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Comment on Iowa GOP Launches Caucus Committee by Randi Larson

Randi Larson — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:57:44 +0000

Why do the republicans have an open caucus where anyone can vote while the dems caucus is closed tp just dems? Also why dont we have a primary that way I know my vote will count for who I wanted it to in the first place??? Thank

Comment on Governor Objects to Rule Requiring Electrical Inspections on Farms by john doe

john doe — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:24:04 +0000

The Iowa electrical inspection law that was pass several years ago does nothing for the safety of Iowan’s, in fact the city electrical inspections that have been required by many cities in Iowa actually probably don’t really contribute to the safety of the public they just collect money for the city and cost the public. In reality the only people that gain anything from these inspections are the inspectors and the unions. I’m sure you have seen the adds telling you only the union worker can do you wiring right. This law was manufactured by the unions for the union s and now is costing us and the state money we don’t have.
When governor Branstad took office he stated that he would work to remove laws that were proved to not be beneficial and are not cost effective, well this is one of them.
From the research I have done I have found that in the last 10 years there are no reported deaths in Iowa in a home from electrocution. I have also found that there is only one fire attributed to the wiring in a house and that was caused by an old fuse box that had corroded from water getting into it. All most all fires in the home are caused by three things, drop cords, appliances and lights. Electrical fires are not caused by short circuits, a shorted circuit will trip a breaker, the fires are caused by loose connections causing arcing and by lights and appliances over heating. With the new arc fault circuit breakers most of these fires will no longer occur. There is no defined safety threat to the public that required this action.

With the passing of this law we now have people attempting to replace old fuse and breaker panels with out having the power company turn off the power. They know if they call the power company to turn it off they will be subject to inspection and all of the cost and inconvenience. This is placing more people in danger of electrocution or serious injury.

If we want to do something constructive the way to do it is by educating the public about the use of arc fault circuit breakers and the use of ground fault circuit breakers in arias where people are standing on the ground or concrete. It would be much more effective and cheaper to provide public service messages to promote this .
Some of this could be done inexpensively by having insurance company’s creating a incentive of lower rates to home owners that up grade there fuse boxes and circuit breakers to the new arc fault breakers and ground fault breakers. This would be a win for the home owner making there home safer and in the long run saving money on insurance. It would be a win for the Insurance company as it would reduce there exposure to losses. It would also take care of where the most problems with fires in homes occur the older housing where the most problems exist.

What’s really a good one you hear about the inspectors, it seems that they all have a different interpretation of the electrical code. I have been told some of them do not even have a electrical license.
The national electrical code was written with union bias and really needs to be looked at in a realistic manor with the current state of the art.

About that union guy being the best guy to call, your local electrician will probably do a better job as he is accountable for the work he does and doesn’t need all of the extra cost and time this law burdens him with and cost the customer more for no reason at all.

I have taught basic electricity and electronics classes and would have to say most people taking this
twenty five hour course would be competent to do there own wiring. Most of the states union inspector probably couldn’t pass my test! For those inspectors out there who think your God and there are some, YOUR NOT.

One last thing you know that concrete encased ground BS was that done for the union concrete guys?
One things for sure it really makes a lousy ground system and I can prove it, its called the exploding concrete experiment. This law needs to be repealed!
Name with held (don’t a bunch of union thugs at my door)

Comment on Legislative Republicans Release Budget Targets by Kraig Paulsen: A Conservative Budget » Iowa Grounds

Kraig Paulsen: A Conservative Budget » Iowa Grounds — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:58:49 +0000

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Comment on Budget Targets by An Inside Look at the Iowa State House (2/2/12) » Iowa Grounds

An Inside Look at the Iowa State House (2/2/12) » Iowa Grounds — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:05:36 +0000

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Comment on General Orr Delivers The State of The Guard by Kraig Paulsen: Moving Bills to Move the Economy » Iowa Grounds

Kraig Paulsen: Moving Bills to Move the Economy » Iowa Grounds — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:02:48 +0000

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Comment on General Orr Delivers The State of The Guard by Marilyn Platner

Marilyn Platner — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:23:38 +0000

General Orr,
THANK YOU for your leadership, guidancce and caring for all our IA National Guard soldiers. You and your soldiers are definitely playing an important role in the security of our great country!!

Comment on Speaker Paulsen’s Opening Day Remarks by Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap | Blog for Iowa

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap | Blog for Iowa — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:31:34 +0000

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Comment on Veterans Day is Friday, November 11th, 2011 by DJ Ruden

DJ Ruden — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:14:24 +0000

I will support our troops this year by donating to the candidate they have chosen as their next Commander-in-chief: Ron Paul. FACT: Ron Paul Receives More Military Donations Than All The Other Republican Candidates Combined and More Than President Barack Obama.

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See the charts for yourself.

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Foreign Policy Experts Agree With Ron Paul’s Controversial Foreign Policy

Comment on Governor’s Citizen Commission Recommends Gas Tax Increase by Joe Smith

Joe Smith — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:36:48 +0000

Iowa per capita transportation expenses by the state and local governments is near the top in the USA. We can not simply continue to increase taxes and expenditures for roads while cutting funding for all other aspects of government.

Comment on Support Cindy Golding by Help Cindy Golding Win SD18 « The Right Side of Iowa

Help Cindy Golding Win SD18 « The Right Side of Iowa — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:24:13 +0000

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