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Doug Ford’s PCs starring in:
THE ARTICLE THAT NEVER WAS
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Almost 9 months into this pandemic, Doug Ford continues to receive not only a pass from mainstream media, but a pat on the back. They willingly participate in his Doug and pony shows, following him around…
Doug Ford’s PCs starring in:
THE ARTICLE THAT NEVER WAS
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Almost 9 months into this pandemic, Doug Ford continues to receive not only a pass from mainstream media, but a pat on the back. They willingly participate in his Doug and pony shows, following him around…
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…the province in what seems like a never ending campaign for re-election. Yesterday the Toronto Star claimed he has “brought professionalism to the Premier’s Office,” and that he was “poised for re-election.” Strong timely words for a govt that seems a lot closer to crisis…
…the province in what seems like a never ending campaign for re-election. Yesterday the Toronto Star claimed he has “brought professionalism to the Premier’s Office,” and that he was “poised for re-election.” Strong timely words for a govt that seems a lot closer to crisis…
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…then the media will have you believe. If you cut through the facade concocted by govt media relations, their social media team, their polling strategists, you’ll find a simple tale of governing a province through deflection, deceit, & gaslighting, while very few…
…then the media will have you believe. If you cut through the facade concocted by govt media relations, their social media team, their polling strategists, you’ll find a simple tale of governing a province through deflection, deceit, & gaslighting, while very few…
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…members of the media seem willing to really hold this govt’s feet to the fire. I can recall one such reporter, @Travisdhanraj, who repeatedly attempted to ask the necessary questions when trying to hold a govt accountable. At times, the Ford govt seemed visibly…
…members of the media seem willing to really hold this govt’s feet to the fire. I can recall one such reporter, @Travisdhanraj, who repeatedly attempted to ask the necessary questions when trying to hold a govt accountable. At times, the Ford govt seemed visibly…
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…frustrated at all his prodding. Unfortunately for us Travis has moved on, & although some have filled the void at times (@ConsumerSOS, @l_stone, @CBCQueensPark, @LaurenPelley, @ColinDMello), the media has been at the mercy of the “iron ring” placed around the Premier.
…frustrated at all his prodding. Unfortunately for us Travis has moved on, & although some have filled the void at times (@ConsumerSOS, @l_stone, @CBCQueensPark, @LaurenPelley, @ColinDMello), the media has been at the mercy of the “iron ring” placed around the Premier.
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There been more barriers placed around Doug Ford than there has been around #LTC, around #HCWs, around #onted, or around small businesses. The govt has worked harder to protect their image than they have the lives/health of Ontarians, yet they have been paid, & have…
There been more barriers placed around Doug Ford than there has been around #LTC, around #HCWs, around #onted, or around small businesses. The govt has worked harder to protect their image than they have the lives/health of Ontarians, yet they have been paid, & have…
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…been given RAISES for an effort that has at bare minimum, been lacking. Meanwhile others have stepped in to challenge the vacuum of incompetence…on their own time & dime. Imagine what this pandemic would look like without those stalwarts who fight for transparency? Those…
…been given RAISES for an effort that has at bare minimum, been lacking. Meanwhile others have stepped in to challenge the vacuum of incompetence…on their own time & dime. Imagine what this pandemic would look like without those stalwarts who fight for transparency? Those…
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…who fight for the sick & non privileged. Those who cut through the facade & provide data & analysis. In other words, those fighting for accountability.
Without the likes of @jkwan_md, @DFisman, @NathanStall, @imgrund, @FurnessColin, @Billius27, @drmwarner, @DrVivianS 👇
…who fight for the sick & non privileged. Those who cut through the facade & provide data & analysis. In other words, those fighting for accountability.
Without the likes of @jkwan_md, @DFisman, @NathanStall, @imgrund, @FurnessColin, @Billius27, @drmwarner, @DrVivianS 👇
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@AmitAryaMD, @NaheedD, @tylerwatt90, @ShadyAshamalla, @WendyGoodes, @BogochIsaac & yes you too @gator_gum, the Ford govt would continue unchecked while the rest of the province remained blindfolded by the real story of this pandemic…death & suffering though inaction.
@AmitAryaMD, @NaheedD, @tylerwatt90, @ShadyAshamalla, @WendyGoodes, @BogochIsaac & yes you too @gator_gum, the Ford govt would continue unchecked while the rest of the province remained blindfolded by the real story of this pandemic…death & suffering though inaction.
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For all its faults, social media has become the way around the barriers to information that the Ford govt has erected with more concrete than will ever be used through the construction of #highway413 + #BradfordBypass combined.
So now that the govt…
For all its faults, social media has become the way around the barriers to information that the Ford govt has erected with more concrete than will ever be used through the construction of #highway413 + #BradfordBypass combined.
So now that the govt…
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has #omicron ‘d their way into the holidays let’s look at the facts. CMOH Dr Moore stated in August that part of the govts strategy was to normalize #Covid19 in #onted. That was an absurd statement then, and an even more absurd statement now.
has #omicron ‘d their way into the holidays let’s look at the facts. CMOH Dr Moore stated in August that part of the govts strategy was to normalize #Covid19 in #onted. That was an absurd statement then, and an even more absurd statement now.
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How could this statement pass the precautionary principle test as stated by the SARS commission? How could any of this govts wait & see strategy of pandemic planning escape the wrath of hospital leadership or every local public officer of health?
How could this statement pass the precautionary principle test as stated by the SARS commission? How could any of this govts wait & see strategy of pandemic planning escape the wrath of hospital leadership or every local public officer of health?
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There is a story here worth the investigation, but let’s stick with some facts. Doug Ford is the Premier of this province with a majority mandate. With that comes full control…BUT also FULL responsibility. One cannot wield the majority gavel when pushing through…
There is a story here worth the investigation, but let’s stick with some facts. Doug Ford is the Premier of this province with a majority mandate. With that comes full control…BUT also FULL responsibility. One cannot wield the majority gavel when pushing through…
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…policies claiming its in the best interest of Ontario, while at the same time looking for others to bear the blame for decisions he as the Premier has the duty to make. Nonetheless, this is Ontario’s govt 2018-2022. We know what’s best for you and we will…
…policies claiming its in the best interest of Ontario, while at the same time looking for others to bear the blame for decisions he as the Premier has the duty to make. Nonetheless, this is Ontario’s govt 2018-2022. We know what’s best for you and we will…
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…use the notwithstanding clause to override issues that jeopardize our absolute power, but won’t use our absolute power to protect Ontarians b/c it may upset those who may be the ones to maintain our absolute power. The only thing this govt has normalized…
…use the notwithstanding clause to override issues that jeopardize our absolute power, but won’t use our absolute power to protect Ontarians b/c it may upset those who may be the ones to maintain our absolute power. The only thing this govt has normalized…
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…is the failure to protect workers, students/parents, health care workers & small businesses, ignoring strategies that have been bellowing out from the rooftops for over a year. Instead of #RATS in Sept’s back to school plan, the strategy was to normalize #Covid19 in kids,
…is the failure to protect workers, students/parents, health care workers & small businesses, ignoring strategies that have been bellowing out from the rooftops for over a year. Instead of #RATS in Sept’s back to school plan, the strategy was to normalize #Covid19 in kids,
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…stating that these tests gave off too many false positives. Yet today we are faced with a govt scurrying to sell to voters that they are the #RAT kings of 🇨🇦 Ford boasting that no one has given out more RATS then his govt. Newsflash, it’s kind of hard not to when…
…stating that these tests gave off too many false positives. Yet today we are faced with a govt scurrying to sell to voters that they are the #RAT kings of 🇨🇦 Ford boasting that no one has given out more RATS then his govt. Newsflash, it’s kind of hard not to when…
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…Ontario has the largest population. Even more ridiculous when you consider where & to whom they were given to. You would think that the single greatest source of cases/outbreaks - schools, would be targeted? Nope…or should I say not to public schools. Private schools, ..
…Ontario has the largest population. Even more ridiculous when you consider where & to whom they were given to. You would think that the single greatest source of cases/outbreaks - schools, would be targeted? Nope…or should I say not to public schools. Private schools, ..
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…some businesses, other care facilities got some - 9M out of 33M were handed out, while cases in this province have steadily increased. Now the Doug Ford govt is scrambling to ⬆️RATS that should have been used, as experts have stated, & as other provinces (Nova Scotia)…
…some businesses, other care facilities got some - 9M out of 33M were handed out, while cases in this province have steadily increased. Now the Doug Ford govt is scrambling to ⬆️RATS that should have been used, as experts have stated, & as other provinces (Nova Scotia)…
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…have already done. This will be touted as “protecting” Ontarians. H/T to @imgrund for the data, but schools are in worse shape now vs last year b/c the govt chose to allow children to become infected. The govt also chose to allow conditions that led to…
…have already done. This will be touted as “protecting” Ontarians. H/T to @imgrund for the data, but schools are in worse shape now vs last year b/c the govt chose to allow children to become infected. The govt also chose to allow conditions that led to…
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…#Covid19 ripping through #LTC & factories. These are conscious decisions made by a govt with a majority mandate. A govt that decided that announcing the lifting of the vaccine mandate months ago was a necessary action, but expanded use of #RATS wasn’t. A govt that…
…#Covid19 ripping through #LTC & factories. These are conscious decisions made by a govt with a majority mandate. A govt that decided that announcing the lifting of the vaccine mandate months ago was a necessary action, but expanded use of #RATS wasn’t. A govt that…
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…fails to acknowledge #HCWs & #onted worker/student burnout by spending more time preparing theatric re-announcements of funding for hospitals/schools, than they do ensuring the wellness of its citizens. A govt that will postpone the lifting of the vaccine mandate…
…fails to acknowledge #HCWs & #onted worker/student burnout by spending more time preparing theatric re-announcements of funding for hospitals/schools, than they do ensuring the wellness of its citizens. A govt that will postpone the lifting of the vaccine mandate…
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…while claiming they are being proactive rather than admitting the reactiveness of their policies. A govt so enamoured with its own re-election and pleasing their donors that they have openly sacrificed 1000s of lives while claiming they are For The People.
…while claiming they are being proactive rather than admitting the reactiveness of their policies. A govt so enamoured with its own re-election and pleasing their donors that they have openly sacrificed 1000s of lives while claiming they are For The People.
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This is not my Ontario. This is not my govt. Unfortunately, I do not have the voice or followers to be able to share this perspective widely. Media could tell a similar story if their passion compels them to. Some I have already mentioned are trying. The pandemic…
This is not my Ontario. This is not my govt. Unfortunately, I do not have the voice or followers to be able to share this perspective widely. Media could tell a similar story if their passion compels them to. Some I have already mentioned are trying. The pandemic…
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…has been challenging enough, but 4 more years of this PC govt’s theatrical performances will be hard to stomach.
The End
…has been challenging enough, but 4 more years of this PC govt’s theatrical performances will be hard to stomach.
The End
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