Monthly Archives: November 2011

Grant and Sherman: The social network that won the Civil War: VII

Posted on November 28, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell We continue the saga of the Civil War seen through the eyes of General Grant’s sentry: Time and again, I’m asked to settle the question, “Was Lee drunk at Appomattox?” My response is always the same: “When … Continue reading →

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“I beat Ohio State!”

Posted on November 26, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell The 80-year-old old guy with the shock of white hair wore a fading maize and blue University of Michigan t-shirt. But this was not just any Michigan fan. Nor was it just any UM t-shirt. The younger … Continue reading →

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Prof. Warm’s Social Security plan

Posted on November 24, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen As I have said so many times, the Republican party is second only to me, a highly-trained Professor of the Duplicitous Arts, in deceiving the public on matters of public and … Continue reading →

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Pepper gas kills

Posted on November 23, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell In light of the current controversy surrounding use by cops of pepper spray, I’m reprinting my Detroit Free Press articles in 2000 and 2003 about the death of a Pontiac, Michigan man, Kerwin Thomas from an asthma … Continue reading →

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Warm warns Newt: Social Security a bomb

Posted on November 22, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen It has been very difficult for me to remain on track for this semester’s lecture series on “Deceit, Deception, Duplicity and Backstabbing in the Newsroom and Beyond.” Wonderful things have happened … Continue reading →

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Grant and Sherman: The social network that won the Civil War: VI

Posted on November 21, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell We continue the saga of the Civil War as witnessed by General Grant’s sentry: They say General Grant took immoderate risks at the Battle of Shiloh. I tend to agree overall, though not in detail. I’ve described … Continue reading →

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Just build it!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Well, now it must be official: The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Rick Snyder is mulling whether to build a new bridge between the U.S. and Canada without the Legislature’s approval. Isn’t bypassing the Legislature just … Continue reading →

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Bridge ‘logic’

Posted on November 19, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell The Occupy Wall Street people got the boot. After a scant few weeks taking over a privately-run public park, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said enough was enough. Out you go. Can’t steal a public park. Ditto … Continue reading →

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Me, Matty & Huffington Post

Posted on November 18, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell I was urged to post a comment about Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s excellent essay about Matty Moroun in the Huffington Post. I did, but wanted to share the full text of my comment with JOTR readers. Here … Continue reading →

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Rashida wallops Moroun

Posted on November 17, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Hard to say it better than Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib put it: DIBC’s money and influence has manipulated our elected legislative body in such a way that it has completely warped the perceptions of a bill that … Continue reading →

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