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[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago (2 children)

He became a politician so he can make backroom deals that line his pockets. The beer stuff is to win votes from idiots.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

why not both

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-premier-doug-ford-7-eleven-beer-wine-licence-1.5917186

During one of his official trade missions to the U.S., Premier Doug Ford met a top executive of 7-Eleven, a company that is now seeking permission to sell beer and wine in many of its Ontario locations.

CBC News learned of Ford's meeting at 7-Eleven's corporate headquarters in Irving, Tex. on Feb. 10, 2020 through a freedom of information request for the premier's appointment schedule.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

To be honest, this is probably Couche Tard more than 7-11, but they're both greasing wheels.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Still a funny meme even if undeservedly flattering.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

This is hilarious. Though surprisingly Doug Ford doesn't actually drink