Monthly Archives: December 2011

TO THOSE WHO CONSIDER PRESIDENT OBAMA A DISAPPOINTMENT, YOU’RE JUST NOT PAYING ATTENTION!

As posted on the PCTC*  Blog and The Fifth Column [*PLEASE..CUT THE CRAP] The following list is the most comprehensive and up to date accomplishments President Obama has achieved. Now granted, this is a long list reproduced from The PCTC … Continue reading

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A Key To Romney’s Problems And Other Stuff

FOX News highlights Romney’s problem. The above is an actual screen capture from Fox News last Wednesday.  My guess is that most can easily see now why Romney is losing ground among Republicans. Who but Jon Stewart? The Daily Show … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Well you knew I wouldn’t let Christmas go by without a quiz or two about it. We love us some Christmas around here. One of the things that we love most is the songs, both of the religious and the … Continue reading

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The Republicans Are Coming! The Republicans Are Coming!

Patriots, dump the tea!! A Henry County,  Iowa Democratic tea party on the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, December 16th.  Check out the website for the Henry County Dems here.

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Something Unique At West Liberty High School Last Thursday

Carol and I have been involved with a group called Dream Catchers in West Liberty for quite a while now. One of our early mentees is now in high school. High schoolers are quite busy folks these days and getting … Continue reading

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Christmas 2011 – To My Grandson

Josh, Your Grandmother and I have lived many years. Your life is just beginning. As I look ahead for you, I hope fervently that America and mankind as a whole ends the greed and the unsubstantiated hate that once again … Continue reading

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How You Can Help Fortify Democracy’s Firewall

Wisconsin is Democracy’s firewall.   If you can, please consider a donation. Earlier today, along with our partners in the grassroots, we announced something truly amazing: In just one month, in just 30 days, in less than half the time granted, … Continue reading

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Why Bruce Braley Would Like You To Contact Congress

This was in our inbox from Congressman Braley: It’s shocking. It seems like leaders in Congress want your taxes to go up this holiday season. And no, I’m not kidding. Unless Congress acts now, taxes for the average American family … Continue reading

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No(h)el(l) For John Lennon

December 8 was the 31st anniversary. by John Shumaker No(h)el(l) for John Lennon no hell below us above us only Sky beyond Farewell Babylon wants to keep us in hell held in the throes of debt despair anxiety and depression … Continue reading

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Rep. Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall

Dear Friend, I wanted to remind you that I am holding a telephone town hall, [tonight]  Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 PM CST. Listening to your thoughts and concerns is my top priority.  Please sign up here and join me … Continue reading

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