If you have been reading my blog lately, you will see that I have posted a few times about the ongoing bribery by Doug Ford in his efforts to secure a second majority come this June's election. Indeed, for the student of politics, Ford's government is a master class in political sleaze.
Whether or not he finds success in buying people's votes, it is at least a bit comforting to know that others are not so easily swayed by his all-too-transparent efforts. The following letters attest to that fact:
Doug Ford’s obvious desperation for victory is troubling | The Star
With the volume of economic announcements being made by the Doug Ford provincial government, one gets the impression Premier Ford is desperate to win the next election.
The incumbent leaders can wield a lot of persuasive power to grease the rails for a victory. But winning at all costs is not in the democratic handbook.
We all know Donald Trump wanted to win too badly and was prepared to do so at all costs, such as doing so illegally and trashing his own reputation in the process. But here in Ontario, I have never seen a government in power deliver so many pre-election perks. For instance, the most foolish of all was the refund for past years’ licence sticker payments. Waiving future fees would have been enough.
The question is: does Doug Ford want to win the election too much? And why? He hasn’t shown any natural ability for the job of premier.
Ontario vehicle owners will get rebates for licence plate renewal fees, Doug Ford says, Feb. 22
I can’t tell you how disgusted I was when I opened my letter from Service Ontario and it was a cheque for my licence rebate.
I’m sure there are people in Ontario who could use that money. But is this what we have been reduced to? Like a sheriff walking into a saloon and buying drinks for anyone who will vote for him. (Oh, that was last time with buck-a-beer.)
I hope Ontario voters are smarter than that. Vote for someone who will really help those who need it.
Yep, just got a cheque in the mail for my wife's vehicle (in her name), who passed away 3 years ago and which was transferred at that time, really impressed about that!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss, Rural. Your experience here, however, tells us much about the Ford government, doesn't it?
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