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Big Moves Coming?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well I heard someone on the radio give the old Republican cliche about states that cut their business taxes and/or regulations. “Iowa is open for business!” These are similar moves to what Walker did in Wisconsin. Last I looked, Walker’s Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Juneteenth Edition

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Can you believe it? Darn near Juneteenth again! Have you done your shopping yet? I think perhaps a copy of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments in a frame would make a great present. By the way, if you think I … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Old Tree

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I am a tree hugger. I make no excuses. I have been a tree hugger since I was quite young and found some of the most delicious food in the world came from our friends the tree. And until the … Continue reading →

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Ok – Steve King Is Nuts

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

With a common name like Steve King, you would think a headline like that might cause some confusion. “Which Steve King” you might think, “there are many of them.” But in conjunction with the word “nuts” the likely Steve Kings are … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Pride Parade Today

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The annual Iowa City Gay Pride Parade kicks off at noon in downtown Iowa City. If you plan to walk in the parade, I believe lineup begins at 11 AM at College Green Park. I understand some rain may be … Continue reading →

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Privatizing Education: Not Good

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I came across this video by David Sirota discussing the how and why of privatizing our education system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LJzEuodZw The Iowa legislature recently passed some education reform measures that were proposed in the most part by Gov. Branstad. Branstad is … Continue reading →

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D-Day June 6, 1944

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

 My late Father-in-law joined thousands on Omaha Beach that day He only spoke of it briefly in all the time I knew him. He seldom said anything about WWII. He had lived the horror of war and never wanted to … Continue reading →

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Cool June Quiz

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

It is amazingly cool for June. Not sure if we will pay for this later in the summer, but by gosh it is better than 95. Well it is not like you, I or anyone else can change the upcoming weather … Continue reading →

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Where The Real Damage Gets Done

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Charlie Pierce of Esquire magazine wrote a great, short piece on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) last week. I will quote the opening paragraph here and ask that you click on the highlighted link above to read the rest and … Continue reading →

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Is Grassley Losing It?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Yet another headline showing our once respected senior senator acting like a baby in front of the nation. Tuesday, Grassley complained that President Obama “doesn’t call him anymore.” During the time leading up to the passage of the health care reform … Continue reading →

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