Yearly Archives: 2005

At Least They’re Honest…

Posted on March 10, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

At Least They're Honest… Continuing on with the “stuff that makes you shake your head” series comes this little bit from Texas via Kevin Drum: THE YELLOW WOES OF TEXAS….If you want to understand the kind of vision the modern … Continue reading →

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Another War: Bush Plans June Attack on Iran

Posted on March 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Another War: Bush Plans June Attack on Iran Contributed by Caroline Vernon Here we go again people…. I’m sure this comes as no surprise to many of you since the writing has been on the wall for some time now. … Continue reading →

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Trustee… or Political Hack?

Posted on March 9, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Trustee… or Political Hack? I was in the middle of writing a post for today, but this little tidbit is so disgusting that I will repeat it verbatim from Josh Marshall's Talking Points Memo. What's wrong with this picture? Social … Continue reading →

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The Political Industrial Complex

Posted on March 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The Political Industrial Complex The Prairie Progressive by Jim Larew The simple lesson to be learned from the November 2004 election is this: Progressive and liberal Iowa Democrats must push the Iowa Democratic Party and elected Democratic office holders … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Taking Care Of The Least Among Us Is The Least Our Legislature Can Do

Posted on March 9, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Taking Care Of The Least Among Us Is The Least Our Legislature Can Do by John Drury This week is known as funnel week in the Iowa legislature, the week where bills must get passed out of committee to have … Continue reading →

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Yepsen: Want Economic Growth in Iowa?

Posted on March 8, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Yepsen: Want Economic Growth in Iowa? David Yepsen is one of those writers than can be difficult to draw a bead on, but today he writes an article about economic growth in Iowa that is a good read. I want … Continue reading →

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Social Security Saves Iowans from Poverty

Posted on March 7, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Social Security Saves Iowans from Poverty Iowa Policy Project Facts Can Help Public, Policymakers in Current Debate MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (March 7, 2005) – Almost 1 in 5 Iowans receives benefits from Social Security, according to a new publication that … Continue reading →

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Blogging Could Become Subject to FEC Regulation

Posted on March 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Blogging Could Become Subject to FEC Regulation The New York Times By Anne E. Kornblut Anyone who decides to “set up a blog, send out mass e-mails, any kind of activity that can be done on the Internet” could … Continue reading →

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CIGARETTE TAX?…YOU BET’CHA! $4 A PACK

Posted on March 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

CIGARETTE TAX?…YOU BET'CHA! $4 A PACK by Molly Regan Month after month I have put off writing about smoking. It is one of the most difficult addictions to stop. I know. I smoked off and on for 20 years. Most … Continue reading →

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Prairie Dog’s Profiles in Courage

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Prairie Dog's Profiles in Courage The Prairie Progressive In a session not yet known for its profiles in courage, two Democratic legislators are distinguishing themselves as elected officials we can be proud of. One is Michael Connolly of Dubuque. … Continue reading →