It didn't take long for the 'truth' to come out, did it? Dexter hadn't even cashed his first big fat pension checks before we are told that instead of having a slim surplus, we are up shit creek to the tune of almost Half a Billion Dollars! So, it looks as if we will be in for more cuts, and increases in service fees, can't call them a tax increase can we?

Health care and Education will be spared, apparently, other than that we are in for more cuts.

This is proof positive that Politicians are only interested in qualifying for their Taxpayer Funded Platinum Pension, I hope those bastards have a lousy Christmas and they get a big lump of coal up their stern tube. —Basil Fawlty

To all the people out there adorning Canada Goose jackets. I hope you know how much pain and suffering your 700$ bought. Those jackets use coyote fur which is acquired "humanely". So no farms just people trapping the coyotes. These poor animals are often left for dead by starvation or dehydration all in the name of your jackets status symbol. The company claims humane animal practices are high on their moral list, this statement makes me shake my head. My point is, all these people who buy these jackets, probably 99% know nothing of where their jackets come from all they know is " I will be cool if I have one". So just do two seconds of research before you drop 700$ on pain and suffering. —A coyote

To whoever wrote the sad Christmas song about a dying cat and the radio station who played this song: Why did you write this song? It doesn't rhyme and there was a lack of poetic language. I was expecting that things would turn around and the cat would find a cozy home but it turns out the cat died because it had no home on Christmas. Nobody wants to cry on their way home from work over a fictional dead cat, especially at this stressful time of year. I just do not understand your motivation for writing it and I certainly don't understand the decision made by the radio station to bring sad thoughts to all their listeners. —please don't make me cry again

This city has a HUGE racism problem. I see it all the time, every single day.

And, oh, by the way, I'm white.

I see it on the streets, in lineups, when I order food, at school, at work, everywhere. News outlets here refuse to even touch race issues, UNLESS the story was already broken by another outlet. I have my contacts in media here, so trust me when I say that 99% of racist incidents in the city go completely untold(even though they're news worthy). It's white people protecting white people, because if we say this white person was racist, white people snap shit and go on a massive defence, and act like it was they, themselves who were accused. I've seen first hand how white people(don't forget, the race to which I belong) get all confused, and shrivel up into a ball when confronted with a conversation about racism.

I can't get on the bus without some old man, or lady staring in confusion at me, and my brown girlfriend, for us simply 'being'. I've seen folks openly mock her people, and joke that it isn't racist, because "they're not racist". And don't even mention traveling outside Halifax, to the rest of NS. I've had whole restaurants stare at us, in these small NS towns, that seem to only have white people. It was unnerving, and highly disturbing.

I tried to say it was a coincidence, or use some other excuse, but the truth is, I've seen and heard way too much from here, that people just don't say, in other, larger(real) cities. NYC was nicer to us than Halifax has EVER been, just to put that into perspective. Even the homeless were nicer to us there.

The one thing that REALLY makes Halifax racist, is Halifax's refusal to admit there is an issue with race relations. If you can't admit there's a problem, nothing will ever get better.

Trust me, this isn't an "it's everywhere" problem. It's a "being able to admit there's a problem", problem. I've had people just plain try and tell me racism doesn't exist anymore. #WhitePrivilege —Just some white dude

Decorum...really? In one of the busiest local breakfast eateries you have the gaul to loudly talk trash about a couple of "at least 50 year old women" because your empty little head you thinks they need to "act their age", "take that leopard print off, I mean they were like 50", and "like everyone should have like at least a little decorum"....Really? Newsflash, the one who needs to learn a little about decorum is YOU. One of the coolest things about getting older is gaining the confidence to make your own choices....dunno if you're smart enough to pick that up, even when it's spelled out for you. What an asshole. —Unimpressed

To the person who made the "Vote for Jesus this Christmas" signs. Here's a thought...why don't you take the money you spent on making those stupid signs (I'm pretty sure if Jesus rises again, he won't be running for office in Halifax) and the time it took to post them (I think you need to have more sex) and help someone who needs help....you know, like Jesus taught, preached and did himself. My Christmas gift to you is this advice: spend more time this holiday season getting to know this Jesus you are "campaigning" for and less time acting like a douche-bag. —Tired of the Hypercrites

You're goin' down my friend. Insurance scams, employee scams, ripping customers off. Time's tickin and a jail cell's a-waitin. No more $29.00 lunches in your $48.00 Oxfords. Copy that psycho? —Scam Buster

Haligonians! Stop complaining - about public transport, about snow clearing, about safety, about law and order! Get your asses to other cities of similar size in North America or Europe and count your blessings! —Happy in Halifax

You universally acclaim that you are paramount in managing apartments and condos. Why do you compromise on the heating and leave your tenants and condo owners cold in winter? Turn up the heat will you! —Cold tenant

To the transport trucker carrying blue tractor(s) who just pulled into my lane as though I wasn't even there today at 4:30pm heading into Dartmouth...are you daft man? Was it that important to pass me in a fucking blizzard because I was only doing 80? Was the gravy getting cold on your deep fried donair? Damn brother, you were literally almost missionary on my little 4 wheel ass, doing 20km/h faster than me on a slippery highway at dusk with flurries. Wooohooo let's dance! Daft is far too polite a word for your inconsiderate face. On the off chance that you read this, I hope you lose your license and your job and have the shittiest fucking Christmas ever, you complete and utter TOOL. I hope your jockey shorts catch fire. Go fuck yourself. —Angry But Grateful