Author Archives: Dave Bradley

About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Major Fleets Converting To Natural Gas

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

When we look behind the curtain of bad policies that remain stuck in place by Republican obstruction you will see that companies are gearing up for the future despite what policies are in place. For them, to be behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Courtney | Tagged fracking, impeachment, Natural Gas | Comments Off

What Happened Last Week??

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Yesterday was our anniversary – number 39 I am told. We had a great day – went out for dinner and did some spring cleaning and began the annual process of killing some tomato plants. I love nature. And I … Continue reading →

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Comic Economics And Diversions

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Just reading a great Paul Krugman column where he notes that when traditional economics theory is ignored, disaster will follow. And as an addendum he notes that once the disaster happened, continuing to ignore traditional economic theory has led to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Jobs, Media Bias, Media Reform, Sequestration | Tagged scandals | Comments Off

Crying Happy

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In a world that seems to give us little but scary news any more the story of the young women being rescued from captivity in Cleveland was indeed great news. Three young women that had disappeared as much as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Charles Grassley, Health Care & Medicare | Tagged Cleveland, Elizabeth Warren, missing persons, stack market | Comments Off

What A Week It Was?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of the biggest mysteries around our house is just when our anniversary is. I know it is sometime in the month of May, but every year I get an indication that my wife expects I should be just a bit … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Did you thank a teacher this week? Since 1984, the first full week in May is a special time to honor our teachers and celebrate their outstanding contributions. Teachers play a key role in student success, and sometimes a simple … Continue reading →

Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Education, Veterans | Tagged crime, DNA, drivers services | Comments Off

Does Branstad Want To Kill Medicaid?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Over the weekend I was giving some thought to how the Republicans have once more maneuvered Democrats into a situation where all but one option are pretty bad – should Democrats compromise to any meaningful degree on the Medicaid bill … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, medicaid expansion | Tagged conference committee | 2 Comments

Sports Ironical Irony

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Did anyone else notice that on the same day that the professioal sports world did not fall apart when it was revealed that there was a gay person in their midst, one of the leading icons for those who oppose … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Where The Heck Is Spring Edition

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One day I am turning on the AC, the next day I am turning on the snow blower. What the heck? Speaking of blowers, did this cause Limbaugh to go on one of his patented “no global warming” tirades. Well … Continue reading →