Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday – Pyramids Are For Grain Storage Edition

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Who knew that what rest of the world from ancient days to today saw as elaborate burial tombs for Pharaohs were actually ancient grain storage bins. Thousands of people missed that connection until Ben Carson came along to educate the … Continue reading →

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Shouldn’t Elected Officials Understand The System?

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Late last week Senator Joni Ernst sent out an email asking Iowans to vote in a small poll she was conducting. The question seemed simple and straight forward: Do you agree with raising the debt limit? Yes, No or Unsure? … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump: America’s Current Gorgeous George?

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Driving down the road and listening to yet another story on Donald Trump punctuated with Trump himself telling all who dare listen just how great he is, I could not help to let my mind drift to try to remember … Continue reading →

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CAP Action, Progress Iowa to Host Iowa Women’s Economic Security Forum

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dave Bradley

October 29, 2015 Contact Chelsea Kiene, 202.478.5328, ckiene@americanprogressaction.org Matt Sinovic, matt@progressiowa.org ADVISORY: CAP Action, Progress Iowa to Host Iowa Women’s Economic Security Forum Des Moines, IA — Too many working families are struggling to make ends meet and to respond … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: It Gets Late Early Now Edition

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The title riffs from a Yogi Berra quote of long back. Here we are back to standard time and a week of time schedule screw ups thanks to the silly changing of the clock. Didn’t bother me as much when … Continue reading →

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IPP: Branstad’s Administrative Tax Cut For Businesses

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

If you are looking for solid, fact based opinions on what effect Iowa’s fiscal policies will have in the real world before they are enacted one of the best sources around is the Iowa Policy Project. Once more under the … Continue reading →

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Real Scares For Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Who could pass up the opportunity to post a column on things to be truly scared of Halloween? Not me for sure! Earth’s survival We are crapping badly in the only nest we have and refuse to clean it up! … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Working Families Summit

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Dubuque Federation of Labor to Host Dubuque Working Families Summit On Saturday, November 7th, the Dubuque Federation of Labor, AFLCIO, will host a day-long program, “Working Families Summit” at Northeast Iowa Community College Downtown Dubuque Campus from 10am – 4PM … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Week Before Halloween Edition

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

What can you say? Eight Republicans backed by the full Republican Party took on one woman in a knock-down, drag-out fight Thursday. Result? Not a scratch on the woman, but the Republican Party severely damaged. But then, the woman was … Continue reading →

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Scary Numbers Just Before Halloween

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Dave Bradley

As this is written Hurricane Patricia is about to make landfall in Jalisco state on Mexico’s west coast. This hurricane appears to be one of if not the biggest (worst?) ever in the western hemisphere with wind speeds sustained over … Continue reading →

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