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The Rich Are Too Poor To Pay Taxes

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The Rich Are Too Poor To Pay Taxes by Dave Bradley We spent the weekend in Minnesota visiting our daughter and son-in-law. While we were up there, the state government was shut down in a dispute between the legislature and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Mother Earth Is Calling

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The following is a poem by our friend Martha SchutCallingShe wept for years,for a long time quietlyin barely a whisperIt seems that only some heardthe pitch of her voiceas a dog hears a whistle ora deer the smallest crack of … Continue reading →

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A Blog for Iowa Independence Day Post

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

We hear a lot about the founding fathers today, and the truth is who they were, as people, is clouded in the river of time. One admires the portrait of John Adams written by David McCullough, and particularly the personal … Continue reading →

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The Bachmann Challenge for Iowa Democrats

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Michele Bachmann could be the greatest challenge Iowa Democrats face during the 2012 Presidential election. It is not because she could win Iowa should she get the Republican nomination for president. It is because she is a real person, with … Continue reading →

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Walmart and Iowa Food Prices

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Walmart and Iowa Food Prices by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is the fourth article in a Blog for Iowa series about food and food pricing in Iowa, centered around a comparison shopping trip to buy ingredients for a bowl … Continue reading →

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This Week on Ring of Fire Radio

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Week on Ring of Fire Radio After last week's post about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Ring of Fire Radio, we heard that some conservative bloggers were upset. Well, who wouldn't be if you were them. So, since their aversion … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally) by Paul Deaton An acquaintance gave up the good life of working with lobbyists in Washington, DC to attend a culinary school in California. He posted, “What's the difference between legislating and making sausage? … Continue reading →

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Protestors To Steve King: Keep Your Paws Off Medicare!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Protestors To Steve King: Keep Your Paws Off Medicare! Daily Nonpareil Staff photo/Cindy Christensen – protestors outside Congressman Steve King's Council Bluffs office Wednesday protest the current [GOP] plan to cut Medicare.By Tim Rohwer, timothy.rohwer@nonpareilonline.com “There’s a lot of frustration … Continue reading →

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What Is The GOP’s Single Top Priority?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Trish Nelson

What Is The GOP's Single Top Priority? “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), in an interview with the National Journal, … Continue reading →

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