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Ontario’s Minority Government – How it Compromises Ontario’s Future

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:39:04 +0000

Minority governments only work in serving the best interests of the public when elected officials vote independently. We all suffer when party leaders are unwilling to negotiate.
As we have seen in Ontario, when MPP’s vote as a party bloc, compromise comes in blunt populist moves such as taxes on the rich, and not finer, prudent actions of restraint.

The Tories move to reject the budget en masse is purely a political move that doesn’t serve the needs of the province.
Instead of pushing budget initiatives to the right – the Liberals were forced to the left – choosing an ill thought of sur tax scheme that will hinder Ontario’s recovery. There were plenty of ideas on the right that the Liberals could have used if they had a willing dance partner.
Ontario needs the Tories to engage in the process of fighting for their side. Doing so would have shown the benefits of minority governments.

Instead the only thing being compromised is Ontario’s future.

Mayhem Sells for the NHL

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:41:59 +0000

Media quit complaining about the NHL’s lack of enforcement on head shots and mayhem. It wants the UFC on ice. Sure it will give a suspension here or there to throw it’s minority of cerebral followers a bone, but the paying fans want blood – and the NHL knows it. So enlightened media stop whining how the NHL doesn’t get it – it gets it alright. It’s you who don’t.

The NHL doesn’t own hockey, it’s just a private, commercial league that continually exploits the game for a buck. If you don’t like that, and you need your hockey fix – you will need to find it somewhere else. You may need to look hard though, there is no money in no-contact.

BC Teachers Claim They Are Fighting An Unjust Law?

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:57:00 +0000

BC teachers claim they are fighting an unjust law being imposed upon them by the BC government. But how unjust can a law be when it is passed by democratically elected government that resides in a country with a charter that protects minority rights?

Only thing unjust is the teacher’s union twisting of facts to serve their own self interest.

Most teachers’ are hard-working professionals. Unfortunately, they (we)have let teacher unions be their mouthpiece. The result – continuing degradation of the public’s perception of public schools and the profession.

Hear the Corporate Blue Jays Sing – Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:06:42 +0000

Jim Basille now that you have some time forget about hockey – please buy the Blue Jays. (If you have any money left). Corporate ownership is killing sports in Toronto. Profits come first at Rogers and winning – well it’s hard to rank something that doesn’t exist.

Management are trying to convince sceptical fans that you can win, then spend in the AL East. Good luck. Now thanks to the Tigers, Rangers, and Angels, they can forget about any wild card delusions – even with an expanded play-off format.

If the Jays get off to a slow start next season – it will be pretty lonely for the fans. The only ones who will be at the Robbers Centre will be the die-hards and the only cheering will be for the stars in the other dug out.

Guy I feel sorry for is Jose Bautista. He like the fans got duped into thinking this team actually wanted to win. Well now we know why winners don’t come or stay long in Toronto.

Do some reading of your own and you will see the writing was on the wall. Winning pennants has never been mentioned in Rogers’ annual reports.

In Support of #PIPA and #SOPA

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:56:42 +0000

Those protesting against internet piracy and copyright laws must remember that protecting individuals who create new materials spurs innovation and creativity. The internet and countless other inventions and innovations occur most often in countries that reward and protect those who come first.

It is by no accident that countries like the U.S. who aggressively enforce their strict anti-piracy and patent laws, are world leaders in innovation. While countries like China lead the world in copy cat production because of weak patent enforcement.

Obviously the current versions of SOPA and PIPA have to be tweaked, but it is wrong to claim that they have no place in protecting creators in cyber space.

Coming up with a fair and balanced approach of how to do this on the internet may take time. But it should not include the abandoning of any piracy regulation. That would be an outdated response that pushes us back not forward.

Ford You Can Do Better!

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:47:04 +0000

C’mon Ford, couldn’t you spend a little more money on your F-150 commercials and make a true Canadian version. First off, we don’t use gallons and does anyone really think our pals in Ottawa care that much about fuel economy.

Seriously, they have changed nothing but a voice over from the original ad.

Ford you can do better.

Time For NHL to Act

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:58:04 +0000

NHL enforcers are suckers at the bottom of a fish tank – they’re ugly, but they keep it clean. If you want to ban fighting then do so, otherwise get rid of the instigator rule and let the big guys
police the idiots.

I know in hockey I have crossed the line , but luckily a bigger, player with hockey smarts has given me my wake up call and told me in not so many words – to clean it up or else. Unfortunately, the checks and balances are not present in the game today.

The rash of concussions I don’t believe are the direct result of the absence enforcers, but it hasn’t helped either. if the league wants to continue to follow its current path – then 4 on 4 will be the next evolution to create more space in what has become a very dangerous high speed game.

GOP Circus Tries To Distract You From the Obvious – That The “Race” is Over.

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:33:59 +0000

American media is sure trying to convince people that there is a GOP nomination race when there really isn’t. The eventual coronation of Mitt Romney is a foregone conclusion, but the media is hungry for any type of story that will draw this out and make the case that the race is compelling.

Don’t get sucked in – when all is said is done – the hard line tea party crowd will hold their nose and endorse Romney because their distaste for him pales in comparison to their dread of another four years of Obama. So expect Republicans to milk this for all they can and then fall behind their man Romney.

Kadri is Back – Finally!

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:49:15 +0000

Finally Kadri is back and it couldn’t have come soon enough for the 3-4 Leafs. Funny how Kadri who Wilson has mishandled, may actually save the Leafs coach his job.

Listing of Gregory Cawsey’s Published Works

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:31:56 +0000

GuelphMercury – Have your guns, my fellow Americans – after you pass__

GuelphMercury – There’s an argument to be made against French__

GuelphMercury – Turn off the tap on water conservation rebates

GuelphMercury_com – News – Do Teacher Unions Really Support Public Education

GuelphMercury_com – Editorial Reply to Cawsey Column – Some teachers need a few lessons(1)

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – Don’t worry, youth will vote — but only when it starts to count

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – High school students need a 3 a_m_ wake-up call

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – I’m winning gold at being an Olympic Cynic

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – ‘Is anyone sending their kids to that nice school down the street’

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – It’s time to regain our global relevance

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – Note to council we can’t afford you

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – Strong leadership needed on property tax increases

GuelphMercury_com – Opinions – ‘Tis the season to talk about the other certainty of life

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