junctionist
Senior Member
If those buildings were better maintained, one could mistake that scene for somewhere in North York perhaps .
Right...that pesky "gay card". Can't people just learn to live and let homphobes live (homophobically if at all possible)? And worry-not about his racism, stupidity, alcoholism and propensity for violence against his wife. Those don't exist, because, you see, all criticism of Ford is part of a plot against Ford by the queers -- who, for the record, Rob Ford has no problem with.
Making occasional verbal gaffs is a part of being human.
I'm voting for a relatable person not out to dazzle me with impressive words that lack any credibility (SEE: Rossi on job creation or Smitherman on just about every issue).
The E-Health billions of dollars could have been spent on curing AIDS.
I think he clearly lacks an Obamaesque speechwriter - as a lot of the other candidates appear to have at their disposal - which is why he may sound like a simpleton to you. But you know what, I'm voting for a relatable person not out to dazzle me with impressive words that lack any credibility (SEE: Rossi on job creation or Smitherman on just about every issue).
Move along pundits please, to real matters of substance, not rhetorical tricks.
You're right. We should give them all a fair trial and then shoot them.That is, I have great faith in the stupidity and bad taste of a large swath of Toronto's voters.
You're right. We should give them all a fair trial and then shoot them.
I was out last night with Joe Pantalone, I signed up to help him hand out flyers to the crowd at Ashbridges before the fireworks...What endeared him most to me, was that after the event, when Joe needed to get home from the Beaches, he didn't consider driving or taking a cab. Instead I walked him over to Hambly and left the deputy mayor waiting for the Main St. bus to take him up to the subway.
You need to go back and look at Mr. Ford's platform rather than listening to your NDP contacts. Mr. Ford is investing in the TTC and public housing. He is simply not interested in paying for programs with no other results than keeping a bunch of bureaucrats on the payroll. Your comments show that you are not really paying attention. The E-Health billions of dollars could have been spent on curing AIDS.
Remarks by councillors unqualified in the subject at hand to give legally expert testimony remain personal opinions (anecdotal) and must be assessed as such. When the Ministry of Health makes uninformed medical claims, for example, then there is a justified blameworthy problem of error. A clarification and apology from Rob Ford for any unintentionally caused emotional suffering from his opinions would further demonstrate the informed maturation needed to be mayor of a diversity of voters.
It's up for interpretation as to whether Mr. Ford is racist, homophobic or a wife beater since his spouse recanted the allegations and they're still raising a family happily together. Making occasional verbal gaffs is a part of being human. I can forgive a few insensitive remarks made years ago. Actions mean far more than words. I think he clearly lacks an Obamaesque speechwriter - as a lot of the other candidates appear to have at their disposal - which is why he may sound like a simpleton to you. But you know what, I'm voting for a relatable person not out to dazzle me with impressive words that lack any credibility (SEE: Rossi on job creation or Smitherman on just about every issue).
Move along pundits please, to real matters of substance, not rhetorical tricks.
A clarification and apology from Rob Ford for any unintentionally caused emotional suffering from his opinions would further demonstrate the informed maturation needed to be mayor of a diversity of voters.
Ford's biggest problem isn't his lack of social grace and continued borderline offensive comments - those are mostly just kind of a fun and hilarious diversion - but that his priorities are, essentially, 1) spend less money, b) lower and remove taxes, c) repeat.
His views regarding actual investment into infrastructure and services are vague and noncommittal. He says he'd like 'more subways' but where? And how are we going to pay for them? "The private sector" is not an answer. It's a dream. He wants to cut the city's affordable housing budget by subsidizing market rate rentals for low income people, but, again, how? How do you stop this from just being a big boon for slumlords?
It's no vision aside from saving money. Is that the kind of city we want?
Only Councillor Nunziata is quoted as supporting Rob Ford for Mayor. This is very telling.
A lot of these seem to be listed on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_mayoral_election,_2010 - some with references.Source plz? Thanks.
A lot of these seem to be listed on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_mayoral_election,_2010 - some with references.