Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Unbelievable But True

I was making a purchase the other day at a local convenience store. I was purchasing a newspaper. The Headline was simply “Global Warmimg.” The young clerk, looked like a college frosh, muttered something under his breath. I aaked if … Continue reading

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Wow!

Have you seen the great news? First, Public Policy Polling recently released a poll that found that my friend Jack Hatch is within a couple of points of becoming the next Governor of Iowa. Then, a GOP polling firm released … Continue reading

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Sunday Mothers Day Funday

If you had a mother, then you are among those lucky ones who have someone to thank today for your very existence. The world would be much less of a world without you, so we also thank your mother for … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

John Pollak is retiring after almost three decades helping keep the machinery of state government working smoothly as a nonpartisan legal services research analyst, drafter, editor and committee services administrator. He is dedicated to the ideal that good research and … Continue reading

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58% Of Moms

58% of single moms with children under the age of 5 are living in poverty. And that isn’t some national statistic, or happening in a far away place. These working moms are living in poverty right here in Iowa. Sunday … Continue reading

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Some Days I Would Like To Drop Out

We come to the end of another week where there were some hopeful stories only to be offset by more and more of the streaming hordes of ignorance. When I was very, very young the Korean War was in full … Continue reading

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I am Tired Of Terry

Weekly Hodgepodge I am Tired of Terry. I am tired of his lies about jobs. I am tired of his skirmishes with ethics. Seems like this is a never ending problem. I am tired of his nepotism. I am tired … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: May Flowers Edition

It has been one long, cold, lonely winter little Darlin’. But now it is May and if you haven’t planted, you will soon. If you haven’t cut the grass, you will soon. If you haven’t been on that bicycle you … Continue reading

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‘Biblical Law’ Comments At Family Leader Senate Forum‏

For Immediate Release: May 2nd, 2014 Justice Not Politics Responds to ‘Biblical Law’ Comments at Family Leader Senate Forum Des Moines, Iowa — Justice Not Politics issued a response today to the disturbing question posed by The Family Leader and … Continue reading

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Work But No Jobs

There are 63,000 bridges in this country that need structural repair. There are also a myriad of roads that need repair. There are also sewer lines and water lines that are needing to be replaced in nearly all of our … Continue reading

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