Editor's Note: I hate to give these fools any attention, but I couldn't resist. H/T to Jeff Foxworthy.
If your idea of a family business is working at Town Hall, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you think that Martin's razor-thin winning margin of five votes is a mandate, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you think that Rick Shular is a visionary, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you think people will donate on the promise of a lawsuit against four councillors, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you think that spending taxpayer money to sue a blogger was a good idea, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you think that requesting compliance audits against the candidates you didn't like
and costing $100,000. in taxpayer money was a way to change the will of the people, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you threaten a frivolous lawsuit any time someone says or publishes stuff you don't like, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you lament the scarcity of jobs while your wife is the bread winner in the family, and you stay home and write blogs on just how much smarter than anyone else you think you are are, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you stalk Americans, councillors, bloggers, and anyone who has a yellow sign, thinking that you're exercising your rights, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you follow the marching orders of those who haven't the intestinal fortitude to identify themselves because they know they will be exposed for the liars they are, you just might be a Red Bull.
If you find the need to artificially inflate your hit count by using copied/pasted scripts from REAL programmers, you just might be a Red Bull.
If your members include a hacker, a slacker, and a fudge packer, you just might be a Red Bull.
If all you do is snort hot air , paw the ground and charge on your wife's credit card, you just might be a Red Bull.
ReplyDeleteFUNNY!
ReplyDeleteBest s**t I have seen in a long time, much better than the humour and sarcasim of the Bulls**t crowd in the north end.
ReplyDeleteBahaaahaahhhaaaa
Hacker, slacker and fudge packer. I wonder who's who?
ReplyDeleteWait for it! According to the RBS blog documents were obtained by a councillor illegally. What do they consider illegal? A councillor had to file a FOI to get a public document? I think their shoes are on the wrong feet. Of course that would explain a lot.
ReplyDeleteAccording to them, they have all the latest news and have a huge following but they don't get what a laughing stock they are. People just can't believe the nonsense they post. They are pathetic.
now that is fuuuunnnnyyyy!!!! Thanks for that! Lightened up my dreary Sunday night. ROFLMAO!!!!!
ReplyDelete@6:48: Exactly! I'm still trying to figure out what criminal act the four are being accused of on the latest post. And seriously, a joke about burnt pancakes turns into how one councillor hates mothers and children? WTF! The only reason I read their posts is to see what crazy nonsense they have posted lately. It is all so pathetique as you say. The twisted tortured logic is a joke. Most, if not all, can see right through it for what it really is. Thank god for that.
ReplyDeleteThis is Brilliant!! THE RBD & associates are obviously under employed which is why they have too much time to bitch & moan about everyone else. Maybe someone should report them to the government to see if they are really unable to work!! As the saying goes " idle hands are the work of the devil"
ReplyDeleteRun Heather Run, Greg is willing to testify to your competence. Who is going to testify to his?
ReplyDeleteIf you read the minutes of the BiCentennial Committee from the last Council Agenda and think bringing a band from England for $100,000 and paying a Parade Grand Marshal $20,000 with a total budget of over 1 million we don;t have is OK then you really are a Red Bully.
ReplyDeleteOMG...don't get me started on that parade! I am definitely not a redbull...(lol, and thank god) since I think it's completely outlandish, ridiculous and a waste of our money. 2.2 million dollars for a parade?! Come on!
ReplyDeleteOoops...need to correct myself. $1.2 million dollars for a parade?! Come on!
ReplyDeleteThree staff and with 2 months to go they have no permission or permits or have not even decided on a route if any floats and bands show up.What are Councillors Hill and Passero thinking to let a group commit to this ridiculous sum of money, I hope they are the personal guarantors and not leaving the Town as a debtor to this fiasco.
ReplyDeleteIf you think that town staff are all competent, honest people working in the best interests of the people, you might be a Red Bull.
ReplyDeleteThe Red Bulls spread manure and their pals on council spread red ink, more of our tax money to serve their vanity, and that's no bull!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat community/country has a parade and fireworks to "Celebrate" a war. What happened to memorials, prayer vigils,remembrance days, statues, The fallen soldiers deserve better, Does anyone remember the repatriation ceremonies some years ago when soldier remains were found?That how you should remember the fallen of the War of 1812, Not a Party.
ReplyDeleteThe Town gave this party $200,000.Where do these dreamers expect to get a million dollars? These expenditures are outrageous,I expect to hear one of the two Councillors on this committee give a report to Council very soon.Three staff!!!What happened to volunteers who always stepped up for Friendship Festival and the Winter parade and festivities.And just who is this guy getting $20,000 for a two hour parade gig. Greggers would do it for free and at least everyone knows who he is,
ReplyDeleteIf you DON'T think Bonito's offer to testify to Salter's competence is one of the funniest things you've ever read, you ARE a Red Bull.
ReplyDeleteJust an FYI the "guy" that is getting the 20K for being Grand Marshall is Rick Hiller, who used to be the head of Canada's military forces.
ReplyDeleteAs for Greggers being the Grand Marshall, we want people to come to this parade, not run away when they see the little fat guy on the back of someones convertable.
Maybe if he is lucky he can walk in the parade with his three dogs.
does anyone on the other blog know the meaning of hearsay?
ReplyDelete"does anyone on the other blog know the meaning of hearsay?"
ReplyDeleteNo but they did hear something about it once.
Our councillors would not leak whatever occurred in a Closed Door Meeting. They understand "Privacy Rules". After all the guff that they have taken, they would never jeopardize what they have worked so hard to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteMy impression is that there will be a "Disciplinary Hearing" for that identifiable person because she wasn't fired outright. The question is will she go quietly or should others be concerned who she implicates? She once answered in council that she took orders from Mr. Slange, who would she have taken her cues from after he departed? mmmm...
Do you think Greggers has turned blue yet?
ReplyDeletehow dare the mayor approve spending on "a parade " he can't even find funds for a santa claus parade, but can blow money on a parade to honor war and death of thousands. he can't affor a pool for the taxpayers kids to swim in saftey.
ReplyDeleteHe chooses to have pomp and cermony for the loss of life in the bloodiest war , we have ever read about.
the food bank could really use some of that wasted money, now the slots are to close, the lost jobs.
funny that the government choose to-day to close the slots, yep it's cheque day for the poor who can go blow money with false hopes , then appear at the food bank for a bail out, I have seen this happen all to often.
But the mayor want's the pomp and ceramony and disreguard of the job loss. Yes mr mayor you really show how you care for the people of fort Erie.
SHAME ON YOU. your arragonce.
To be fair, the money for the War of 1812 is coming from the Federal Slush Fund, albeit taxpayer money. The town has pledged $200,000. towards the festivities.
ReplyDeleteThe mayor can't whine about the slots closing when he has his hand out for War of 1812 funding while urging the pledge from Fort Erie taxpayers to pony up in excess of $200K towards the festivities. That's where the town can make a statement: thanks, but no thanks. We'll keep our $200,000. and use it to help the unemployed, now increased by over 200, by the closing of the slots. Priorities.
Could someone explain the rationale of paying $100,000 to fly a band from England.? That money would go a long way to helping Fort Erie get some services for our children and youths or cleaning up our beach areas.Someone is free spending for champagne when we are a beer town/
ReplyDeleteThe War of 1812 is a large part of Canadian and American history.
ReplyDeleteWar of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations are taking place in various towns and cities in Ontario, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Viginia and Washington D.C as well a numerous National Celebrations in both countries.
Believe it or not, there is more to Fort Erie's history than the closed amusement park.
I would like to ease your concern on the previous topic when you said " The reason I find this so disturbing is that it took US Homeland Security to apprehend the officer"
ReplyDeleteThe truth is that it was a bi-national task force composed of U.S. Homeland Security agents, Canada Border Security agents, RCMP, OPP, NRP, and Toronto and Peel police departments. One American agency, six Canadian agencies. Guess it all depends on the point that you are trying to make.
The point I was trying to make re: the arrest of the local police officer (thanks for the clarification that there were many agencies involved) is that it would appear, based on the report in the news media as provided by the law enforcement agencies, that this is not a "new" or isolated incident. Something appears to be really wrong with the NRP that such a level of alleged criminal activity
ReplyDeletewas not detected before this. Couple that with the scathing article in the Toronto Star and it is very troubling. As we have come to learn recently, even the most respected law enforcement agencies have "bad apples." They must be rooted out and dealt with harshly as they have not only betrayed the public trust, but the oath they take as a police officer.
It further troubles me that the two NRP officers who are under a cloud, both appear on the Sunshine List, meaning they make in excess of $100,000 per year.
I think there is a resemblance between the police officer busted for drugs and one who I believe behaved inappropriately (like a bully) in a video of the hospital downgrading. If he's the same man, he should have been suspect after the first incident.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM6ri8YUiiY
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/04/28/cop-charged-in-border-bust
The RBS site states that they always get the truth. To use his own words in his last rant: "nobody is really sure", "it seems", "Mrs. Salter hinted", "I would speculate", "if one were to read between the lines", "presumed gag order", "it has been clearly suggested". Is this how they get to the truth? It seems rather hard to come to any conclusion after reading this.
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, they're accusing a councillor of talking about confidential goings on in closed sessions and on the other hand, they say that staff is operating under a gag order. Very confused way of making an argument. I don't know what has happened regarding Salter; I do respect that John Robbins has good sources and he indicated that she was on paid leave and possibly fired. As to anything written on that other blog nor by the faux newsman, please accept with a large grain of salt. They are the unofficial cheerleaders for certain people at town hall and in other positions, so their reports will reflect that. If Salter made any statements in the media, it could jeopardize her position - whatever that is.
ReplyDeleteThey write The Truth. LOL. I certainly will not shed any tears if Salter is let go, but I also hope that, if it was done, that it be done in a legal way.
And that she doesn't cost us anymore then she already has!
ReplyDeleteWasn't that Closed Door Meeting with an "identifiable person" delayed a week or so? I would think everything was done by the book. These Councillors have had to learn fast! In the beginning they were constantly "slanged and salted". That is probably why it is paid leave as confirmed by Ron Tripp. Right?
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ReplyDeleteThat is just outrageous! What are you, twelve? I shouldn't have published this tripe, but my finger slipped on the "publish" button. Shame on you and shame on me for laughing.
ReplyDeleteNow I have to go use some eye bleach. The visual is very disturbing.
I goofed, I think their expression was they'd been "slanged and saltered". That is even funnier. They obviously have learned very fast when they were undermined at the beginning of their term. They are no longer one step behind. I admire how the councillors have kept their sense of humour instead of becoming like the nasties. They are very intelligent hard working gentlemen.
ReplyDeleteB.S. your finger didn't slip.
ReplyDeleteI am an War of 1812 Bicentennial volunteer and have put in hundreds of hours towards it's success and will put hundreds more in. What have YOU done as a Proud Canadian?
ReplyDeleteI have become aware that this site and it's supporters have become vocal against this endeavour.
What is your problem?
Congratulations on your hard work as a volunteer. This is a discussion site. Some posters here find it hard to justify all the money being spent to bring a parade to Fort Erie as part of the War of 1812 commemoration.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you'd like to enlighten us as to the benefits of the War of 1812 festivities and the massive amount of money being spent to "celebrate" the war.
Perhaps others have helped their community in ways that are not evident, so please don't accuse anyone of not caring for their community. It is not a matter of patriotism; it's a matter of financial priorities.
Let's try to be civil about this discussion.
I think you should take down the waging wed woostew post.
ReplyDeleteThe financial commitments made by the town of Fort Erie towards the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations were made well before the excessive spending made on audits, lawsuits, lighthouse restoration, and staff audits.
ReplyDeleteThe committment was made before this town became so obsessed in ruining itself.
Fort Erie is still a community within the boundaries of Canada, and Canadian Pride.
The " financial priorities" that you refer to was not an issue 2 years ago. The town's coffers unfortunately have been exhausted by mismanaged expendetures by the current council.
The War of 1812 Bicentennial will progress and celebrate this part of our heritage, whether you or your readers like it or not.
BTW ..... what is " uncivil" about my discussion?
ReplyDeleteI took your remark "What's your problem?" as belligerent. Your explanation is appreciated and understood. It is also obvious to me that you have an axe to grind with the current council. You still haven't explained how this celebration will benefit Fort Erie. I am really curious. Are there going to be Tall Ships? Re-enactments? Commercial tie-ins to the parade? Will there be an opportunity for local businesses to benefit? What will the parade route be? How many bands? Floats?
ReplyDeleteLots of work to put on a parade.
There, Nature Lover. I removed the twelve year old's post. I have to remember that we're dealing with very thin-skinned people here and they get their feelings hurt so easily.
ReplyDeletevol·un·teer
ReplyDelete[vol-uhn-teer]
noun
1.
a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.
2.
a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
Above is the definition of volunteer, and after looking at the list of people on the "BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE" you might want to rethink taking such an adversarial stance with us as we as much as you have a right to our opinions AS YOU DO. It is my understanding, If you are meeting during work hours; which most would consider 3 pm to be; and/or receiving remuneration in any way for your time before, during or after the event, whether from work or other, you are not considered a volunteer. You would be considered a COMMITTEE MEMBER. Of course there may be a few actual "volunteers" in that group and you might actually be one of them, and if so, I apologize and recant the above. I personally (and know of many others) who have put in hundreds/even thousands of our own hours as a volunteer in this town for various committees and events and have never been paid a dime. All we have ever received is the satisfaction of a job well done and the joy of seeing happy faces at the event itself. That is it! Perhaps you should give it a try.
But, since you "volunteered" to come on this site, and seem like you want to set the record straight
Here are some questions for you: 1)Please tell us why you think this parade is so important and to what benefit it will serve the community. I have read where we will have thousands and thousands of tourists coming to our town to watch it. Really? That is quite a claim, and after years and years of the Friendship Festival and it still cannot achieve that goal, I am not sure how one parade is going to do it...
2) Why was the parade not done at the same time as the festival? would have been two reasons for people to come to our town in one weekend and might have actually helped it out when it is in such need of assistance to keep going past this year.
3)Also, please explain the need to hire out of town vendors to do the fireworks? Would have been awesome to see our taxpayer monies go to a local group.
4)Please also give us actual attendance numbers of the play and the hockey tournament and sales of the calendar. Last I read many thousands of calendars were being given away..why is that?
5)why is their a need to hire two staff members to assist in the parade planning? That is most certainly not a volunteer.
6)After reading the minutes it seems that there is concern about the route; please tell us what it is exactly.
7)why are we paying one band $100,000 to play in this parade?
8)Is there a plan B if federal and provincial funding don't come through to top up the $200,000 local taxpayer investment?
9)are there guidelines in place to make sure that the taxpayer isn't on the hook if funding falls through and bands, etc., are expecting payment? I sure hope so.
10)these other cities you mention that are celebrating: what kind of monies did their towns have to put up to secure possible grants? did they even have to do it? was that in fact part of the criteria to apply for funding?
11)why hasn't this even been approved by council yet? so odd...the only thing I believe that has happened is the request for the $200,000. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I know these seem like a lot of questions, and yes, they are...but, I have no idea where else to go to get the answers. Awaiting your reply.
9:57 PM: I'm pretty sure you might be mistaken. The committment to do bicentennial celebrations was made a few years ago, true, but the $200,000 committment for the parade was only approved at budget time this past few months ago.
ReplyDeleteI have no problem with the War of 1812 celebrations I was looking forward to it! They are even being celebrated in some of the U.S. states. I do have a problem with us importing a Band from over sea's at a hugh cost, were as we should of got a local High School Band to do it. I hope it is a very good show! BUT 1812 Volunteer, you Can't blame the problems with our spending on this current council. This mess started with the previous council and they were Forewarned and ignored anyone that was against the Condo! Also our current Liebrial Government hasn't helped!!
ReplyDelete1048 asks the questions that all deserve to be answered, I hope the 1812 volunteer has some answers. I also hope they tell our committee reps Councillor Hill and Pissaro to make a full report to Council so everyone will know why they approve of a $100,000 English band and why we should not be worried about being stuck once again with a massive over run. A million dollar debt would really send us packing to get out of this town
ReplyDeleteMy apologies for the interruption of the Bicentennial Celebration discussion.
ReplyDeleteI would like to give a "thumbs up" to Nature Lover's call for the removal the the obviously intentionally provoking post from "waging wed".
Honestly, yeah I laughed.It was funny.
Problem I had with it though was that it was right up RB's alley. You have to wonder why anyone, from either side of this town's debates, would think that stooping so low can result in ANYTHING positive?
Perhaps now, having hit rock bottom, we can get back on track and discuss, as adults, ideas on a blue flag waterfront park and have a civil discourse on matters such as this 1812 Bicentennial Celebration?
Respectfully,
John McCarthy
I disagree with the volunteer that supported all the expenditures for the parade, But then knocked the councillors for approving funds to pay for our lighthouse restorataion. The lighthouse celebrates our heritage like non other!
ReplyDeleteIt was purchased by previous councils. It is reprehensible that it was allowed to deteriorate as it did. Minimal upkeep in the past would have saved the present day expenditures.