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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday – Bloody Quiz.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Well, I gave some platelets Friday. Giving blood these days is so easy and relatively painless – well I do have some stories but I won’t go into them here. I figure it’s like changing the oil – out with … Continue reading →

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My Attempt At Alternative Heat – The Corn Stove

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

After I wrote the story below, I realized that my little predicament is nothing compared to those whose assistance has been cut back for this winter thanks to the Norquist Republicans and their refusal to make the rich pay a … Continue reading →

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Will Your Town’s Library Soon Be Privatized?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

One of the things we need to do from time to time is to step back and try to get a fix on what direction we are headed. Often we allow others to come in and take control without realizing … Continue reading →

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Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Catholics back labor It was very good to see that the Iowa Catholic Conference issued a pro-labor statement this week. Growing up Catholic, one thing I remember quite well is that the aims of the Catholic Church often lined up … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – The War To End All Wars.

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 2011 we remember once again the armistice that was meant to be the end to the War that would end all Wars or The Great War. Sadly … Continue reading →

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What Liz Mathis’ Election Means

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Tuesday is an off-year election. Usually in the off year there are few races of much interest, and those mostly in some city or town election. But this year in Iowa there is a race of major significance. That is … Continue reading →

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Help Ohio! Repeal SB5

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Almost 25 million people are unemployed, underemployed or have stopped looking for work—and wages are essentially flat. The middle class is shrinking. Working people—the 99%—are told to sacrifice more while the rich keep getting richer. And now Ohio workers—including nurses, … Continue reading →

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Who Is Scaring The Bejezus Out Of Republicans?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Who said this? “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”  Thomas Edison in 1931 to … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

28 – October – 2011 Everyone welcome at education reform discussions How can we help our students do even better? Which of Gov. Branstad’s education reform ideas will help our local schools—and which might hurt? I want to know what … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Scary Questions Edition.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Of course I would do something on Halloween. Our family has always loved the stories and the lore of Halloween. We have great Christmas memories but we also have great Halloween memories. I once heard someone say that Halloween ushers … Continue reading →

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