Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Another Law Signed In Secret

New boss same as the old boss. A saying that most workers at the lower levels of employment hear over and over. There is little respect for the dignity of these humans. Most bosses barely treat them as human except … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Goodbye Paul Ryan Edition

  From the time he was born, Ryan’s life has been helped along with aid from the government. Most know the story of a young man who lost his father and then his family was helped through the social security … Continue reading

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Abby Finkenauer For Congress

  The Finkenauer campaign for Congress in Iowa’s first district launched their first digital campaign ad and it is a good one: The message is simple: She is one of us and will represent our interests in congress. Anyone who … Continue reading

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Activism Picking Up Next Week

Columbine Anniversary Believe it or not, this Friday, April 20th,  is the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre.  In our now upside down world the horror of the events at Columbine didn’t drive our country to a sober assessment of … Continue reading

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Tuition Rising – Is Anyone Surprised?

Brandon Borkovec over at Iowa Policy Project does a great analysis of the disappearing state support for our public institutions of higher education here in Iowa as the Board of Regents once again announced a rise in tuitions. Today’s announcement of … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: “Rule Of Law” Edition

Heard on the John Fugelsang Show Friday (paraphrase) – “Teapot Dome would only be an small appetizer for this administration.” It was funny and ironic to see Kim Reynolds’ main opponent hoisted on the Republican petard of “rule of law.” … Continue reading

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Trump Shoots At China, Hits Iowa Squarely

Just a short note in case you hadn’t heard. There has been some blowback from our bully president’s unilateral move to impose tariffs on Chinese products. The Chinese stood up to the bully. Not sure our bully was expecting that … Continue reading

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Five Days to Help Tracy Freese And Other Items

College & Young Democrats this Saturday, Tim Winter Event this Saturday, Blue Wave Program this Summer  Dear Friends: This is just a quick update about four campaign-related items: First, you can still help Tracy Freese, candidate for state senate, before … Continue reading

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Evangelicals Exposed In Lust For Power

video – 5 minutes The last couple of weeks of revelations on the Stormy Daniels tryst with the current president has also revealed a lot about one of the current president’s biggest group of faithful followers. That group are those … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: It’s Easter Edition

I have never understood why Easter is a floating religious holiday. As a friend of mine once stated “If we know the date Jesus was born, why don’t we know the date he died?” This year it is early and … Continue reading

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