Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Prairie Dog’s Predictions For 2012

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Ron Paul wins the Iowa Caucuses. Rick Perry trails the field, further embarrassing all those who gushed over his “Bigfoot” entrance into the race last August (even the Iowa City Press-Citizen ran not one, not two, but FIVE photos of … Continue reading →

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President Obama Will Speak To Supporters At Caucuses

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Chair Dvorsky Statement on President Obama Addressing Iowa Democrats on Caucus Night President will speak to supporters at caucuses across the state DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement after the Obama for America … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: NDAA, IRS, Caucus, Ron Paul

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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TO THOSE WHO CONSIDER PRESIDENT OBAMA A DISAPPOINTMENT, YOU’RE JUST NOT PAYING ATTENTION!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

As posted on the PCTC*  Blog and The Fifth Column [*PLEASE..CUT THE CRAP] The following list is the most comprehensive and up to date accomplishments President Obama has achieved. Now granted, this is a long list reproduced from The PCTC … Continue reading →

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The Republicans Are Coming! The Republicans Are Coming!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Patriots, dump the tea!! A Henry County,  Iowa Democratic tea party on the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, December 16th.  Check out the website for the Henry County Dems here.

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How You Can Help Fortify Democracy’s Firewall

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Wisconsin is Democracy’s firewall.   If you can, please consider a donation. Earlier today, along with our partners in the grassroots, we announced something truly amazing: In just one month, in just 30 days, in less than half the time granted, … Continue reading →

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Why Bruce Braley Would Like You To Contact Congress

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This was in our inbox from Congressman Braley: It’s shocking. It seems like leaders in Congress want your taxes to go up this holiday season. And no, I’m not kidding. Unless Congress acts now, taxes for the average American family … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friend, I wanted to remind you that I am holding a telephone town hall, [tonight]  Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 PM CST. Listening to your thoughts and concerns is my top priority.  Please sign up here and join me … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: 9/11, Caucuses, Occupy, Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, I’m putting together this week’s update and am riveted by the live feed coming from Oakland, California. Check it out here. It shows police in full riot gear responding to Occupy Oakland’s blockade of the Port of Oakland. … Continue reading →

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Iowans Fire Back At The Atlantic

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Almost everyone we know, including us, seriously hated this article in the Atlantic by Stephen G. Bloom, Observations From 20 Years Of Iowa Life.  Actually,  some of the piece is very good – the factual, historical, informational sections.  But the … Continue reading →

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