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Scorched earth tactics and holding everyone hostage on the basis of not getting a 2 station extension? Well, that certainly sound like what someone who truly believe in the importance of public transit would do. In that case it is high time to scuttle his mayorship - as if it hasn't ran aground already in any case. Time to put that sad bag out of the misery of governing. And no offense to Dr. Chong - how is it different from you being chosen on the premise that the mayor wanted subways? Hell, you even got paid by the taxpayers for it without a competitive bidding process.

As to said callers - like I have said before - users of public transit will ride what's available so long as it make sense for them to do so, subways or no subways. Anyone who suggests right now that they "stick to" one thing or another without evaluating the actual benefit to them at the end of the day is just huffing and puffing.

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I usually catch The City with the Ford brothers on Sun as I used to catch it when Josh Matlow hosted it and today missed it but I went to the podcast and noticed it does not show up. The last show is shown as airing Feb 19 with Josh Matlow. Does anyone know what happened? Have the Ford brothers gotton tired after doing the show I think only for 3 weeks
 
Palma said:
I usually catch The City with the Ford brothers on Sun as I used to catch it when Josh Matlow hosted it and today missed it but I went to the podcast and noticed it does not show up. The last show is shown as airing Feb 19 with Josh Matlow. Does anyone know what happened? Have the Ford brothers gotton tired after doing the show I think only for 3 weeks
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The podcasts are there: http://www.newstalk1010.com/Episodes.aspx?PID=2443
 
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Not really. What will get one banned is non-stop ranting about a single topic in every single thread one participates in, which unfortunately is what haters have a tendency to do on here.

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Godwin's Law revised: Not only will Rob Ford eventually be compared to Mussolini, even suggesting his execution won't raise an eyebrow.
 
"The best communication is none"

I think this bizarre statement might be the unofficial stance of the entire Ford campaign. I guess we should thank that eponymous communications expert that Ford just happened to run into, whoever he is, for this wondrous speck of advice.
 
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jje1000 said:
If we can't get a two stop subway that's obviously sufficient for Scarborough, you lefties are getting nuthin' at all! Truly an indication of Ford's governing powers.




http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/18/ford-vows-to-scuttle-lrts
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Ford's continued whining over losing control of the transit agenda and subsequently immature, blustery statements about "scuttling" LRT's is hilariously idiotic considering that he doesn't have the power to carry out such threats whatsoever.
 
"The best communication is none"

I think this bizarre statement might be the unofficial stance of the entire Ford campaign.
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It's also bizarre considering it comes from a guy who just started co-hosting a radio show.

But I don't think we can really call it "bizarre" when we factor in who said it. It would be bizarre if he said something intelligent or insightful.
 
That little obnoxious hockey commentator whatsisname cherry looks rather on the pink-faced side of things himself. They both look like they are about to expire. We can only hope.
 
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Ever noticed how pink/ruddy RF always looks? He must be a pinko!
I really think RF's agenda all along was to not have any transit built. The subway thing was just a way to legitimize his real intention.
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That little obnoxious hockey commentator whatsisname cherry looks rather on the pink-faced side of things himself. They both look like they are about to expire. We can only hope.
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Nation Once Again Comes Under Sway Of Pink-Faced Half-Wit
http://www.theonion.com/articles/nation-once-again-comes-under-sway-of-pinkfaced-ha,18076/
 
I finally got a slow day at work and listened to that ridiculous radio show. Possibly the worst 'discussion' of transit policy I've ever heard.

Nearly all of the "facts" (usually followed by "and that's a fact!") we're 100% wrong. The lunatic logic spewing from callers was always met by "I 100% agree with you", without a single attempt to qualify or correct their rantings. Paul did correct the SAFE rep. once about SE-LRT's projected average speed, but he actually still framed it wrong.

Most of their questions and concerns had answers, but no one was there to answer them,

It reminds me of a debate style Sam Harris was talking about a little while ago. His uber-religious debate opponents will throw out streams of insane questions and statements, one after another....to the point where when he tries to go back and answer their concerns they're already slinging a dozen new one's. Anyone not informed in the topic hears 100 pro points , and 2 con points, and the debate is lost.

If myself, or any other "Pinko" were even there to balance the conversation, I'm not sure it would have made the slightest difference.
 
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