The Ohio GOP has some interesting thoughts on the "Jobs For Ohio" bond issue that will be on the November ballot.

First, they call it a "research initiative". Hmmmm. When my bank loans me money, they don't call it "research". Actually, they should call it what it is; The Third Frontier - The Sequel.

Secondly, they explain that it would: "provide $500 million for investment in research, technology, and facilities to move Ohio's economy forward." OK, what about the other $1.5 billion? I know, I know, it's for the 'infrastructure'. How much have they already budgeted for 'infrastructure' improvements? I mean, they did set aside money to fix things that break didn't they?

Thirdly, here is their economic analysis of the issue. "This money is important for all Ohioans because it would build on the Bush tax cuts and the recent state tax reform to keep our economy moving and attract more business and jobs to the Buckeye state."

Apparently in Columbus, taking money from taxpayers after it was just given to them is good economics. Good for politicians and their cronies, I guess. And don't worry about all that money that's going to be loaned to profitable corporations, it's not like Ohio is spending more than it takes in each year...

The evidence continues to mount that the current leadership of the Ohio GOP either doesn't get it, or doesn't want to.

Oh, by the way, Columbus is also touting that Democrat gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland is behind the issue. Nice.