jje1000
Senior Member
Ppl forget that much of "Ford Nation" infact is made up of small (and medium and large) business people. I know one of the people that helped raise funds for his campaign--you'd be surprised who these people are. They continue to support him, not because who he is but rather who he represents--aka business class ppl.
Am I really fond of these biz class ppl? No.
The question that these business class people should be asking is: "Has Rob Ford done anything to improve my business? Has he made it easier and more efficient to do business in Toronto?"
Outside of plastic bag manufacturers, the answer would be somewhat muted. Ford has really done very little to improve the city's competitiveness. What initiatives has he taken to reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency and efficiency in government?
Most peoples contributions to this thread range from reasoned disappointment to irrational rage and hatred directed towards Mayor Ford, mainly I think, because he is not only not like them but often diametrically opposed to their opinions on issues.
Those against whom they rail in their derision of “Ford Nation” are only more determined than ever to support the Mayor because they are not like those who are so much better informed and not shy about advertising their supposed superiority. Declaring people to be idiots is not a good recruiting strategy.
Mayor Ford's opponents would be well advised to call off the huff and puff and outrage to concentrate on recruiting a new candidate who shares their vision of the City of Toronto.
Why can't both happen? The Fords already do the same thing. They declare themselves the superior candidates in running and also constantly smear others in their goal of creating a toxic political environment. It's hypocritical to say that he should be allowed to proceed unhindered in his 24-7, 365-days-a-year campaigning while others should simply focus on one thing. However, what Ford opponents should be doing really, is not attacking the people who vote for him, but Ford's platform and actions.
You should take a look at this to see what's happening. Granted, Doug is the worst of the two, but this symbolizes Ford's four years more than anything else.
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/06/2...n-toronto-councillors-doug-ford-jaye-robinson