Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: Fireworks Edition

The tradition of fireworks goes back to that prankster John Adams giving old Ben Franklin a hotfoot while old Ben was reading a draft of Tom Jefferson’s masterpiece. Ben hopped around a bit and then went and got some gunpowder, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday #238 America! What Do You Want?

The Fourth of July brings lots of feelings out in people across this land. Most people get some shiver of patriotism up their spine this time of year. When we think of that time nearly a quarter of a millennium … Continue reading

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Day Of Action!

Here is a great way to celebrate the birth of the country. This weekend is a DAY OF ACTION all weekend. For Democrats to win elections this fall we must get the vote out. It is time to start working … Continue reading

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Republican “Warfare Queens”

Jon Stewart really nailed the Republican aka Tea Party the other night. Nary a penny will they spend here at home to help the ordinary citizen in times of trouble, yet they have an open checkbook for all sorts of … Continue reading

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Weekend Hodge-Podge

One of the most interesting hypocritical aspects of the Republican (or Tea Party) is their stance on “pro-life.” They want to force women to give birth no matter the circumstances. Yet when it comes to things that sustain life like … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Hot-n-Humid Edition

As my old friend used to tell me all the time, it ain’t the heat but the stupidity that gets you. When we speak of stupidity my thoughts immediately turn to the Tea Party. If Obama does it they are … Continue reading

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David Young The Tea Party Pick In The 3rd

At the 3rd district convention in Urbandale Tea Partiers picked former Grassley staffer David Young for their candidate to oppose Democrat Staci Appel in the November general election. Young defeated Brad Zaun on the fifth and final ballot. Zaun led … Continue reading

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99 RISE

The Occupy Movement may not be dead after all. Out in California an organization called 99Rise has been involved in a march from Los Angeles to the state capitol in Sacramento. Their purpose is to occupy the capitol building with … Continue reading

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Iowa City Pride Parade Today

Saturday, June 21, join us in the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City and check out all the cool stuff we have to offer. Buttons, stickers, Equality T-shirts and more! You won’t want to miss it. Here are the details: … Continue reading

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A Fresh Start For Iowa? Yes!

The commercial that kicks off the Jack Hatch campaign for governor is refreshing in an era of the average run of the mill campaign ad of today. Most stretch the truth beyond recognition. Senator Hatch’s ad is simple and straight … Continue reading

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