From The Pens Of Editorial Cartoonists
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abuse of mayoral power
The Stupid Among Us
I was in a rather foul mood yesterday, and I think it was largely attributable to the ongoing spectacle known as Toronto civic politics. Like one sated on too much…
Uh Oh – The Big Boy’s Mad
One cannot help but wonder if Toronto’s Chief Buffoon, Rob Ford, had been ‘over served’ in some capacity (take your pick of mind/mood altering substances) before making this call to…
Sometimes It Is Hard Not To Feel Smug
Many years ago, the singer Mac Davis wrote and performed a satirical song entitled “It’s Hard To Be Humble,” about a man so impressed with himself that he has no…
Another Poke At An Easy Target
A busy day ahead of me, so I have chosen the path of least resistance for my post today. Enjoy. Recommend this Post
The Pleasures of Ford-Spotting
Were I a fully actualized human being, I would no doubt lead an exemplary life, the proud possessor of a heart filled with love for both friends and enemies. Alas,…
The Spirit of the People is not Dead in Toronto
For someone who believes in the potential power of the people, this small demonstration against Rob Ford’s brutish abuse of power is heartening. Recommend this Post
The Toronto Star- Another Winning Editorial Cartoon.
One of the many reason I love The Star. Recommend this Post
Toronto’s Thuggish Mayor
The thuggish mentality of the Ford crew is captured rather nicely here, I think. Recommend this Post
An Elephant in the Room
I had a dream last night that Rob Ford and his brother were in my home, and everywhere they sat, the furniture broke. Could it be a metaphor for the…
Christopher Hume’s Withering Assessment of Rob Ford and His Enablers
That Ford can still find five members of council willing to do his bidding, no matter how transparently shabby it may be, also speaks volumes about the sorry state of…
A ‘Dwarfish Thief’ At Toronto City Hall
For those who think Shakespeare has lost his relevance in our time, try out this quotation from Macbeth when you think of Mayor Rob Ford and his abuse of power:…
The Arrogant and The Obsequious
For those both fascinated and repelled by the abuse of power happening in Toronto, and the obsequious who make possible that abuse, I highly recommend today’s column by Royson James,…