Author Archives: hro50ta1

That you, DeWayne?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell It’s been light years since I thought about the crook, DeWayne Boyd. Boyd, or maybe a Boyd impersonator, posted this comment on JOTR: With your help…Six yrs was taken from my life for fraudulent political gamesmanship…. Its … Continue reading →

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Caution: bridge ‘disturbed’

Posted on November 4, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell We, the staff of joelontheroad.com, found an odd document posted on the Internet. It purports to be from Matthew Moroun, son of Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge titan Manuel “Matty” Moroun. As journalists, we feel duty-bound to publish this … Continue reading →

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Who’s the dummy?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by hro50ta1

A play in one act By Marty Widemargin JOTR Dramatist SCENE 1: Oak-paneled board room of Detroit bridge company. Long oak-topped table surrounded by oak-armed swivel chairs. Room is empty save for Old Man who is busy coloring the face … Continue reading →

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Bear stroganoff

Posted on October 31, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell What I’ve learned about playing the French horn is that you can’t warm up too much. The more you play those scales, up and down, the more limber the lip and the better the ensuing performance. Same … Continue reading →

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“I am God!”

Posted on October 29, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen What is it you don’t get about “public relations”? I’ve lectured on this topic till my ears are blue, but I’ll spell it out for you once more. “Public relations” is … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Matty

Posted on October 26, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Rather than heaping insults on billionaire Matty Moroun, we should be grateful to him. We should name Matty “Educator of the Year.” Who else but Matty has demonstrated so clearly how corrupt and venal our political system … Continue reading →

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Telling the truth about Matty’s twin

Posted on October 25, 2011 by hro50ta1

Matthew Moroun, vice chairman of the company that owns the Ambassador Bridge and opposes the public bridge across the Detroit River, said Thursday he expects the Canadian government will now look more favorably on his company’s proposal to use private … Continue reading →

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They eat horses, don’t they?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Couple weeks ago, my friend Donna invited me to dinner. I was delighted. Donna has a summer place near our cottage in McGregor Bay, Ontario, and I’ve eaten her food before. She is a brilliant cook. We … Continue reading →

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Witch hunt on air

Posted on October 23, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Hear about NPR’s name change? It’s MPR. McCarthy Public Radio. Instead of covering the news, they’re making it. With a witch hunt. Used to be, people with unpopular political persuasions got beat up by government agencies. Ever … Continue reading →

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Democracy in Michigan

Posted on October 22, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Three of Matty Moroun’s Republican hirelings in the state Senate vote against a new bridge to Canada. Two Republicans vote in favor. Two Democrats refuse to vote. Thus, on the votes or non-votes of seven people, an … Continue reading →

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