JR: Theory - The non-voters are happier than the voters - (this content is from a 2007 toledotalk.com post ) "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise." "What you don't know can't hurt you." "Not knowing something is more comfortable than knowing it." I think the predicted voter turnout ... more>> 3 min read
- Sep 16, 2013 - #politics #entertainment #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Stainbrook takes control of Lucas County Republican Party - (content from a June 2008 toledotalk.com post ) A political coup. Upheaval. Jocularity. (June 2008) May 7, 2008 - Toledo City Paper - Behind the lines with Jon Stainbrook and his GOP Central Committee Soldiers May 22, 2008 - Toledo Blade - Cas... more>> 1 min read
- Sep 16, 2013 - #lucascounty #politics #moronism #blog_jr

JR: It's not altruistic. It's business. Faking concern for profit. - Adapting: "It's not personal. It's business." To: "It's not altruistic. It's business." Fake concern for profit. Or profit from fake concern. But invest in personality coaches so that you don't crack up with laughter when explaining your f... more>> 1 min read
- Sep 02, 2013 - #advertising #marketing #politics #activism #moronism #blog_jr

JR: New downtown Toledo development project planned by taxpayer-owned Mud Hens baseball team - Will this quasi-taxpayer-supported (government) entity cannibalize local business? The projects "sounds" good, but microscopic inspection is required. It could be another taxpayer boondoggle, Detroitification project. Unfortunately, no objective in... more>> 2 min read
- Aug 24, 2013 - #toledo #politics #business #sports #media #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Why do political candidates today meet with the newspaper editorial board? - My Aug 1, 2013 comment posted at Toledo Talk in response to Toledo mayoral candidates being interviewed by the Toledo Blade editorial board. The candidate who refuses to kneel at the throne of the Blade editorial board is the best candidate beca... more>> 2 min read
- Aug 16, 2013 - #web #politics #media #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Obnoxious bird photographers disrupt birdwatchers viewing the rare Kirtland's Warbler - On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, three Kirtland's Warblers (KIWA) were seen at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Two were seen on the east beach and one on the west beach. KIWA like to nest on sandy soil under young, scrubby jack pines, especially in central Mi... more>> 6 min read
- Aug 16, 2013 - #birds #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Obama's Promise to Protect Whistleblowers Disappears from Web - July 25, 2013 article by HN discussion : https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6106388 From the Sunlight Foundation: Change.gov, the website created by the Obama transition team in 2008, has effectively disappeared sometime over the last month. ... more>> 1 min read
- Aug 14, 2013 - #politics #moronism #nsa