Oh louisstamos, I honestly laughed out loud when I read this. Howlouisstamos said:Honestly, mods, I'm actually quite flabbergasted that he keeps calling me stupid. I thought personal attacks against other members were against the rules (although if he knows the rules, he's showing a willful blindness towards it ).
Justin said:Does throwing a private party for family and friends fall under any of these categories?
Yes
-Enhance and promote a harmonious community in their wards.
The thing is, by saying "family and friends," you're implying that 30 people showed up. Yes, it wasn't open to the public as in anyone can show up - it's an enclosed space. But he had his supporters and volunteers from his riding there. I can't remember exactly, but I think about 300 people attended...about the size of a large wedding...hmm...which typically costs around anywhere from $15,000 - $30,000 (although someone let me know if it's more...I'm planning on getting married soon. ) Although the event was his "retirement party," it was about him thanking his community and his supporters for making him Councillor for 19 years. Let's say he only spent $5000 or $6000. Would you be okay with it then?
And again, I don't think this makes me "stupid." It just means I have different priorities. Honestly, although he would never do it, if Rob Ford at the end of his term decided to throw himself a retirement party after being Councillor for 10 years and mayor for 4 or 8 or whatever (although, I think 15 years is the threshold for a "retirement party," but that's just me), I would be okay with it. I can see why people on both sides of the political spectrum would disagree with it. And that's fine, you're entitled to your opinion. I believe someone who has served me and my riding for a long time has the right to celebrate their career, much like most people do in the private sector.
Anyways, speculating on whether a person on the right would have done the same thing if the Mayor was on the left is a useless exercise of no merit.
No it's not - you're painting an entire portion of the population as scheming con-artists based on their political beliefs, when there are scheming con-artists on every side of the Political spectrum. Don't act like one of them is devoid and would never do anything wrong (Bev Oda says hi again).
Matlow voted with Ford 36% of the time in 2011 and 30% of the time in 2012. That is pretty low, the lowest percentage of anyone considered part of the "middle" at City Hall, and a disappointing number for someone I was impressed with when they got elected.
So just to clarify, when Matlow votes WITH Ford = he's right.
When he votes AGAINST Ford = he's wrong, dissapointing, stupid too maybe?
How about what his constituents in his riding? Did you stop to think that's he's voting based on what THEY want? They might agree with Ford in some areas, they might disagree in others. In fact, I'd say he's doing the right thing by not following the Mayor all the time and voting based on what his constituents think.
Anyways, I'm not sure why you brought up Bev Oda again considering I already mentioned I hated her and am glad she's gone. She's no better than Rae. I'm not "painting an entire portion of the population as scheming con-artists based on their political beliefs," I am giving this description to those like Ruby and Magder who have been desperately trying to find a way to get Ford out of office before the election because they can't stomach the guy. Why do you think this "legal challenge" came up 2 years after the fact? Ruby and his gang were scouring for a way to stick it to Ford and finally found an out. As I said, there is nothing more blatantly politically motivated than what happened this week. It's pathetic.
Yes, in accordance with my political views this seems correct.So just to clarify, when Matlow votes WITH Ford = he's right.
When he votes AGAINST Ford = he's wrong, dissapointing, stupid too maybe?