Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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Hey – He’s Like Me!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For those of you who read DailyKos you will recognize the following post as the writings of Bill Harnsberger aka “Bill In Portland Maine.” BIPM is the purveyor of much wit and much truth in his daily “Cheers and Jeers” column. … Continue reading →

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On The Eve Of ObamaCare – Remembering The Greatest Canadian

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Tommy Douglas – he is Keifer Sutherland’s grandfather and the father-in-law to one of Hollywood’s great actors of all times, Donald Sutherland. But Mr. Douglas does not shrink in the light given off by his famous relatives. No, because Tommy Douglas … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

10 WAYS IOWA GOT SAFER IN 2013 Iowa is a pretty safe place. We rank among the 10 most peaceful states in America in the 2012 U.S. Peace Index report, which looks at homicide, violent crime, policing and prison rates. We … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia, We Need Mental Health Care

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Following the mass shooting in Washington,D.C. I have heard and read many folks on both sides claim that one big missing ingredient in the USA that may help prevent such incidents is access to mental health. Remember that President Saint Ronald … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Autumn Is Here Edition

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Summer had to throw one more wallop Wednesday and Thursday before she left. Bye-bye and don’t hurry back. Now it is time for cool evenings, maybe a fire in the fireplace, a heaping bowl of chili or a bowl of tomato … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs SNAP

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I would normally not feature a message from IPP so shortly after doing so with their annual look at working Iowa. However, their treatment of  the Republican attempt to make millions of Americans and thousands of Iowans go hungry through … Continue reading →

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Caged Animals

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The old saying goes that there is nothing more dangerous than a caged animal. When a wild animal is caged it paces, schemes, looks for openings to get loose once more. They snarl, bark, growl to send fear into their captors … Continue reading →

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George W. Bush Memorial Week

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For America’s sake congress ought to pass a resolution recognizing George W. Bush during the week from the week beginning September 11th and ending on September 17th. That would cover two of the worst days during his administration and two of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Autumn’s Coming! Edition

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Based on the last three weeks I was fairly sure we would never see autumn again. But Mother Nature in her wisdom seems to be ready to send her around again for another year. Apples are coming on. The corn, or … Continue reading →

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Krause Criticizes Findley Appointment

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Bob Krause is exploring a run for governor of Iowa. I am not endorsing him or any other candidate as yet. I present this as a fine example of the arrogance with which Branstad has treated the people of Iowa, … Continue reading →

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