Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: “Convicted Felon” Edition

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Dave Bradley

“See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda.” — George Bush, “President Participates in Social Security Conversation in … Continue reading →

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“Competent”

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Dave Bradley

(8 minutes) Dr. Jill Biden takes a turn on The View to give her reason why we should vote for her husband. The panel as we can tell from the first question seems to be in agreement that President Biden … Continue reading →

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And Coming In June:

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Just looking over the calendar for June. It’s a good thing that the weather is good because it is going to be really busy in the state and the country. We can start off with the fact that June is … Continue reading →

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Letters, We Write Letters

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Dave Bradley

On a patriotic holiday weekend I enjoy sharing Letters to the Editor with our readers. After all what could be more patriotic than using your first amendment right of free speech against an elected official who is determined to spread … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Memorial Day Edition

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Randy Rainbow’s newest (4 minutes) First we send out our hopes for a full recovery to the city of Greenfield and the other areas that were devastated by Tuesday’s fierce storm outbreak. Trish Nelson posted a list of items needed … Continue reading →

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Professor Timothy Snyder On Fascism

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Dave Bradley

The Path to Authoritarianism: Historian Timothy Snyder (9 minutes):  Of course the reason for Memorial Day is to consider the contributions of Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country. Now we have people in this country following a … Continue reading →

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Unconnected Stories Paint A Picture When Connected

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Howler monkeys dropping dead due to heat in Mexico (2:15): As we eat breakfast in the morning like many couples my wife and I have the radio on in the background. Our radio station of choice is an NPR station … Continue reading →

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1000 Friends Of Iowa Legislative Wrap-Up Tuesday

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Hi, This year, there was so much happening at the Iowa Statehouse that it was hard to keep up. So please join us, and our panel of experts to get the inside scoop on what happened. Join us on Tuesday, May … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: SCOTUS Surprises Edition

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Usually the Supreme Court announces its decisions during June in the lead up to a well earned vacation in million dollar RVs supplied by some donor – well Thomas anyway. But last week we were surprised with an early announcement … Continue reading →

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Red States, Blue States

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Mark Sumner posted this very insightful analysis of what is happening in the states as the Red/Blue philosophies of governing are playing out at the state level on Monday May 13th. My appreciation for DailyKos  allowing their material to be … Continue reading →

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