Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Working For Food Stamps?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

If Republicans can force people to work for food stamps why can’t we just create jobs for those in poverty? We did that once before and it worked well. There is plenty of work that needs to be done and would … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: It’s Summertime! Edition

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Looks like I am going to have to ask some real trivia questions for the next few weeks. The entertainers – er politicians – are not giving me enough material to work with these days. It is hard to care … Continue reading →

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How SNAP Hits Home in Iowa

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Thanks once again to our friends at Iowa Fiscal Partnership where we are able to get some clear eyed analyses of what the true effects of policies will be. IFP BACKGROUNDER Farm Bill Debate Carries Implications for Many Thousands of … Continue reading →

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Republicans: The Bullies From Middle School

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Deja vu is a term we all have heard. It means you feel you are experiencing something that you have experienced before. However, putting your finger on just where and just when is sometimes really hard. With a little luck, … Continue reading →

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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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