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A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems by Flavia Monteiro Colgan, AlterNet.org The ever-consolidating news media in this country is not only destroying political discourse, it's favoring the right-wing over Democrats. Recent momentous news about the continuing elimination of variety … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: Give It Up, George!

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Michael Moore: Give It Up, George! 11/19/05 Dear Mr. Bush: I would like to extend my hand and invite you to join us, the mainstream American majority. We, the people – that's the majority of the people – share these … Continue reading →

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Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters’ Right To Vote?

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters' Right To Vote? by Tom Poe, Charles City, Iowa As everyone knows by now, voters across the country and here in Iowa have literally lost their right to vote.  Today, with proprietary … Continue reading →

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FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections


Yes, my friends, it's true.  The Federal Elections Commission is turning its attention towards rapper and impresario Sean “Puff Daddy” “Puffy” “P Diddy” “Diddy” Combs.  His crime?  Some conservative “lack of ethics” attack dog group has targeted him for his “Vote or Die” campaign during the election of 2004.  Well, of course.  We wouldn't want non-conservatives to vote, now, would we?

In a related story, the FEC has completely ignored the recent (non-partisan) GAO report that cited factual evidence that electronic voting machines are error prone, ineffective and highly riggable.  Oh, and then there was that whole Ken Blackwell thing in Ohio.  Nope, gonna ignore that, too.

Well, I guess one must set one's priorities.  Poor Diddy.

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Vote for Iowa Gov in DemoChoice Web Poll

Posted on November 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Vote for Iowa Gov in DemoChoice Web Poll Here's your chance to vote for Ed Fallon (or whomever you prefer) a bit earlier than expected.  Click here to vote for Iowa gov in the DemoChoice Web Poll. At this point, … Continue reading →

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Important Election Day Hotline

Posted on November 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Important Election Day Hotline Voters in many states will be deciding important issues by voting today, November 8, 2005. No matter where you stand on any of the issues or candidates, all eligible voters should have the chance to cast … Continue reading →

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Rumsfeld Makes Killing on Bird Flu Remedy

Posted on November 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Rumsfeld Makes Killing on Bird Flu Remedy by Nelson D. Schwartz, Fortune senior writer, CNN Money Could Bush be using an exaggerated threat of bird flu to instill panic, instate martial law AND enrich cronies?  I'm thinkin' yes. Defense Secretary, … Continue reading →

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The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection

Posted on November 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection by Iowa's Tom Poe, Studio for Recording The New Orleans disaster wiped out most of the recording studios in the region.  This tragedy is not life-threatening.  However, it is compelling.  Our country is founded on … Continue reading →

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ROSA PARKS: The Woman Who “Sat Down” For What She Believed In

Posted on October 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ROSA PARKS: The Woman Who “Sat Down” For What She Believed In by Molly Regan [Editor's note:  Back before Molly Regan became a regular poster with Blog for Iowa, she wrote this tribute to her hero, Rosa Parks, for us.  … Continue reading →

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Resisting Hillary: Never Again Will Cindy Sheehan Support a Pro-war Democrat

Posted on October 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Resisting Hillary: Never Again Will Cindy Sheehan Support a Pro-war Democrat by Cindy Sheehan (pictured above), AlterNet.org How can those who want the occupation of Iraq to end support Hillary Clinton's higher political aspirations? They can't. I would love to … Continue reading →

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