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Today With Jeff McArthur

August 30, 2010 @ 09:14

Topless in Guelph and father of the bride.

Comments: 8, Category: Radio

Today With Craig And Matt

August 25, 2010 @ 08:58

Being violated, Chilean miners and boobies.

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Ford Makes Sense

August 18, 2010 @ 15:40

"The bottom line is, we can't even take care of our 2.5 million people. People are complaining there's 60,000 people waiting to get into housing. There's congestion on our streets. It's right now, we can't even deal with the 2.5 million people in the city. I think it's more important that we take care of the people now before we start bringing in more. There's going to be a million people, a million more people, according to the official plan, which I did not support, over the next 10 years coming into the city." - Rob Ford

It's absolutely hilarious to watch all the dust eaters go after Rob Ford as he increases his lead in Toronto's mayoral race.

During a debate on CP24 last night, Ford made the above statement when asked this question.

"A lot of the immigrants and refugees that arrive in Canada actually end up settling in the GTA. So how do you think these refugees have contributed to Toronto in the past and how do you think these refugees will contribute to Toronto in the future?"

Ford gave an honest and sensible answer. He's right, Toronto can't deal with its existing population so why would anyone be interested in attracting any more... of any persuasion.

Ford's scrambling opponents have now tried to turn this into a slam against refugees but that's a stretch. It's politics at its worst, but not surprising from the cast of characters running for Mayor.

It's pretty sad when a rational response to an obvious problem is turned into a needless shit storm.

Ford nailed it when he said : "I think it's more important that we take care of the people now before we start bringing in more."

How could this be a slam against refugees when many of the "people we have now" are refugees?

Toronto is busting at the seams and its not the place to be directing newcomers, especailly when other parts of the province and country need and want population.

For any straight thinking person, Rob Ford just got better lookin'.

Comments: 60, Category: Politics

Today With Jeff McArthur

August 16, 2010 @ 09:45

UFC comes to Ontario..

Comments: 4, Category: Radio

Today With Neil Morrison

August 13, 2010 @ 17:28

Refugee boat.

Comments: 0, Category: Radio

Who's The Real Loser

August 13, 2010 @ 12:57

Is it the guy who has a huge lead in Toronto's Mayoral race because he connects with the average hard working Joe, or is it the guy who thought he just had to show up to win.

It's pretty sad when the likes of George Smiterman have to resort to this kind of poltics.

No longer is it about what Georgie Boy can do for Toronto in the future, it's all about what Rob Ford has said in the past.

Pathetic. If anything, I think Smitherman's tactic will only help Ford.

Rob Ford may be a little rough around the edges, but he's exactly what Toronto needs after seven years of David Miller.

Comments: 33, Category: Politics

Help Neighbour John

August 12, 2010 @ 12:28

You may have noticed over the years that Neighbour John likes to eat and drink and he likes contests too.

You might remember a couple of years back he won a jacket at a bar in the States for trying every beer on their 100 beer menu.

Now he's involved in some kind of an eating costest with Crabby Joe's in Bolton, which is close to his machine shop. He ate a big burger and now he needs a bunch of votes to win a lunch for four and a barbeque.

It's called the Outlaw Challenge.

It's the least the reader of Canadian Thinker can do for Johnny Boy, think of all the entertainment he's given us over the past few years.

Here's what you do. Go to this e-mail address, challenge@crabbyjoes.com and on the subject line write "vote". In the body use this code - BL013.

That's all there is too it.

If you want to see more go here.

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Today With Craig And Matt

August 11, 2010 @ 12:39

McCartney, among other things.

Comments: 4, Category: Radio

Catchin' Up

August 10, 2010 @ 12:30

Yea, I'm a bit of a hypocrite. As Program Director of the two Corus mega stations in Peterborough, I'm forever telling my jocks to keep their blogs fresh and up to date.

Look at me; this is my first posting since July 29th.

But if I may, let me offer a few excuses. First of all, my house in Brampton has been turned upside down with some renovations. We had all the floors replaced on the main level and then a new kitchen went in on top of that.

My computer has been set-up make-shift and between all the little jobs associated with having your house re-done I really haven't had time to sit down and write about stuff.

Meanwhile, I can't find the time at work - which is not only true but obviously the correct thing to say, and when I'm at the trailer, my laptop and Rogers stick is so bloody slow I don't have the patience.

So here we go. I managed to find a couple of hours today so I thought it would be a good idea to get caught up before I lose all the readers I've managed to build up over the past four years.

I went to see Paul McCartney last night and it was worth every penny of the $270.00 price tag attached to each ticket.
You might recall I had serious reservations about spending close $540.00 on a pair of tickets when I made the decision a couple of months ago but that was all wiped away last night when Sir Paul walked onto the stage and proceeded to put on a fabulous three hour show.
Believe me, when you're a stones throw away from Paul McCartney while he's singing Let it Be, money becomes no object.
Let me simplify it further. When I consider all the pleasure that Paul McCartney has provided me since I was a child, and then be in the position to watch him live while performing Yesterday, Hey Jude and Blackbird, what's a few hundred bucks?
I'd say it was a bargain.
It was interesting to see the age diversity of the crowd last night. From young children to senior citizens, all focused on one of the greatest entertainers in the history of entertainment.
It was actually emotional at times. When Paul first walked onto the stage I'll admit I got a bit choked up because piles of memories came flooding through my brain.
Beatle songs provide so many bench marks to my life and I can confidently make the same claim for my wife Delyse who wiped away tears on more than one occasion last night.
Band on the Run was current just around the time we started going together in the early 70's, so when he sang the title song, right there in front of us, with exceptional sound and voice strength and clarity, it was extremely moving.
And you've got to give it to the guy. Sixty-eight years old, but he's still in great shape and able to do what many half his age couldn't do. Romp around a stage for three hours under unbearably hot stage lights.
It was a great show and a great experience.

Not so great was the fleecing we took prior to the show. My good buddy Darren made dinner reservations at the Sultan's Tent on Front St. and although somewhat interesting in décor the product wasn't worth the hit.
They draw you in with a set price menu for a four course dinner - $39.95. But once you've ordered your first round of drinks and have a closer look at the menu items you realize most of the good stuff has an added cost.
It's $39.95 if you have what they say, but if you want the rack of lamb instead of the braised lamb it's another $9.95. It was the same with most of the appetizers and desert.
In the end, dinner for four with two half litres of wine, a beer, two cranberry somethings and a martini the bill came to $317.00 dollars before tip.
Sure there was a belly-dancer with a nice bum and a wonderful what ever you call that area from the belly button down, but in the end it didn't add up.
The food was OK, but far from sensational, and not nearly worth what we had to pay.
As we left I said to Delyse, have a good look because it's the last time we're going to see this place.

Other stuff.

I missed an opportunity last night. When we arrived at the ACC I had to have myself a leak so I went into the men's room with Darren.
He noticed, but I didn't, that right next to me was Brian Burke having a squirt. After we came out Darren said to me, "did you see Burke, he was at the urinal right next to you?"
No I didn't and I was pissed.
For some reason, Darren, who's rather forward chose this time not to nudge me or make a comment while we were in the washroom.
I would have loved to have said hello to Burkey without looking at his wang, although it's tough in those situations. Your eyes tend to wander.
I would have shook hands with him (after washing) and asked him about Tomas Kaberle and a few other things.
Man oh man I was disappointed.
Meanwhile, back to the "having a glimpse" angle, it reminds me of and incident that happened many years ago. Mike Murphy was coach of the Leafs at the time and after a golf tournament Humble and I found ourselves in a communal shower with Murph.
Same thing, you couldn't help but have a look but it turned out to be worth it because it provided us with a couple of great breaks on our morning show the next day, talking about the lumber that belonged to a Leafs coach.
It also provided Howie the opportunity to come up with one of the classic Humble and Fred lines of all time.
He described my package as a "cork on a bean bag."
Delyse still talks about my "cork on a bean bag". Actually, a little more often than I'd like her to.

I have to admit I was somewhat pleased with the outcome of the latest attempted attack on Toronto's only choice for mayor, Rob Ford.
Ford made the mistake of being honest by saying he believes in traditional marriage, that being a man and a woman I understand the interpretation changes on a daily basis, but for arguments sake let's say a man and a woman.
It fascinates me how anyone who believes in the traditional way is often labeled homophobic. It's not fair.
I'm not homophobic, and I could really care less whether gay people get married or not, it's really not an issue that's high on my list. But if someone was to press me and make me choose one way or the other, I might actually side with traditional.
Why is that such a crime? It doesn't mean you dislike homosexuals. It doesn't mean you think they shouldn't have equal rights, it doesn't necessarily mean you're against gay marriage, all it means is that given a choice you prefer the traditional way.
It was nice to see that Rob Ford wasn't totally beat-up by the usual suspects.
And to all of you ready to pounce, relax because given our new laws, which are perfectly fine, it won't be long, maybe another generation, before gay marriage becomes part of traditional.
By then we'll be on to something else.

I don't like the provincial law that forbids any alcohol in the bloodstream of anyone less than 22 years of age.
On the surface it seems reasonable as a way of dealing with booze induced car accidents that claim far too many of our youth, but it's just not fair and it goes right back to basics.
If you can be trusted to vote at 18, why can't you be trusted to not drive while impaired?
If you can hop on a plane destined for Afghanistan and defend democracy at 18, why can't you be extended the same rights as anyone else when it comes to alcohol?
Heck, when you get right down to it, based on the above, I don't think the current blanket drinking age of 19 is fair, because it always comes down to this - what about all the responsible people under 19 or 21 and all the irresponsible people over 21.
It just doesn't make sense to me.

I promise, with my house slowly getting back into shape and summer winding down, I'll be able to spend more time on this blog.. and I will.

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Today With Bruce Barker

August 10, 2010 @ 08:54

McCartney, the Ti-cats and corn on the barbeque.

Comments: 3, Category: Radio