tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post4348988076115117128..comments2023-10-19T06:24:41.808-04:00Comments on Joanne's Journey: Sorbara Plot Thickens...Joanne (True Blue)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-91874074794656617752007-10-28T17:05:00.000-04:002007-10-28T17:05:00.000-04:00Yes, the brain trust was a bit lacking there too. ...<I>Yes, the brain trust was a bit lacking there too. Only in terms of timing though.<BR/><BR/>By the time of the next election, I fully expect this to be resolved one way or the other.</I><BR/><BR/>Forgive my frustration, Joanne, but this should have been resolved long ago. The next election is now in 2011. Despite the slush funds, pandering to the "Caledonians", health care "taxes", we're are in another Liberal majority government. Basically, they can now assume that they will not be punished for anything they do. Reminds me of Chretien, in his later terms.Möbiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851148006420274055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-33845888030323880202007-10-27T19:16:00.000-04:002007-10-27T19:16:00.000-04:00PC's should not be so smug about this sort of thin...<I>PC's should not be so smug about this sort of thing.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, the brain trust was a bit lacking there too. Only in terms of timing though.<BR/><BR/>By the time of the next election, I fully expect this to be resolved one way or the other.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-89341136923935687592007-10-27T19:05:00.000-04:002007-10-27T19:05:00.000-04:00“I think the average IQ around that cabinet table ...<I>“I think the average IQ around that cabinet table just crashed with his departure, and I’m concerned about that for the sake of the province,” said Tory.</I><BR/><BR/>Interesting comment on Tory's part. If he had Sorbara on his campaign team, do you think we would have had the FB funding debate before the last election?<BR/><BR/>PC's should not be so smug about this sort of thing.Möbiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851148006420274055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-4503115862447538432007-10-27T14:13:00.000-04:002007-10-27T14:13:00.000-04:00I think there's WAY MORE going on than we will eve...I think there's WAY MORE going on than we will ever know. <BR/><BR/>Greg Sorbara was Mr. Limelight of the Liberals. <BR/><BR/>Maybe Sorbara simply stepped aside before the premier asked him to?<BR/><BR/>They definatly know something the rest of us don't...at least not yet. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps, as someone suggested he really screwed up the economic growth estimates and wants to be as far away from things as possible. However if that's the case why not quit altogether? Too obvious? <BR/><BR/>I like John Tory's comments also...too bad he didnt' have zingers like that in his bag of tricks during the attack of his fb funding proposal...could have come in handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-5248219716521026472007-10-27T12:48:00.000-04:002007-10-27T12:48:00.000-04:00Well, that could certainly be part of it, GDW.Well, that could certainly be part of it, GDW.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-18503967264420721092007-10-27T12:31:00.000-04:002007-10-27T12:31:00.000-04:00It's the shrinking GDP. The next Treasurer is goin...It's the shrinking GDP. The next Treasurer is going to be in the Ernie Eves position of having to explain a lot of contrived budget numbers, and Sorbara, who feasted off that before and after the 2003 election, and a man who quite possibly still has leadership ambitions himself, isn't about to hang around so he can eat any of that crow himself. Whoever replaces Sorbara is likely to have to raise taxes, cut spending, or break campaign promises. If you're Sorbara, it's better to go out now on a winning note so you can come back later and offer yourself as McGuinty's successor after what are likely to be three or four poor years which will cause McGuinty's demise. <BR/><BR/>"I came back to politics with a mission. At this point, a good part of that mission has been completed." The remaining part of that mission, of course, is to be leader, and I don't think he wants to be the Treasurer who has to explain away the economic decline Ontario is sliding into or the political deceit the Liberals engaged in to get re-elected. In 2011, Sorbara wants to be the fondly remembered successful guy from the past who can rescue the Liberals- and Ontario- from the swamp they're about to wade into.GDWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581921627958432123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-56258929918849451162007-10-27T09:42:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:42:00.000-04:00The other thing is why did Sorbara say this:"I don...The other thing is why did Sorbara say this:<BR/><BR/><I>"I don't know if I would have come to the same decision had we ended with a minority,"</I> - (Star)<BR/><BR/>If he really had such a huge desire to play ball with his Grandkids, why would his decision be different if they were in a minority situation? What does that say about his level of commitment to his family?Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-15253950627820041072007-10-27T09:38:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:38:00.000-04:00Caveat - Exactly.Thanks for nothing, Ontario Lemmi...Caveat - Exactly.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for nothing, Ontario Lemmings!<BR/><BR/>It this turns out to be connected, I would suggest that the opposition parties do some investigating.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-82362594644959385972007-10-27T09:31:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:31:00.000-04:00At first I thought he might have a terminal illnes...At first I thought he might have a terminal illness, but then he wouldn't stay in the House as an MPP, he'd quit outright.<BR/><BR/>Then I wondered if it was the 16% mistake in projected revenues which will likely result in more broken 'promises' by McGuilty.<BR/><BR/>This makes much more sense.<BR/><BR/>Sorbara IS black ops for the Fibs.<BR/><BR/>I loved Tory's comment in the Star article yesterday:<BR/><BR/>“I think the average IQ around that cabinet table just crashed with his departure, and I’m concerned about that for the sake of the province,” said Tory. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, good thing we didn't provide some educational oversight for the 2.5% of Ontario students who attend private schools which they will attend anyway. So much nicer to have the corruption, lies, obfuscation and stonewalling of the McGuilty junta back for another round.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-5998213434926129042007-10-27T09:10:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:10:00.000-04:00Dr. Roy, thanks. Yeah, something just didn't sit r...Dr. Roy, thanks. Yeah, something just didn't sit right yesterday when that announcement came out. And the National Post innuendo was most intriguing.<BR/><BR/>Of course, this is all just allegation and speculation now. All we know for sure is that after working so hard and getting so many votes from his constituents, Greg Sorbara decided he didn't want to be in Cabinet anymore.<BR/><BR/>Yeah right.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-46250386280156130912007-10-27T09:06:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:06:00.000-04:00Great post Joanne. This makes a lot more sense.Too...Great post Joanne. This makes a lot more sense.Too bad this wasn't brought up during th´ elections. The federal and provincial party seem to have the same strategies. I'm sure the black ops of mcliar said make sure this is hushed up.<BR/> Guess the people of Ontario will learn after the election how bad thei choice was.Roy Eappenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797589638971623701noreply@blogger.com