Tag Archives: Monopoly

Patriotism and Matty

Posted on May 1, 2010 by hro50ta1

Michigan Gov. Granholm, who is both a Canadian and an American citizen, has offered to sell the Michigan border to Canada. Meanwhile, the governor has consistently caused red tape from the state of Michigan to prohibit an American company – … Continue reading →

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The monopoly implodes

Posted on April 13, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell On the heels of what looks like a colossal screw-up in downsizing its once daily newspapers to a pair of failies, Gannett is dropping another shoe on Detroit. According to the Oakland Press, Gannett plans to close … Continue reading →

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HEY, AMERICA: IT’S A LOAN

Posted on December 5, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Can we get something straight between Detroit and America? What the newspaper industry is seeking in Washington is a loan,  L-O-A-N, as in something you borrow and then pay back — with interest. This is not a … Continue reading →

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Monopoly, Detroit style

Posted on November 30, 2008 by admin

Monopoly, Detroit style 10/16/08 [donation] By Joel Thurtell They don’t get to pass go. They won’t collect two hundred smackers. Nobody issues them a “get out of jail free” card, either. The prison for most of the staff of the … Continue reading →

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An investigation you’re not likely to see

Posted on February 9, 2008 by admin

There was a time when it was not cool for one company to monopolize an industry. If a business gets too big and controls too much of its market, it may get some unwanted attention from the feds. We have … Continue reading →

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