Tory Blown To Smitherines

November 9, 2009 @ 08:34

John Tory will have his new career as a radio star solidified today when George Smitherman announces his plans to run for Mayor of Toronto.

With Smitherman in the race, Tory doesn't stand a chance.

Let's see, given the recent voting history of the city of Toronto, who stands the better chance of becoming Mayor, a gay Liberal or a Conservative businessman? You get the idea.

John Tory would be a great Mayor for Toronto. He'd be the right guy at the right time but his big business profile is too repulsive to far too many. He'd be the best man to clean up the mess created by David Miller, but that won't be an issue in good old T.O.

The gay Liberal thing will carry too much weight. The only thing that could be better in Toronto would be gay and NDP.

Qualifier - CanadianThinker.com has no problem with a gay Mayor what so ever so if you're getting all revved up and anxious to call me something that deals with a trailer park, relax.

George Smitherman may turn out to be the best mayor the city of Toronto has ever had, or he may turn out to be the second worst, but it will have nothing to do with his sexual preference.

However his sexual preference will definitely play a part in the minds of some voters and the Liberal part won't hurt either. It's almost a Barack Obama scenario.

Regardless of his platform, experience, history or the campaign he runs, Smitherman will get thousands of votes based solely on what he represents non politcally and there will be a legion of people working for him from that angle.

I'm willing to bet this election will set a record for voter turnout.

This is where I'm supposed to say "not that there's anything wrong with that." but I just can't. It's not right. Ultimately whoever becomes Mayor should be elected on merit.

The saving grace - Smitherman can't help but do a better job than David Miller

Category: Politics

18 Responses to "Tory Blown To Smitherines"

Trish
November 9, 2009 / 12:18

Fred - Smitherman is the guy who botched e-health, so it's quite possible that he could do a worse job than Miller.

Pam
November 9, 2009 / 12:30

Well, I won't be voting for him and I disagree with you Fred - I think Tory should run, and if he does, he'll beat Smitherman to smithereens.

A vote for Smitherman is a vote for Miller as far as I'm concerned.

Andrew
November 9, 2009 / 12:59

I think Tory would stand a chance against him. But that would be up to Tory. He failed to point out how bad McGuinty was, he couldn't do the same here.

Wayner
November 9, 2009 / 14:04

Unfortunately, I only work in TO...if had the opportunity I'd vote for Tory...best person for the job

Argie
November 9, 2009 / 14:17

Go ahead Toronto and vote for this turd. Tory isn’t much better either. As Toronto heads towards hell in a hand basket, the 905 (my town anyway) looks a lot more attractive to prospective home buyers, which of course increases the value of my house.

Also, I remmeber when it used to be pride day, then it became pride weekend and now its pride week. Can’t wait until it becomes pride day – everyday!!!

Blob
November 9, 2009 / 16:11

Argie is amusing. 905 is great of you work in 905.
If you work in downtown 416 and lots of people do work in the hell in the hand basket village, then roll on down the highway, at 10mph. As for George , I think the GTA has grown up since the days it rejected a level headed intelligent guy like George Heslip. I am neither pro or nah Pride. It's a non issue in mine mind.

Anthony
November 9, 2009 / 16:31

Tory will be interviewing Smitherman on his show today at about 5:30.

Probably worth listening.

Horonymous
November 9, 2009 / 18:46

Perhaps a candidate will adopt the "Denver Factor" as their platform and cancel Toronto as the host for the 2015 Pan Am games.

I read somewhere once that Tory had high approval ratings but folks didn't like the Tories.

Not a PC but I think John would be good for Toronto.

Oliver
November 9, 2009 / 20:56

I miss the days where a drag queen and the guy who sang along to the drum machine at Bloor and Yonge challenged for the Mayor's seat.

When was that, anyways?

Robbie J
November 9, 2009 / 22:28

Here's the problem. Don't underestimate this guy. That don't call him Furious George on the inside of the Govt for a reason. My wife works with many who have had to deal with him and he is relentless is his pursuit of what he wants. Sure he has the politicians ability to avoid blame (see e-health) but it would have been really interesting to see how he would have dealt with the CUPE strike. Lots on the inside reckon he would have told them to stuff it...take the deal or keep walking the line. Something Miller was clearly incapable of.

It will be an interesting run especially if Tory gets involved but don't expect anyone to take an Anti-Pan Am games stance. The deal is done. Protest all you want but it won't go anywhere.

Bob B
November 9, 2009 / 23:27

I am with Trish on this one. This guy will end up doing worse than Miller. Impossible you say??? Let's wait and see.

Gator
November 10, 2009 / 00:43

Brokeback Mountain comes to TO.

Right Cross
November 11, 2009 / 21:18

At first I wondered why he'd leave a place so appropriately named "QUEEN'S Park."

However, look at Toronto silly hall from above, and it does resemeble a torn, broken sphincter.

The sound of a Toronto fart... a whispering 'swish.'

The smell of a Toronto fart... sh*t, semen, and... vaseline.

Hector
November 12, 2009 / 11:13

After the fiasco with e-health costing over a BILLION dollars....how do people like this keep getting jobs?? How can he look in a mirror and think he is doing a good job??

If Toronto votes this guy in....I will move.

Argie
November 12, 2009 / 11:49

Rob Ford indicated he would run if John Tory didn’t. Either way, he should run – he would help turn this city around. Of course, only if he has support of the other right wing councilors.

Trish
November 13, 2009 / 12:24

I wouldn't vote for either Smitherman or Rob Ford. They both have anger management issues...

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