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retired in West Liberty

75 Years Ago: Kristallnacht

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Yesterday and today (Nov. 9 and 10) mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most shameful chapters in the often shameful history of mankind. Kristallnacht was two days of a rampage against Jews in Nazi Germany and Austria. Businesses, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Retailers Declare November Doesn’t Exist Edition

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Funny, isn’t it? Seems like October and Halloween barely exist on the calendar any more. If it wasn’t for those billions in candy sales all the myths and stories and fun of Halloween would be thrown in the trash so … Continue reading →

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Will Dems Lay Down For Branstad?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Here is my main takeaway from Tuesday’s elections: When Democrats fight, they win; when Democrats abandon their candidate, they lose. The difference between Virginia and New Jersey is a fighting Democratic Party. The difference between Chris Christie, re-elected Governor of … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Courtney Report

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

HONORING OUR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to honor all American veterans, living and dead, for their service to our country. Iowa is home to about 240,000 veterans. In recent years, record numbers of … Continue reading →

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JFK: What It Means To Be A Liberal

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  JFK explains what kind of liberal he is, and presents his vision as a candidate. Acceptance of the New York Liberal Party Nomination September 14, 1960 TEXT “What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – The Trees Finally Turned Edition

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Only about a month late, but most trees in our area have finally looking like fall. Where we live the city utility department used to put away the leaf vacuums and put on the snowplows on November first. That doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Good Question

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley
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Bullying The Poor And The Weak

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Most of us woke up to the news that once more the poor had benefits cut. Since they have few advocates anywhere in our governmental system this is hardly a surprise. As a group the poor are beat up day … Continue reading →

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They Never Give Up

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The GOTea Party just never quits on their efforts to wipe out all advancement in this country since the Civil War. Remember that nettlesome 19th amendment that allows women to vote? Well, Texas has been chafing at that recently, especially … Continue reading →

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Very Tired Of The Website Bashing

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Seems like we have turned into a one joke country almost overnight – “Did you hear about how bad the healthcare website is? Why it is so bad that ….. “(insert simile here). Every person who makes such a joke … Continue reading →

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