The Marion County Democrats, serving the people in south central Iowa, welcome you to our online home.  We are a party of progressive ideas from ordinary people who are determined to make an extraordinary  difference in our world by bringing aboutchange through our political system.  We are grassroots people at their best -- EMBOLDENED, EMPOWERED, ON THE MOVE, and WORKING for the common good of all people in our communities, our state, our country, and ,our world.  Thank you for visiting us.

   NEXT DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING - Wed., Feb., 15, 2012, Swamp Fox Restaurant, 116 N. 2nd, Knoxville, 6:30  County chair:  Anita Martin (641) 218-4699  needer47@hotmail.com

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Thank you to the Marion County Democrats who showed up for the caucuses.  Turnout was light, as we expected. After hearing so much conservative talk from GOP candidates, it was comforting to be back in the company of like-minded Democrats. 

As we head into the campaign year, please remember the Marion County Democrats with your donations.  We are a small grassroots organization, funded only by contributions.  Our major expense this year will be a headquarters in October. Contributions can be sent to:  Marion County Iowa Democrats, P.O. Box 55, Knoxville, IA 50138.

WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ONE YEAR OF MITT ROMNEY'S TAX RETURNS

Just who is Saul Alinsky?  SAUL ALINSKY RIDES AGAIN AS GINGRINCH MAKES HIM A 2012 BOGEYMAN.

HOW OBAMA'S LONG GAME WILL OUTSMART HIS CRITICS --  written by a conservative-minded independent Obama supporter.

The goal of the Republican Party is to privatize.  HERE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO COUNTRIES THAT STOP VALUING THE COMMON GOOD.

244 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.   To those who say the President hasn't done anything since he was elected, let's set the record straight.

WHY DO PEOPLE VOTE AGAINST THEIR OWN BEST INTERESTS?  If Newt Gingrich is the Republican candidate, it is reported that he will go after the elderly vote.  The elderly should know better...that Republicans are against Social Security and Medicare, lifelines for older voters. As an experienced politician, Newt will preach 'morality'.  There's the catch.

DR. GEORGE LAKOFF:  IT IS TIME TO OCCUPY ELECTIONS. How?  Registering new voters, speaking out, absentee ballot drives, to name a few.  The way to change a nation is to occupy the elections to preserve everything that has made America free.

Professor Elizabeth Warren debunks healthcare myths.  The fact that we pay big premiums does not mean we are getting the best health care.  Seventy-five percent of the families who filed for bankruptcy after a serious medical condition had health insurance at the onset. They thought they did everything right.  There is a  huge amount of financial misery that has been imposed on the middle class because of the health care system.  Billions of dollars are drained out of healthcare care for administrative costs and fancy CEO benefits.  Anyone shy of being a millionaire is just not safe.

 I  GOVERNMENT --  Now is the time to defend Government.  If Rick Perry hates government so much, the next time his state's on fire, maybe he can call a CEO.  by Paul Begala

   THE NEXT TIME THE RIGHT RANTS ABOUT THE NATIONAL DEBT, REMEMBER THIS!

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