Author Archives: bfialindathieman

Bring Dean Back to Iowa Petition

Posted on October 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bring Dean Back to Iowa Petition Dear Fellow Dean Supporters:  Rumors are flying about whether or not Gov. Dean will be returning to Iowa before the November election. If you would like to help make a Dean appearance happen, please … Continue reading →

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Follow Up The Edwards Victory With Letters to the Editor

Posted on October 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Follow Up The Edwards Victory With Letters to the Editor MoveOn We're on a roll. In last night's vice presidential debate, Dick Cheney was angry, misleading and petulant; Edwards took him on with warmth, clarity and the facts. CBS News … Continue reading →

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Presidenting is haaarrrrdd!

Posted on October 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Presidenting is haaarrrrdd! Do you remember that Saturday Night Live sketch from shortly after Bush was appointed by the Supreme Court?  Bush was having a hard time nailing down the hard complexities of the hard job before him. And he … Continue reading →

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We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames

Posted on October 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames Dear friends at Democracy for Iowa, When Howard Dean repeated “we want out country back” at event after Iowa caucus event, it struck a nerve with all … Continue reading →

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Iowa Livestock Air Law Has No Penalties

Posted on October 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Livestock Air Law Has No Penalties by Perry Beeman, Des Moines Register Iowa has its first limits on air pollution from livestock operations – but the rule has no teeth, and few are satisfied with it. Those who called … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight’s Debate Spin

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight's Debate Spin DNC (ack!) An “online coup d'etat.” That's how CBS News described your efforts after the debate last Thursday. John Kerry did his part with a powerful performance that showed America … Continue reading →

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Cheney Debunkered

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Cheney Debunkered American Progress All eyes are on Cleveland, Ohio, tonight, when Dick Cheney will square off against Sen. John Edwards in the 2004 campaign's Vice Presidential debate. The Boston Globe this morning offers questions for the Vice pResident, saying, … Continue reading →

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DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week Wednesday Meet Ups Cedar Rapids Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop 1271 First Avenue SE.   Call 319-455-2855 with questions Des Moines Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Java Joe's Coffeehouse 214 4th St (515) … Continue reading →

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FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide American Progress After Kerry's strong performance during the debate Thursday night, it was no secret that Republicans and the right-wing media were desperate to find a way to criticize Kerry. But no one knew … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Democrat

Posted on October 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 A NEW KIND OF DEMOCRAT by Darrell Lewis Much has been said of the Howard Dean-inspired movement inside the Democratic Party all across America.  Last night, I had an opportunity to talk to dozens of young people who are newly … Continue reading →

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