Category Archives: Main Page

GOP Calls for End to Exit Polls

Posted on November 13, 2004 by Trish Nelson

GOP Calls for End to Exit Polls Buzzflash It really would be so much EASIER to rig the election if the truth weren't known in advance. RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie wants to eliminate exit polls because he says they're not … Continue reading →

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Lobby DNC Members for Dean

Posted on November 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Lobby DNC Members for Dean by Dawn Mueller Buzz is appearing on the blogs in favor of Howard Dean for DNC chairman. Kos has a thread up.  The majority of comments are in favor of Dean.  Most of the comments … Continue reading →

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DLC’s Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry’s Election “Loss”

Posted on November 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DLC's Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry's Election “Loss” by Dawn Mueller Marshall calls progressive Democrats “anti-American” The DLC held a forum to do a post-mortem on the election: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6453647/ Sounds like some have awakened to the fact that the … Continue reading →

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Ohio Residents Storm State House: Protest Vote Suppression

Posted on November 10, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Ohio Residents Storm State House: Protest Vote Suppression Michigan Independent Media Center   Toledo, Ohio – Hundreds of angry Ohio residents marched through the streets of Columbus — Ohio’s capital — [last week] and stormed the Ohio State House, defying … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Progressive Posters

Posted on November 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Wanted: Progressive Posters Well, on to Plan B.  Please bear with us while we make the transition to Team Blog for Iowa. During the next couple of weeks, Blog for Iowa will be forming a team of “trusted posters.”  Each … Continue reading →

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Farewell by Linda Thieman

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Farewell by Linda Thieman Well, the time has come for me to take my leave.  I’ve been trying to get away for several days now, but running Blog for Iowa is addictive.  I check my sources, get that “a ha!” … Continue reading →

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Hey, Let’s Outsource Health Care to India!

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Let's Outsource Health Care to India! by Susan Dentzer, Health Correspondent for “The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer” on PBS The Washington Post October 31, 2004 It's the Taj Mahal of Health Insurance Schemes By Susan Dentzer (Following are excerpts … Continue reading →

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Greg Palast: An Election Spoiled Rotten

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

An Election Spoiled Rotten by Greg Palast 45% of Americans believe the presidential election of 2000 was stolen.   According to CNN Headline News, a smaller number, 13%, believe the junta was successful in stealing another presidential election this week.  You … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: 17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists

Posted on November 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

17 Reasons Not To Slit Your Wrists by Michael Moore 11/5/04 Dear Friends, Ok, it sucks. Really sucks. But before you go and cash it all in, let's, in the words of Monty Python, 'always look on the bright side … Continue reading →

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A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan

Posted on November 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan, DFIA Environmentalist A ray of good news.  We were successful in Scott County for a Soil & Water Conservation District Commission seat!   A huge IOWA “Thank You” to those on the steering … Continue reading →

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