Monthly Archives: June 2012

Wandering Thoughts From A Lefty Mind

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

As elusive as reality on Fox News. As elusive as the truth to Mitt Romney. The money the rich are spending to buy this election could buy some good infrastructure and schools in this country If I every get surrounded … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Who Are We Today

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Well, if companies are people, why do they change their names so much? Hmmm? What are they trying to hide? I mean, if they didn’t have anything to hide why would they change their names? If they are people they … Continue reading →

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Who Caused All This Debt?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today we have another guest post by Larry Hodgden of Tipton Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very … Continue reading →

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Republicans At War

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I have had this analogy rolling in my mind for a long time. Last night I mentioned it to a friend and he thought it was a quite fitting analogy. My thought is this: for a long time, Republicans have … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Senate Says States Can’t Require GMO Labeling

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Follow Food Democracy Now! on FB and Twitter WASHINGTON, June 21 – The Senate [yesterday] rejected an amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to let states require clear labels on any food or beverage containing genetically engineered ingredients. The vote … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Receives Wind Jobs Award

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friend, I wanted to provide you with an update on my continued advocacy on behalf of Iowa’s renewable energy industry and in particular for the wind energy industry. Wind energy manufacturers in our state provide good paying jobs for … Continue reading →

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Conservative Talk Radio Pummels Fox News

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“Everyone worries about FOX News.  But as you’ll see in these charts, Fox is the puny kid on the block.  Talk Radio is the big bully.”   Source:  talk-radio-v-fox-news 53 million people in the U.S. listen to Talk Radio.  (source: … Continue reading →

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Voting Machine Industry Does It For Love

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Challenging the market power of one voting machine maker By Sean Flaherty I am co-chairman of Iowans for Voting Integrity, a nonpartisan citizen group that works for voting systems worthy of the public trust. We have worked for six years … Continue reading →

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'Days' by Don Place

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: Following is a chapter from the new book “Days” by Don Place. Don wrote this book partly to get his message about Vietnam out, a voice he felt was not being adequately expressed. His stories from 1967 and … Continue reading →

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Citizens Protest Mitt Romney Event In Quad Cities

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I went down to join Progressive Iowa and local Quad Citians protesting the appearance of Willard Milton Romney in Davenport today. About 30 citizens showed up, but of course in this land of free speech we were so far removed … Continue reading →

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