Francisco Olalde
@franciscoolalde.bsky.social
He/Him
Midwestern individual with interests in analytics, Chicago Cubs, news, health care, politics, movies, comics, Scottish Terriers, Transformers, and the University of Iowa
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Midwestern individual with interests in analytics, Chicago Cubs, news, health care, politics, movies, comics, Scottish Terriers, Transformers, and the University of Iowa
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Greetings blue skiers. I joined up to say hello and enjoy conversation on a variety of topics. You will see posts that vary greatly in subject matter and tone.
I look forward to interesting conversations. Feel free to say hi.
Say hello to the family pup. His name is Hawkeye.
I look forward to interesting conversations. Feel free to say hi.
Say hello to the family pup. His name is Hawkeye.
It’s Election Day!
Go vote in your local elections.
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Go vote in your local elections.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s Election Day!
Go vote in your local elections.
🗳️ 🇺🇸
Go vote in your local elections.
🗳️ 🇺🇸
The U.S. Capitol switchboard is phone number (202) 224-3121.
Call your rep and senators to reopen the government and urge them to fully fund:
SNAP
Medicaid
Medicare
Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Call your rep and senators to reopen the government and urge them to fully fund:
SNAP
Medicaid
Medicare
Affordable Care Act Subsidies
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The U.S. Capitol switchboard is phone number (202) 224-3121.
Call your rep and senators to reopen the government and urge them to fully fund:
SNAP
Medicaid
Medicare
Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Call your rep and senators to reopen the government and urge them to fully fund:
SNAP
Medicaid
Medicare
Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to reopen the House to discuss a compromise.
Republicans refuse to seat a dully-elected Democratic member of the House. They refuse to negotiate funding of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats are prepared to negotiate.
Republicans refuse to seat a dully-elected Democratic member of the House. They refuse to negotiate funding of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats are prepared to negotiate.
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to reopen the House to discuss a compromise.
Republicans refuse to seat a dully-elected Democratic member of the House. They refuse to negotiate funding of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats are prepared to negotiate.
Republicans refuse to seat a dully-elected Democratic member of the House. They refuse to negotiate funding of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats are prepared to negotiate.
It’s called Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandating hospitals to treat emergent cases in order to stabilize the patient regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Undocumented people may be granted Emergency Medicaid which covers the cost of treatment mandated by EMTALA.
Undocumented people may be granted Emergency Medicaid which covers the cost of treatment mandated by EMTALA.
October 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
It’s called Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandating hospitals to treat emergent cases in order to stabilize the patient regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Undocumented people may be granted Emergency Medicaid which covers the cost of treatment mandated by EMTALA.
Undocumented people may be granted Emergency Medicaid which covers the cost of treatment mandated by EMTALA.
This is a daily reminder:
Democrats want:
Subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans
Restored funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
Republicans want:
For you not to have those things.
Republicans lie that this government shutdown is over insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Democrats want:
Subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans
Restored funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
Republicans want:
For you not to have those things.
Republicans lie that this government shutdown is over insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants.
October 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This is a daily reminder:
Democrats want:
Subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans
Restored funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
Republicans want:
For you not to have those things.
Republicans lie that this government shutdown is over insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Democrats want:
Subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans
Restored funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
Republicans want:
For you not to have those things.
Republicans lie that this government shutdown is over insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Just another day in Trumplandia.
October 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just another day in Trumplandia.
Trump Says the U.S. Will Institute $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visas
With this decision, Trump takes out health care across the United States at the knees.
Many clinical services in large and small hospitals cannot meet staffing levels without H-1B holders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
With this decision, Trump takes out health care across the United States at the knees.
Many clinical services in large and small hospitals cannot meet staffing levels without H-1B holders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
Trump Says the U.S. Will Institute $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visas
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Trump Says the U.S. Will Institute $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visas
With this decision, Trump takes out health care across the United States at the knees.
Many clinical services in large and small hospitals cannot meet staffing levels without H-1B holders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
With this decision, Trump takes out health care across the United States at the knees.
Many clinical services in large and small hospitals cannot meet staffing levels without H-1B holders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 15 - October 15, 2025
September 15 - October 15, 2025
September 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 15 - October 15, 2025
September 15 - October 15, 2025
Happy Mexican Independence Day!
September 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy Mexican Independence Day!
Another way to phrase this, is Homan’s wife left his bigoted ass.
September 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Another way to phrase this, is Homan’s wife left his bigoted ass.
September 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
#publichealth
The 2025-2026 updated Covid-19 vaccine is available. I made an appointment at a Walgreens in Iowa to receive mine.
Check with your local provider to see if they have an updated inventory and are offering appointments.
The 2025-2026 updated Covid-19 vaccine is available. I made an appointment at a Walgreens in Iowa to receive mine.
Check with your local provider to see if they have an updated inventory and are offering appointments.
September 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#publichealth
The 2025-2026 updated Covid-19 vaccine is available. I made an appointment at a Walgreens in Iowa to receive mine.
Check with your local provider to see if they have an updated inventory and are offering appointments.
The 2025-2026 updated Covid-19 vaccine is available. I made an appointment at a Walgreens in Iowa to receive mine.
Check with your local provider to see if they have an updated inventory and are offering appointments.
Governor Pritzker, Chicago, and Illinois, stand tall.
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Governor Pritzker, Chicago, and Illinois, stand tall.
Hey all! What’s shakin’?
I know times are pretty dark out there. What are you doing to brighten the world?
I volunteered registering people to vote.
I chaired a scholarship committee through my local LULAC Council and granted scholarships to three students.
Do what you can.
Take care!
I know times are pretty dark out there. What are you doing to brighten the world?
I volunteered registering people to vote.
I chaired a scholarship committee through my local LULAC Council and granted scholarships to three students.
Do what you can.
Take care!
September 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey all! What’s shakin’?
I know times are pretty dark out there. What are you doing to brighten the world?
I volunteered registering people to vote.
I chaired a scholarship committee through my local LULAC Council and granted scholarships to three students.
Do what you can.
Take care!
I know times are pretty dark out there. What are you doing to brighten the world?
I volunteered registering people to vote.
I chaired a scholarship committee through my local LULAC Council and granted scholarships to three students.
Do what you can.
Take care!
I'm attending Rob Sand for Iowa's event, “Rob Sand Johnson County Town Hall” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/robsandia/ev...
Rob Sand Johnson County Town Hall · Rob Sand for Iowa
Join Rob Sand for a Town Hall in Iowa City! Address sent upon RSVP.
www.mobilize.us
August 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I'm attending Rob Sand for Iowa's event, “Rob Sand Johnson County Town Hall” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/robsandia/ev...
#OneBigBeautifulDisaster
The ink isn’t even dry and the President has yet to sign, but people are losing their access to healthcare already.
The ink isn’t even dry and the President has yet to sign, but people are losing their access to healthcare already.
"A clinic in southwest Nebraska announced Wednesday that it is closing due to financial challenges, including anticipated Medicaid cuts."
Rural southwest Nebraska clinic closes, blaming expected Medicaid cuts
McCook-based Community Hospital said it is shutting down its clinic in Curtis, a town of about 900 people.
www.klkntv.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#OneBigBeautifulDisaster
The ink isn’t even dry and the President has yet to sign, but people are losing their access to healthcare already.
The ink isn’t even dry and the President has yet to sign, but people are losing their access to healthcare already.
I need some distraction from current events. So here’s a list of movies I like.
July 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I need some distraction from current events. So here’s a list of movies I like.
Senator Klobuchar (D), Minnesota just delivered a master class on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact to SNAP programs in rural states. She included states’ obligations other than and including Minnesota.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Senator Klobuchar (D), Minnesota just delivered a master class on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact to SNAP programs in rural states. She included states’ obligations other than and including Minnesota.
1/2🧵
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The Senate has voted 51 to 49 to open debate on the legislation, clearing a key procedural hurdle. They ultimately did not need Vice President JD Vance to cast a tiebreaking vote.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Update from Catie Edmondson
www.nytimes.com
June 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Senate has voted 51 to 49 to open debate on the legislation, clearing a key procedural hurdle. They ultimately did not need Vice President JD Vance to cast a tiebreaking vote.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Hegseth’s mic should only turn on if he blows below a .08.
Most of this “press conference” is this lunatic yelling at the media. This guy is so obsessed with his press coverage that he can’t even function.
June 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Hegseth’s mic should only turn on if he blows below a .08.
#MN
They captured the bastard.
Live Updates: Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
They captured the bastard.
Live Updates: Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Live Updates: Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt
www.nytimes.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
#MN
They captured the bastard.
Live Updates: Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
They captured the bastard.
Live Updates: Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Happy Father’s Day to all who fill that role in a kid’s life.
June 15, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Happy Father’s Day to all who fill that role in a kid’s life.
This would be a terrible time for our troops to be outflanked somewhere. While personnel and supplies are diverted to two vanity projects on both coasts of the United States of America.
Leave it to TACO to leave our ass hanging out.
Leave it to TACO to leave our ass hanging out.
Right now there are more U.S. troops deployed to Los Angeles than there are to Syria and Iraq combined.
June 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This would be a terrible time for our troops to be outflanked somewhere. While personnel and supplies are diverted to two vanity projects on both coasts of the United States of America.
Leave it to TACO to leave our ass hanging out.
Leave it to TACO to leave our ass hanging out.
Reposted by Francisco Olalde
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Republicans dragged Gov. Pritzker to Congress to scold him over “sanctuary” policies. Instead, he flipped the script - and TORCHED the Trump administration:
June 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Republicans dragged Gov. Pritzker to Congress to scold him over “sanctuary” policies. Instead, he flipped the script - and TORCHED the Trump administration: