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Poll: Half of Millennials think Communism & Socialism is Cool

Click here: For Half of Millennials Communism sounds pretty cool
For our Millennial Friends… Below is a short history of Communism:
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In the 100 years since Lenin’s coup in Russia, the ideology devoted to abolishing markets and private property has left a long, murderous trail of destruction

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For many in Trump’s America, a year to crow about

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Click here: US private sector added 235,000 jobs in October
Click here: Manufacturing surges in Midwestern states

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Trump Effect: Consumer confidence hits highest level since December 2000

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Donald J. Trump
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Poll: 71% of Americans Say Political Correctness Has Silenced Discussions Society Needs to Have, 58% Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share

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An aspirin a day keeps many cancers away, study suggests 

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They’re Trump-strong in rural Iowa — and not changing their minds

Click here: They’re Trump-strong in rural Iowa — and not changing their minds
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President Donald Trump speaks to a packed U.S. Cellular Center crowd in Cedar Rapids, earlier this year.
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These Are The 10 Worst Cities In Iowa For 2017

Website ranks the 10-Worst cities in Iowa. Southeast Iowa has several cities on the ‘worst’ list. Burlington ranks 10th, Ottumwa 6th, Fort Madison 3rd, and Keokuk is number one.
Click here: These Are The 10 Worst Cities In Iowa For 2017
  1. Keokuk
  2. Centerville
  3. Fort Madison
  4. Red Oak
  5. Waterloo
  6. Ottumwa
  7. Maquoketa
  8. Clinton
  9. Fort Dodge
  10. Burlington
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Study: Laughter Not Contagious for Those Who May Be Psychopaths

Click here: Laughter may be contagious for most of us, but a new study finds those who don’t feel compelled to giggle when their peers do are more likely to later become psychopaths.
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VIDEO: What Is the Alt-Right?

What is the alt-right? What is its worldview? How big is it? Michael Knowles, bestselling author and host of The Michael Knowles Show, took a deep dive into alt-right culture. Here’s what he learned.

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Falcons Fall to Mepo in Regional, 3-2

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Mediapolis Teammates celebrate after winning a point from West Burlington in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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Mediapolis’ Maya Johnson (11) the ball in play against West Burlington during Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) tries to block the ball against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Riley Cline (2) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington Chloe Baker (16) puts the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Kadence Johnson (7) bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Riley Cline (2) keeps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over the net against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.
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West Burlington’s Libero Mckenzie Fry bumps the ball in play against Mediapolis in Regional play Monday night in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated WB, 15-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 15-11.