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retired in West Liberty

Why Are These Issues Political?

So asks Shepard Smith on Fox so-called News. An addendum to that question is – why are these issues among people who share a religion that was built on love and compassion for fellow humans? Believe not what they say, … Continue reading

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Reminder: Loebsack Brews and BBQ Tomorrow

Please Join: Congressman Dave Loebsack, Special Guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky & Iowa’s Congressional Candidates Monica Vernon (IA-01) Jim Mowrer (IA-03) Desmund Adams (IA-03) Kim Weaver (IA-04) Live Music Provided by: Kevin “BF” Burt Sunday, September 27th 2015 Doors Open at … Continue reading

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“So That A Positive Conservative Message”

“can rise to the top of the field.” This is a line that Scott Walker used in his speech retiring his presidential bid for this round. BTW, look out Wisconsin – Walker will be wanting to burnish his right wing … Continue reading

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What Is The Cost Of Gun Violence In America?

Every day when you turn on the TV news there seems to be at least one story of a shooting even in small states like Iowa. Often that is about the last we hear of the victims. In our short … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Fall Into Autumn Edition

3:21 AM this Wednesday who’s going to be out in the streets celebrating the long awaited beginning of Autumn besides me? Huh? What about it? Great time for a street party, donchya think? Be sure to wake the kids up, … Continue reading

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State Rep. Abby Finkenauer Announced as Iowa Director for Make It Work Campaign

For Immediate Release: September 18th, 2015 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, IA — The Make It Work campaign today announced the hiring of State Representative Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque as director of its Iowa organization. Finkenauer will lead … Continue reading

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May I Ask A Couple Of Questions?

Can anyone name anything good that Republicans have done for this country since 2000? As the so called cream of Republicans continue to lie about Planned Parenthood (“debate” Sept. 16, 2015) and don’t seem to have enough brains to understand … Continue reading

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David Young’s Legislative Agenda Pre-Approved by Washington Republicans in Exchange for Campaign Cash‏

September 16, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Young’s Shady Deal with the National Republican Campaign Committee Raises Serious Ethical Questions DES MOINES – Congressman David Young claims to be working for the people of Iowa, but it’s crystal clear he’s … Continue reading

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Lincoln: Labor Is The Superior Of Capital

As yet another Labor Day rolls by, there is optimism among the ranks of labor unions that they will once more hold a prominent place in the economy of our country. With the rise of the right wing in this … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Loyalty Oath Edition

Who couldn’t help but laugh their butt off Thursday with the contrived spectacle of the Donald signing a loyalty oath to the Republican Party, then having a news conference where he declared it was the best damned loyalty oath ever! … Continue reading

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