Help for a GI Needed
One of my son's best friends is serving in Iraq. My wife and I work with his parents, and we have literally known since before he was born. He has been in Iraq since last Setember and his tour should...
View ArticleCreating a Left Wing Conspiracy
Clinton and Obama have done incredible things for our country and the democratic party. As we look at one of them being the nominee, let's not forget that they have to have enough momentum to win the...
View ArticleCanvassing for Obama-Biden on Labor Day
In the past, I have worked for local candidates and knocked on doors for myself when I ran for office. Today, for the first time, I went canvassing for a Presidential candidate. I am no more excited...
View ArticleNRA just tried to raise money by Dissing Obama
When I was in office, I was supported by the NRA two out of three elections. I have hunted, but I don't really hunt. My neighbor was the pheasants forever chair, so he and I talked a lot. He is...
View ArticleAre you ready to say thank you?
I have been thinking of this diary for just over four years ago, so be patient with me. I have commented a lot on site and diaried a few times. Ten years ago, I ran for state representative to get...
View ArticleGay marriage came home to rural red Iowa Today.
I opened the local weekly newspaper today to see a headline and picture of two smiling men, both of whom I know a little, who took out their marriage license on Monday. They plan to get married...
View ArticleHealth Care fatality too Close to Home
Though most of us know people who are getting sick or sicker because they don't have health insurance, few of them die on us. We all know of the countless people going to free clinics, and we see the...
View ArticleIowa House passes resolution to ban gay marriage.
The Iowa Supreme Court in 2009 voted 7-0 that the Defense of Marriage Act that forbid same sex couples from marrying violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. The judges, appointed by...
View ArticleChristie Vilsack to Take on King in Iowa
In a stunning development today, Christie Vilsack has told the Des Moines Register that she will run for the 4th Congressional Seat. She has plans to move to Ames, Iowa, home of the Iowa State...
View ArticleStarting a Gay Straight Alliance
The day before Christmas break, one of my students came out in my class by way of an original oratory, a memorized speech of a personal nature that is persuasive. In the speech he told the class and me...
View ArticleThanks Kos for Saving Me
This is a diary that has been eight years in the making. Eight years ago, I lost my election for the statehouse ending my six year stint as a State Legislator. The District went from a leaning R to an...
View ArticleReproductive Rights under attack in IOWA Special Session
Earlier this year, the Iowa Supreme Court deadlocked 3-3 on Iowa’s 2018 law that banned abortion after 6 weeks. This had the effect of making abortion legal in Iowa. One justice recused because of ties...
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