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retired in West Liberty

ALEC In Iowa

by Dave Bradley As I was writing about ALEC earlier in the year, I seemed to run into a bit of a dead end. This was not by chance but by design. Whereas ALEC seeks to have an inordinate amount … Continue reading →

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Clean Air Muscatine – Local Activism Paying Off

by Dave Bradley About six months ago, some intrepid folk in Muscatine decided to do something about a major problem in their city. The major problem they took on was air quality in Muscatine. Muscatine County has some of the … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Senator Grassley On The Debt Ceiling Crisis

An Open Letter To Senator Grassley On The Debt Ceiling Crisis By Dave BradleySenator Grassley,We are sitting here in shock as we watch the Republican Party do something which no other power in the world has ever been able to … Continue reading →

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What is Important – Part 3

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A Brief Note on ALEC

A Brief Note on ALEC by Dave Bradley This has been a very busy time for my family. Therefore, I have been a bit remiss in pursuit of the story on ALEC. However, John Nichols of the Nation magazine has … Continue reading →

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A Unique Recycling Event – Rummage in the Ramp – Iowa City

A Unique Recycling Event – Rummage in the Ramp by Dave Bradley If you live in and around Iowa City or if you are real bargain hunter, mark next Saturday, July 23rd, on your calendar. The Rummage in the Ramp … Continue reading →

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What Is Important? Part 2

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What Is Important? Part 1

What is Important? Part 1 by Dave BradleyMany years ago, a potential candidate for office sent out a note to activists asking them what were their main issues for the upcoming campaign from the most important down.I thought long and … Continue reading →

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The Rich Are Too Poor To Pay Taxes

The Rich Are Too Poor To Pay Taxes by Dave Bradley We spent the weekend in Minnesota visiting our daughter and son-in-law.  While we were up there, the state government was shut down in a dispute between the legislature and … Continue reading →

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GOP 2012 Campaign Strategy: Ruin The Economy

GOP 2012 Campaign Strategy: Ruin The Economy by Dave Bradley Some reading for the Fourth of July. As for me, there are but two holidays that count in the calendar year – the Fourth of July and whatever you want … Continue reading →

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