-
About Foolocracy
Publisher & Editor
Glenn Church
Contributing Editor
Kathryn McKenzie
Category Archives: Ohio
July 4th Fireworks Another Budget Casualty
Tough economic times in the United States lead to tough budget decisions, as many cities are finding out this year. And that means no fireworks for the day celebrating the nation’s independence. July Fourth will be quieter and less colorful … Continue reading
Posted in California, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio
Leave a comment
GOP Uses Suggestive “Masturbation” Ad To Attack Ohio Senate Candidate
It does not get much dirtier than this. The National Republican Senatorial Campaign placed this ad against Ohio Democratic Lt. Governor Lee Fisher on the internet in an attempt to derail his Senate campaign. It is so loaded with sexually … Continue reading
Posted in Ohio, Republican Party
1 Comment
Fresh From Prison, Former Congressman Traficant To Run For Congress
James Traficant spent 18 years in Congress as a Democrat and seven years in federal prison for bribery, racketeering and other charges. Today he filed in Ohio to run for Congress as an independent. Traficant claims that his conviction was … Continue reading
Posted in James Traficant, Ohio
2 Comments
East Cleveland Mayor Confronts Release Of Cross-Dressing Photos
No politician likes bad publicity right before an election. Unfortunately, East Cleveland Mayor Eric Brewer has just that problem. Just days before the primary election with his opponent Gary Norton, apparent photos of Brewer dressed in woman’s clothing are making … Continue reading
Posted in Eric Brewer, Ohio
3 Comments
Former Congressman Traficant Released From Prison; Former Constituents To Throw Party Welcoming Him Home
After seven years behind bars, one of the most colorful Congressmen of recent years is now a free man. Former Ohio Rep. James Traficant walked out of prison after being convicted on bribery, tax evasion and obstruction of justice charges … Continue reading
Posted in James Traficant, Ohio
1 Comment
Ohio Bill Requires Lets Fathers Decide If Woman Can Have Abortion
John Adams, a state representative from Ohio, has re-introduced what he calls a “father’s rights bill.” Although the abortion debate has intelligent and compassionate people on both sides, this bill is laden with so many holes that it would be … Continue reading
Posted in John Adams, Ohio
Leave a comment
Ohio County Rejects “Obama’s Filthy Money”
“I’ll let Warren County go broke before taking any of Obama’s filthy money,” Commissioner Mike Kilburn said. Classy. It’s one thing to disagree with the stimulus package. However, I can only hope Kilburn has some hyperbole going in that statement. … Continue reading
Ohio Judge Says Bring Your Own Paper If You Want To File A Case
Filing fees at Ohio’s Morrow County Municipal Court just changed. No, the fees were not raised, but now you have to provide your own paper. Judge Lee McClelland said that the court is $2,600 in arrears in its office supply … Continue reading
Posted in Lee McClelland, Ohio
1 Comment
Ohio Anti-Discrimination Official Suspended For Sexist And Racist Jokes
It was recently discovered that the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator for Ohio’s Department of Transportation was suspended for passing along sexist and racist jokes. Robert Habern’s job is to make sure that private vendors comply with federal and state anti-discrimination … Continue reading
Posted in Ohio, Robert Habern
1 Comment
Ohio Bars Poll Workers From Taking Voting Machines Home
Ohio’s Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has notified poll workers that “sleepovers” will no longer be allowed in the days leading up to the election. A “sleepover” is when a poll worker takes a voting machine home. Apparently, this bizarre … Continue reading
Posted in Jennifer Brunner, Ohio
Leave a comment
