Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Forums And Issues

If I recall correctly, the Iowa legislature tries to adjourn by the end of April. With the lock Republicans have on government, it is doubtful they will run into any snags. They can pass anything and Reynolds will sign it … Continue reading

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Loebsack Retiring

From the Quad City Times: “Dave Loebsack is retiring from Congress. A Democrat from Iowa City who has represented eastern Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district since 2007, Loebsack made the announcement Friday afternoon. Loebsack will retire from Congress at the end … Continue reading

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FDR’s Dreams And Today’s Campaign

It is rather amazing that the problems that Franklin Roosevelt had solutions for nearly 80 years ago but didn’t have time to get them enacted are still the very basis of our problems today. The Four Freedoms and The Second Bill … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Incompetence Edition

Have you ever seen a group so incompetent at governing as this current crop of Republicans? From Dear Leader who thinks windmill noise causes cancer on down to our Dear Governor who just can’t decide so she defers to the … Continue reading

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Thank You Once Again, Congressman Loebsack!

From Candace Clement at freepress.net Another victory for Net Neutrality! The Save the Internet Act passed its second major hurdle in Congress and could be headed to a full floor vote as early as next week. We’ve got momentum and … Continue reading

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Forums As The End Of The Session Approaches Plus Issues

Voter Suppression, Huge Judicial Appointment Process changes still in the mix. Once again we access infonetone.org    for the weekly list of forums. As usual the list is by date and time. When you find a forum you wish to … Continue reading

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Do You Remember April 3, 2009?

To my recollection, it was a warmish Friday morning. First thing in the morning I go to do my ablutions. Part of the routine is to turn on the radio, get the news and comment to start the day. Radio … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Who’s A Fool Edition

Alternative Math Guess what tomorrow is? Yep it is the day for fools. For some reason I am betting that many reading this will have the same person in mind as the biggest fool. That would no doubt be Dear … Continue reading

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Tragedy Never Ends With Gun Deaths

Toward the end of last week and the beginning of this week America was saddened once again when two of the most horrific mass killings in our history wrote yet another chapter. As New Zealand was dealing very forcefully with … Continue reading

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Solar Fees And Iowa Utility Board Rate Hike Hearing

From Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt: Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have finally made it through winter and as of March 20th, it’s officially Spring! Cold weather, however, can rear its ugly head at any time, sort of like the steady stream … Continue reading

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