Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Iowa Policy Project Advances The Force Of Reason

Last week I got this donation solicitation from the Iowa Policy Project. Normally I would not pass on requests like this, but this organization does some of the best work in refuting  lies, omissions and misleading statements that have become … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Caucus And New Year’s Edition

Boy oh boy, two big events in one week. It is more than the heart can stand. Maybe 2015-6 will be the year the Iowa caucuses finally cross the boundary and take place in the year prior to the election. … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

Thanks to everyone who shared their concerns, ideas and hopes with me in 2011. Your input helps shape what happens in the Legislature. Last session, the bipartisan effort to provide every Iowa four-year-old with high-quality early education was at risk … Continue reading

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If You Do The Math – Republicans Don’t Add Up.

Unless you have been living in a hole for the past 3 years, one thing should be pretty apparent – the Republican Party has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the wealthiest one tenth of one percent in this country. … Continue reading

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Christmas Funday – A Short Quiz.

Let’s take it easy out there folks. The big day is here so let’s just have some fun. I have some questions – you have some answers, let’s see if they match. 1) Most major religions of the world have … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays: ‘Tis The Season For Hope And Renewal

It Never Had To Be This Way It is the solstice and holiday season and I, as many others plan to mellow out and let the world roll on without me for a couple of days. There is just one … Continue reading

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A Key To Romney’s Problems And Other Stuff

FOX News highlights Romney’s problem. The above is an actual screen capture from Fox News last Wednesday.  My guess is that most can easily see now why Romney is losing ground among Republicans. Who but Jon Stewart? The Daily Show … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Well you knew I wouldn’t let Christmas go by without a quiz or two about it. We love us some Christmas around here. One of the things that we love most is the songs, both of the religious and the … Continue reading

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Something Unique At West Liberty High School Last Thursday

Carol and I have been involved with a group called Dream Catchers in West Liberty for quite a while now. One of our early mentees is now in high school. High schoolers are quite busy folks these days and getting … Continue reading

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Christmas 2011 – To My Grandson

Josh, Your Grandmother and I have lived many years. Your life is just beginning. As I look ahead for you, I hope fervently that America and mankind as a whole ends the greed and the unsubstantiated hate that once again … Continue reading

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