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retired in West Liberty

Help Wisconsin AND Vote Tuesday!

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY TUESDAY! May I strongly recommend a vote for Dave Loebsack? Thank you! And if you have some time, do what you can to help Wisconsin get out the vote for the next Governor … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – America At War Edition

Well, we wouldn’t have Memorial Day if we didn’t have something memorialize. Like many countries America honors its fallen heroes with a special day. So here are ten questions about Memorial Day or America’s involvement in wars since its beginning: … Continue reading →

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Quotes On Conservatives

I am one who believes that calling the group of thieves and religionist posers that inhabit the Republican Party “conservative” is an insult to the very word “conservative.” Shouldn’t a “conservative” strive to conserve something besides their own fat check … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

2012 successes for jobs, education, economy The 2012 session resulted in some significant successes for Iowans. We’ve once again balanced the state budget without raising taxes. And we’ve approved measures that will move this state forward, create jobs, grow our … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Hand Of The Market

Due to the disaster at Fukishima last year, the invisible hand of the market now has 6 fingers and a couple of thumbs. Branstad falling short on jobs With about 40% of his first administration gone, he has fulfilled about … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Break Up Standard Oil Edition

I have been curious since reading of Standard’s break up to find out what did happen. Surely the company did not just go away just as the Rockefellers did not go broke. Well in the early ’80s I heard something … Continue reading →

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Comment On Marriage Equality

Monday three Iowa judges (Marsha Thurness pictured left, David Baker and Michael Streit)  received the prestigious Profile In Courage Award from Caroline Kennedy for their part in the Varnum v. Brien decision legalizing marriage equality in Iowa. Wednesday President Obama … Continue reading →

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My Weakness Is My Strength

It just occurred to me that the Republican Party does such a great job at twisting the truth that they have carried themselves for years by turning what used to be horrible failures into their embodiments of strength. While doing … Continue reading →

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IDP: Pages Needed For National Convention

(Message from IDP we felt important to pass along) Friends, In just a few months, the Iowa Democratic Party will join delegates from across the country to share in the excitement of re-nominating Barack Obama for President! And once again, … Continue reading →

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Iowans Receive “Profile In Courage” Award

Today at 10AM central time three Iowans receive a “Profile in Courage” award from Caroline Kennedy at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston, Mass. The three recipients were simply doing their job as they saw fit. As judges, they … Continue reading →

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