Ford pops a Cherry!

Is this really what you hoped for Rob?

When you asked Don Cherry to introduce you, did you ever think he would become the story of the day and not you?...on your Inauguration Day?  Did you think that you'd have to spend the rest of the day explaining his remarks and not your plan?

Well it happened...and Don is the story...and not in a good way. He managed to offend,alienate and divide...He played directly into your critics hands and unfortunately re-enforces an unflattering view of you.
And you can't just say "That's just Don being Don"...cause that implies you knew he has a wild card and still decided to proceed with him. (Makes one wonder if he was saying what you are really thinking...and that you quietly approved of his comments)

Well Rob...what are you going to do? First real test of leadership here...

You can say nothing and hope it goes away...Or you could come out and say that's not the kind of rhetoric that is associated with your administration and its regrettable.

Remember you're the Mayor of the entire city...right and left...users of cars, public transit and yes...bicycles.

So what's is going to be Rob? Hide behind "That's just Don being Don"...or be the Mayor?

Hockey Night In Vaughan?

So Don Cherry decided to weigh in on the Vaughan by-election.
 Interesting call...don't ya think?

Does the guy whose "rock-em sock-em" commentary on hockey have a valued opinion on politics?
Let's see, Cherry shills for Magic Windows and other products...so I guess he can promote Fantino too.

A visit to his promotional companies page indicates the following:


"Don Cherry is now available for celebrity appearances, corporate appearances, personal appearances, casino appearances,tradeshow appearances, convention appearances, celebrity golf tournaments, sports camps, coaching clinics, corporate sales meetings, autograph signings, endorsement deals, website endorsements, television commercials, radio commercials, store grand openings, VIP Meet & Greets, new product launch campaigns, spokesperson campaigns and speaking engagements. Book Don Cherry to meet and mingle with your best corporate clients, friends and business associates. Contact our celebrity agents to find out about Don Cherry booking fees and cost, availability and upcoming appearance schedule."

Apparently he will promote anything....he's available!

I'm sure Don Cherry is an expert on the window business and knows exactly why those magic windows are so good...clearly they must be better than the competition, in both technology and efficiency. I mean he must be an authority on windows because he promotes them....Does anyone believe that?
And wait a minute! Doesn't Cherry get paid to shill for magic windows?
Is it possible that he doesn't really know that much about windows?


If it was my investment I'd do my own research and compare products so I could make an educated decision.

So take his new product, Fantino... What makes Don an authority on politics? Does he even know the platforms...the differences between the blue team and the red team? What qualifies him to say "he'd make a fine member of parliament". Like he knows?


Does anyone possibly believe that Don Cherry  is an expert on politics or policy? 

So if it was my vote....I'd do my own research and compare "products" so I could make an educated decision.

Don...stick to Hockey Night in Canada...and by the way...I like Ron MacLean better!.

Tough on Crime, Fighter Jets and Mega-prisons vs. The Economy

As the battle for Vaughan wears on, the strategies are becoming clearer.

The Conservative campaign is trying to promote their deft handling of the economic downturn. The problem is that doesn't really sell well. The economy is not a good news story yet and the Conservatives record on the economy is not a winner for them - On their watch they brought in the biggest deficit of all time in Canada, $56 Billion, and their management of stimulus spending consists of lots of signs to promote projects that have not even broke ground.

Flaherty, who left a whole in Ontario's budget when he left is seemingly doing the same thing in Ottawa.

Fantino, the poster boy for Law and Order, is easily associated with Harper's new fighter jets and expanded prisons and is less credible on the economy or family issues (unless it's how to keep families safe...through Mega-prisons!). A visit to Fantino's website features his "tough on crime" video! and nary a word about our economic challenges.

The Liberals are taking the fight to the Tories...and Harper specifically - on the economy.  Witness Tony Genco's video on his website talking about how he has not encountered any  constituents that are interested in talking about fighter jets and mega-prisons while door-knocking. http://tonygenco.liberal.ca/photos-and-video. The latest Liberal literature touts Chretien and Martin's balanced budgets vs. those of Mulroney and Harper...


How did the Tories get themselves into the predicament of being seen  as weak fiscal managers?


If the Libs are able to establish credibility on fiscal management and caring about the middle class, Harper could lose this one and Fantino would be back to retirement and "sweeping the garage".

So the battle rages on...