David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
Methinks Ford is doing things much differently but he is every bit as corrupt as the liberals ever were N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/03/ford-government-fires-opp-deputy-brad.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opp-deputy-commissioner-fired-1.5041873
Ford government fires OPP deputy Brad Blair, critic of Taverner appointment
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Guy D’Aramitz
Ford, the tin pot dictator of Ontario.
@Brian Bennie ."You need to develop a sense of humour before you attempt it .But do try again."
Trust that I am enjoying all the comments from the peanut galley at the circus and humour has nothing to do with it
Trust that I am enjoying all the comments from the peanut galley at the circus and humour has nothing to do with it
@Guy D’Aramitz A reminder, from coast to coast, Canada is a shytehole.
Nowhere worse than in Toronto and Ontario. Failing economies surviving on massive debt and a lack of civil liberties.
Nowhere worse than in Toronto and Ontario. Failing economies surviving on massive debt and a lack of civil liberties.
Richard Sharp
@Guy D’Aramitz
For all of Trudeau Libs’ troubles right now, they must be comforted by Doug Ford running Ontario, and his association with Scheer on disastrous policies such as scrapping carbon pricing and attacking immigration (read Mus.... never mind). Plus their never ending, nasty, nasty personal attacks. Ontario voters will better understand what damage Conservatives can do thanks to Ford and the Trudeau Libs are bound to benefit from his blunders.
For all of Trudeau Libs’ troubles right now, they must be comforted by Doug Ford running Ontario, and his association with Scheer on disastrous policies such as scrapping carbon pricing and attacking immigration (read Mus.... never mind). Plus their never ending, nasty, nasty personal attacks. Ontario voters will better understand what damage Conservatives can do thanks to Ford and the Trudeau Libs are bound to benefit from his blunders.
James Holden
@Guy D’Aramitz
Dissent will not be tolerated under the Authoritarian Conservatives.
Dissent will not be tolerated under the Authoritarian Conservatives.
Eugene D Burles
@Guy D’Aramitz
Hey, Ford.
You are a scoundrel, among your other antisocial vices.
Care to fire me?
Hey, Ford.
You are a scoundrel, among your other antisocial vices.
Care to fire me?
JAMES LINDSAY
@Guy D’Aramitz
I'm dumbfounded by the arrogance of this man and the people around him. What doesn't not surprise me that he couldn't take the heat in the legislature for this devious act.
I'm dumbfounded by the arrogance of this man and the people around him. What doesn't not surprise me that he couldn't take the heat in the legislature for this devious act.
Lee Hall
@JAMES LINDSAY "I'm dumbfounded by the arrogance of this man and the people around him."
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They are Conservatives. All they care about are enriching themselves and the wealthy and corporations that pay them off.
You and I don't matter whatsoever to them.
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They are Conservatives. All they care about are enriching themselves and the wealthy and corporations that pay them off.
You and I don't matter whatsoever to them.
David Amos
@Richard Sharp "For all of Trudeau Libs’ troubles right "
Methinks you just admitted that Trudeau is in trouble N'esy Pas?
Methinks you just admitted that Trudeau is in trouble N'esy Pas?
Douglas Henry
@Guy D’Aramitz
Not sure about the ‘tin’ - but I definitely agree with the ‘pot’ part.
Not sure about the ‘tin’ - but I definitely agree with the ‘pot’ part.
Brian Bennie
@Brian Houselander ...You need to develop a sense of humour before you attempt it .But do try again.
Dima Elman
@david mccaig If remember
correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it
was not discussed, when he was elected.
Kham Hammerschmam
@Dima Elman
And Doug Ford wasn't, Dima?
And Doug Ford wasn't, Dima?
david mccaig
@Dima Elman
Trudeau may not be perfect. I criticize as much as any politician , but he's a he'll of a lot better than anything these reformacon conservatives have to offer, including Andrew Scheer, Maxim Bernier and Doug Ford.
Trudeau may not be perfect. I criticize as much as any politician , but he's a he'll of a lot better than anything these reformacon conservatives have to offer, including Andrew Scheer, Maxim Bernier and Doug Ford.
David Amos
@Dima Elman "If remember
correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it
was not discussed, when he was elected."
Google David Amos Trudeau Morneau
Google David Amos Trudeau Morneau
david mccaig
@David Amos
"If remember correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it was not discussed, when he was elected."
Justin and his brothers spent most of their young life growing up at the Prime Ministers residence.
"If remember correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it was not discussed, when he was elected."
Justin and his brothers spent most of their young life growing up at the Prime Ministers residence.
Norm Griffiths
@Guy D’Aramitz
Predictable from word go. The question is: why do the Conservatives abide this man's corruption, ignorance, and consistently awful judgment?
Predictable from word go. The question is: why do the Conservatives abide this man's corruption, ignorance, and consistently awful judgment?
David Fletcher
@David Amos
Self promotion is uncomfortable for most.
Self promotion is uncomfortable for most.
mo bennett
@Guy D’Aramitz looks more like 1746.
David Allan
@Dima Elman
"If remember correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it was not discussed, when he was elected."
Yes it was.
In fact, the CPC promoted the "Trust Fund Kid" narrative.
Trudeau inherited $1M.
Ford inherited $5M and is still stealing from his brother's battered widow.
"If remember correctly Justin Trudeau was born into wealth and privilege. Somehow it was not discussed, when he was elected."
Yes it was.
In fact, the CPC promoted the "Trust Fund Kid" narrative.
Trudeau inherited $1M.
Ford inherited $5M and is still stealing from his brother's battered widow.
David Allan
@Norm Griffiths
"Predictable from word go. The question is: why do the Conservatives abide this man's corruption, ignorance, and consistently awful judgment?"
Power.
"Predictable from word go. The question is: why do the Conservatives abide this man's corruption, ignorance, and consistently awful judgment?"
Power.
Fred Smith
Now that was a very big mistake. One of many he seems to be perpetuating.
david mccaig
@Fred Smith
Wonde if citizen groups will put pressure on the opposition and judiciary to do investigatiins into Doug Fords administration.
Wonde if citizen groups will put pressure on the opposition and judiciary to do investigatiins into Doug Fords administration.
David Amos
@Jack Adam "Its no mistake. Its how ford works. Best get used to it"
YUP
YUP
david mccaig
@David Amos
David Amos i googled you like you have suggested many times, and of course much of it was character assassination by intolerant faceless people. I've listened to some of your debates when you ran as an Independent during a Federal Election in New Brunswick. You're kind of a legend on the east coast, though that's not what some people say. I'm glad you're here because you're very well informed, you know your stuff, so they say.
David Amos i googled you like you have suggested many times, and of course much of it was character assassination by intolerant faceless people. I've listened to some of your debates when you ran as an Independent during a Federal Election in New Brunswick. You're kind of a legend on the east coast, though that's not what some people say. I'm glad you're here because you're very well informed, you know your stuff, so they say.
David Sampson
Oh Dougie, that’s so Trump like!
How do you like him now Ontario!
How do you like him now Ontario!
Ron Brady
@Ron Brady Check the fund raising figures. Seems most agree with me.
David Amos
@David Sampson "How do you like him now Ontario!"
Survey Says?
Survey Says?
Smitty von Clawswitz
@Ron Brady
I remember way back when "cash for access" was a bad thing. But now pressuring lobbyists to sell $1250/plate rubber chicken dinners if they want access to the Premier is a good thing.
That said, I will give Conservatives credit for their persistent panhandling. I'm presently a PC member and have never experienced the relentless level of phone calls and emails, looking for "donations" - which of course are 75% subsidized by the taxpayer.
Fundraising doesn't always translate into votes, however. On the Federal level you might recall the Harper Conservatives had more money than all of the other parties combined.
How will it work out for Ford? We'll see in 3 1/2 years.
I remember way back when "cash for access" was a bad thing. But now pressuring lobbyists to sell $1250/plate rubber chicken dinners if they want access to the Premier is a good thing.
That said, I will give Conservatives credit for their persistent panhandling. I'm presently a PC member and have never experienced the relentless level of phone calls and emails, looking for "donations" - which of course are 75% subsidized by the taxpayer.
Fundraising doesn't always translate into votes, however. On the Federal level you might recall the Harper Conservatives had more money than all of the other parties combined.
How will it work out for Ford? We'll see in 3 1/2 years.
Aaron Morris
@David Sampson
Firing dissenters is sort of a Trudeau thing to do too.
Firing dissenters is sort of a Trudeau thing to do too.
David Allan
@Aaron Morris
"Firing dissenters is sort of a Trudeau thing to do too."
Like who?
"Firing dissenters is sort of a Trudeau thing to do too."
Like who?
David Allan
@Smitty von Clawswitz
" I'm presently a PC member "
Why do you support Ford?
" I'm presently a PC member "
Why do you support Ford?
Aaron Morris
@David Allan
Has that story been washed from the news already? JWR of course.
Has that story been washed from the news already? JWR of course.
David Amos
@Aaron Morris Methinks Mr Allan has a convenient memory N'esy Pas?
David Allan
@Aaron Morris
"Has that story been washed from the news already? JWR of course."
Not fired.
Facts matter.
"Has that story been washed from the news already? JWR of course."
Not fired.
Facts matter.
Alex Laverick
The Trump of the north
Dawn Lewis
@Alex Laverick I prefer Mini Trump.
David Amos
@Dawn Lewis I call him Trumpster
Aaron Morris
@Alex Laverick
Or Trudeau of Ontario?
Or Trudeau of Ontario?
David Allan
@Aaron Morris
Saywhatnow?
Please, provide the similarities you think exist.
Saywhatnow?
Please, provide the similarities you think exist.
David Amos
@David Allan Why should anyone bother? You are never gonna quit pounding on the drum for the liberals anyway.
Ric Ferriby
how much is this going to cost Ontario taxpayers' in legal fees and pay-outs for wrongful dismissal this time?
Andy Freeman
@Ric Ferriby
I'll let you know after I finnish paying off the gas plants, ehealth and ORNGE
I'll let you know after I finnish paying off the gas plants, ehealth and ORNGE
David Amos
@Ric Ferriby Who cares at least Ontario is rid of a questionable top cop correct?
Michael MacKenzie
@David Amos A cop who seems
to have put his ethics ahead of his career. If the documents he
allegedly released indicate wrongdoing by Ford & Friends, then Brad
Blair has done a great public service.
David Amos
@Michael MacKenzie Please introduce me to an ethical cop ASAP Before I file my next lawsuit would be nice.
Doris Kannon
Extremely bad move - showing
that even the police don't have freedom of speech as Mr. Blair has been
very negatively vocal of Ford, as I have!!!!
Amelia Blanchard
@Michael Furmaniak
That free speech matters, seems implied. But th right only likes free speech when it protects bigots, not hardworking citizens from dissenting.
That free speech matters, seems implied. But th right only likes free speech when it protects bigots, not hardworking citizens from dissenting.
David Amos
@Doris As Blair or Ford why I sued the Queen in 2015 if you think either of them are even remotely ethical
Louisa Walker
This Ford situation is going to get a lot worse.
Dawn Lewis
@Angela Kung The only carbon Ford knows anything about is the carbon left in the bottom of his hash pipe.
@Louisa Walker YUP
Lori Cameron
@Louisa Walker
And if elected federally, the damage will be far worse-remember last time? Frightening.
And if elected federally, the damage will be far worse-remember last time? Frightening.
Sue Northfield
@Louisa Walker Yup. And he's got almost 3 and a half years left.
Don Pooley
Ford wants the OPP to do his bidding, plain and simple. Ford is doing everything he accused the Liberals of tenfold.
David Novak
@Brian Houselander - Losing
does not mean we have to stand back and watch an under-educated Premier
wreak havoc with our legal system.
We elect Premiers in Ontario, not dictators. You clearly weren't paying attention in school.
We elect Premiers in Ontario, not dictators. You clearly weren't paying attention in school.
Content disabled.
David Amos
@Don Pooley Methinks Ford is doing things much differently but he is every bit as corrupt as the liberals ever were N'esy Pas?
David Allan
@Don Pooley
"Ford wants the OPP to do his bidding, plain and simple."
Taverner has been using his position to run interference for the Ford family for decades.
"Ford wants the OPP to do his bidding, plain and simple."
Taverner has been using his position to run interference for the Ford family for decades.
David Amos
@David Allan Prove it
David Allan
@David Amos
Seriously?
Why does Ford need to reduce the requirements so his buddy can qualify while Ford is also petitioning the police for a tricked-out camper van kept off the provincial records?
Learn how to put 2 and 2 together.
Seriously?
Why does Ford need to reduce the requirements so his buddy can qualify while Ford is also petitioning the police for a tricked-out camper van kept off the provincial records?
Learn how to put 2 and 2 together.
Josh Tanner
Keep it up Ford, take all the rope you need to hang yourself with.
Next election you cannot hide behind a non-platform. You will have to defend your wreaking ball policy.
Next election you cannot hide behind a non-platform. You will have to defend your wreaking ball policy.
David Amos
@Josh Tanner Time will tell the tale
Tanner Moorman
@David Amos Yes it will. It told quite a story when torontonians become tired of his brothers bs.
David Novak
@Tanner Moorman -
Torontonians have long been weary of this charlatan's manner. It's the
suburbs and the countryside that elected Ford, and sadly I don't expect
them to come to their senses.
Richard Evans
Civil servants losing their
jobs, an"camper" van for Ford and now a cop who is critical of the
P.C.'s pick for OPP leader ( read Ford) is fired. And the beat goes
on.......
David Amos
@Richard Evans Welcome to the Circus
Ford government fires OPP deputy Brad Blair, critic of Taverner appointment
Blair wanted Ontario ombudsman to investigate naming of Ford friend as OPP chief
The Ford government has fired the outspoken Ontario Provincial Police deputy commissioner Brad Blair.
Blair has been a fierce critic of the Progressive Conservatives' appointment of Toronto police Supt. Ron Taverner as the next chief of the OPP. He was fired Monday morning.
Blair is asking an Ontario court to force the province's ombudsman to investigate the appointment of Taverner, who is a longtime friend of Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
He also recently revealed internal OPP documents about a plan to customize a van for Premier Ford.
The PCs say the decision to fire Blair was made by Mario Di Tommaso, the deputy minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and interim OPP commissioner Gary Couture. The firing was approved by the Public Service Commission.
The PCs have not said exactly why Blair was terminated.
During question period in the Ontario Legislature Monday morning, Opposition leader Andrea Horwath suggested Blair was fired for speaking out against Taverner's appointment.
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Blair's 'bravery' may have led to his firing. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)
"It's
a chilling day in Ontario when a well-respected OPP deputy commissioner
who dedicated his life to this province is fired for standing up for
the integrity and independence of our provincial police," Horwath said.
"It was a brave thing for this person to do, to come forward, and it looks like that bravery has lost him his job."
In response to Horwath's accusation, Community Safety Minister Sylvia Jones said the decision was made "independently of the political process."
"I will not be commenting, nor should anyone else on private HR issues," she said.
Jones later told reporters the decision was made entirely at the discretion of the Public Service Commission and the OPP. She said any accusation that her government influenced the firing was "categorically false."
Community Safety Minister Sylvia Jones said neither she nor Premier Doug Ford were involved in the decision. (Ontario)
"I
wasn't asked for my advice, if I agreed with the decision that was
made. [The Public Service Commission] made the decision to
terminate," Jones insisted amid repeated questions about accusations of
political interference.
However, Jones did not say who initially launched the review or investigation into Blair's performance, only that the Public Service Commission accepted the recommendation that Blair be fired.
An interim incumbent will be identified by the ministry.
In addition to his request to Ontario's ombudsman, Blair is also threatening to sue Ford, alleging that the premier damaged his reputation when Ford accused him of breaking the Police Services Act by speaking out against Taverner's hiring.
Taverner's appointment has been delayed until the integrity commissioner completes an investigation.
Blair has been a fierce critic of the Progressive Conservatives' appointment of Toronto police Supt. Ron Taverner as the next chief of the OPP. He was fired Monday morning.
Blair is asking an Ontario court to force the province's ombudsman to investigate the appointment of Taverner, who is a longtime friend of Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
He also recently revealed internal OPP documents about a plan to customize a van for Premier Ford.
The PCs say the decision to fire Blair was made by Mario Di Tommaso, the deputy minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and interim OPP commissioner Gary Couture. The firing was approved by the Public Service Commission.
The PCs have not said exactly why Blair was terminated.
During question period in the Ontario Legislature Monday morning, Opposition leader Andrea Horwath suggested Blair was fired for speaking out against Taverner's appointment.
"It was a brave thing for this person to do, to come forward, and it looks like that bravery has lost him his job."
'Private HR issue'
In response to Horwath's accusation, Community Safety Minister Sylvia Jones said the decision was made "independently of the political process."
"I will not be commenting, nor should anyone else on private HR issues," she said.
Jones later told reporters the decision was made entirely at the discretion of the Public Service Commission and the OPP. She said any accusation that her government influenced the firing was "categorically false."
However, Jones did not say who initially launched the review or investigation into Blair's performance, only that the Public Service Commission accepted the recommendation that Blair be fired.
An interim incumbent will be identified by the ministry.
In addition to his request to Ontario's ombudsman, Blair is also threatening to sue Ford, alleging that the premier damaged his reputation when Ford accused him of breaking the Police Services Act by speaking out against Taverner's hiring.
Taverner's appointment has been delayed until the integrity commissioner completes an investigation.
With files from The Canadian Press and Mike Crawley
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