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retired in West Liberty

Breaking The Stranglehold On The Media

Breaking The Stranglehold On The Media by Dave Bradley Do Americans live in a fantasy world anymore? Based on the election results Tuesday I would say that over half do to some degree. We have a citizenry that believes that … Continue reading →

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What road do we take after the election?

What Road Do We Take After The Election?  by Dave Bradley Just this morning I heard a replay of a Joe Miller advertisement. Joe Miller is a conservative candidate running for Senate in Alaska.  The ad stated that “government is … Continue reading →

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Will The Election Be Over November 2?

Will The Election Be Over November 2?  by Dave Bradley Will it be over Nov. 2?Most of us grew up in a world where Election Day signaled an end to a cycle of campaigning. That was the end that all … Continue reading →

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Down The Old Memory Hole: How Media Myths Become Forces Against Change

Down The Old Memory Hole: How Media Myths Become Forces Against Change by Dave Bradley Boy, the old memory just isn’t what it used to be. Seems like once we as a people get something in our mind it stays … Continue reading →

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Government Too Important To Leave To Business

Government Too Important To Leave To Business by Dave Bradley Some things are simply too important to leave to business. Republicans often have two mantras that are meant to disparage government in the space of a few words. One is … Continue reading →

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What Would the Republicans Be Without Fox News?

What Would The Republicans Be Without Fox News? by David BradleyWhat would the Republicans be without Fox News?This is a question that I have been pondering for quite a while. Were it not for Fox News as a 24 hour … Continue reading →

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Corporations Don’t Die

Corporations Don't Die by David BradleyLast week my wife’s favorite aunt died. She had lived a full and productive 91 years only to be done in by Alzheimer’s disease. While not an activist she was a supporter of Democrats. Her … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can’t Let Republicans Back in Power

Iowans Can't Let Republicans Back in Power by Dave Bradley Are you tired?  I know I am. Are you burned out yet? I think I am close. Are you going to quit? You damn well better not! I know I … Continue reading →

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Iowan Shares Some Scary Thoughts Well Before Halloween

Iowan Shares Some Scary Thoughts Well Before Halloween by Dave Bradley One of the little considered consequences of the higher concentration of wealth in a few hands seems to be the increase in self-funded campaigns. We are not talking about … Continue reading →

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Conlin 35, Grassley 7

Conlin 35, Grassley 7 by Dave Bradley “The joint appearance turned out to be a preview of the Iowa-Iowa State game, with Conlin playing the role of Iowa.“A comment on the Conlin – Grassley Joint Appearance 9/10/2010. Certainly much has … Continue reading →

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