Ford continues to nickel-and-dime while Toronto burns
City bosses face buyout offer in Ford's quest for cuts - thestar.comRob Ford continues to make little cuts here and there while ignoring the elephant in the room of his…
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Rob Ford does not compute
Ford’s expenses report questioned in complaint - thestar.comOne way for politicians to cover up bribes would be to funnel those bribes into paying for expenses and not keep track of…
The Rob Ford supporters never paid attention
Mapping Toronto's Wellbeing - TorontoistOkay, first, no one is surprised that they didn't and don't pay attention.Here is a smoking gun of inattentiveness:Scroll down to "Overcrowded TTC Routes". Notice that…
Licensing cyclists is not the answer
Listen up, my broke and miserly city: licensing cyclists is not the answer. Licensing cyclists will not prevent the highly unfortunate accident that took place yesterday, in which a pedestrian…
Giorgio Mammoliti: small man syndrome or snitch?
Heather Mallick has a rather funny piece in The Star on Giorgio Mammoliti's creepy video taping of lesbians during this past Saturday's Dyke March. Mallick thinks Mr. M is just…
The Neoconservative Passion for Alexis de Tocqueville
A CULTURE OF DEFIANCE: History of the Reform-Conservative Party of Canada Neoconservative doctrine was written by academics and based on the writings of scholars, from Plato to Aristotle, Locke to…
A Tale of Two Cities
I had some fun last fall comparing the elections of Naheed Nenshi in Calgary and Rob Ford in Toronto. Fairly or unfairly, it appears the two will be forever linked.…
The Right – Rarely Gracious, Even When In Power
One thing that I have noticed about the far right, and I think this applies both to those in the United States and in Canada, is that they have a…
Rob Ford to Toronto – Pride’s over, who can I snub next?
James: Toronto elected a mayor, not a priest - thestar.comThose huge numbers of supporters who argue that the mayor should have the right to go where he wants and support…
Toronto by Bike, Toronto by Night – Canada Day, Gay Pride
Well it was a great long weekend, and even better if you were not stuck in your car trying to get around Caronto, The Ford Nation,… Seriously, didn’t Rob Fraud…
Toronto Councillor Tapes Parade, Tries To De-Fund Pride
I hope all my friends in Toronto partied it up at Pride over the weekend, because it could be seriously jeopardized if a Toronto city councillor gets his way! Giorgio…
I Don’t Judge A Man…
By his sexual orientation, but by the state of his dress. Charles Adler gives a hysterical "Some of my best friends are Gay" defense of Rob Ford. This is a…
On second thought, Rob, stay at the cottage | #PrideTO
The whole idea of Mammoliti at the Dyke March just seems ... wrong.
Rob Ford: blundering on, tearing down Toronto bit by by while his fans cheer him on.
Hume: Under Ford, city’s reputation for tolerance is strained - thestar.comWhile Ford’s hordes cheer him on in the most unseemly manner, cutting off their collective nose to spite their collective…
Time to Say Goodbye For Now
I realize it's probably not the best time to leave Canada. Canadian summers are so short eh?But the truth is I can't wait to leave, because politically speaking this has…
Rob Ford and the Gay Pride Parade
Well I see that Rob Ford has announced that he'd rather get drunk at his cottage, than march in the Pride Parade.Rob Ford is skipping the pride parade to spend…
Rob Ford – Ignorant, mean, or both?
Free nurses? No thanks, says Mayor Rob Ford - Healthzone.caWell, from our knowledge of Ford so far, we know that he is both mean and ignorant.This time, he is turning…
Dairy Queen Street Station?
The Hooters Center (once known as City Hall)? Damn right they should reconsider.
Even Ford’s budget chief says Rob’s math is hurting Toronto
Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.comIsn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well and…
Even Ford’s budget chief says Rob’s math is hurting Toronto
Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.com Isn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well…