This takes getting a bang for a buck to a new level

You know all the concern shown by politicians on the news after the boxing day shootings , looked genuine but then you read this from Terence Corcoran of the financial post.

The City of Toronto's latest budget extravaganza, dropped on citizens this week

As for the possibility of spending cuts and efficiency gains, the city's left-leading control block, under union-friendly Mayor Miller, has been unable to find more than $43-million of spending excess in their $7.65-billion plan -- a plan that's 25% above 2002 levels. And given the big capital spending budget announced earlier, Toronto's spending demands beyond 2006 are set to soar. New debt charges alone will add $350-million a year in new spending over the next four years

Where's all this money going? Much of it will keep the city stocked with union employees earning the highest wages in the country under new contracts that give them job security. Other areas of rising spending are social services (+40%), culture (+19%), waste management (+5%), Toronto transit (+31%) and police service (+5%).

Well thats it the violence is going to recede because the culprits and their parents , are going to be bribed into realizing they ARE worth a crap.

Funny? Didn't individuals used to have to find that out on their own , with alittle help from somebody that just took the time to care ?

I'm not insensitive I just get hives everytime a socialist throws money at a problem , instead of thinking


Some more responsible ramblings from the Globe and mail


Yesterday, Mr. Miller said he hopes to negotiate a five-year commitment from the province to pay for a range of programs that he argues should be covered by the provincial government, not local property-tax payers. The Toronto Board of Trade agrees, arguing the city could shrink the budget gap by $300-million if Queen's Park takes full responsibility for social services. (and the heat off him)

Great I glad I'm three hours away from "fantasy" land and still I am in "danger" of getting stuck with another socialist's "bar" tab , and somehow down the road I'll be responsible for a bunch of punks that actually shoot people with ILLEGAL hand guns , for something to do.

What genuine responsibility , and leadership you show Mr Miller for YOUR community .




Yes Mr Churchill you warned us .

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery.

-- Winston

I am fond of that quote as people like Miller , Mcginty , and Martin are always quick to prove him right. Especially when they need your money even when one of the three seems to be able to stomach his party (literally) stealing it .
When they need to make up for their lack of genuine ideas.