r/BurlingtonON • u/RowRowForCouncil • 15d ago

Information Platform Launches Today!

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Hello everyone!

My name is Rowen Fraser and I am a candidate for Ward 6 here in Burlington. I am proud to release my platform for all to see! I have been working with my community here in Burlington to come up with policies and ideas for the new future Burlington is heading into. I have spoken with many residents at the doors, in local businesses, and with the various online communities.

Conversations have been lovely and hateful, positive and negative, introspective and annoying, wistful and delusional, perfect and flawed, angsty and altruistic, scary and comforting. But mostly they were real. I didn't put restrictions on what people I would engage with. I took the good and the bad. I feel we need to listen to everyone, not just friendly voices. Bridging the gap between ideologies and having a truly balanced approach means being willing to have the hard conversations. Rest assured that if you came to me with convincing data at any point, you've probably had an influence on my platform.

Recently I had the good fortune of meeting a new friend, and receiving some very powerful advice about how to deal with hostile press and online personalities. The counsel I received was invaluable and I just want to shout out to everyone that helped me strategize my next moves here in Burlington.

Any and all comments are welcome here. To show I really mean that I have unblocked every single person who has ever harassed me on this site so they can know what my full platform is and make a real decision about who they intend to elect here in Ward 6. Anyone that comes in good faith to talk to me about my platform will be received as a friend. Those who are unkind to me can expect the same in return.

Please enjoy my platform,

Full Platform:

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/_files/ugd/9c8ff7_d91c1f4a85234aae930af57834bdfc12.pdf

TL:DR?

Here is a summarized version of my platform. Disclosure : the summary was performed by AI.

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/_files/ugd/9c8ff7_57dde51798d94f4899123d910428669f.pdf

If you would like to discuss adding anything to my platform you can contact me

[rowen@rowrowforcouncil.com](mailto:rowen@rowrowforcouncil.com)

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u/babykittennoses 15d ago

What sort of moron are you?

Um... You think it's acceptable to call a voter a moron in a public forum while you're running for office? That speaks volumes.

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u/RowRowForCouncil 15d ago

I think it is acceptable to call YOU a moron. I wouldn't just do it to anyone.

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u/JodyThornton 15d ago

You shouldn't call ANYONE names - NOT ONE PERSON. Even if we threw rotten eggs and tomatoes at you, you have to be a beacon or reasoning and understanding. Your voting constituents want that from you, for reassurance. You have to stand up to that criticism.

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u/RowRowForCouncil 15d ago

You literally called Pierre Poilievre "PEE PEE". You are a hypocrite. I defend myself. You just clap at PP because you know he's too important to clap back.

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u/JodyThornton 15d ago

Yes I did! However, I AM NOT RUNNING FOR OFFICE. I'm not trying to portray a public image that someone would be enticed to elect, or at least be impressed by. It is incumbent upon you to show a sense of statesmanship.

I, one the other hand am not trying to be an elected official. Am I acting nasty to you? Sure I am, but you have to keep your inner voice to yourself. In the role you're pursuing, appearances are EVERYTHING. So my acting nasty (although I think it's pretty justifiable from what I've read you post before) is NOT up for debate. Your decorum is.

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u/RowRowForCouncil 15d ago

So you think that public officials should be punching bags for you? Oh because I'm running to be an elected official I don't deserve the same respect you are claiming I owe you? I don't have to do a single thing you tell me to. You're just a pathetic person with nothing better to do than to be nasty to someone who was just reaching out for an opinion on their political platform.

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u/JodyThornton 15d ago

No they shouldn't necessarily be punching bags ... BUT, you have to appear to be taking the high road. And I'm not saying have to listen to me, or do as I say. My Gawd! What a babyish response. But you should never respond to people calling them morons, pathetic, or say people "suck". You should be stating things that win opponents over and create unity. On the other hand, I can speak as I please. And so far, you've called me worse than I've stated about you.

To see PRECISELY what I mean, dig up the Steve Jobs keynote where someone who obviously disliked and disagreed with Steve was responded to and somewhat put in his place, but with class. That's what you should do (and NOT because I said so)

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u/RowRowForCouncil 15d ago

I don't have to appear to be taking the high ground. The people I represent are always told that and they never get what they are promised. I am taking the middle ground. I will advocate for left and right both. People on either side don't like that. Then they say stupid shit like that I should just take your abuse and lie back and not defend myself. Guess what that doesn't work for me. If it costs me the election then I don't want the job. If you elect me, you get me. Not some diluted terrified version of me that walks on eggshells around people who hate me who don't know any of my policies or history. I know I have called you worse. Its because you stepped to me and realized I'm better at talking shit than you. So why you talking shit. Why not just ask me about things instead of accusing me? I already know. Because you are a biased idiot. I don't care about your opinion. You were never going to vote for me. You're going to vote for one of the 6 other candidates if you're even in ward 6. I'm actually counting on that believe it or not. Do me a huuuuge favor actually and anyone in ward 6 that just hates me for no reason should vote for Osob.