Monthly Archives: September 2019

Help Cory Booker Stay In The Race

In my opinion, Cory Booker gave the most passionate, energizing speech of all the candidates at the Polk County Steak Fry Saturday. “We’re not the party of me; we’re the party of we. We’re the party of inclusion not the … Continue reading

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Loebsack: Whistle Blower Allegations “Game Changing”

Loebsack Statement on the Whistle Blower Complaint Regarding President Trump and Ukraine Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today in response to the recently revealed whistle blower complaint that was made against President Trump after his … Continue reading

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Scenes From A Steak Fry

What an amazing day it was at the Polk County Steak Fry Saturday.  Twelve thousand plus Democrats all in one place.  Candidates and tee-shirt clad campaign volunteers everywhere.  So much positive energy.  The rain held off for the most part.  … Continue reading

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Recent Videos From Robert Reich: Oligarchy Versus The Rest Of Us

Corporate lies. A couple of things that Reich doesn’t mention in here are: Labor union are the most effective deterrent to an accretion of power in an executive in a democracy. Labor voting for the party of money and business … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Going To The Mailbox Edition

  Don’t you just love the Iowa caucus season? Going to the mailbox can be an adventure sometimes every 4 years. Just yesterday I went to my mailbox and pulled out the latest letter from the – WTF – Republican … Continue reading

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Frustrated Rant

  This week comes to an end with our current president once again – ONCE AGAIN mind you – being accused of some sort of major breach of security. Does it rise to the level of treason? So far we … Continue reading

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Coalition Of Farmers And Ranchers Support The Green New Deal

  This is another one of many things that our corporate media will either probably not carry or if it is carried will be done so as a story with little information around it.  This is also a story that … Continue reading

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Contamination Of Iowa’s Private Wells Poses Serious Health Hazards

Follow Iowa Environmental Council for information about the fight to protect Iowa’s water. From their website:  “The Iowa Environmental Council is the largest and most comprehensive environmental coalition in Iowa. Our mission: A safe, healthy environment and sustainable future for … Continue reading

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ABC And Sinclair Affiliates Target Of Grassroots Media Action

Media action alert from Free Press: During the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday, ABC stations — including those owned by notorious right-wing broadcaster Sinclair — ran a racist ad targeting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. A powerful woman of color, Ocasio-Cortez is … Continue reading

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Schedule of Democratic Candidate Appearances September 19-22

http://desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/ Kamala HarrisSep 19, 2019, 4:15 p.m. Backpocket Brewing, 903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA Meet and greet. RSVP: here Kamala HarrisSep 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Michael J. Gould Recreation Center, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Town hall. Doors … Continue reading

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