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SCAMS: New SCAMS
They’re at it again….SCAMMERS. It’s very difficult keeping up with the culprits.
Apple Crisp
Outstanding topping, apple body, not so much.
Oct 24 – Voted yet? Ya gotta. Ya shoulda. Ya otta.
Gardening gone kaput! Some words in our dialoguing gone kaput too!
AGEING & SENIORS: 06 – A comment from another aging person; she’s not a happy camper about aging
Is aging really that bad? Yes, aging is really that bad! I guess for some they are happy about aging eat right, exercise blah blah blah. Well I have eaten right walk 5 miles a day and took and still … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: 07 – Is aging really that bad?
Is aging really that bad? Ya gotta a choice? Yes it is really bad but … Be pragmatic, be realistic..aging is the pits…it’s a constant battle, you against the debilitation and deterioration of your body as it ages and … Continue reading
‘Bitch’ no more !
“Bitch!” This is supposed to be a greeting? Acceptable? Sociable? It may be to some people but it ain’t to me. A comedian I recently saw narrated a skit in which ‘bitch’ was used frequently as a form of greeting … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: DEMOCRACY and VOTING
Democratic governments are founded on the premise that those who govern are beholden to the will of the governed. They do not automatically produce more noble or enlightened leaders than other forms of government. They elect human beings with their inherent … Continue reading
In the last election, you didn’t vote……nooo!
You didn’t vote? Say it isn’t so. Voting is a privilege. Voting means you manage your local government. Voting means you care about local government. Voting means you appreciate candidates running for office. Voting means you support your muncipal government. … Continue reading
News release: City of Pickering
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POLITICS: 01 Criticism of the election turnout
Thanks for your update – like you I am extremely disappointed in the voter turnout. I feel that this would have been the best opportunity to express your concerns and wishes. Municipal elections have historically had poor turnouts, but it is getting … Continue reading
Is the world crazy or is it a crazy world?
Either the world is crazy or it’s a crazies-filled world. You figure it out? Hammer attacks of elite citizenry, shooting of gay night club patrons, schools shot up like target ranges….we are in crazy world or we are neighboured by … Continue reading
POLITICS: 02 – Voter turnout dismal in Toronto, Oct. 25
Journalists complain about low voter turnout and you are right that it is the biggest threat to democracy. If the media are truly keen on promoting democracy, then you should do your job which is not to decide for the … Continue reading
POLITICS: 03 – Councillors sided with lobby group over public interests
‘When all of this is said and done, 80 percent of Durham Region remains green’ — Durham council approves plan to develop 9,300 acres of farmland, May 30 What I want most from elected representatives is to be able to … Continue reading
POLITICS: 04 – Don’t shame people for not voting? Why not?
Voter turnout dismal in Toronto as well. Sabreena Delhon, of the Samara Centre for Democracy, says we should not “blame or shame the electorate” for the low turnout (29 percent). Yes, we should. Voting is a civic duty. And it’s … Continue reading
POLITICS: 05 – A big disconnect between citizens and politicians
The abysmally low voter turnout continues a long-standing trend in municipal elections and comes on the heels of a meagre 43-per-cent turnout in June’s provincial election. People feel less connected to politics and politicians. The Star informs us that Premier … Continue reading
POLITICS: 06 Award for being responsible citizens
To the many people who voted and sent me feedback about having done so…you’re marvellous. I did not post a list of you who have responded as that would be a violation of confidentiality and privacy. I received almost 30% … Continue reading
POLITICS: 01 – MISSION STATEMENT
PICKERING+ is a think tank, a discussion forum dedicated to the exploration of issues of concern in the Pickering-Durham region. Some issues of discussion: Citizen knowledge of local government; Exposure of campaigning political candidates; Municipal Voter turnout; Support of local … Continue reading
The Devil…possibly?
The evil in the world is either growing or publishing about it is becoming more efficient. Devil? If you believe in evil personified as the devil, then you believe he is growing in influence and activity. The USA is an … Continue reading
