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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: It’s Sweeps Month

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ever wonder why the Super Bowl got pushed into the middle of winter? Ever wonder why the Academy Awards are no longer on a nice spring evening? Ever wonder why the hell you can’t find a decent TV program except … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As a member of the State Government Committee, I participated in a meeting with Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz. We wanted to know how three valid Iowa ballots in the 2012 election ended up not being counted. What we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Education, Guest Posts, Jobs, Matt Schultz, Vote Fraud | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Are Iowa Children Worth $1,500 Less?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Why do House Republicans think a child in Iowa is worth $1,500 less than the national average? Click here and tell them to fully fund our schools! Iowa school funding is well below the national average, with per pupil spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Iowa Legislature, Republican Obstruction, Republicn Policy | Tagged | 4 Comments

They Want To Control YOU!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Once more the CBO came out with what should have been good news for Americans. Once more the right wing of America threw up all over it, then proceeded to lie their asses off. Once again just like your little … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Greed, Health Care & Medicare, Obamacare | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Super Sunday Funday

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Here it is, here it is, here it is! Super-duper cosmically fooper Sunday. I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait. Two professional football teams will play tonight and then the season will finally be over for a couple … Continue reading →

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Branstad Math

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Branstad Claims Gain but Iowa Loses Jobs In December Slide fullsize here http://www.ProgressIowa.org For Immediate Release: January 28th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Iowa sheds 2,400 jobs in latest workforce development report Gov. Branstad claims 3,700 were gained, a … Continue reading →

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New Year Reckoning: Money In Politics

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

About once a year I like to go off and think about life in general. Something everyone should do at some point. This is to help me decide where I want to focus my energies for the next year. I … Continue reading →

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Observations

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Observations * I am feeling in a somewhat snarky mood after spending the best part of the past two weeks trying to get my new health insurance in place. You know if we had single payer and everyone was enrolled … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Uncle Sugar Edition

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Mike Huckabee is running for president again, make no doubt about that. The Tea Party nomination seems to come down to Republican governors not yet indicted versus the Rand Paul / Ted Cruz craziness contest winner. Huckabee made an attempt … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I’ll be participating in as many local forums as I can get to this session. There are two this weekend and many more in the coming weeks. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas. • Saturday, February … Continue reading →

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