I greatly appreciate the efforts of many of Toronto’s better writers and activists to push back against the ghastly effort to recast Rob Ford as some kind of civic champion. In particular, I recommend this by Richard Feren, the author of Ford’s most infamous parody account, Rob Frod, and this
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Autonomy For All: A Forgotten Rob Ford: The Machine Maker
I greatly appreciate the efforts of many of Toronto’s better writers and activists to push back against the ghastly effort to recast Rob Ford as some kind of civic champion. In particular, I recommend this by Richard Feren, the author of Ford’s m…
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: A Final Word On Rob Ford
I have resisted writing anything on the death of Rob Ford. I am — perhaps — the least objective commentator on that late former mayor of Toronto. But, last week, Rick Salutin wrote a fair assessment of the man and his followers:Terms used to describe…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Rex Murphy’s Obscene Tribute to Rob Ford
Well let nobody say I didn't warn you. I predicted that Rex Murphy would have something to say about his fellow demagogue, and millionaire Rob Ford.And sure enough he did.And the only thing I regret is that my warning wasn't strong enough.For…
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Permanent Delusion, Rex Murphy and Rob Ford
I can’t watch this. I can’t. Rex Murphy’s ode to Rob Ford includes this quote: “Mr. Ford was one of the most remarkable ordinary people Toronto has ever produced.” Here’s another perspective; you decide: To create and solidify their base, Ford and his backers used a strategy that has proven successful elsewhere. It is a … Continue reading Permanent Delusion, Rex Murphy and Rob Ford →
Politics, Re-Spun: Permanent Delusion, Rex Murphy and Rob Ford
I can’t watch this. I can’t. Rex Murphy’s ode to Rob Ford includes this quote: “Mr. Ford was one of the most remarkable ordinary people Toronto has ever produced.” Here’s another perspective; you decide: To create and solidify their base, Ford and his backers used a strategy that has proven successful elsewhere. It is a … Continue reading Permanent Delusion, Rex Murphy and Rob Ford →
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Continue readingAlberta Politics: Brothels? Neighbourhood injection sites? Have the Cons jumped the shark? Or is the nightmare just beginning?
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