Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Edition

Indigenous Peoples’ Day (2:32) Yet another major irony in the American calendar. America finally realizes that Columbus was not the hero he was purported to be by previous generations. So for many the day honoring Columbus has been supplanted by … Continue reading

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Progress Iowa Corn Feed And Women’s March This Weekend

From our friends at Progress Iowa – a reminder that their annual corn feed will be held in Cedar Rapids this afternoon: Did you know the National Women’s March is this weekend? With several events in Iowa, you can take … Continue reading

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Republican Governors

Meidas Touch commenting on James Carville interview (6:50) In the video above James Carville deservedly rails against the lousy job of governing done by Republican governors across the country. Republican governors are much more about culture wars and owning the … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: October Fest Edition

 A puppy, a pile, playtime! (3:15) The temperature is cooling, the days are growing shorter, the corn and soybeans are being harvested and football is on the TV. We cover ourselves against the evening chill still not quite ready to … Continue reading

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Radical Right Budgetary Shenanigans

As headlines of a monster of a storm bearing down on Florida early in the week and expectations of major revelations coming from another January 6th committee hearing captured most of the news consuming public this week, stories of another … Continue reading

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Franken Hits Grassley’s Lack Of Respect For Service Members

From a Franken fund raising email: Grassley must apologize to every veteran The attacks from Chuck Grassley keep coming. “The most liberal nominee in Iowa Senate history” “Radical” “Socialist” Gotta love it! Chuck Grassley doesn’t know what to say about … Continue reading

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Grassley Votes Against Open Democracy Yet Again

From The Hill:   Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block the consideration of a bill to promptly require organizations that spend money on elections to promptly disclose the identities of donors who give $10,000 or more during an election cycle. … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Fall In! Edition

Talk about a sudden change from summer to fall! One day it is 100 degrees, two days later it is fall with temperatures barely able to make 60 degrees. For people like me, my body and mind are all ready … Continue reading

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The First Monday In October Is Nigh

As many of you know the First Monday of October is the traditional start of the Supreme Court term that will run until June of next year. This year may be one of the most momentous SCOTUS sessions ever. To … Continue reading

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Major Storm Coming?

This is a kind of stream of consciousness that has been floating in my mind all morning. Feels like the only way I can get rid of it is to put it down on paper. It is finally looking like … Continue reading

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