Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Republicans Just Don’t Get it

Have you ever noticed that Republicans at least since the days of Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” and probably long before that always seem to take the wrong lesson from major events? Based on previous experience one could expect that Republicans will … Continue reading

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Franken’s Resignation Casts A Pall On The Season

We will miss this voice Last year we barely celebrated the season since we were looking down the barrel of what had the makings of the worst presidency in the history of this country and perhaps one of the worst … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Sorry I Was Away Edition

I feel it necessary to explain to those who enjoy this little quiz just what happened the last couple of weeks: Thanksgiving and a house crawling with family followed by: A series of computer troubles set off by one of … Continue reading

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Horse And Sparrow Economics

  About 4 minutes Listening to Them Hartmann last week I heard a discussion concerning the long history of trickle down economics. Like most I thought that trickle down was a creation of of people like Arthur Laffer and his … Continue reading

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Why Is Bill Dix Not Resigning?

From the Des Moines Register November 14th, 2016 Sexual harassment by the Republican caucus has been proven in court. He tried to keep the report on the incidents hidden. When the report was opened they revealed little. Many staffers said … Continue reading

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John F. Kennedy – Defining Liberal

Last Wednesday we observed the 54th anniversary of the assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy. Few were as good at defining and clarifying issues as Kennedy. Here he defines what it means to be a liberal in words that still resonate loudly today: Continue reading

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ALEC Winter Meetings Next Week

6.5 minutes As America prepares for Christmas, Republicans prepare to steal more from the 99% If you are a Republican your party is on the verge of fulfilling the wet dreams of the wealthy since the day FDR was sworn … Continue reading

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A Key In The Fight Against Climate Change That You Might Not Be Aware Of..

Growing up in the 80s, I was taught to dream big. I love it when the U.S. is innovative and a respected leader. Continue reading

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Vote To End Net Neutrality Scheduled For December 14th

Merry Christmas from the extreme right No one likes cable or satellite TV service. Think you will like it when the internet is like that? ~10 minutes One of the least discussed issues at stake during last year’s election was … Continue reading

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As You Shop Next Weekend, Retailers Collapse

Was this a product of Amazon and other online retailers? No, more likely it was the product of greed, poor management and that uniquely American creation known as the vulture capitalist. Continue reading

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