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What did Ford do with the $7 billion the Ontario government didn't spend this year? He sure as fuck didn't put it into healthcare or education.
He's being fiscally conservative and saving the money for a time when we really need it: like when there is a megaproject his buddies can bid on!
When most citizens don't even bother voting, it no surprise when the elected government doesn't act in their interest. Most Ontarians showed Doug that they don't really care what he does. Maybe next election more people will do their civic duty and participate in their democracy.
Even if voting for Horwath felt like voting for that woman from Parks and Rec, and even if voting for the Liberal guy felt like voting for a nameless extra from The Muppet Show, either would've been preferable to this guy who is actively dismantling our society.
Pardon my ignorance, I'm not knowledgeable in politics, but is there anything we can do beyond taking politicians' word during election time? We can't somehow vote against decisions being made after they are elected (or can we?). It seems like they can say whatever they want to get the vote, and then do something completely different in their own interest after that.
Like MrD said, FPTP is the first problem. MMPR may turn out to be a problem too, but it's a better problem. No system isn't going to be a problem but some definitely have more problems than others.