Admittedly, the ideological girth of Toronto’s chief magistrate makes him an easy target. Always outspoken, heedless of who he offends, with the political instincts of a brawler, Rob Ford has made it abundantly clear to most that he is incapable of growing in the job. But in my view, his
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Politics and its Discontents: The Small-Mindedness of Rob Ford
It has been said that to be a great leader, a person has to have a great vision. I’ll let you decide where Toronto May Rob Ford fits into this equation by reading this story about what he thinks people should be marching and demonstrating for. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Mayor Rob Ford Won’t Attend Gay Outreach Event
But then again, would anyone really want this clown to attend their function? Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Absurdity Continues
I feel just a tad guilty writing this post today, given that world events are of their usual dire nature, the slaughter of protesting Syrian students by a brutal and repressive regime not the least of them. Nonetheless, I will deal briefly with a more parochial issue, the brutal and
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: I Am Mayor, Hear Me Roar!
My question: Is anyone listening? Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: No Surprise Here: Rob Ford Fails in His Civic Responsibility Again
Not that I expected any better of the brazen buffoon wearing the chain of office in Toronto, but Rob Ford once more amply demonstrates that he is not the mayor of everyone in his once-proud city. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Another Poke At An Easy Target
A busy day ahead of me, so I have chosen the path of least resistance for my post today. Enjoy. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Pleasures of Ford-Spotting
Were I a fully actualized human being, I would no doubt lead an exemplary life, the proud possessor of a heart filled with love for both friends and enemies. Alas, I am not such a person, and so I freely confess at the on-going delight and pleasure I take when
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Rob Ford Continues to Embarrass Himself
‘Mayoral ineptitude’ is probably only one of the many terms that could be used to characterize Toronto’s Chief magistrate, Rob Ford. Not only has he regularly demonstrated his unfitness for municipal leadership over his inflexible position on public transit (subways, subways, subways), but he continues to embarrass himself and demean
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Rob Ford and Subways
While I know that the selection of Thomas Mulcair is the major topic of discussion today, I shall defer to those more knowledgeable than I and return to a topic of regional interest, but a topic that also, I think, sheds light on the right-wing mentality: Toronto’s Mayor Rob ford.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Video Rebuke of Rob Ford
Thanks to sol chom for posting this. I couldn’t resist passing it on: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Rob Ford’s Absolutism
In a report carried on CBC, Toronto’s monomaniacal mayor issued the following pronouncement regarding support for subways: You are either with us or against us. There is no middle ground. Hmm, now why does that absolutist assertion sound so eerily familiar? Recommend this Post
Continue readingEdwin Current: Paul Madger goes after mayor Quimby! sweet!
I’ve been lagging on my task of researching possible actions to receive a similar result but looks as though Paul Madger has taken this on. I just had to share this and send sentiment for positive results towards Paul. I hope this works out in Paul’s f…
Continue readingEdwin Current: Paul Madger goes after mayor Quimby! sweet!
I’ve been lagging on my task of researching possible actions to receive a similar result but looks as though Paul Madger has taken this on. I just had to share this and send sentiment for positive results towards Paul. I hope this works out in Paul’s favour and Rob Ford
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: What Did You Expect?
Our capacity as a species for delusional thinking and rationalization seems to have few limits, our sad record on climate change and our cheering on of oppressive and anti-democratic government measures when our convenience is at stake but two examples. In today’s Star, Heather Mallick, with whom I frequently lose
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Lament For Ontario’s Capital
Oh, how the mighty have fallen … Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Rob Ford’s Influence Grows
Rob Ford, long know for his antipathy towards those pedestrians and bikers and other eco-freaks who have conducted a war on cars, may have found an ally (or perhaps a relative) in Florida. One wonders if he regrets not sending Gary Webster on a junket there. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Spirit of the People is not Dead in Toronto
For someone who believes in the potential power of the people, this small demonstration against Rob Ford’s brutish abuse of power is heartening. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Crippled General Laid Bare
That is the phrase Star columnist Royson James uses to describe Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Even if you live nowhere near the city, his analysis of power misused and abused makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the mentality and tactics of the right-wing. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Toronto Star- Another Winning Editorial Cartoon.
One of the many reason I love The Star. Recommend this Post
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