Category Archives: Republican hypocrisy

Young Recommends Trump Release Taxes, Then Votes Against It

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Just in case you folks out in Iowa’s third district missed Rep. Young’s little bit of fancy political stepping:  Republican Rep. David Young ignited loud cheers from hundreds at an Iowa meeting last week when he said, “Donald Trump should … Continue reading →

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An Unadvertised Bomb Inside Repealing The ACA

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Look out Kids, Mom and Dad may break you Filial responsibility. Ever hear of it? This is an old concept in law that goes back to the English poor laws in the 1600s. Stated simply, it means that children are … Continue reading →

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SCREWED

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

I write this just after learning that the Iowa legislature has set the state back about a century as they strip public unions of almost all rights they have in the workplace. Republicans have their usual BS reasons why it … Continue reading →

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Americans Leaving Religion In Droves

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Samantha Bee explains the marriage of evangelicals and the extreme right. This is in 2 parts. The second part is below. This part is 10 minutes. This is not news to anyone who spends time on the internet. The Pew … Continue reading →

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Contact Your Representatives!

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The very most effective action you can take following the liberating experience of standing up to the bully is to now start contacting your national senators and representatives on national issues. But do not forget that the overwhelmingly Republican Iowa … Continue reading →

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The People Speak: Letters To The Editor

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Reminder: letters to the editor of our local newspapers are a free and great way to get our points out. And do not be shy. If you write a great letter share it with all the newspapers in the area. … Continue reading →

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Will Republicans Hide Because Of Healthcare?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers drowned out by chants of “Save Our Healthcare” at MLK Day Rally Remember last year shortly after Antonin Scalia died and Chuck Grassley reinterpreted the constitution to read that he, as chair of the Judiciary Committee, … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Integrity And Tom Price

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Franken crushes Price on tobacco and corruption (8 minutes) As one of the worst nominees in the worst cabinet ever proposed, Rep. Tom Price stands out. Not only because he opposes most of the programs his department is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Best Wishes For Iowa Marchers Today!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Getting Back To True American Roots Our best wishes go out to all the women and the men who will be joining them in opposition to the takeover of our government by what appears to be a cabal that enters … Continue reading →

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Identity Politics

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Dave Bradley

In case you missed it, Samantha Bee shows how misguided those who blame “identity politics” as the reason for Democratic losses in November. Republicans are horrible at governing but they are great at advertising and twisting words. As Samantha Bee … Continue reading →

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