Concerned Citizen Says

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The OtnosmohT Team

Link to Comments: http://www.mayorjames.ca/canadian-politics/sarah-thomson-the-palin-discoveries/#comment-52

Concerned Citizen Says:
August 19th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Sarah has also just admitted on Twitter that she is co-owner of the site.
Funny though, as she has yet to admit publicly that her business has never made any money nor that she has been unable to receive a pay cheque in the 9 years she has run it, nor that she has not operated a successful business in the last 18 years. Ms. Thomson claims that her ridiculous magazine (media company) is worth millions, with a circulation of 61,000 and less than 1,000 paid subscribers? It used to have a twice monthly publication and is now only produced 6 times a year. Yes, it wreaks of success, doesn’t it?

Neither has Ms. Thomson announced that she altered her bio page 3 times after my challenging her on her credentials. First -about coming last in her bid for Hamilton council, not losing by just 200 votes. Then – about leaving home for the summer and staying with her sister for half of that time, not leaving home at 15 for 6 months and traveling around N. America. Last – about the multi-million dollar company she built turning around gas stations in trouble, not creating a $30-38 million business mandated to rescue stations in crisis.

Even the scaled down version of her bio is still incredibly dubious. Please see the following link: http://ideas.typepad.com/hall_marks_emma_reilly/2010/07/familiar-face-1.html

It contains an article by Andrew Dreschel from September 1997, when he interviewed Ms. Thomson while she was running for Hamilton Council.
It clearly outlines several huge discrepancies that still exist in Ms. Thomson’s bio:
- The max. number of stations Ms. Thomson ever managed was 5 , all located in S. Ontario, not “numerous” nor were they located “all over Ontario”

- Ms. Thomson won top dealer award in ONTARIO, not Canada as claimed on many sites and in many interviews. She won two years running (1996 & 1997) , not 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1997 as claimed on her LinkedIn page.

- She claims at 30 to have created a $30-38 million dollar business, however in the article she clearly states that by 29 years old, she only had 2 remaining stations, both in Hamilton.
-She claims to have founded a home restoration company, buying, renovating and selling old homes. She further states that she ran for council because she dealt with red tape in rezoning applications. The article clearly states that she “hopes’ to open a book store in her home and was therefore already running by this time. In addition, Ms. Thomson only shows on title for 3 homes over the last 25 years. There is also no record of a renovation company in her name. Three homes in 25 years hardly constitutes a renovation company.

I find it absurd that Ms. Thomson now challenges Rob Ford on his “lies” as Ms. Thomson’s are just as plentiful and directly related to her qualifications; whereas Mr. Ford’s are of a personal nature. Please do not get me wrong, I am not a Ford fan; however, it is so obvious that this is a smear campaign of the leader in the race.

Ms. Thomson attended a rally by Mr. Rossi speaking out about his comment with regards to TO having to take care of the 2.5 million people it already has before opening its doors to newcomers. Ms. Thomson claims to be all about including the public and listening to them; however she appears to suddenly be deaf, as there is overwhelming support for Mr. Ford’s opinion on this. Mr. Ford is even earning the large support from the immigrant/refugee population on his stance.

Ms. Thomson is no more about the people of TO, than she is about her employees, or her family. She is 100% in this for herself. Her hubris is beyond reproach. She is a broken record player, playing the same Utopian song over and over again. She is uneducated and a saleswoman. Please don’t be fooled.
The only reason WP is still in business is because Ms.Thomson has been funded by her husband’s fortune. Now she has drained that pot and is search of her next public platform.

Finally, people are starting to see Ms. Thomson for what she truly is…a liar. This is far from the only thing she has lied about. While some may then bring forward the other candidates’ history, we are forgetting something very important – Ms.Thomson has neither the political nor the business experience to be successful as mayor. Worst case scenario she owns Libertas Post, best case scenario, this supposed self-made millionaire (gag) needs to share office space, phone numbers and admin staff? WTF Yes, can you smell the success now? Ms. Thomson recently stated her business is worth millions, yet she has to share space, has cut the production back from twice a month to 6 times a year and has not yet been able to take a pay cheque? I guess everyone’s definition of success is different, just as everyone’s definition of “visionary”, “qualified”, “businesswoman”, “consensus builder”, etc are very different. However, it would be delightful if Ms. Thomson’s ego didn’t get in the way of her interpretation of the English language.

A soon as she becomes any sort of threat, his women’s world is going to crumble when the press get ahold of her history. I guess one would consider consuming your husband’s fortune to keep you pathetic business alive as being “fiscally conservative”. This woman needs a SERIOUS wake up call. One can only wonder if she is sleeping with John A.D., as this seems to be the only excuse for his alignment with this ego-maniacal rookie. Rumour has it, this may be the only true skill/qualification she possesses as she has had years to develop it.

Wake up Toronto!
Concerned Citizen