Yearly Archives: 2005

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

Posted on November 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Today a press conference was held in Moline, IL.  It was to notify the press that TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DECEMBER … Continue reading →

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How Things Work in Washington

Posted on November 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 How Things Work in Washington Consortium News It is sadly ironic that Bob Woodward, who in his early career was a role model for investigative journalists, appears now to have been corrupted by power and Washington politics.  By Robert Parry  In … Continue reading →

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What We’re Thankful For

Posted on November 24, 2005 by bfialindathieman

What We're Thankful For American Progress – The Progress Report This Thanksgiving, progressives have a lot to be thankful for. Here's our list: We're thankful for Rep. Jack Murtha for showing us it's patriotic to speak your mind. We're thankful … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Hunger At Home And Abroad

Posted on November 23, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Reflecting on Hunger At Home And Abroad While travelling last week, I picked up a book for some airplane reading titled Ending Hunger Now, a book co-written by George McGovern, Bob Dole and Donald Messer.  McGovern and Dole, while on … Continue reading →

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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials.  Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center.  It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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Tax cuts adversely impact programs for the poor

Posted on November 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Tax cuts adversely impact programs for the poor gazetteonline.com The following Letter to the Editor was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette   by Ellen Fisher The Gazette's Nov. 11 editorial, “Tightening government's belt”, applauded congressional efforts to cut … Continue reading →

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A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems by Flavia Monteiro Colgan, AlterNet.org The ever-consolidating news media in this country is not only destroying political discourse, it's favoring the right-wing over Democrats. Recent momentous news about the continuing elimination of variety … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: Give It Up, George!

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Michael Moore: Give It Up, George! 11/19/05 Dear Mr. Bush: I would like to extend my hand and invite you to join us, the mainstream American majority. We, the people – that's the majority of the people – share these … Continue reading →

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Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters’ Right To Vote?

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters' Right To Vote? by Tom Poe, Charles City, Iowa As everyone knows by now, voters across the country and here in Iowa have literally lost their right to vote.  Today, with proprietary … Continue reading →

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FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections


Yes, my friends, it's true.  The Federal Elections Commission is turning its attention towards rapper and impresario Sean “Puff Daddy” “Puffy” “P Diddy” “Diddy” Combs.  His crime?  Some conservative “lack of ethics” attack dog group has targeted him for his “Vote or Die” campaign during the election of 2004.  Well, of course.  We wouldn't want non-conservatives to vote, now, would we?

In a related story, the FEC has completely ignored the recent (non-partisan) GAO report that cited factual evidence that electronic voting machines are error prone, ineffective and highly riggable.  Oh, and then there was that whole Ken Blackwell thing in Ohio.  Nope, gonna ignore that, too.

Well, I guess one must set one's priorities.  Poor Diddy.

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