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FDR – 1936 – “I Welcome Their Hatred”

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dave Bradley

3 minutes Sometimes looking back helps clear up the vision as we look forward. From an FDR campaign speech nearly 80 years ago at Madison Square Garden (October 31, 1936). Some things just never change: “For nearly four years you … Continue reading →

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Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dave Bradley

The American song that celebrates the heroic warrior returning from battle “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” is thought by many to be a rewrite of the old Irish anti-war song “Johnny, I hardly Knew Ye.” This weekend Americans remember the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Memorial Day Edition

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Were you paying attention? 1) Which old foe of the US had a US arms embargo against them lifted last week? 2) One of the most severe food crises in decades appears to be gathering steam on what continent? 3) … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s GOP: Party First

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Recent actions within the Iowa Republican Party serve to illustrate that their focus is totally on party with little thought of the consequences for the state and the country. Actions by Republican office holders and candidates taken individually are often … Continue reading →

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Branstad Doesn’t Veto Medicaid Oversight

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dave Bradley

A couple of interesting items that took place Friday. Governor Branstad signed the Medicaid oversight bill Friday. Since Branstad pushed the privatization and prioritization of Iowa’s medicaid program through as if he answered to no one there was much trepidation … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Primary Election June 7th!

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dave Bradley

We have a very important race in the Democratic Party this year. We need Democrats to vote to choose the opponent for stumbling Senator Chuck Grassley. In case you feel that you may forget to vote on June 7th, you … Continue reading →

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Time To End Our Insane War On Ourselves

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Yet another extremely sad story of death by guns in America. The Sandy Hook massacre produced the same punch in the gut response. Tragedies like these are preventable. As we remember those who lost their lives in war, also remember … Continue reading →

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Grassley Like A Broken Clock: He Doesn’t Work

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Went to an event Thursday for one of Grassley’s opponents, Rob Hogg. During the question and answer period one of the audience brought up that Grassley as chair of the Judiciary Committee has been sitting on a bill called the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Graduation Time

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Dave Bradley

May is for graduations. We hope all of you graduates out there have a very successful post graduation, whether it be going on to further education or taking s crack at the working world. There is much work that needs … Continue reading →

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Something To Think About

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Dave Bradley
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