Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

May I Ask A Couple Of Questions?

Can anyone name anything good that Republicans have done for this country since 2000? As the so called cream of Republicans continue to lie about Planned Parenthood (“debate” Sept. 16, 2015) and don’t seem to have enough brains to understand … Continue reading →

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David Young’s Legislative Agenda Pre-Approved by Washington Republicans in Exchange for Campaign Cash‏

September 16, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Young’s Shady Deal with the National Republican Campaign Committee Raises Serious Ethical Questions DES MOINES – Congressman David Young claims to be working for the people of Iowa, but it’s crystal clear he’s … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: Labor Is The Superior Of Capital

As yet another Labor Day rolls by, there is optimism among the ranks of labor unions that they will once more hold a prominent place in the economy of our country. With the rise of the right wing in this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Loyalty Oath Edition

Who couldn’t help but laugh their butt off Thursday with the contrived spectacle of the Donald signing a loyalty oath to the Republican Party, then having a news conference where he declared it was the best damned loyalty oath ever! … Continue reading →

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Harreld New UI Pres And Other Thoughts

With the announcement of the new U of Iowa president as a person of big business the Board of Regents once more sticks a shaft into the university. Branstad and Rastetter have done little to hide their disdain for the … Continue reading →

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The Angry Rich Man May Cause Some Soul-Searching

Much as I really don’t want to, it is just hard to ignore the Don-Don. He is as gentle and quiet as a rampaging bull elephant trumpeting loudly to warn everything in its path to get out of the way. … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Voting Machines Can Still Be Hacked

While media focuses on the horse race aspects of the next presidential race and adherents of one candidate or another argue into the night of nuanced aspects of policy, most have forgotten one aspect of elections that could have a … Continue reading →

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Krugman: What Is Conservatism?

August 26,2015 Few can capture a concept so well as Paul Krugman. In his blog “Conscience Of A Liberal” Krugman captures concisely what conservatism is today: The Reactionary Soul Frank Bruni marvels at polls indicating that Donald Trump, with his … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Summer’s Over

In case you were sleeping in the warmth of the summer sun, summer ended abruptly last week. Kids went back to school, it got cooler and the corn is turning into that golden autumn color. September must be right around … Continue reading →

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Poverty Vultures

Out of sight of the eyes of anything resembling reporters the poverty industries in the USA are cranking along in high gear. Most of these are protected from any harm by Republicans from the county courthouse through the state house … Continue reading →

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