Monthly Archives: November 2011

Congresswoman puzzled: If Conyers doesn’t stink, why do I?

By Joel Thurtell U.S. Rep. Laura Richardson wonders why she has to obey rules that other members have gotten away with breaking. Richardson, a California Democrat, named a Michigan congressman as a previous flagrant offender who got off scot-free. Richardson … Continue reading

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That you, DeWayne?

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’

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?

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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