Rob Ford’s election puts to rest the myth that conservatives have to compromise their principles to win. When Rob Ford announced his intention run for mayor of Toronto you would not have been blamed for laughing at the proposition. Toronto is quite possibly the most liberal city in North America. The current mayor, who was [...]
Tags: Conservatism, Elections2010, Rob Ford, Sarah Palin, Tea Party, Toronto
On this Strictly Right, Ari and Andrew rejoice over Rob Ford’s brilliant victory, look at the midterm elections, discuss the disgraceful Omar Khadr situation, a new It Must Be A Liberal and more. You can listen to this episode online here or subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.
Tags: Conservatism, Elections2010, Omar Kahdr, Rob Ford, Tea Party
Today we’re celebrating Rob Ford’s victory. I guess there really is hope for Toronto ————————————————————————- National Post Kelly McParland: Latte Futures Plummet as Toronto Contemplates Ford Mayoralty Across Toronto this morning bleary-eyed residents grabbed their two-wheelers and cycled to Starbucks, ordered up a stiff frappuccino — what the hell, make it 2% milk, I’ll need [...]
In the seasonal slew of municipal elections across Canada, I was expecting that Toronto would deliver the surprise of the year with the impending Mayoral victory of Rob Ford, or as my colleague Ari Fine calls him, “The only person I’ve ever been looking forward to voting for.” What I wasn’t expecting was the downfall [...]
Tags: Alberta, Ari Fine, Barack Obama, Calgary, Canada, Conservatism, Homosexuality, Islam, Municipal Politics, Naheed Nenshi, Rob Ford, Toronto
Xtra Magazine claims to be the primary source for Canada’s gay and lesbian news. Now, Xtra is anything but a member of the mainstream media. However, I still would like to hold a publication that receives federal funding from the Ministry of Heritage to a higher standard than is deserved by this paragon of contemporary [...]
Tags: Canada, Homosexuality, Idiots, Ministry of Heritage, Rob Ford, Sexuality, Toronto, Xtra
