Author Archives: Dave Bradley

About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

LBJ Warned Us On Climate 54 Years Ago

Posted on October 13, 2019

As we careen toward the “tipping point” on climate change many of our fellow citizens wonder why someone didn’t warn us long ago so we could have done something. Someone did. And they did it relatively long ago. As we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Beware of The Dog Edition

Posted on October 13, 2019

beware of dog, he is absolutely terrifying(thepetcollective) pic.twitter.com/cZip70q56V — Humor And Animals (@humorandanimals) October 10, 2019 I am so sick and tired of the criminals in the White House. I am so sick of the top criminal’s face. I hate … Continue reading →

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Race In The Heartland

Posted on October 12, 2019

A new study by the Iowa Policy Project and other policy groups in the Midwest study the progress of race relations in the Midwest since the high water mark of Civil Rights action in the 1960s. The findings show progress … Continue reading →

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The Sonnyside

Posted on October 12, 2019

As with much else in the current administration the Department of Agriculture seems to be spending more time on window dressing and presentation than on actually doing work that would help their constituents. Considering that Iowa’s main industry is agriculture … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Back To Work Tomorrow: Buckle Up

Posted on October 6, 2019

Tomorrow is the first Monday of October. In the US this year this means that we will be looking at the new Supreme Court session. This time around for the first time in a long time there will be a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Greta Thunberg Comes To Iowa City Edition

Posted on October 6, 2019

Iowa City had the great honor of hosting Greta Thunberg Friday. For those who are unaware of who Thunberg is, she is a quiet, Swedish teenager who has taken on the task of saving the world from climate change. It … Continue reading →

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LULAC Scores Major Victory For Latino Voters in Iowa

Posted on October 5, 2019

Nation’s Oldest & Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Sees a Win Against Voter Suppression Legislation in the State From: Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President <info@lulac.org> Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 1:22 PM Contact: David Cruz | (818) 689-9991 | … Continue reading →

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Saturday Twofer: Internet Trolls And The Real Lesson Of Ukraine

Posted on October 5, 2019

I ran across two stories this week that offer some positive outlooks on a couple of bleak issues in our society today. The first is a TED talk from journalist Andrew Marantz discussing the bizarre world of internet trolls. The … Continue reading →

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White House Kills Gun Legislation Over Impeachment

Posted on September 29, 2019

This is simply one of the sickest misdirections I have ever heard. We are in a absolute crisis in this country due to guns. Anyone who is concerned about the health and happiness of the majority of citizens in this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: No Time To Celebrate Edition

Posted on September 29, 2019

Here is a short compilation of Randy Rainbow videos someone put together to promote an RR live appearance. Ah! The memories Now that the first step toward impeachment has been taken there seems to be almost an air of celebration … Continue reading →

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