Thursday, February 17, 2011

Doug Ford: Democracy? We don't need no stinkin' democracy.

When will the public learn that giving conservatives power in any form is a really really bad idea.

If they had their way, the Ford brothers would be able to override the wishes of a council that didn’t vote the way they wanted.

Since he swept into office, Mayor Rob Ford and his older brother, councillor Doug Ford, have established a highly centralized administration that holds the reins of power tightly.

“I believe in a strong mayor system, like they have in the States. The mayor should have veto power ... so he has enough power to stop council,” Mr. Ford said. “The mayor should be the mayor. At the end of the day ... the mayor’s responsible for everything.”


Fuck you and the overstressed broken backed horse you rode in on. And besides, only you (and probably Robbie) think the babblings of the mayor's brother have any relevance.

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