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retired in West Liberty

Sunday Funday: End Of Democracy Edition

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Dave Bradley

  From Heather Cox Richardson:  The story today—and always—is the story of American democracy. Tonight, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia signed a 95-page law designed to suppress the vote in the state where voters chose two Democratic senators in 2020, … Continue reading →

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More Gun Violence Deaths

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Dave Bradley

If there seems to be one constant on this country in recent years it is the outbursts of gun violence that is totally senseless. What is just as senseless is Republican politicians who refuse to take any of a number … Continue reading →

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A Rant From Thom Hartmann

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Radio broadcaster and best selling author Thom Hartmann treated the country to this rant Thursday morning. Hartmann takes on the insanity and incongruity of what passes for Republican “thinking” these days. Like many who read here, I can not understand … Continue reading →

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Were You Surprised At Reynold’s Poor Ratings?

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Iowa pollster Ann Seltzer released a poll earlier this week in which a majority of Iowans expressed that they hope Kim Reynolds does not run for governor again: Fifty-two percent of Iowans say they hope Reynolds decides not to seek a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: The High Holy Days Of Basketball Edition

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Hey we missed the high holy days of basketball last year. Let us not have any more such shenanigans! From here on out political leaders must take warnings of impending disaster seriously so as not to disturb the gods of … Continue reading →

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The End Of “Trickle Down”?

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Why the “Reagan Revolution” Scheme to Gut America’s Middle Class is Coming to an End In an essay at Thom Hartmann’s blog http://www.hartmannreport.com Hartmann explains why the Democrats American Relief Plan that was just passed and signed last week may … Continue reading →

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Bring The Troops Home From Iraq!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Dave Bradley

A reminder from blogforiowa friend, Ed Flaherty: On March 19, 2003, the U.S. launched an invasion of Iraq. 18 years later, U.S. troops are still in Iraq. The Pentagon says the number is 2,500. No way to verify that. Lots of U.S. contractors … Continue reading →

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Congress Members Who Do Their Homework

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Dave Bradley

One of the most gratifying things to see in this new congress and administration are elected and appointed officials who are actually doing their homework. It just feels so good to see a member of congress shut down some executive … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Women’s Month, St. Patty’s Day And Pi! Oh My Edition

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Randy Rainbow: We are digging out of the pandemic and it feels good! Thank you President Biden! Don’t go nuts yet. There is still some 1500 dying every day from the virus, but we can see the light at the … Continue reading →

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Taking Credit Where Credit Ain’t Due

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Dave Bradley

  Ex-Presidents Urge Americans to Get Vaccinated   March 11, 2021 at 6:46 am EST By Taegan Goddard 106 Comments All of the living former presidents have joined in a new ad campaign urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine—all of … Continue reading →

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