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OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines

OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines GOING UP RIVER A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of … Continue reading

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Kucinich: It’s Time to Close Ranks

 Kucinich: It's Time to Close Ranks by Dennis Kucinich There are a lot of people throwing up their hands right now and saying, “Well, the campaign isn't strong enough…the candidate this…the candidate that….” Know what? The time's over for those … Continue reading

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Tonight in Mason City: Stop Outsourcing Our Future Comes to Town

Tonight in Mason City: “Stop Outsourcing Our Future” Comes to Town A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Wednesday, Sept. 29 7:00-8:30 PM Mason City Public Library 225 … Continue reading

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Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days

 Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register The first few days of early voting in Iowa were marked by complaints and confusion as Republicans tried to turn the state's absentee-ballot efforts to their … Continue reading

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Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations

Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations by Jim Bebbington and Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News Boards of elections told to strictly follow two provisions DAYTON – Voters-rights advocates are criticizing two recent decisions by Ohio Secretary of State … Continue reading

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Blog for Iowa Hits 150,000 Views

Blog for Iowa Hits 150,000 Views   Yesterday, Blog for Iowa hit two notable milestones. For the month of September, BFIA has had over 40,000 page views, our first month passing the 40,000 mark. We also hit a long-term milestone.  … Continue reading

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Elect to Read a Banned Book

Elect to Read a Banned Book Milford Daily News Have you read “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Bridge to Terabithia,” “The Giver,” or “A Wrinkle in Time?” If these items had been removed from library shelves, you would have missed … Continue reading

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Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd!

Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd! A Benefit by the Friends and Family of Andrew Smith, the 25-year-old Democrat who is running for Iowa House in District 40 (Tama and Grundy counties).  Andrew is the youngest Democrat running for office in … Continue reading

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Connie Wilson: White House Press Corps Member, Part 4

 Connie Wilson:  White House Press Corps Member, Part 4



Connie Wilson dissects Bush's Colorado campaign speech and really let's him have it!

Now comes the onslaught: A sampling of some truly outrageous tactics and statements. First, this one: 

1) “The American President must be clear in his thinking and must be clear in his speaking in order to effectively lead.” (hahahahahahaha) Right after this, I believe he mispronounced both the word “bio-deisel” and the name of the Japanese Prime Minister.

2)    “I will never turn over America’s national security decisions to other countries.” Trust me. No other countries want anything to do with us any more, and most certainly they don’t want to be fighting our unnecessary wars. They have problems of their own, and the cost of ours has shown them that this is NOT the way.

3)    “Liberty can transform an enemy into an ally.” This is a Harry Truman quote. Some nerve. There is no real proof that liberty, alone, has made any country I am aware of our “ally.” France has liberty. They used to be our ally. I think the past tense is perhaps the important thing here. Insert your own support for this quote…if you can.

4)    “I want a chance for our children and grandchildren to grow up in a more peaceful world.” (Certainly why he bombed Iraq back to the Stone Age and is purportedly amassing troops now to move on Iran.) George W. Bush is many things. A pResident on the side of peace he is not. I just want a chance for my 17-year-old to grow up AT ALL, since we may have to re-institute the draft once “W” really gets rolling on his “Save the World Crusade.”

5)    “Freedom is powerful.” So is money. So is oil. So is the stench of bull—t.

6)    “I want to spread freedom to the world, not because it is America’s gift to the world, but because freedom is the Almighty God’s gift to the world.” Careful, George. Some people call him Allah. Some people don’t call him at all. Some people would like you to just NOT spread anything you touch in their direction, at this point, because it is all turning to (rhymes with twit).

7)    “We will continue to lead the world to make it free and more peaceful.” OK. I can’t help myself. One more “R-iiiiiiiight!”

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Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future?

 Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future? by Howard Dean, CommonDreams.org A key issue for young Americans and their families to consider as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election is the real likelihood of … Continue reading

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