amendment to the City Electrical Code: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Symonds that the Ordinance, amending the City Code, by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2, Article B, “Electrical Code”, Section 15, Paragraph A in its entirety and adopting a new Section 15 Paragraph A in lieu thereof be received and placed on file for Second Consideration. Discussion followed regarding whether there had been any comments from the public. AYES: All (Motion carried.)

    Adjourn: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.

    /s/Bill Schickel
    Bill Schickel, Mayor

    ATTEST:
    /s/Aaron Burnett
    Aaron Burnett, City Clerk

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  40. What a bunch of hypocrites we have in the white house. The murderer in chief gets a D C cop killed and then orders the flag flown at half mast in honor of the cop. Then the first whore cries that people are picking on her. WAH WAH

      1. Hopefully, all will be quiet on the 21st. The ex liar in chief will be on his way to prison and the ex 1st whore will be looking for a new sugar daddy.

  41. The Iranian regime unveils an underground missile base in the Persian Gulf amid tensions in the region.
    I hope Iran’s dictators are not stupid enough to test the United States or Israel militarily.

  42. Looks like old 2 Face (book) is deleting again -and again -I can’t finger out if he’s like sorazz -or just plain jealous or getting paid. You do know he has a little black book like sorazz – spose those Nazi’s will be a knockin ??? Oh well at my age it’s time to rock !

  43. You must drink orange Kool-Aid by the gallons! Do you think, that there was even a shred of any kind of evidence of corruption, that Trump wouldn’t have played his (Trump) card by now?

  44. Democrats are going to end the Filibuster, including DC statehood and Puerto Rico, Republicans can kiss goodbye to their legislation because they will never pass. End of America.

    1. I heard there getting ready to publish their manifesto shortly. All boys born from this date on have to be named Boris or Adolf. Girls named Natasha or Hillary. No guns for citizens, only 5 gallons of fuel each month. All Trump supporters will get a L branded on there forehead. Get ready.

  45. What the murderer in chief can’t stand and what is driving him nuts, is the fact that the voters of this country, rejected him. Not the republican party. The vote was not rigged. A huge number of rep. voters either voted for Biden or didn’t vote for a president. This fact is born out by the rep. gains in the house and the re-elections in the senate.

  46. The greedy rich rob us, steal the taxpayers’ money when they don’t pay any taxes, make a huge mess, then run away and leave us to clean it up. They do it over and over and over, and this time with the whole world watching. Democrat Rep. Andy Kim of NJ is literally helping to clean up the vandalism that the simple-minded Trump cultists made. Make no mistake, the was the American Krystallnacht. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/behind-viral-photo-rep-andy-kim-cleaning-midnight-after-riots-n1253519

  47. Fat Ass Terrorist Orange Man is the first president since 1932 to lose reelection, the House and the Senate. LMFAO!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

  48. For the past 4 years tRump trashed this country, turned it into a world laughingstock, and made normal Americans’ lives complete hell. Yeah he’s going to pay, because paybacks are a bitch. You yourself need to remember that motto because it’s going to bite you in the ass bigly.

  49. We’re doing it now. Privileged fat greedy rich trust-fund baby Trump and his satanic kids and buddies are being put in their places now.

  50. Pelosi Asked By CNN Why She Rejected Larger Stimulus Package Before Election, She Flat Out Refuses To Answer…

    1. No she didn’t. She answered that she knew it wouldn’t pass, and didn’t want to give Trump another veto to crow about. Stop lying.

      1. You’re such a dumbass

        No, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez did not say that owning guns is not a right.
        “…flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation”

        1. Well, it is pretty evident you believe whatever you want to believe whether it is true or not. Typical trumplican.

        2. For, Anonymous January 10, 2021 at 4:22 pm

          Well, it is pretty evident you believe whatever you want to believe whether it is true or not. Typical trumplican.

          As you do!!!

  51. If you are afraid of the virus, then stay your ass home. Don’t deny people the right to work and make a living because you are fearful of a virus with a 99 percent recovery rate, which we now have Therapeutic Medicines and Vaccines available to treat!

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