Monthly Archives: November 2004

Michael Moore: 17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists

17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists by Michael Moore 11/5/04 Dear Friends, Ok, it sucks. Really sucks. But before you go and cash it all in, let's, in the words of Monty Python, 'always look on the bright side … Continue reading

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A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan

A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan, DFIA Environmentalist A ray of good news.  We were successful in Scott County for a Soil & Water Conservation District Commission seat!   A huge IOWA “Thank You” to those on the steering … Continue reading

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ENVIRONMENT: The Bush Administration’s Swift and Steady Sabotage

ENVIRONMENT: The Bush Administration's Swift and Steady Sabotage American Progress Last week, the Washington Post reported thirty-four Superfund projects in 19 states will go unfunded this year. The Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged that Superfund, which is the government's toxic waste … Continue reading

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The Day the Enlightenment Went Out

[Submitted by Cliff Day] New York Times Op-Ed Contributor: The Day the Enlightenment Went Out November 4, 2004 By GARRY WILLS Evanston, Ill. This election confirms the brilliance of Karl Rove as a political strategist. He calculated that the religious … Continue reading

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“I Promise You” – A Message from Andrew Smith

“I Promise You” – A Message from Andrew Smith A Candidate Inspired by Howard Dean Does Us All Proud My campaign has come to an end, and unfortunately I lost to Rep. Lance Horbach by a healthy margin at the … Continue reading

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Iowa Statehouse Control

Iowa Statehouse Control Des Moines Register (in part) Republicans and Democrats will have to share power in the Iowa Senate because each party will have 25 seats in 2005. Republicans will continue to control the Iowa House, but with no … Continue reading

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Possible Evidence of Voter Fraud in Ohio

Possible Evidence of Voter Fraud in Ohio by John in DC, AMERICAblog 11/3/2004 02:56:47 AM I just received a photo a Cincinnati poll manager took this evening, and it seems to be proof of some fishy actions with ballots in … Continue reading

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Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance Des Moines Register The Bettendorf City Council has voted to add sexual orientation to its civil rights ordinance, becoming the sixth Iowa city to extend protection from discrimination to gays and lesbians. The ordinance passed … Continue reading

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Living Poor, Voting Rich

[by Cliff Day] The following article was recommended by Gov. Howard Dean in his phone conference during the November 3 MEETUP. Cliff Day – Davenport, Iowa (The Quad Cities) New York Times Op-Ed Columnist: Living Poor, Voting Rich November 3, 2004 By NICHOLAS D. … Continue reading

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Kerry Can Win Ohio: A BUZZFLASH NEWS ALERT

Kerry Can Win Ohio: A BUZZFLASH NEWS ALERT International Labor Communications Association The media has collapsed and Kerry has conceded, but we don't have to. According to CNN, Bush is ahead in the count in Ohio by 136,221. According to … Continue reading

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