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retired in West Liberty

$15 An Hour? You Bet!

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Here is a brief video from Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (ICCI) concerning the move for a minimum wage of $15 per hour in Polk County. $15 an hour works out to slightly over $30,000 per year before taxes for … Continue reading →

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Republicans Are The Cause Of America’s Frustrations

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Republicans this year are running on a platform of reaching out to the frustrated American. The secret that Republicans don’t want Americans to figure out is that the cause of Americans frustration is Republican policies. The Republican Party currently holds … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Hillary And Democrats

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Once again the Democratic Party makes huge history or herstory if you prefer:

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Let America Be America Again

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Dave Bradley

As Republicans repeated the dog whistle phrase “Make America great again” lines from what is Langston Hughes’ most famous poem just kept rolling through my mind: “(America never was America to me.)” When Scott Baio used the phrase “Let’s make … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Unconventional Convention Edition

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Many people warned that the Republican convention would break the mold. They were actually moderate in their prediction. It shattered every prediction on just how bad it would be. Abandoned by many of the delegates, undermined by pissed off rivals, … Continue reading →

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Patty Judge: Winning With Ideas

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Ed. note – couldn’t load pic we had so we will go with this picture From Sara Sedlacek’s facebook post: Had a great breakfast with my old boss, Patty Judge, this morning! I am so thrilled she came to West … Continue reading →

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The Amoral Party And Their Display Of Hate

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Watching the Hillary Hate Fest that is being blasted across our country under the guise of the convention of a major political party. Most folks I have talked to this week have never seen the likes of this. What used … Continue reading →

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When Did Iowa Join The Confederacy?

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Based on Steve King’s prominent display of the confederate flag on his desk and his statements on racial equality, Iowans must wonder if they have been deceived by historians and geographists for decades. Maybe we really are part of the … Continue reading →

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Grassley Swings At Journalists And Hits Himself

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Chuck Grassley once seemed to have a golden political touch but these days all he touches turns to lead. When he tries to show how hip he is by using the twitter machine, it often turns around to bite him … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Get The Popcorn Ready Edition

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Dave Bradley

This coming week will most likely go down in the annals of politics for many reason. The question we may all have to ask ourselves is: Do we have the stomach to watch? We probably won’t. While I could stand … Continue reading →

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