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Sunday Funday: It’s Impotent Edition

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Representative Katie Porter and her white board explain why Biden’s economy is so good. Be careful what you ask for Republicans (I am looking at you, Miller-Meeks, Hinson and Grassley) you may get it. (9 minutes): Maybe this is the … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Cheers On The Virus

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Discussion of SCOTUS decision starts at 1:45 goes to 4:30   When I see a politician come out with a statement on the current pandemic that makes it tougher to end the pandemic I react with a ‘WTF are they … Continue reading →

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Hinson Embarrasses Iowa

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Dave Bradley

What’s that old saying about a politician – someone who finds out which way the parade is going and then hops to the front of it. Here in Iowa we have Ashley Hinson acting as the very epitome of that … Continue reading →

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By George! The Iowa Senate And The 1st Amendment

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From the YouTube intro: Podcast By George 269 subscribers SUBSCRIBE Further restricting First Amendment Rights in the Heartland! It’s not by accident – it’s by design. Is the GOP afraid of notepads and microphones? Find out on this #PodcastByGeorge.  See … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: The Virus Wins In Court Edition

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Rachel Maddow analyzes the SCOTUS ruling: (4 minutes) Who’d have ever thunk it? In a case involving public health versus those who want the freedumbs to spread a killer virus, those on the side of the killer virus won. I … Continue reading →

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Chuck Grassley: Major Obstructionist

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Dave Bradley

A friend sent me a copy of a guest opinion from the Cedar Rapids Gazette from January 12th. The opinion is written by David Mannheim, a neighbor of Grassley’s near New Hartford. Mr. Mansheim breaks down many aspects of Grassley’s years … Continue reading →

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About That State Surplus

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Kim Reynolds gave the “State of the State” address the other night. One of her points of pride during the speech was her claim that Iowa’s budget was $1.25 Billion to the good. Of course it was a center point … Continue reading →

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What Is Missing In This Picture?

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Picture of house floor 1/6/2022 For orientation, This is a picture of the House of Representatives on Thursday January 6th, 2022. As you look at this picture, the Democratic side of the aisle is on your left; the Republican side … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Here Comes The Legislature Edition

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Cats being cats ( 4 minutes) Well, we would be remiss if we didn’t note the Iowa State legislature will be back in session tomorrow. Don’t expect them to do anything good for the state or the people of Iowa. … Continue reading →

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Standing up to Gov. Reynolds – People’s Condition of the State Events

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Dave Bradley

We’re tired of hearing Governor Reynolds and her fellow corporate sellouts tell us how they see Iowa’s future. That’s why Iowans are joining together for the People’s Condition of the State events across Iowa. Will you join us? (Events listed … Continue reading →

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