Monthly Archives: November 2011

Liz Mathis Sworn Into Office

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From our mailbox: A note from Mike Gronstal… Dear Friends, Meet Senator Liz Mathis. Today, Senator Mathis was sworn into office and we have held the Majority in the Iowa Senate. And it was because of you. You recognized the … Continue reading →

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No Iowa Dairy for President Clinton

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

President Bill Clinton was on the Daily Show recently promoting his new book, Back to Work. He looks frail, but engaged in life. I got into an argument with a Hillary Clinton supporter during the run up to the 2008 … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Occupy, Super Committee, Radon

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation. If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Newt, We Hardly Know Ye (Which Is Good For You)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Dave Bradley

When is water not water? Does anyone remember why for thousands and thousands of years mankind drank alcoholic drinks rather than water? Mostly because drinking water would kill you with all the filth, bacteria and who knows what else in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday -Twenty-four Edition

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Dave Bradley

We do mentoring with grade school and middle school kids. One of the perks of that is that we get to play games (learning games mind you) with the kids. When they don’t have homework we drag out the game … Continue reading →

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ALEC Readies Its Christmas List

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Dave Bradley

ALEC is having a little get together before Christmas to let those legislators who owe allegiance to them and not to their voters just what it is they want in the next year. Last year was a good year for … Continue reading →

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What The Hell Is A Person Supposed To Do?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Next week the so-called “Super-Congress” will deliver its verdict on whose throat to cut as a sacrifice to the gods of austerity. It is at times like this that a citizen feels so helpless that they want to run screaming … Continue reading →

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What Should Be The Next Step For The 99%?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

They can take away the tarps and the tents. They can arrest peaceful protesters and shut down the occupations. But they can’t stop Occupy Wall Street and the 99% movement. In recent days, cities and politicians acting on behalf of … Continue reading →

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National Day Of Action For Jobs: Iowa Events

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

CCI members are standing with our Brothers & Sisters in Labor today to demand good paying jobs – not more cuts – from our elected officials. Today, November 17th is a national day of action. CCI members in Johnson County, … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Arizona Shooting Call Grassley Callous, Cold, Calculating

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/ Eleven survivors and family members of victims of the January 2011 shooting in Arizona that nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) are criticizing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for what they say was a “dismissive and political response” to Tucson … Continue reading →

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