Rude, Ignorant, and running in Durham
January 1st, 2006
Well, I guess Doug Moffat doesn't want to be elected. At least, that's the opinion I get, from the way he responds to the concerns of people who are asking questions, and addressing the issues. I recently e-mailed Mr. Moffat, and asked him how he would be able to represent Durham as a member of a party that is clearly corrupt, and rotting. Here is his response, word for word. I find it extremely rude, and condescending, and will be responding as such very shortly.
"I have not been part of the "Rot" as you choose to call it. I have been an elected and responsible Canadian all my life as Former Teacher, Former M.P.P. and as a Mayor and Regional Councillor I have always conducted myself in an honourable and trustworthy fashion and gained the respect of my colleagues. I shall continue to do the same. I am currently Chair of Durham Regional Police and am in a position of trust and responsiblility. You can choose to believe what you wish."
I will also include my message to Mr. Moffat, word for word. Beforehand, let me say that he did not address any one of the issues that I addressed in my message. Instead, he clearly appears upset, trying to defend his personal record. I didn't ask for his personal record, I wanted his comments on the record of his party- corruption, scandal, and slander. I got nothing but a man tooting his own horn, trying desperately to gain power, to help the Liberals cling to it no matter what. As I said, this is not done, in my opinion. Until I am satisfied with the response I recieve, he will continue to be pressed on the issues. It really isn't hard to answer a question about scandal, rot, and corruption, yet, as a typical Liberal, he has ignored the issue. In fact, he didn't even place his name at the bottom of his message. Before, I was campaigning to help Bev Oda win; now, I'm out to ensure that Doug Moffat is defeated by any means necessary. Liberal arrogance is once again demonstrated, quite blantantly.
"Mr. Moffat:
As a young member of the riding in which you hope to represent, I would like> to present some concerns and issues that I have with your party, in hopes> that you can rest my mind. I don't want to hear the typical response about the economy and the Liberal "record"- that doesn't interest me. I would like to hear your opinion and thoughts on the scandals and corruption that have rotted your party for the past twelve years. The sponsorship scandal is perhaps the most prevalent, and blatant misuse of public funds in Canadian History. Your party, with your current leader as the Minister of Finance, stole two-hundred and fifty million dollars from taxpayers. This includes my parents, who work hard for their money, and it is then misused in such a despicable way to support the Liberal Party and it's cronies. I do not believe that the Liberals can fix this if they were to be re-elected on the 23rd, and have seen no proof to show otherwise.
More recently, we have a Liberal attacking and slandering NDP Candidate Olivia Chow. How can you expect Canadians to support a party that has no qualms with attacking minorities? Your Conservative opponent is in fact of ethnic decent! Can we expect the same attacks from the party to fall onto Bev Oda? I should hope not, but wouldn't put it past the party.
Lastly, we have another Liberal Finance minister in hot water, with a criminal probe being conducted by the RCMP into insider trading. How can Canadians trust the Liberal Party when this is happening, on top of other scandals and lies? It's far too much to stomach, and as a young person, it shatters faith in the electoral system.
Therefore, I simply ask: with these examples, how can you, as a member of this corrupt party make a difference? How can we trust somebody like yourself who is a former MPP for the NDP, who has clearly changed his beliefs for reasons unbeknownst to the electorate? I eagerly await a response."
Now, after reading both Moffat's response, and my letter, can anyone find where he addressed any of my concerns? I didn't think so. Rude, ignorant and running in Durham- The new title for Doug Moffat.
posted by Josh T @ 1/01/2006 06:07:00 p.m.
3 Comments:
I think Mr. Moffatt's reponse could have been lengthier, but he did respond respectively. Someone running as a Liberal who has not been a part of the alleged fraud and misuse of money (which, by the way, you keep saying is increasing??? How so?)has every right to direct you to his/her clean record of public service. Perhaps it would have been better if Mr. Moffatt would have mentioned something like " I understand the frustration you are experiencing, but please allow me to direct you to my record of public service. I am a citizen of Durham region who will work hard to stand up for the citizens of this area...blah blah... If you are still not convinced, I can understand. But I promise to represent you and Durham region to the best of my ability etc, etc."
He could have responded differently, but you, too could have been slightly more sympathetic to a man who is running with no previous scandals attached to his name and no association with the scandals you so vehemently love to bring up. The solution to your anger is not to come from harassing Doug Moffatt. Bear in mind that there are those of us who choose a party not for the people, but for the principles of social policy and conscience. Perhaps the key to communication between different party members is a little diplomacy, and a lot of understanding.
I was quite diplomatic, Laura, and I don't appreciate the lecture. I think it is quite appropriate to point out the scandal, corruption and rot within the Liberal party. I merely asked for how he would change the way the Liberals act, should he be elected. I was tactful, and polite, and asked tough questions, that he clearly couldn't answer. His response was rude, and un-appreciated. As for the Sponsorship Scandal, and the increasing costs, my original 30 million estimate was wrong, and I have since corrected myself many times in this blog. I have a large amount of understanding, but when someone running for election can't answer tough questions, and defend records, he or she doesn't deserve the job. As a side note, the lectures on how I conduct my affairs are not appreciated.
Let me also say this- if you have an issue with the issues I address in this campaign, then perhaps you could be as tactful as to come out and say it. Scandal and corruption, as you say are something I "vehemently love to bring up." Well, when a party has been shown to steal two-hundred and fifty million, and is being criminally investigated for insider trading, wouldn't you think that scandal and corruption are two important issues? And no, he did not respond respectively at all. Nor did I say he didn't have the right to direct me to his "record." Perhaps, Laura, if you have read the entire message I sent to Mr. Moffatt, you would realize that I did not ask for his record. I asked for his thoughts, and opinions on the scandal that has plagued the Liberal party. Instead, I recieved a very rude, tactless response, which is not appreciated. I was very diplomatic; I asked for his thoughts, and opinions, and instead recieved the typical Liberal jargon. Perhaps you should bear that in mind before lecturing me on how I conduct myself.
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