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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
“Republicans Love Government”
We spend extra money just to have a chance to listen to John Fugelsang on his Sirius radio show. The few radio terrestrial outlets for those of us on the left side of the aisles are in Minneapolis and Chicago. … Continue reading
Posted in Republican hypocrisy, Republicn Policy
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Sunday Funday: St. Paddy’s Day Edition
As one who claims Irish heritage and was prone to a swallow of green beer on March 17th this time of year comes with many somewhat blithered memories. All that mixed in with Irish lore – St. Paddy chasing the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
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Mitt On The White Horse To Save The Day
I have never given up thinking that Mitt would run for president this round. He, like Ted Cruz, believes that God (in Mitt’s case the Mormon God) chose him to run to be the first Mormon president. I have been … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged God, Mitt Romney, Rafael Cruz, religion out of politics, Ted Cruz
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Grassley Major Climate Denier
Pretty Bad Week For The Environment Of course the IUB approves the Bakken oil pipeline Honestly, did anyone in Iowa think that the Iowa Utility Board would do anything but approve the Bakken oil pipeline? The protests and the coming … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Charles Grassley, Climate Change, Rob Hogg
Tagged Bakken pipeline, CO2 levels, Fiji cyclone, southern storms
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Chelgrin Drops Challenge To Loebsack
Ottumwa State Senator drops out of U.S. House race from radioiowa.com State Senator Mark Chelgren of Ottumwa enter the race for Iowa’s second congressional district in October. Dave Loebsack of Mount Vernon has held the seat since 2007. Chelgren says, … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, David Loebsack
Tagged Mark Chelgrin
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The Courtney Report
The following are excerpts from Sen. Courtney’s newsletter. The full newsletter can be seen here. BIPARTISAN OVERSIGHT WILL PROTECT VULNERABLE IOWANS Despite its disappointing and troubling start, the Branstad-Reynolds Medicaid privatization plan is moving forward. Our job now is to … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, medicaid expansion
Tagged digital data, Iowa medicaid privatization
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Jill Sobule: Music To Remind Us
Jill Sobule “The Democratic Socialist Marching Song” Saw this performed on the Stephanie Miller Show Thursday morning and thought this may help remind folks what we fight for. (about 3 minutes) And a companion piece: America Back by Jill Sobule … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged Jill Sobule, songs for Democrats
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Sunday Funday: Moving To Canada Edition
The Hill reports that as Trump victories piled up on Tuesdsay so did googles for “moving to Canada,” far surpassing the previous record high following George W.’s re-election. No doubt Trump will be starting a service to help accommodate those … Continue reading
Net Neutrality Highlighted by MHP Leaving MSNBC
Remember back in the good old days when Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were must see TV for liberals and progressives? There was finally someone on a relatively accessible cable or network news that well articulated our view of the … Continue reading
Posted in Internet Issues, Media Bias, Media Reform
Tagged Comcast, Keith Olbermann, main stream media, Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC, NBC, Rachel Maddow
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Patty Judge Joins Race For US Senate
Media in the centers of power out east, New York City and Washington, DC, were buzzing with the possibility of former Lt. Gov. and Ag. Secretary Patty Judge jumping into the race to challenge Chuck Grassley for his senate seat. … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Charles Grassley
Tagged do your job, Kathy O'Bradovich, party above country, Patty Judge
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