Author Archives: Dave Bradley

Unknown's avatar

About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Scrooge Is A Hero

Tiny Tim Is A Taker I would never have imagined as a kid watching Alistair Sim as the ultimate Scrooge that I would someday live in a world where people like Scrooge would be exalted. Nor could I have imagined … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Greed, Economy, Education, Jobs | Comments Off on Scrooge Is A Hero

“Affluenza” Defense Unbelievable!

You may have already heard this story. Just in case you hadn’t I wanted to make sure you heard it at least once. From DailyKos: I wish this was a snark. But this is so shocking it makes me ill. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, National News, Two Americas | Tagged | 1 Comment

Sunday Funday – One Week To Winter Edition

Why does winter get such a bad rap? In case you haven’t noticed, we lose sunlight in the summer but gain sunlight in the winter. So let’s give winter the respect it deserves! Besides, what’s a little snow among friends? … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off on Sunday Funday – One Week To Winter Edition

The Biggest Theft Yet?

Since it first came out about two months ago, the story of Detroit’s bankruptcy has been fascinating and scary. The story that America’s media dishes out to us in 30 second sound bites doesn’t even come close to squaring with … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Greed, Economy, financial reform, Fiscal Crisis, Jobs, Labor, pensions, Retired Americans, Social Security | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Biggest Theft Yet?

We Must Never Forget

Even though the nation was stunned last year, we still killed 194 children more with our guns this year. This insane slaughter must end.

Posted in gun control | Tagged , | Comments Off on We Must Never Forget

Governor Branstad Is Lying To You

— and you deserve better than that. Over the last three years, Governor Branstad has engaged in a campaign of deception about job growth in Iowa. By only counting jobs gained – and not any that were lost – he … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Economy, Jobs, Labor | Tagged , | Comments Off on Governor Branstad Is Lying To You

Sunday Funday – Who Turned Off The Heat?

Wha’ Happen? It was damn near 60 one day and the next I am under six blankets and two cats. Why didn’t someone warn me? But seriously, along with cuts on all other parts of the safety net, LIHEAP (low … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off on Sunday Funday – Who Turned Off The Heat?

While We Enjoy The Holidays America’s Monied Class Is Stealing Us Blind

While we enjoy the holidays, have friends in and eat good food and drink good drink, America’s right wing and monied classes have been either stealing us blind or setting up the mechanisms to steal us blind. Merry Christmas. First … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Corporate Greed, Labor, President Obama, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on While We Enjoy The Holidays America’s Monied Class Is Stealing Us Blind

The Courtney Report

During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Courtney, Economy, Environment, Food Insecurity, Guest Posts, Hunger In America, Jobs, middle-class, SNAP, Social Security | Comments Off on The Courtney Report

Sunday Funday It’s December Already? Edition

If you are looking to make good on your 2013 resolutions, this may be a good time to get started. Or you can decide as we do nearly every year and float through December with firm resolve to do better … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off on Sunday Funday It’s December Already? Edition