I’m excited to start using Ken’s sign off in my own writing. “Very intentionally,” ❤️🔥 Pure gold. Keep fighting the good fight, Dr. Bob. We’re behind you!
Thank you Bob for carefully eviscerating Rozenboom. He exemplifies the vicious tone and strategy of his party. Sadly, it’s working well for him because most his constituents do not care at all about public education or water pollution. At some point, Democrats will have to understand the need to actively attack the rural agenda that is ravaging our state.
I worked as a clerk in the Iowa Legislature for 10 years from 2013 through 2022. Got to see and hear plenty from Ken on the floor on the Senate during debates. Ken was not the sharpest pencil in the box. When challenged during debate, his responses became increasingly confrontational. His talent was following the party line and boisterously promoting it. I am sure the letter you received was not written by him but handed off to a staffer. He has does not posses the intellect nor patience to spend that much time on something like that. He’s too important to belittle himself with such mundane things as personally writing a response.
Yeah - I took the disparaging route but as has been said, “When someone show you who they are, believe them.” Ken continually shows his arrogant and entitled inner self constantly. You need to believe that he is.
The part about soft peddling questions because you and other employees are or were concerned for your jobs; or that asking tough questions would cut access to the legislators, struck a chord. It says we/they can’t handle the truth. That’s a scary thought.
You are a national treasure, Dr. Bob! This is spot on!!! I’ve received nothing but snarky replies from him. Thank you for saying (writing ; ) out loud what so many of us are thinking!
this was so good , I can't put it into words how well you reamed him with the truth.
Thanks! I asked a question about CAFOS at a forum in Albia and he was rude and denied he had part at least ownership in one. Said he did not have influence as his nephew ran it. but I said , you and your brother own it so you are in control. he is full of denial. Susan Beary
Great piece, Bob. I also had an unpleasant experience when asking a question of Mr. Rozenboom at a local event. I was extremely surprised that he took such a tone with a constituent. Very unprofessional, disrespectful and condescending.
Thank you so much for writing this. I was at an open meeting and when people questioned him, he turned ugly very fast and the meeting ended. Ken does not realize that he is suppose to be working for the tax payers. As I was reading your piece and then compared to his email, you definitely out classed him all the way. I appreciate your integrity.
Thank you very much. It is outrageous how Iowans allow someone like Rozenboom to represent them. We, the voters, deserve more respect.
This idea that WE -- THE VOTERS put up with the rudeness, the lies, and the total ignorance of men like Rozenboom,] and his role model -- Trump, who refuse to take active looks at the problems, breaks my heart.
Yes, Iowa has a water problem, so FOR ROZENBOOM'S INFORMATION, let's add a little more worry. The water problem related to runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure from agricultural land is even bigger just saying six words: "runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure.
-- Ever heard of Parkinson's -- the disease that begins with people's hands shaking? Ever hear of the herbicide Paraquat?
'-- And what about Monsanto? It's not just Round-Up. Do you ever wonder why farmers are being urged to take another run around the field and plant cover crops? Have you learned to spell R E G E N E R A T I VE A G R I C U L T U R E P R A C T I C E S?? MAYBE if I wrote it syllable by syllable, it would ring a bell: re-gen-er-a-tive. There, did that help?
So let's not get all hung up on bird poop. It would be good, if ol' Ken could get down off his high horse, and start looking for solutions.
While he's at it, may I recommend he ask himself why he thinks taking money away from public education will help build Iowa's achievement in the education world. US News and World Report, one of the most well-known organizations for education rankings, lists Iowa at no. 24.
Once upon a time, Iowa's public education system was ranked in the top two percent. This was when Governors like Bob Ray, Harold Hughes, and Tom Vilsack led bi-partisan efforts to support pubic education, not to starve it like Kim Reynolds, her "pals" Trump and DeSantis, and legislators like our dear Mr. Rozenboom do.
I have to confess, that every time someone asks me where I am from or where I vote, my first response is to be embarrassed about how the Iowa I used to be so proud of has dissolved into this sad state of affairs, a state that men and women like Rozenboom are busy tearing down.
Thank you very much. It is outrageous how Iowans allow someone like Rozenboom to represent them. We, the voters, deserve more respect.
This idea that WE -- THE VOTERS put up with the rudeness, the lies, and the total ignorance of men like Rozenboom,] and his role model -- Trump, who refuse to take active looks at the problems.
Yes, Iowa has a water problem, so FOR ROZENBOOM'S INFORMATION, let's add a little more worry. The water problem related to runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure from agricultural land is even bigger just saying six words: "runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure.
-- Ever heard of Parkinson's -- the disease that begins with people's hands shaking? Ever hear of the herbicide Paraquat?
'-- And what about Monsanto? It's not just Round-Up. Do you ever wonder why farmers are being urged to take another run around the field and plant cover crops? Have you learned to spell R E G E N E R A T I VE A G R I C U L T U R E P R A C T I C E S?? MAYBE if I wrote it syllable by syllable, it would ring a bell: re-gen-er-tive. There, did that help?
So let's not get all hung up on bird poop. It would be good, if ol' Ken could get down off his high horse, and start looking for solutions.
While he's at it, may I recommend he ask himself why he thinks taking money away from public education will help build Iowa's achievement in the education world. US News and World Report, one of the most well-known organizations for education rankings, lists Iowa at no. 24.
Once upon a time, Iowa's public education system was ranked in the top two percent. This was when Governors like Bob Ray, Harold Hughes, and Tom Vilsack led bi-partisan efforts to support pubic education, not to starve it like Kim Reynold, her "pals" Trump and DeSantis, and legislators like our dear Mr. Rozenboom do.
I have to confess, that every time someone asks me where I am from or where I vote, my first response is to be embarrassed about how the Iowa I used to be so proud of has dissolved into this sad state of affairs, a state that men and women like Rozenboom are busy tearing down.
I’m excited to start using Ken’s sign off in my own writing. “Very intentionally,” ❤️🔥 Pure gold. Keep fighting the good fight, Dr. Bob. We’re behind you!
Thank you for sharing and for your courage standing up to the greed in agribusiness.
Thank you so much for what you do, and how well you write.
Thank you Bob for carefully eviscerating Rozenboom. He exemplifies the vicious tone and strategy of his party. Sadly, it’s working well for him because most his constituents do not care at all about public education or water pollution. At some point, Democrats will have to understand the need to actively attack the rural agenda that is ravaging our state.
Joe Gorton
I worked as a clerk in the Iowa Legislature for 10 years from 2013 through 2022. Got to see and hear plenty from Ken on the floor on the Senate during debates. Ken was not the sharpest pencil in the box. When challenged during debate, his responses became increasingly confrontational. His talent was following the party line and boisterously promoting it. I am sure the letter you received was not written by him but handed off to a staffer. He has does not posses the intellect nor patience to spend that much time on something like that. He’s too important to belittle himself with such mundane things as personally writing a response.
Yeah - I took the disparaging route but as has been said, “When someone show you who they are, believe them.” Ken continually shows his arrogant and entitled inner self constantly. You need to believe that he is.
Well put. Thanks.
The part about soft peddling questions because you and other employees are or were concerned for your jobs; or that asking tough questions would cut access to the legislators, struck a chord. It says we/they can’t handle the truth. That’s a scary thought.
You are a national treasure, Dr. Bob! This is spot on!!! I’ve received nothing but snarky replies from him. Thank you for saying (writing ; ) out loud what so many of us are thinking!
Thanks Julie!
this was so good , I can't put it into words how well you reamed him with the truth.
Thanks! I asked a question about CAFOS at a forum in Albia and he was rude and denied he had part at least ownership in one. Said he did not have influence as his nephew ran it. but I said , you and your brother own it so you are in control. he is full of denial. Susan Beary
Thank you. Some of these older legislators have a real Napolean complex. Or something. Ken can be downright cruel.
That's the Ken we know. Ask him a fair question he doesn't like and he blows a gasket.
Great piece, Bob. I also had an unpleasant experience when asking a question of Mr. Rozenboom at a local event. I was extremely surprised that he took such a tone with a constituent. Very unprofessional, disrespectful and condescending.
Thank you so much for writing this. I was at an open meeting and when people questioned him, he turned ugly very fast and the meeting ended. Ken does not realize that he is suppose to be working for the tax payers. As I was reading your piece and then compared to his email, you definitely out classed him all the way. I appreciate your integrity.
Thank you!
Thank you for true journalism. Thank God you were still willing to be on guard.
THANK YOU, Mr. Leonard,
Thank you very much. It is outrageous how Iowans allow someone like Rozenboom to represent them. We, the voters, deserve more respect.
This idea that WE -- THE VOTERS put up with the rudeness, the lies, and the total ignorance of men like Rozenboom,] and his role model -- Trump, who refuse to take active looks at the problems, breaks my heart.
Yes, Iowa has a water problem, so FOR ROZENBOOM'S INFORMATION, let's add a little more worry. The water problem related to runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure from agricultural land is even bigger just saying six words: "runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure.
-- Ever heard of Parkinson's -- the disease that begins with people's hands shaking? Ever hear of the herbicide Paraquat?
'-- And what about Monsanto? It's not just Round-Up. Do you ever wonder why farmers are being urged to take another run around the field and plant cover crops? Have you learned to spell R E G E N E R A T I VE A G R I C U L T U R E P R A C T I C E S?? MAYBE if I wrote it syllable by syllable, it would ring a bell: re-gen-er-a-tive. There, did that help?
So let's not get all hung up on bird poop. It would be good, if ol' Ken could get down off his high horse, and start looking for solutions.
While he's at it, may I recommend he ask himself why he thinks taking money away from public education will help build Iowa's achievement in the education world. US News and World Report, one of the most well-known organizations for education rankings, lists Iowa at no. 24.
Once upon a time, Iowa's public education system was ranked in the top two percent. This was when Governors like Bob Ray, Harold Hughes, and Tom Vilsack led bi-partisan efforts to support pubic education, not to starve it like Kim Reynolds, her "pals" Trump and DeSantis, and legislators like our dear Mr. Rozenboom do.
I have to confess, that every time someone asks me where I am from or where I vote, my first response is to be embarrassed about how the Iowa I used to be so proud of has dissolved into this sad state of affairs, a state that men and women like Rozenboom are busy tearing down.
Thank you for resisting!
THANK YOU, Mr. Leonard,
Thank you very much. It is outrageous how Iowans allow someone like Rozenboom to represent them. We, the voters, deserve more respect.
This idea that WE -- THE VOTERS put up with the rudeness, the lies, and the total ignorance of men like Rozenboom,] and his role model -- Trump, who refuse to take active looks at the problems.
Yes, Iowa has a water problem, so FOR ROZENBOOM'S INFORMATION, let's add a little more worry. The water problem related to runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure from agricultural land is even bigger just saying six words: "runoff of soil, fertilizer and manure.
-- Ever heard of Parkinson's -- the disease that begins with people's hands shaking? Ever hear of the herbicide Paraquat?
'-- And what about Monsanto? It's not just Round-Up. Do you ever wonder why farmers are being urged to take another run around the field and plant cover crops? Have you learned to spell R E G E N E R A T I VE A G R I C U L T U R E P R A C T I C E S?? MAYBE if I wrote it syllable by syllable, it would ring a bell: re-gen-er-tive. There, did that help?
So let's not get all hung up on bird poop. It would be good, if ol' Ken could get down off his high horse, and start looking for solutions.
While he's at it, may I recommend he ask himself why he thinks taking money away from public education will help build Iowa's achievement in the education world. US News and World Report, one of the most well-known organizations for education rankings, lists Iowa at no. 24.
Once upon a time, Iowa's public education system was ranked in the top two percent. This was when Governors like Bob Ray, Harold Hughes, and Tom Vilsack led bi-partisan efforts to support pubic education, not to starve it like Kim Reynold, her "pals" Trump and DeSantis, and legislators like our dear Mr. Rozenboom do.
I have to confess, that every time someone asks me where I am from or where I vote, my first response is to be embarrassed about how the Iowa I used to be so proud of has dissolved into this sad state of affairs, a state that men and women like Rozenboom are busy tearing down.
Important piece, Dr. Bob. Thanks for writing, I will be sharing!