Monthly Archives: December 2013

This Week On The Fallon Forum: SOS Witch Hunt, Climate Change, Wind Energy, Fetal Personhood

Dear Friends, Secretary of State Matt Schultz knows better. He knows there is no voter fraud problem in Iowa. He knew this before he decided to spend roughly half a million dollars to disgorge 16 people (out of over 2 … Continue reading

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It's Open Enrollment for Obamacare

A note from President Obama: The Affordable Care Act has been in the news a lot recently – and increasingly for the right reasons. The law is working: Already, nearly 365,000 people across the country have picked private plans through … Continue reading

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“Affluenza” Defense Unbelievable!

You may have already heard this story. Just in case you hadn’t I wanted to make sure you heard it at least once. From DailyKos: I wish this was a snark. But this is so shocking it makes me ill. … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – One Week To Winter Edition

Why does winter get such a bad rap? In case you haven’t noticed, we lose sunlight in the summer but gain sunlight in the winter. So let’s give winter the respect it deserves! Besides, what’s a little snow among friends? … Continue reading

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The Biggest Theft Yet?

Since it first came out about two months ago, the story of Detroit’s bankruptcy has been fascinating and scary. The story that America’s media dishes out to us in 30 second sound bites doesn’t even come close to squaring with … Continue reading

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We Must Never Forget

Even though the nation was stunned last year, we still killed 194 children more with our guns this year. This insane slaughter must end.

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Lizard Crimson

lizard crimson my parole officer will be so proud of me sittin under mt Trashmore sippin lattes doin the macirena with all the political whores runnin for president in the iowa caucuses ah yes, they’re called the iowa cauci in … Continue reading

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Crunch Time For Obamacare

According to the Dec. 11, 2013 issue of the New York Times, “nearly 365,000 people picked a health insurance plan through state and federal exchanges established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through the end of November. While the pace … Continue reading

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Why Would Governor Branstad Deny IowaCare To Thousands Of Iowans?

Tell Governor Branstad to accept the federal decision: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services accepted the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, but rejected the part that would change monthly premiums to many poor participants if they failed to … Continue reading

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Will Senator Grassley Insist On Reducing Military Spending?

Address our Fiscal Crises—Reduce Military Spending Another government shut-down and debt ceiling crisis are on the horizon. Senator Grassley is a member of the conference committee charged with submitting formal budget recommendations by December 13. Senator Grassley knows, as does … Continue reading

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