Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Republicans Want To Get Back To Work

Mitch McConnell says that Republicans want to get back to their agenda, so they could do with less “drama” from the White House. Since it has been a while, maybe we should remind ourselves just what that agenda is. Remember, … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Closing Four Clinics In Iowa

The religious crazies that inhabit the Iowa legislature have reached part of their goal – they have caused some closings in Iowa of what they view as the mortal enemy of their God – Planned Parenthood. While they are no … Continue reading →

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Branstad Should Feel At Home In China

Much of what he’s worked for is already in place in China. Unions have no power and are only there as a show to the outside world that yes, China has unions. Wages are low, hours long, workplace safety at … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Hiding In The Bushes Edition

Republicans hiding in the bushes to avoid something they fear with their lives is an old tradition. Here we see presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann hiding from gays in 2008. Below we have another instance Were you paying attention? What a … Continue reading →

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Grassley Once More Shows Disdain For Citizens

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

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

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

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

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

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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