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retired in West Liberty

“How Democracies Die”

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Dave Bradley

If nothing else the Trump presidency has hopefully scared Americans into understanding the real fragility of their democracy. At just the right time two professors, Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, team up to publish a study of what can happen … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Women’s March, Part 2 Next Saturday

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Bettendorf, Des Moines, Decorah, Iowa City, Lamoni, and Omaha/ Council Bluffs! Grab those pussy hats and get ready to protest! Power to the Polls – Decorah Iowa March! Start: January 20, 2018 • 1:30 PM Mary Christopher Park, 306 East … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Do Your Job!!!

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Dave Bradley

It has been almost a full two years since Antonin Scalia died. At that time the Republican Party led by Mitch McConnell and ably aided by Iowa’s own Chuck Grassley went about the business of stealing a Supreme Court seat … Continue reading →

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And Now The Bad News: Iowa Legislature Returns

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Winter winds blow chillin’ cold. What blows even colder is the hearts of Iowa’s Republican Party. Next week they start part two of emptying out the state coffers – filled by taxes from you and I –  and handing it … Continue reading →

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Women’s Anniversary March January 20th

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Dave Bradley

In case you have forgotten, last year on January 21st massive protest marches – known as the Women’s March – took place across this country and around the world. These marches were in anticipation of what was expected to be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: All Praise Dear Leader Edition

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Except those who don’t. Well it has been quite a week for team Dear Leader. Seems they have gone out of their way to make an unknown journalist into the hottest writer in the country almost overnight. “Fire And Fury” … Continue reading →

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Dear Leader, A Couple Of Videos I Would Like You To Watch

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Dave Bradley

  (Video 4 minutes) Today we have a couple of videos for you to watch. The first one is a short straight to the point video done by a man named Carl Sagan. At the time this video was made, … Continue reading →

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RELEASE: IOWANS CALL ON GOVERNOR, LEGISLATURE TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2017 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 IOWANS CALL ON GOVERNOR, LEGISLATURE TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE 18 states saw increase take effect on January 1st, while Iowans have waited longer than anyone in the country for … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution? Check Your Voter Registration!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Dave Bradley

A year from now you would never forgive yourself if you were somehow prevented from voting out those who are making a mockery of government by the people. So resolve to yourself that you will check with your county auditor … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Ring Out The Old Year Fast Edition

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Dave Bradley

What a year! The faster it becomes history the better. Our country has made mistakes in the past, but electing Dear Leader has to be one of the worst. Not to blow my own horn, but to offer it as … Continue reading →

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