Category Archives: Politics

Sellwood Bridge measure 3-372

Posted on April 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer An example of our country’s neglected infrastructure is the crumbling Sellwood Bridge just two blocks away from our shop. Carrying 30 thousand vehicles a day, it’s a major link between Clackamas and Washington counties. The Interstate thirty … Continue reading →

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War Spending

Posted on April 14, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, America had a War Department until 1947 when Truman renamed it the Department of Defense. The trillion dollars spent, unaudited, each year in the name of “defense” exceeds the rest of the world’s military spending combined. This … Continue reading →

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Bradley Manning #2

Posted on April 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, While we go about our lives, Bradley Manning remains caged… subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. For months now, contrary to the rule of law, Private Manning has been detained and dealt the harshest treatment normally reserved … Continue reading →

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Job Killing Realities

Posted on April 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Republicons attach “jobs killing” to anything they oppose; alternative energy development, fair taxes, health care reform, and more. While they’ve pushed this meme, they’ve done nothing to create jobs and their budget cuts will cause us to … Continue reading →

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Contact your Representatives

Posted on April 5, 2011 by tomdwyer

At Tom Dwyer Automotive, we support everyone who prefers to rely on their “First Amendment Solutions” before defaulting to their “Second Amendment Solutions.” Against all evidence to the contrary we believe that the voices of people matter, and that we … Continue reading →

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Report from the VFP rally- Hundreds marched, no one cared. Success?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

(by Charles Letherwood) On March 19, Tom Dwyer Automotive was a proud endorser of the Veteran’s For Peace Rally commemorating the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. I was there on behalf of the company, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Comparing Tax Breaks to Budget Cuts

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

The budget battles continue in Congress, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of numbers. To put things in perspective, here’s a chart comparing the 10 safety-net programs on the chopping block with the cost of the tax … Continue reading →

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Have you ever wanted to be a lobbyist?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

On April 7, The Oregon Conservation Network will be heading for Salem for Lobby Day, an event to present environmental and conservation positions to our state legislators. If you’ve never been to a group lobbying event before (and most people, … Continue reading →

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VFP March 19 Portland Rally

Posted on March 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

Saturday, March 19, 2011 Pioneer Courthouse Square, SW Broadway & Yamhill 12:30 PM – music 1:00 PM – Rally 1:30 PM – Peace march Veterans for Peace (VFP) is a group that knows war firsthand. In their words, “Experience tells … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Get to know the Koch brothers, if you can stomach it.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by tomdwyer

Greetings! We have all heard of the Koch brothers by now but how much do you really know about them, their money, how they got it and how they use it? I consider the Koch Industries as enemies of the … Continue reading →