Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

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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A Champion Emerges

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last week a report came out that the income gap between the richest 1% and those at the other end has not been wider since 1928. This was of course right before the crash. This and many other indicators suggest … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget The ACA!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Coming in a couple of weeks. PPACA, ACA or Obamacare, whatever you call it, will be rolling out on October 1st. As a sure to be customer, I could not be more excited. I have been effectively shut out of … Continue reading →

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Statute Of Limitations Ending?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well, it was right about 5 years ago that there was a whole lot of shenanigans going on in the financial houses of Wall Street. Five years ago on Sept. 16th, I believe. Now I am not a lawyer. Most of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Very Syrias Edition

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Give yourself an extra point for getting the pun in the headline without having to read this. Seems like the world will be stopping until this Syria thing is resolved. Until then there will be no worrying about the debt or … Continue reading →

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The State Of Working Iowa 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again our friends at the Iowa Policy Project have released their annual report on working families in Iowa. This is one of their chief research projects every year. While we hear folks like Governor Branstad extol the economy under his … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Coming!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Despite 40 votes to rescind the legislation and all sorts of other efforts, the monster that threatens to sink the GOP is still alive and is just about to show itself in its full regalia to the world. Yep, the derisively … Continue reading →

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