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retired in West Liberty

Grassley Once More Shows Disdain For Citizens

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Chuck Grassley used his incredibly valuable time as one of the investigating senators on the senate committee that is investigating General Michael Flynn and possible connections of the Trump administration to Russia to ask inane, irrelevant and frankly insulting questions … Continue reading →

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Republican Party All Alone On Market Based Health Care

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Dave Bradley

While taking one of my tours through democraticunderground.com my eye caught a comment that piqued my interest: Interesting thing about the far right National Front (French) Party In their angry racist far right campaign, considered by many to be the … Continue reading →

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A Real Sticky Problem

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Dave Bradley

If I was a loud and proud Republican Christian member of congress who truly believed that Christ exists and judges us on our acts, I would be quite concerned about my spiritual life right now. Throughout the gospels the central … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Repeal And Replace Edition

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Dave Bradley

A fictional cousin of mine had a great idea a while back. He was all caught up in the ‘repeal and replace’ fervor that has been the rage in Republican circles for many years. He didn’t like his job, so … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Threat To American Health: Republicans

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Tax cuts for the wealthy much more important than the health of citizens. America voted for this??? Many years ago while the ACA was still in the talking stage, I was able to attend a meeting with a staffer for … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Statement on House Passage of Republicans’ Healthcare Repeal Bill

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Washington, May 4, 2017 | Joe Hand (202-225-6576) | Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after House Republicans passed legislation that would repeal the ACA, putting in jeopardy the healthcare coverage of more than 171,000 Iowans and 24 … Continue reading →

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Voting For Health Care ‘Scam’ Defining Moment For David Young

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Young’s vote for President Trump’s repeal of the Affordable Care Act threatens 1.2 million Iowans and 343,000 of his constituents with pre-existing conditions http://www.ProgressIowa.org For Immediate Release: May 4, 2017 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 DES MOINES — Congressman David … Continue reading →

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20 Funniest Signs From The March For Science

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Unfortunately we were unable to attend any of the Marches for Science last Saturday. There are only so many weekends in our lives and sometimes the family insists we get together. Like many of our generation we fancy ourselves armchair … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Happy Beltane Edition

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Dave Bradley

May 1st holds some significance in nearly every culture in the northern hemisphere. Most likely this is because spring is getting warmer. Crops are being planted and even in ancient times there was a reasonable expectation that those crops would … Continue reading →

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Signs Of Economic Cutbacks Due To Uncertainty?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Dave Bradley

A short discussion on the radio the other day caught my ear. Like so many we have our antennae up looking for signs that the great house of cards that Republicans claim are good economic policies will start coming apart … Continue reading →

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