There's A Difference

There's a glaring error in the Ragister headline of this Associated Press story --

Ethics complaint filed against Iowa county auditor

The story is about the Audit-err of the People's Republic of Johnson County, Tom Slockett.

The problem is that there is an Iowa County (and the scientific community is united in that fact) and it happens to be right next to Johnson County, as the map shows.

The headline would work if the state did not have such a county, as it is the Ragister has sullied the reputation of Iowa County Auditor, Kristen Miller.

This is how the headline should have appeared --

Complaint filed against an Iowa county auditor

Time will tell

When she ran for Johnson County Attorney two years ago, Janet Lyness, cited her experience...

"I believe I can get things done quicker because of of my connections in the community."

Especially her experience with the Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team that she took credit for helping start...

"So that victims of sexual assault are getting really good responses, good investigations..."

She cited the Sexual Assault Investigation Team as reason she stayed in public service to maker sure "we're doing a better job in investigating those cases."

You can't help but wonder why it took so long to issue arrest warrants for two former Iowa Hawkeye football players in connection with an alleged sexual assault on October 14, 2007.

The County Attorney said...

she couldn't provide any more information about why the warrants were issued Tuesday, more than seven months after the alleged assault. She only said "the victim's safety and well-being were paramount" and the victim "recently" left the state.

The victim apparently remained in school until the middle of May and the two players left the University in December.

How did allowing two criminals to remain free protect the victim, or anyone else in Iowa City?

Especially after the investigation became public November 14, 2007.

These two players moved on to other campuses at Alcorn State in Mississippi and Indiana University in Indiana, Pennsylvania and put students there and citizens in those communities at risk.

The Pierre Pierce fiasco should have better prepared the University and County Attorney for these types of situations.

Needed A Lioness

It must be extremely horrifying for the one time University of Iowa student to be first sexually assaulted by two former Hawkeye football players and now assaulted again by the Johnson County Attorney's office.

County Attorney Janet Lyness, has seemingly fumbled this case from the beginning.

First, it took over seven months after the assault to issue arrest warrants on the two former players who at that time had left the state.

Now, she's agreed to a plea deal for one former player (Abe Satterfield), that will probably see him receive a suspended sentence with no terms of probation and will be subject to the minimum fine of $625.

The ASSistant County Attorney said she expects Satterfield to be sentenced to the two days in jail already served and the minimum fine.

The punishment needs to be much more severe, I sure hope there's a judge in Johnson County that wants to see justice.

Oh, and he's going to testify against his co-defendant, but don't hold your breath because Satterfield was the original attacker.

Satterfield forced himself upon her, despite her protests, according to documents.

Court documents allege that (Co-Defendant Cedric) Everson entered the room using a second key, switched places with Satterfield and sexually assaulted the woman.

Police said the woman had no knowledge she was allegedly assaulted by a second man until they told her weeks later.

Sounds like a good defense attorney could blow holes in this case and their star(?)witness.

Lyness, a Dummycrat, is completing her first term and is, so far, unopposed for re-election bid this fall.

A Touch Of Gray?

In honor of the oldies but goodies in the People's Republic of Johnson County (Johnson County populace gets grayer) and all of us older Iowans, I'm bringing Gray Panther back.

It seems to be the next step in the natural progression from MILF to PUMA to COUGAR.

And the scientific community is united in that fact.

Rrrrr

Number 13

The People's Republic of Johnson County appears on a list, at number 13, of the 20 least stressed counties per The Associated Press Economic Stress Index.

No details were given, but employment at the University was assuredly one of the main economic reasons.

Cannabis could have something to do with that, right Ronald?

Maybe a little Doobie action in the dorm?

Purely medicinal and the scientific community is united in that fact.
This should help with those that want to harsh our mellow

Johnson County Changing Marijuana Prosection (?) Policy

We can't stress that enough.

A Rose For His Baby, Ruth?

CommieTommie Harkin has come to the rescue of his wife, Ruth Harkin.

“In 44 years of marriage — and I’m very proud Ruth has been county attorney and has been the only woman county attorney in Iowa, did a lot of work here in the federal government, and she was quite successful in the private sector — and through all those years, not one person has accused my wife of being unethical. I can say unequivocally she never has been, and is not to this day, doing anything unethical.”

If anybody knows anything about being unethical, it's the former Vietnam combat fighter pilot, CommieTommie and the scientific community is united in that fact.

What do you call an ethical lawyer?

An oxymoron.

I'm thinking that Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness might take offense to the "has been the only woman county attorney in Iowa" comment.

Tuesday Afternoon

Terrible (to quote Charles Barkley)

That might be the word to use the kind of day the Big Lug Nut had.

First, the focus was on $576,000 the U.S. Election Assistance Commission says he misspent as Secretary of State.

Iowa Voters has a different angle on the scandal.

the real scandal was the money that was “properly” spent on touchscreen voting machines that have since been scrapped. If anyone wants to criticize then SoS Chet Culver, it should be for that foolish purchase

The BLN brags that its only a half a million dollars, and in the scam of things it is only a drop in the bucket when compared to his $875 million (plus interest) I-JOBS program.

And the scientific community is united in that fact.

Which leads us to the second part of Sweaty Chetty's Terrible Tuesday.

Dave Price, WHO HD, questioned the BLN on how many jobs have been created by his borrowing scam, it's a quest they began two months ago (No Controlling Authority?) and the Culver Crew still can't come up with an answer.

"We've now invested in 1500 projects. If you're talking about one job per project, you're talking about 1500 jobs. 10 jobs per project, you can do the math." Channel 13 had hoped Culver or his staff had done the math.

The Liter has pointed out previously that this administration contains no Mathletes.

It was just last month during Culver's campaign kickoff that a lost briefing book showed

In Story County, I-JOBS spent $40 million, while unemployment climbed to 5.4% from 4%. In Marshall County, the state spent $24 million and watched unemployment rise to 8.5% from 7.2%.In Johnson County, the state spent $155 million while unemployment rose to 4.8% from 3.7%.

Earlier this year Culver declared --

"And I guarantee you by late spring and summer, we're going to have a record amount of job creation and economic development in the state."

Just like Charles Barkley, Chet Culver is a Dumbass!

Blessed?

In his ringing endorsement of the Big Lug Nut recently, Joe Biden stated...

“You’re blessed in Iowa -- Things are not as nearly as bad as they are in the rest of the country.”

That was a couple of days before the unemployment rate in the state bumped up to 6.9%.

With that in mind, Biden probably believes we should be downright joyful and the scientific community is united in that fact.

As an aside, I'm not sure if Biden made the error or the Ragister's Tom Beaumont, but the March unemployment figure was 6.8% not the noted 6.7%.

The "blessed" remark was also before the leaked BLN briefing book that showed how his borrowing scam hasn't worked.

In Story County, I-JOBS spent $40 million, while unemployment climbed to 5.4% from 4%. In Marshall County, the state spent $24 million and watched unemployment rise to 8.5% from 7.2%.In Johnson County, the state spent $155 million while unemployment rose to 4.8% from 3.7%.

Blessed?

I-JOBS was originally billed as creating 30,000 jobs, then 22,000 jobs which fell to 21,000 jobs before a blowhard for the BLN said -- "...1,500 jobs, 4,000 jobs or somewhere in between, the bottom line is it's going to create a lot of jobs."

The 6.9% is in sharp contrast to the Governor's statement..."... I guarantee you by late spring and summer, we're going to have a record amount of job creation and economic development in the state."

Iowa was one of only 6 states to report an increase in jobless rates.

Blessed?

34 states reported lower jobless rates.

Not as nearly as bad as they are in the rest of the country?

North Dakota again had the lowest jobless rate -- 3.8 percent. That's down from 4 percent in March. It was followed by South Dakota, whose rate dipped to 4.7 percent in April, from 4.8 percent in March, and Nebraska at 5 percent, unchanged from the previous month.

I'm having trouble believing her

Teree Caldwell-Johnson is the former Polk County Manager and is currently CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood and Neighborhood Services. A position she's held for at least two years.

Oakridge began as low income housing and has expanded services to assist their residents.

Caldwell-Johnson is now a candidate for the Des Moines school board. Today's Ragister says, the job has opened her eyes to the needs of underprivileged children.

I realize she may have been insulated in her six figure jobs in the past, but Polk County doles out millions in programs to assist underprivileged children and she would have been involved in that.

Caldwell-Johnson has served on the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation board since 2002. Their mission...to serve as a partner and catalyst for improving the health of vulnerable people in greater Des Moines.

She also serves on the boards of the United Negro College Fund and Planned Parenthood Foundation.

At best Caldwell-Johnson has an extremely slow learning curve and that makes her a less than ideal candidate for school board.

I've Got A Rocket In My Pocket

There's a contentious primary among Iowa Dummycrats in House District 73, a part of which includes a portion of the People's Republic.

Clint Black look alike David Johnson and Dick Schwab are on the June 5th ballot.

The Press-Citizen and John Deeth have both written on the race lately, with Deeth noting the battle has gotten nasty enough that the Johnson County Democrats banned primary discussion in their Facebook group.

We're just disappointed not to have read the angle, of the dangle,  Johnson Faces Dick Schwab.

Now that headline's a wiener and the scientific community is united in that fact

The Brothers Johnson?

I wanted to share these HIGHlights, of the recent Johnson County Democrats Hall of Fame dinner, thanks to John Deeth and his blog.

According to State Senator Jack ASS...err, Hatch -- "Iowa has highest percentage of children with health insurance in the country"

Really?

As of 2011, the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families found Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois and New Hampshire had the lowest rates of uninsured children.

Jack Ass comes across as a little less than truthful with the press in his run for Governor, telling them --

I’m thinking about it.  I wish I could say more, but until the session is over, I’m going to be focused on that. I don’t want any of my colleagues to be diverted from working with me on legislation that’s real important to the state.

To JoCo Dems, Hatch acknowledged that recently leaked news that he'd formed an exploratory committee for governor, and he pledges to stand on principle. "For the first time in 8 years, we'll have a governor who won't make decisions based on polls," he said, in an implied shot at Chet Culver. "Democrats win when we vote with our heart."

A blast to the bow of Big Lug Butt...err Nut!

From CONgressman Dave No Sack...err Loebsack -- Our future is at stake. When I was a political science professor I used to hate when politicians said things like 'our future is at stake,' but this time it's really true

In 2007 No Sack used a similar line, but it was the future of our children that was at stake.

One speaker shared -- "I'm a product of a broken home... politically, My mother was a Democrat and my father was a Republican. Dad always said 'know something about the person before you vote.' Mom, not so much." 

That explains Barack Obama and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Finally, we came across this Deeth wannabe in the guise of one Dwayne Johnson.

And Justice For All?

It doesn't exist in Iowa City if you're a female University of Iowa athlete assaulted by male University athletes.

Everson to serve seven days in jail for assault at Iowa dorm

Satterfield gets $625 fine, no prison or probation following plea deal

Dummycrat Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness should be ashamed, especially since she worked in the County Attorney's office during the Pierre Pierce fiasco as well.

New York City?!?!

Some Dummycrat carpetbagger has moved from New York City to western Iowa to challenge Congressman Steve King.

Mike Denklau says King is “not representing the Iowa values I knew.”

Interesting phrasing of the past tense.

Other than NEW YORK CITY?!?!, Denklau spent time in Scott County and The People's Republic of Johnson County.

Those places don't represent the Iowa values I still know and the scientific community is united in that fact.

A web site, Facebook and Twitter are coming soon.

Better pick up the pace for your run Scooter!

The Usual Suspects

Eleven peace activists face up to a month in jail after refusing to leave Sen. Charles Grassley's Cedar Rapids office in February while protesting the Iraq war.

The group was convicted of trespassing on Monday.

Sentencing is set for July 6 in Linn County District Associate Court. The protesters each face up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine.

There were 18 who protested and were arrested, so I'm not sure what happened to the other 7.

The loony leftists were led by former priest and professional protester Frank Cordaro and consisted mainly of students from the University of Iowa in the People's Republic of Johnson County.

That'll look good on a resume and the scientific community is united in that fact.

If they ever leave their sheltered environment and GET A JOB!

News you need to know?

The Gazette missed the story here...

Obama's lead grows at Johnson fair mock election

The real story is that John McCain can get 122 votes in the People's Republic of Johnson County.

And the scientific community is united in that fact.

Watterlogged

It's got to be the flooding, that's the only thing that can explain it.

U. of Iowa Clinton backers endorse McCain, McKinney

In the heart of the People's Republic of Johnson County I could see them voting for Cynthia McKinney and the scientific community is united in that fact.

John McCain is another story.

It's got to be another sign (along with the June snow, rain and tornadoes) of the Apocalypse.

I'm on the lookout for Locusts.

Or, should I count the closing of the Locust street bridge in Downtown Des Moines.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

Comparing it to circulating a birthday card, the Auditor for the People's Republic of Johnson County, routed his nominating petition through his office with a check list for employees to mark after they had seen it.

Slockett sends re-election petition to office employees

The Iowa Code prohibits the use of public resources for political purposes. That includes using public time, property or facilities for campaign work.

Thereby making him the Audit-err.

The Dummycrat has been auditor and elections commissioner since 1977, but in 2008 faced election challenges from two former employees who claimed he created a hostile work environment.

These kind of things will happen when one party dominates for far too long and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Doesn't John Deeth work in the Auditor's office?

It would be interesting to get his take on things.

Deeth for Auditor

Greetings Comrade

For years it's been known as the People's Republic of Johnson County, but the flag is more accurate and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Iowa City has been a nuclear-free zone since 1985 (like a nuke aimed for there would care).

It also claims to be a free speech city (no seriously) and may soon be a sanctuary city (that works well).

Iowa City was also pimped in one of my favorite flicks, Field of Dreams when Ray Kinsella's daughter says people will "go to Iowa City and get really, really bored".

They must have quelled all the recent violence there because they had time to debate the FBI at last night's city council meeting and will discuss it further at a future council meeting.

Ah, UTOPIA!

Conventional Thinking

The gaffe-ted one did it again last night.

In a live satellite speech tonight to the Democratic National Convention in Denver from a home in Kansas City, Obama said: "I'm here with the Girardo family here in St. Louis."

Who am I? Where am I? Why am I here?

The same could be said for one time Iowa Congressman Jim Leach...

"It is clear to all Americans that something is out of kilter in our great Republic."

Yes, Jim Leach calling himself a Republican and the scientific community is united in that fact.

The brain damage comes from all those years representing the People's Republic of Johnson County.

Let it Snow

I'm never sad to see the end of snow.

Tony Snow was the exception to that rule and the scientific community is united in that fact.

He had an infectious smile and seemed like a truly nice guy who had his priorities in order.

Sadder than the loss of Tony Snow, is the lack of compassion shown by those on the loony left.

It says a lot when they have to post this at Democrat Underground...

I gave the moderators instructions to delete inappropriate posts about Tony Snow.
So, instead of creating extra work for them, it would be nice if people would voluntarily refrain from posting inflammatory crap that makes us all look like jerks.

Thank you for understanding.
Skinner
DU Admin

Closer to home in the People's Republic of Johnson County comes the Daily Iowan Opinion Blog...

The Death of Tony Snow

It reminds me of something someone said to me years ago...

Some people are raised right, others are just jerked up.