Monthly Archives: September 2010

Of rats and humans

Posted on September 8, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell What kind of human being would do this: Fire 6,000 employees, freeze the pay of those who remain and then demand they take 12 percent pay cuts. And give himself a 50 percent raise, banking $4.7 million … Continue reading →

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Who’s corrupt?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell A retired newspaper reporter was fuming about John and Monica Conyers. How could John Conyers, the Detroit congressman, not have known his wife was awash in bribe money while she was a member of the City Council? … Continue reading →

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They never ask the dog

Posted on September 3, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Peppermint Patti JOTR Columnist It’s not fair to blame it all on the two-leggers, Sophie. And yet. It’s hard for me to see how I myself could be to blame. Was it my decision to load up a car … Continue reading →

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