Politics and its Discontents

As fashionable as it is to denigrate the mainstream media for their frequent timidity and conservatism, public knowledge about both Rob Fo...

Inveterate cynic that I am, I have long believed that most politicians see us, to borrow a phrase that I think originated in The Depressio...

Well aware that the universe does not revolve around the City of Toronto, which is within an hour's drive of my abode, I rarely write po...

“This comes down to left-wing politics. The left wing wants me out of here and they’ll do anything in their power. I’m going to fight tooth ...

Admittedly, the ideological girth of Toronto's chief magistrate makes him an easy target. Always outspoken, heedless of who he offen...

It has been said that to be a great leader, a person has to have a great vision. I'll let you decide where Toronto May Rob Ford fit...

But then again, would anyone really want this clown to attend their function ?

I feel just a tad guilty writing this post today, given that world events are of their usual dire nature, the slaughter of protesting ...

My question: Is anyone listening?

Not that I expected any better of the brazen buffoon wearing the chain of office in Toronto, but Rob Ford once more amply demonstrates that ...

A busy day ahead of me, so I have chosen the path of least resistance for my post today. Enjoy.

Were I a fully actualized human being, I would no doubt lead an exemplary life, the proud possessor of a heart filled with love for both fri...

'Mayoral ineptitude' is probably only one of the many terms that could be used to characterize Toronto's Chief magistrate, Rob F...

While I know that the selection of Thomas Mulcair is the major topic of discussion today, I shall defer to those more knowledgeable than I a...

Thanks to sol chom for posting this. I couldn't resist passing it on:

In a report carried on CBC, Toronto's monomaniacal mayor issued the following pronouncement regarding support for subways: You are ei...

Our capacity as a species for delusional thinking and rationalization seems to have few limits, our sad record on climate change and our ch...

Oh, how the mighty have fallen ... UPDATE: Urban studies theorist Richard Florida offers his views .

Rob Ford, long known for his antipathy towards those pedestrians and bikers and other eco-freaks who have conducted a war on cars , may have...

For someone who believes in the potential power of the people, this small demonstration against Rob Ford's brutish abuse of power is...