Monthly Archives: January 2012

Romney Lies? Who’da Thunk It?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

How do you know he’s lying? His lips are moving! Paul Krugman in his blog  says what many people have been waiting for someone to say: “I mean, is there anything at all in Romney’s stump speech that’s true? It’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Primarily Primaries

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Whooeee – it is primary season. For some political junkies it gets no better than this. Just like March Madness, only the winner may be able to blow up the world next year at this time. So how did we … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Stay in touch this session Please contact me this session if you have something you’d like to share. You can call me at the Statehouse during the week at 515-281-3371. On weekends, I can be reached at 319-759-5334. E-mail me … Continue reading →

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A Blast From The Past

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This is in contrast to my earlier post on a shortened Republican platform. To give you an idea how much the Republican Party has sped to the right, here is a summary of the 1956 Republican Platform. Plus this will … Continue reading →

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The Very Short Republican Platform

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I will help out the Republicans by paring down what they truly stand for. This is based on what they do, what bills they have introduced and the rhetoric that is being bandied about. 1) We represent the top 1% … Continue reading →

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Copps: “We Have Wreaked Untold Havoc On The Media Environment”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

  Highlights: “..Finally we developed a strategy for the deployment of broadband around the country. This is the most opportunity-creating technology perhaps in the history of humankind.   It is going to be something that helps us address every problem that … Continue reading →

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Overturn Citizens United

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Overturn Citizens United.  National Week of Action Begins January 16. Get involved.  Find out how. United4thePeople.org  

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Iowa Fiscal Partnership To Governor Branstad: “Creating New Jobs Begins With A Strong Educational System”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Statement also available on Iowa Fiscal Partnership website. Fill in blanks with TIF reform, EITC boost, preschool investments The Iowa Fiscal Partnership issued the following statement today about Governor Branstad’s Condition of the State address: “The test of this legislative … Continue reading →

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How The Republicans Stole Reality, Beginning With The News

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This is an excellent article written by a native Iowan, Dr. Bill Israel,  who also once taught a political science class with Karl Rove.  The article lays out how conservatives have stealthily taken over our government and institutions beginning in … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Legislature, GOP Voter Suppression Tactics

Posted on January 9, 2012 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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