Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: Shooting For The Stars Edition

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Sam Bee reminds us of other problems (8.5 minutes): Looks like those folks at NASA are screwing up the “government can’t do anything right” right wing meme with some spectacular findings this week. When will they quit being so competent … Continue reading →

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Good Laugh Line From Grassley

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From Thursday’s Des Moines Register:    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has not decided whether he will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation’s highest court, Iowa’s senior senator said Wednesday during a call with reporters. “I may make up … Continue reading →

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Medicare: What are DCEs And Why Should You Care?

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dave Bradley

When Katie Porter speaks, you can believe what she says (10 minutes, but very important) Have you ever heard of Direct Contracting Entities? If you have you are a rare person. I just became aware of them when I was … Continue reading →

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The High Five

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Once again we bring you Progress Iowa’s Friday version of their daily newsletter while the Iowa Legislature is in session. Happy Friday! It’s been an exciting week for Iowa’s college basketball teams! Congratulations to the Iowa State Cyclone women and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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