Monthly Archives: October 2011

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Why Ed Occupies And More

Posted on October 17, 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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Why Not Occupy The Corporate Media?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

As long as you’re out there, OWS, why not throw corporate media into the mix? As soon as you’re done with Wells Fargo and Bank of America, why not head over to General Electric, Walt Disney, News Corp., Time Warner, … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Remarks At The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

“Progress was hard. For every victory there were setbacks…there were defeats.. Dr. King was villified by many, denounced as a rabble rouser, a communist, a radical…he was even attacked by his own people, by those who felt he was going … Continue reading →

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Great Pictures for Occupy Saturday

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Saturday there were many protests around the world. I thought it important that to post a link to some of the pictures from other areas of the world to show that the Occupy movement is truly global: Also in case … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Paul Simon Is 70???

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Dave Bradley

“” ….can you imagine us years from today sharing a park bench quietly, how terribly strange to be 70.” This is a line from the song “Old Friends” written by Paul Simon youtube.com and sung with his long time partner … Continue reading →

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Will The OWS Movement Put People Back In Charge?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Nearly 20 years ago, my father-in-law was in the hospital with the first of what would be 5 heart attacks. The heart specialist came by for his evening visit. One of the questions the doctor asked my father-in-law was what … Continue reading →

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Ruse Fails: Occupy Wall Street Wins Another Round

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Thanks to Scott Walker, these protestors would not be fooled again, and instead of leaving, called for reinforcements and held their ground. The movement will live to fight another day to save the country from complete corporate takeover. And thanks … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin on the Free Trade Agreements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement as the U.S. Senate considers trade agreements with Korea, Columbia and Panama. “I took many aspects of these trade agreements and their impact on my home state of … Continue reading →

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Occupy ISU: Student Walk-Out Today

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Occupy ISU Thursday, October 13 · 12:00pm – 5:00pm https://www.facebook.com/event Walk out! Go to central campus and make your way from the Campanile down to Lincoln Way! Line the sidewalks so we are visible! Chant! Sing! Bring Signs! We are … Continue reading →

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Come Take A Stand

Posted on October 12, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

let’s take a stand this is corporate America’s worst nightmare let’s take a stand come take my hand come I’ll take your hand and we’ll take a stand all those excluded all those voiceless all those overtaxed all those overburdened … Continue reading →

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