Scenes From Todays Iowa Legislative Forums

[Skidmore]

http://iowastartingline.com/2017/02/11/scenes-from-todays-iowa-legislative-forums/

Angry crowds of Iowans packed legislative forums and listening sessions across the state once again this Saturday. Opponents to Republicans’ far-reaching and fast-tracked agenda easily outnumbered supporters at close to a dozen events around Iowa. Emotions ran high as many attendees related their very personal stories of how the Republican legislation would affect them and their families. Collective bargaining and education funding were the biggest topics debated.

Every weekend now in the age of Donald Trump and Republican rule in Iowa has turned into a massive organizing moment, where thousands of people turn out to rallies or forums. Starting Line attended the legislative forum in Ankeny this morning (I’ll post on that later), and social media was filled with scenes from other events around the state. Here’s some of them:

The standout moment in Ankeny came when a teacher described how his daughter was to the point of giving up on going into teaching in Iowa....more

video at site

[chillfactor]

1. It is really sad...

that the GOP Congress is so deaf....they do not hear the voices of their constituents.

[pangaia]

2. They aren't deaf at all. They hear very well. They just refuse to do anything.

[LonePirate]

3. Good to hear. Thanks for sharing this good news. We need to make sure our voices are heard.

[Initech]

4. They only care about two things: wealth and power.

And they refuse to give either of them up. Not only that, they want more. They're addicted.

[2naSalit]

5. Well, turn about is fair play...

just look at their remedy for addiction... perhaps it should be used on them.

[Cha]

6. Mahalo for these news, Skidmore!

[elleng]

7. They voted for these **** not too long ago.

I'll leave it at that.

[Skidmore]

8. Not all Iowans are Republicans,

contrary to popular belief.

[elleng]

9. I know that; my brother and his family live in Iowa.

Iowa '16 results, including Fed Senate and House, and state house and senate.

http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/iowa

[sheshe2]

10. Persist!