Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: Indigenous People’s Edition

Hey guess what? The writer’s strike may be settled and the union is so confident that it has let them get back to work sooooo –  the late shows are back: Lots of things to think about this week. While … Continue reading

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Enough Of The Circus! We Have Problems, People!

Member of Congress Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out people in positions of  responsibility who do nothing about fixing problems (5 minutes) Fellow blogforiowa.com writer Trish Nelson had a good review of Cassidy Hutchinson’s new best selling book on the inside workings … Continue reading

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When Someone Says What You Want To Say

And says it so well! Wish I could put it together like Politics girl! One thing is not like the other (5.5 minutes) Media (4.5 minutes) Not much to add. Thank you, Politics Girl! Just remember, Iowans, when you vote … Continue reading

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10 Elements Of The Authoritarian Playbook

(8:40) While doing some morning reading the other day I ran across this list of the 10 elements of authoritarianism. As the state and the nation and world all go through changes that shatter the old ideals of self determination … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Shutdown Sunday Edition

We wish former President Jimmy Carter a happy 99th birthday today. Thank you for all you have done, Mr. President! Henry Wallace of Iowa pretty well nailed today’s Republicans many years ago.   While this is bad for the country … Continue reading

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MAGAs Embarrass Selves In Public

Boy, if anyone wants to commit political suicide take notes from today’s MAGA party. Pow – make a deal not to shut down the government Pow – 3 months later, shut down the government Pow – former leader buried under … Continue reading

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Shutdown!

2 minutes (this is Jaime Raskin of Maryland speaking at the Biden impeachment diversion) Raskin: "So let's get it straight. We're 62 hours away from shutting down the government of the USA, and Republicans are launching an impeachment drive based … Continue reading

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Mentally Fit For Office?

A certain twice-indicted, four time indicted and loser of civil lawsuits concerning assaulting women, during a recent rant against President Biden, stated there should be a test for mental competency for holding public office.  Obviously he was suggesting that he … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Fall Has Fell Edition

“We are not paying the ransom note” (6:38)  First let me note that there is a MAGA ‘debate’ Wednesday night. With Stuart Varney and Dana Perino as ‘moderators’ what are the chances that there will be any questions relevant to … Continue reading

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Abortion Foes Get Powerful New Weapon To Use Against Women

(8:30) It almost seems sometimes like we are living in some dystopian science fiction world where women are more like breeding stock than human. Last week came the announcement that the anti-abortion group has a new weapon in their forced … Continue reading

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