^ Calm down Fugger.
Let's keep it civil in here please. Everyone who posts on here is more than just a typed name and is actually a real human being. I like to think the VV population is a step and a few IQ points ahead of those that comment on TC stories.
I'm sorry, I don't see how what I wrote comes across as ragey or uncivil - unless calling it how I see it somehow qualifies. Excluding the fact that the writer is the party-nominated candidate for the riding, she stated that her industry is the most competitive ever. I have an immense respect for the arts and even more for those who can make a living doing it. But that's not what I took issue with: it's the fact that she stated x is the most competitive business ever. x could have been whatever, even the proverbial lemonade stand. Someone makes a statement like that - online, in person, wherever - it is fair game for challenge. In addition, I don't think that it is out of line to form an opinion of a person who makes statements like that. For example, I'm sure that you have quite the opinion of me based on my posts, G-Man - and however misguided it is (
), you're entitled to it.
But, do not chastize me for not pulling punches. I espoused an opinion based on her participation in the discourse - it's not like I made a biased, ad hominem attack. If that's not cool, I apologize for not getting the memo stating that we can only talk about sunshine and kittens on here.
Anyways, back to Ida Chong...hmmm, oh wait, I guess I shouldn't say that. How about this: Ida Chong is a very nice lady who enjoys making appearances at neighbourhood ratepayers' association meetings and should therefore not be recalled. How's that for adding value to the discourse?