Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Climate Change About To Get Very Real

Hopefully, folks are paying attention to news beyond the impeachment, even though impeachment seems to be all many news organizations seem to be concerned about. If there is one sector of the news that should be mandatory for people to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Note that Iowa’s Joni Ernst is right there with McConnell as he declares Trump will be acquitted Well, here it is. Presidential election year. Many of us have been waiting for this year since Nov. 9th, 2016.  As Iowans we … Continue reading

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While Your Attention Was Diverted

Merry Christmas from the Republican Party. In the past two weeks while our eyes and ears were focused on seeing justice brought to the lawless president through impeachment the Republican Party has continued its full on assault against Americans and … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Merry Christmas Edition

Today’s quiz will be light hearted. I am wanting to take a small break from the endless round of politics that old Chosen One has forced us into. However we will hit some of the really big highlights. Also unfortunately … Continue reading

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McConnell Promises A Rigged Trial

Note that Iowa’s own Joni Ernst is right at McConnell’s side as he proudly touts his plans for a rigged trial for the current president. No matter what the issue, most Americans can accept verdicts as long as they know … Continue reading

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My Pick? Elizabeth Warren

During the summer, prior to a candidate appearance we got into a casual conversation with a reporter from The Washington Post. She asked what we were looking for in a candidate and if we had a choice among those running. … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Longest Night Edition

I am back with more questions and hopefully correct answers. First let me thank colleagues Trish Nelson and Paul Deaton for covering for me the last couple of weeks as we went to visit family. Our family is getting quite … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas: Republicans Cut SNAP Benefits

  This would be bad news no matter what time of year it was announced, but announcing cutbacks to food programs just before the holidays seems particularly cruel. For this current administration it is par for the course in their … Continue reading

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Be Sure To Add Ernst To This List

Houston Police Chief went off on a much needed rant the other day calling out politicians whose cowardice in the face of the NRA he felt led to the death of one of his officers in a domestic dispute (1.3 … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Happy Thanksgiving Edition

One thing to be thankful for this week – A new Randy Rainbow video (4 minutes): I do no know about you folks, but I could use a break to try to touch base with normal for a few days. … Continue reading

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