tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post6129201458904753017..comments2023-10-14T05:50:19.314-04:00Comments on Making Sense with Nicholls: The Toronto Star nightmareGerry Nichollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10496716615185797501noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-91313014248021298972010-10-25T23:17:11.602-04:002010-10-25T23:17:11.602-04:00When I stopped watching because I had to get back ...When I stopped watching because I had to get back to work, Ford had been declared the winner and had something like 47.4% of the vote. His two opponents combined shared 47% of the vote. Those numbers may change by the final count, but probably not by much. My point? Hardly a landslide for Ford. Sometimes in a race of equals the tallest midget wins.R.A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-52598293204258971052010-09-27T00:39:44.668-04:002010-09-27T00:39:44.668-04:00I love watching this unfold from afar :-). Finall...I love watching this unfold from afar :-). Finally, the keft wing greenies stuck with it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-19702450423924081992010-09-24T19:57:25.671-04:002010-09-24T19:57:25.671-04:00Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Ford...Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Ford, as mayor need the approval of the McGuinty gov't to cut the number of city council seats in half, from 44 to 22, as well as an amendment to either the City of Toronto Act or through a separate piece of legislation?<br /><br />Of course, seething at a Ford victory, McGuinty would likely not agree to his request. The irony being that The Star would likely say, “we told you so” and falsely accuse Ford of being a guy who can’t get along with others, in spite of the fact that in such a scenario, McGuinty would be the one being petty and vindictive. <br /><br />That’s fine by me. Let McGuinty tell Torontonians in the next election how much he cares about how overtaxed we are and explain exactly how, when the previous mayor made a request for new taxing powers, he granted it, but when the new mayor makes a request that would actually save taxpayers’ money, he’s against it.<br /><br />Outraged at the premier, Ford’s move to restore accountability and responsible spending to gov’t could spread into the 905 where hard-working families in those areas see that McGuinty, in fact, doesn’t care about them and how overtaxed they are. Again, suits me just fine going into next year’s provincial election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-39213778348854146012010-09-24T16:35:59.701-04:002010-09-24T16:35:59.701-04:00You are right Jeff. I live in the GTA outside of ...You are right Jeff. I live in the GTA outside of Toronto. I am a fiscal Conservative. Finally the people have the message but it took a maverick to do it. If only the federal Conservatives would get the spending message they might get my 100% support.<br /><br />Right now I am only lukewarm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-71603875070168228572010-09-24T16:15:56.335-04:002010-09-24T16:15:56.335-04:00I don't like any of them - I'm a tin-ear T...I don't like any of them - I'm a tin-ear Tory fan- but you gotta love the hand-wringing over Ford by the chattering classes!Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-65110895190763388982010-09-24T13:25:28.367-04:002010-09-24T13:25:28.367-04:00With all due respect, did you not just write a sim...With all due respect, did you not just write a similar article in the National Post on Sept. 21 after your return from consulting the failed Republican Senatorial candidate Bill Binnie in New Hampshire?<br />You railed against the social conservatives and pro-life radicals for voting in Ayotte.<br />A lot of Canadians and Americans are smarter than spinmeisters of all stripes give them credit for. BTW: I support Rob Ford as wellUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508082310599856251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-14892597524192327742010-09-24T13:23:37.570-04:002010-09-24T13:23:37.570-04:00Oh yeah we all know that around here. (real conser...Oh yeah we all know that around here. (real conservative)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-63004068745124865632010-09-24T12:49:47.103-04:002010-09-24T12:49:47.103-04:00they only have themselves to blame, if such a sena...they only have themselves to blame, if such a senario unfolds - they have screwed the electorate, lied and smarmed the facts to cover up their crimes - overtaxed and under delivered the services and driven up the debt to unsustainable heights, all in the name of "caring" - one hopes the aftermath is uglyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-54183442041182082542010-09-24T12:17:41.454-04:002010-09-24T12:17:41.454-04:00let’s hope OHIP covers the cost of cyanide tablets...let’s hope OHIP covers the cost of cyanide tablets<br /><br />Yes, lets hope so.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158656145247254551noreply@blogger.com