Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media by Paul Deaton “…as long as the mainstream news media fails to cover the influence of powerful interests, there will be a need in society for citizens to participate in its events…”Attending a … Continue reading →

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START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa by Paul Deaton “Nuclear disarmament represents a long term commitment to reducing and eventually eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. President Obama has suggested that his dream of a world without nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

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What Iowans are Saying About Haiti

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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What Iowans Can Do About our Wars

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Augury in Iowa for 2010

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Augury in Iowa for 2010 by Paul Deaton “Progressives can either help or hinder Obama’s foreign affairs initiatives by how they treat Senator Grassley.“ In ancient Rome, when a major undertaking was in the works, an augur would be consulted. … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Response to a Nuclear Holiday Greeting

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Response to a Nuclear Holiday Greeting by Paul Deaton “Despite politics as usual in Washington, we may still be able to celebrate the holidays with our friends and family, cocooned for a while, using the energy we find … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Talking About Afghanistan

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Talking About Afghanistan by Paul Deaton In Eastern Iowa, talk of Afghanistan is eclipsing most other topics in conversations with my friends and neighbors. In part, this is a reaction to President Obama’s decision to surge the troop … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's View of Afghanistan

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's View of Afghanistan by Paul Deaton When I hear people talking about the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan I shake my head. We should be marking the 30th anniversary of our Afghanistan policy because we have … Continue reading →

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Iowa Should Lead on Banning Nuclear Weapons Testing

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Should Lead on Banning Nuclear Weapons Testing by Paul Deaton In an era when people say the U. S. Senate is more partisan than it has been since reconstruction, it was surprising when Sen. Chuck Grassley, recently said the … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Support President Obama on Iran Policy

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Paul Deaton

My first experience with Iran came after the February 1, 1979 return of the exiled religious leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. I was an Army officer stationed near Wiesbaden, West Germany and members of our unit had been tasked to help … Continue reading →

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