Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Why Celebrate This Fourth of July?

America just passed what is often called the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day. This is a day nominally set aside to remember the sacrifices of American soldiers. Some keep it in that way, but of course many just enjoy … Continue reading →

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Real Consequences Of Legislative Cuts To Services For Survivors

Email from Rob Hogg: Last night, I appeared at an event with Senator Kevin Kinney (D-Oxford), who shared with the audience his disappointment about the deep cuts (26 percent or $1.7 million) to state services for survivors of sexual assault … Continue reading →

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Reminder: ‘Summer of Citizenship’ Begins Today In Boone

A reminder from a posting here in blogforiowa Wednesday. The “Summer of Citizenship” Begins Saturday, June 3, at the “Picnic for the People” in Boone Welcome to the “Summer of Citizenship,” a campaign to encourage and empower Iowans to reach … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary Of JFK’s Birth

Kennedy Inaugural speech There simply couldn’t be a greater contrast between presidents than the contrast between the man born 100 years ago tomorrow and the current president. President Kennedy was a man of intelligence, wit, charm and grace. He had … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Memorial Day Solemnity

Sadly, our current president has turned the war making over to the generals to handle with little interference from the administration. Anybody want to guess what will happen? Anyone think our generals will be looking for peaceful ways to solve … Continue reading →

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Trump Budget: Immorality In Black And White

Here are a couple of analyses of the Trump agenda. One of the best attributes of the internet is that a citizen can find in depth reviews of issues of the day. This is why we need an open and … Continue reading →

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New Governor, Same As The Old Governor

From Progress Iowa: Meet the new Governor, same as the old Governor. Kim Reynolds was just sworn in as Governor, taking over for Terry Branstad. http://reynoldsrecord.com/ What will be the difference between the two? Not much. Reynolds has been there … Continue reading →

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Republican Death Bill

  Frankly, there are times that a person gets so mad that it is hard to think or write straight. Bear with me. Death Bill Don’t know what else to call it. What Republicans moved through the House earlier this … Continue reading →

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Socialized Weather Service Saves Our Butts Wednesday

House of non-subscriber burns down while firefighters watch Back in October of 2010, the story of firefighters watching a home burn down rather than stepping in to stop it spread throughout the internet like, well, wildfire. It was nearly impossible … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Roger Ailes Dies Edition

When history records the most influential people of the late 20th century it will be a sad reflection on these times and this country that Roger Ailes should be mentioned as one of the most influential. Like so many before … Continue reading →

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