Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

The Steve King / Kim Reynolds Incident

Sorry I am late to the game  on this. The season has been incredibly busy: Like many of you and thousands and thousands of our fellow Iowans we were absolutely astounded not only by the Steve King tweet stating that … Continue reading

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Astonishing Number: US Spends $250 Million Per Day On War

That astonishing number is according to International Business Times, what the GWOT – Great War on Terror – has cost the US – some $1.46 Trillion total – since the day planes were flown into the World Trade Center and … Continue reading

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Rick Steves On The Tax Cuts For The Rich

I have always liked this guy. Now I like him a lot more. From his facebook entry: More money than many Americans make in their entire lifetime. That’s what Congressional Republicans are voting to give me as a tax break. … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Christmas Quiz Edition

Sorry but the old quizmaster has been a bit grumpy lately. Some folks are fiddling badly with that “government by the people” thing and he don’t like it one bit. One bit of business to take care of then on … Continue reading

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From Thomas Paine’s “The Crisis”

December 23, 1776 THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and … Continue reading

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Protest Locations In Iowa If Mueller Is Fired

Well we have all heard the rumors. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia warned about it once again Wednesday on the floor of the US Senate. Rep. Jackie Speier of California warned us about it over the weekend. The “IT” I … Continue reading

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Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame

For your votes for a bill that will end the ACA and drive up insurance rates to unaffordable levels for many. Shame for your votes that will rob from the poor and middle class and give massive amounts to the … Continue reading

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Sandy Hook Was Five Years Ago Thursday

Gun Debate 5 years after Sandy Hook Massacre – 2.5 minutes We were on our way to visit some friends when the news broke in with the story of the tragedy in Sandy Hook. I pulled over and started crying … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Republican Christmas

  A post on democraticunderground.com “Just got a phone call from a very upset program admin at our local visiting nurse association, which provides housekeeping services for elderly and disabled. She was in tears, choking up repeatedly, as she explained … Continue reading

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SLAPP Lawsuits

  These lawsuits have been around for a while.  Robert Reich warns us to look for an upsurge in these types of lawsuits. This video is about three minutes: One thing that Mr. Reich failed to mention in this video … Continue reading

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