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Ford Not Fooled

April 21, 2008 @ 07:42

Already today I’ve had a few e-mails from people wondering what I thought of the aversion of the TTC strike.

On Friday I criticized the Mayor for being out of town during negotiations and wondered why he wouldn’t come home early to save the day?

Apparently he didn’t have to.

According to Rob Ford, whose word I would take long before anyone else on city council, says the deal was done long ago and the push towards a deadline was only window dressing. Intended to add dramatics and make some people look like heros, but mostly the Mayor.

David Miller arrived home from China early on Sunday, and then apparently intervened just enough to turn things around and take on the role of saviour.

Today Miller is downplaying it, but according to Ford, it’s just part of the Hollywood production that was orchestrated some time ago. A collaboration intended to boost the Mayor's image.

Ford predicted this would happen a few weeks ago on the John Oakley Show. To a tee.

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85 Responses to "Ford Not Fooled"


Argie
April 21, 2008 / 11:08

The only person more annoying than Miller is his house boy, Adam Give-me-a-bonie. He tries to come off as the hero in the negotiations despite the fact the union got everything they initially wanted. Way to go Adam!


Andrew
April 21, 2008 / 12:04

I don't like Rob Ford. I've been pretty clear on that.

I think he is telling the truth and I wish something could be done about it. The last minute deal and the constant subtle references to an "influence" from City Hall sounds phony. The union seems to have got want it wanted which doesn't make any sense. One moment they are worlds apart and the suddenly everything is rosy? I didn't hear Oakley's show about the prediction but I would imagine it is true. Nothing is ever what it seems around here.


Mike from Lowville
April 21, 2008 / 12:45

Typical. The negotiating committee's came to an agreement and avert a labour dispute and the whining continues. As for the Union getting everything it wanted. I think not, after all aren't they just a bunch of greedy Bastards that are never satisfied? As far as trusting a word that fat F**K Ford says about what went on.....he's the only one trying to look good....if that's at all possible.


Argie
April 21, 2008 / 13:50

How predictable…Mike supports the union.

I’m so happy that overweight, unemployable buddy in the toll booth will be making about $90grand to do a crossword puzzle while passengers go thru the turn stiles without paying. I mean not everyone can do that sort of work. Right Mike?


Mike from Lowville
April 21, 2008 / 14:07

I detect jealousy in your words.......and don't lie....you wish you had a job like that!!


Max Taffey
April 21, 2008 / 14:25

I don't think many are jealous at all Mike. It seems to me that an awfully disproportionate percentage of these workers are bitter, miserable types. And no wonder - after all, you don't exactly build up a huge amount of self worth or satisfaction doing a job that a trained monkey could do. The reality is people want to be able to look at themselves in the mirror and realize they were challenged, they made a contribution, their skills were valued and appreciated. It ain't all about the paycheque.


the great pretender
April 21, 2008 / 14:51

The first thing everyone should know about contract ' negotiations ' is that management and union leaders want to give the impression they are doing everything humanly possible to get the best deal for their side. Particularly the union leader whose hidden agenda is enduring himself to his beloved members for reelection to protect his cushy 6 figure a year salary. So there's the inevitable contract wrangling smokescreen of working passed the eleventh hour to get a ' fair deal ' for both sides which is code for ' the union gets what they want '

And the union will claim victory until the next contract negotiations in three years time where they will accuse management of unfair labour practices.


Steve Brown
April 21, 2008 / 22:12

What gives some people the right to insult and demean TTC Collectors for doing their job.


PartyPooper
April 22, 2008 / 01:55

I think that TTC drivers deserve every cent they make, and should be paid more. I mean, they have to put up with two-bit punks, late night drunks and other wierdos. I could just do without all the union dramatics.


PartyPooper
April 22, 2008 / 01:57

...and David Miller is a balloon-knot.


Jim
April 22, 2008 / 09:14

Hey Great pretender THE FACT THAT I PAY THESE OVER PAID WHINERS With my TAX Dollars and I don't even use the the ttc
I can not completely blame the employees.
What kind of businesses doesn't have Maximum Earnings ceilings for people with mundane jobs that we could get a homeless person to due.

I believe this... people should be paid what every they are capable of getting ....
That goes for pro Athletics and Joe Citizens.How ever If you are being paid by Tax payers dollars then we as tax payers have a right to scrutinize and complain


great pretender
April 22, 2008 / 12:45

To the comment " people should be paid whatever they are getting " does this include pimps, hookers, muggers, and dope dealers as well ?

Oh wait...pimps and union leaders are the same thing. Me bad.


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