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retired in West Liberty

Democrats in Davenport: HD 89 Election Tuesday

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Just a reminder for our friends down in Davenport: Tuesday is the election to replace Rep. Jim Lykam. Lykam moved to the senate to fill the seat of the late Joe Seng. Turnout will be key. Please be sure to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Don’t Be A Sucker Edition

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Dave Bradley

First question for today: Are there any lessons for today in the following 1947 from the US military produced post WWII? (17.5 minutes) 1) A 140,000 gallon diesel pipeline spill occurred on farm ground in what northern Iowa county? 2) … Continue reading →

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The People Speak: Letters To The Editor

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Reminder: letters to the editor of our local newspapers are a free and great way to get our points out. And do not be shy. If you write a great letter share it with all the newspapers in the area. … Continue reading →

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Ajit Pai: New FCC Chair Foe of Net Neutrality

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dave Bradley

An email from freepress.net Reactionary agenda Timothy Karr, FreePress.net Ajit Pai — a former Verizon lawyer — is now the head of the FCC. And he’s vowed to destroy Net Neutrality. The open internet is more important than ever — … Continue reading →

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Last Saturday You Learned That You Are Not Alone

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The Women’s March On – well, Everywhere was an incredibly liberating experience. The most liberating aspect of this march was simply to see in real life that you are not alone! Your sense that something is very wrong in this … Continue reading →

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Hands off Planned Parenthood!

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Dave Bradley

email from Abby Finkenauer: What does a dentist, school nurse, and homeless shelter have in common? None of them provide women’s healthcare. It’s no joke — that’s where Republican State Senator Brad Zaun thinks Iowa women can turn to for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Betsy Devos Is A Twit Edition

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Normally I try to stay light for the Sunday morning quiz. After watching several tapes of Betsy De Vos avoiding Democratic questions at her confirmation hearing, I decided the lightness of her intellect would so fit in with a Sunday … Continue reading →

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Great March In Iowa City!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

My guess was at least 2,000, maybe as high as 3,000. Just couldn’t believe the waves of people that just kept coming as noon approached. It was wonderful. Lots of women of all ages of course, but also lots of … Continue reading →

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Will Republicans Hide Because Of Healthcare?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers drowned out by chants of “Save Our Healthcare” at MLK Day Rally Remember last year shortly after Antonin Scalia died and Chuck Grassley reinterpreted the constitution to read that he, as chair of the Judiciary Committee, … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Integrity And Tom Price

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Franken crushes Price on tobacco and corruption (8 minutes) As one of the worst nominees in the worst cabinet ever proposed, Rep. Tom Price stands out. Not only because he opposes most of the programs his department is supposed to … Continue reading →

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