Author Archives: Dave Bradley

About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: Undermining The Court Edition

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dave Bradley

This is a bit long, but it gives a great flavor of the insane accusations that Republicans brought against Judge Brown Jackson (10.5 minutes): Watching the insanity that Republicans called a hearing for SCOTUS nominee was hard as the (Republicans) … Continue reading →

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A Little Fun From Progress Iowa

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s comment: The folks at Progress Iowa run an annual “Extreme 16” yearly to coincide with the NCAA tournament. Sadly, Iowa’s Extreme 16 seldom make it because they are good. Rather, these are people in positions of power who can … Continue reading →

Posted in Charles Grassley, iowa legislature 2022, Joni Ernst, Kim Reynolds | Comments Off

Be Careful What You Ask For

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Dave Bradley

One of the most baffling aspects of what has been Iowa’s turning into a Republican dominated state is that working people have been voting for Republicans. The thought of working people voting for a Republican seems at counter purpose to … Continue reading →

Posted in iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds, unemployment insurance | Tagged child care in Iowa, iowa worker shortage, low wages | Comments Off

The High Five

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Once again we bring you Friday’s version of ProgessIowa’s High Five Newsletter. This is a good newsletter to use to follow Iowa’s Republican dominated legislature while they are in session: Happy Friday! Did anyone else have Iowa in their final … Continue reading →

Posted in gun control, gun safety, iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds, water | Tagged bad bills Iowa legislature, Funnel week, Iowa teachers | Comments Off

Sunday Funday: Vernal Equinox Edition

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Back once again – Randy Rainbow! I love to call it Vernal Equinox – conjures up a picture in my mind of a white haired, white bearded old guy who is getting out of his cabin as the world warms … Continue reading →

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DeJear Files To Run For Governor!

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Candidate Deidre DeJear filed her nominating petitions to run for Governor Tuesday morning. I believe she can win and take Iowa in a new direction that will pay attention to the citizens of Iowa rather than the corporate big wigs. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Election campaign, Kim Reynolds | Tagged Deidre DeJear, Iowa governor's race 2022 | Comments Off

Covid Ain’t Over Yet, Folks

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

When Yogi Berra stated one of his more famous ‘yogiisms’ “It ain’t over til it’s over” little did he know that would be a statement that could be applied to many things. In his case he was talking about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 | Tagged covid wave, mutations, warnings from europe, warnings from UK | Comments Off

The High Five!

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As the legislature grinds on, ProgressIowa sends these daily updates. We will post Friday’s weekly to remind us all of what Republicans are doing: Happy Friday! It has been another long week dealing with the divisive and harmful agenda of … Continue reading →

Posted in iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds | Tagged ARPA, Russia, Tornadoes, Ukraine | 2 Comments

Sunday Funday: High Holy Days Of Basketball Edition

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Short highlight reel of Caitlin Clark (2:17 minutes): It’s that time of year folks. Yep the High Holy Days of Basketball are upon us. Some of you may call it March. For us true believers, it is the holy days … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Wants Unneeded KeystoneXL

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From Miller-Meeks house.gov account: On March 2nd, Miller-Meeks cosponsored the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, which would require President Biden to make an energy security plan within 30 days and take action to unleash America’s oil and natural gas … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged high price of gas, Keystone XL, Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Comments Off