I wonder if it isn't time to quit blaming the politicians when nothing happens. Common Election campaign sign slogans I encountered today "It's time for change." As if a new mayor or even a new council will change anything. The problem is us. We are none of us Activists, and only a small percentage of us Citizens, rather we are mostly Consumers. The problem is that this city is crying out for activists - which is just at the very least, speaking the eff up. Ask these guys - why the fuck didn't you fill in the bike survey? for crying out loud why the hell should i vote for you? or discuss these things with each other? or even more, join a group that lobbies for bike path development, or the protection of public space, or the integration of the green bin into apartment dwellings or something you're passionate about. or maybe run for council, school trustee or even mayor yourself? do you know how easy it is? just check out this site who runs this town? started by dave meslin, the founder of the toronto public space committee. Let's get passionate! This city is not just a bunch of grids where we work and go home to watch tv. it is a living organism and it could be thriving so much more if we weren't choking it to death on car fumes and apathy.
okay, now i feel better.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
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You've got my vote!
You - Mayor
Me - Deputy Mayor
Just let me know when.
an interesting afternote: I sent an email to all four candidates trying to get more information and sort of bitch about how it was difficult to track them down... only 1 responded!
On a personal note I am in a very antagonistic mood, so I would enjoy tearing any and all comments to shreds. Which I was hoping to do when I first logged on and started checking sites. That said, unfortunately I agree with you. The fact is that people are sheep. All political races are based on public emotion. I believe that we should vote on issues, not people. Major political parties should agree on expensive subjects before money is invested. So issues like public transit, green spaces, bike paths, Toronto island bridge that take longer then 4 years to complete don't get vetoed by the newly voted in government and moneys wasted. Lets face it, if our leaders with all the advisers and studies money can buy can't agree on the future of this city how are the voters suppose to know what is best.
Who actually believes advisers are truly giving diffent advice to each party on the same subject. How can you trust a leader to keep the city at heart when their primary responsibility is to get re-elected. Keep their voters / supporters happy.
What we need is a trusted good hearted dictator, to cut through the crap. Kristin for supreme leader.
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