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The requirement of a political disclaimer only applies to the “little people”- the ones not endorsed by the backroom backstabbers who think they speak for the Democrats of Montgomery County. I’ve called them the “Monarchy of Montgomery County” for a long time- and said they run political offices and the patronage jobs that come along […]

How many quasi governmental organizations are there in Dayton that collect tax dollars, but voters have no control over who controls those dollars? The list is long- and wrong. Accountability at the ballot box is a basic premise of democracy. A quick list: Sinclair Community College, Metroparks, Dayton Metro Library, Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental […]

My best friend loves musicals and we’ve been going to the Schuster for the Broadway series. Those tickets aren’t cheap. The shows are great, the venue is amazing. But, here’s a little tip for my readers, buy your tickets to the Stivers School for the Performing Arts production of “Little Shop of Horrors” for Saturday […]

With the heavily gerrymandered statehouse leaning so far Republican, the gun lobby has been winning in Ohio for years. First we had “Stand your ground” where you were no longer expected to retreat, and then “Constitutional Carry” which basically removed all training and testing for the right to carry a concealed weapon. It’s as if […]

We’re supposed to have a government for the people, by the people. However, since “Citizens United” it’s been a lot more of a government for the rich by the rich. Politicians primary profession besides being professional grifters- is being a lawyer. And if you want the truth about the entire legal profession- it’s the only […]