Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday – Who Are We Today

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Well, if companies are people, why do they change their names so much? Hmmm? What are they trying to hide? I mean, if they didn’t have anything to hide why would they change their names? If they are people they … Continue reading →

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Who Caused All This Debt?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today we have another guest post by Larry Hodgden of Tipton Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very … Continue reading →

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Republicans At War

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I have had this analogy rolling in my mind for a long time. Last night I mentioned it to a friend and he thought it was a quite fitting analogy. My thought is this: for a long time, Republicans have … Continue reading →

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Citizens Protest Mitt Romney Event In Quad Cities

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I went down to join Progressive Iowa and local Quad Citians protesting the appearance of Willard Milton Romney in Davenport today. About 30 citizens showed up, but of course in this land of free speech we were so far removed … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today we have a guest editorial from Larry Hodgdsen, chair of the cedar County Democrats Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Gay Pride Week Edition.

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Whoa – is it that time of the year already? Time for some of the most fun parades on this world or Kolob! Well, I don’t know a lot about gay pride week, but that has never stopped me before. … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Burlington receives grant for downtown revitalization The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded Burlington a federally-funded downtown revitalization grant for the rehabilitation of downtown buildings. Grant funds help leverage private investment and improve physical conditions, while bringing new businesses and … Continue reading →

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Republican Beatitudes

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I know Jesus is on the side of the Republicans. We get told that all the time by the pious people who praise Jesus while cutting food stamps and health care for poor kids. These are the same ones who … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wisconsin

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I am starting my observations on Tuesday. This may be a stream of consciousness observation week. Right now it is @ 12:30. I have Ed Schultz streaming on the computer. He and John Nichols of the Nation magazine continue to … Continue reading →

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