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retired in West Liberty

Michael Moore Comments on Santa Barbara Murders

From facebook: Michael Moore Public Figure · 1,103,744 Likes · May 24 at 2:16pm · With due respect to those who are asking me to comment on last night’s tragic mass shooting at UCSB in Isla Vista, CA — I … Continue reading

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New Report: Gov. Branstad Raised Nearly $800,000 In Campaign Cash From Political Appointees‏

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 21st Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530, matt@progressiowa.org 1 out of 6 Branstad Political Appointees Donated To His Campaign Des Moines — Progress Iowa and the Iowa Accountability Project today released a new report showing Governor … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday Memorial Day Edition

I believe summer officially starts today. Let me stick my head out – yep it is warm. Time for me to start whining about the heat and the bugs and the humidity and the bugs and the burns and the … Continue reading

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The True Cost of War

Today’s guest article is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Thoughts

Our family is one that has fortunately been spared the news that one of our own had been killed in action. We have had friends and somewhat more distant family members who have died in action. While not the same … Continue reading

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Hodge-Podge – Why Hurt America?

When you look at the stands that the Republican Party takes these days one has to wonder: Why do they hate America? Why do they want to hurt Americans? – Stopping Jobs Legislation – Stopping emergency Unemployment Insurance – Stopping … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – School’s (Almost) Out For The Summer

“No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks.” Just like it does every year, school is coming to an end for a short while. This is of course time that youngsters will spend in the field picking … Continue reading

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Looking Back At The Session

Once again we wish to thank Iowa Policy Project for their solid and in depth analysis on issues in the state of Iowa. We are quite lucky to have such a policy analysis group in a small state such as … Continue reading

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Bernie Sanders In Clinton County Tonight

Just a short reminder that Senator Bernie Sanders will be speaking at the Clinton County Hall of Fame dinner tonight, Saturday May 17th. The event is being held at the Millenium Ballroom in Goose Lake. Dave Loebsack and Gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading

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Hillary-Dillary-Doc

Karl Rove made an absolutely insane statement earlier this week. Since it was so out there only about 1/3 of Americans will believe it instead of the usual half. As you may well know, what Rove said was: “Thirty days … Continue reading

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