Hi-Rise Drama

Franny Wentzel: 2nd Jan 2012 - 07:55 GMT

Guess he got tired of Lumberg taking his stapler...

Truth be Known: 4th Jan 2012 - 02:27 GMT

The comment above is insensitive and without compassion. This man works for an organization internally known for driving its staff and management to the brink of emotional collapse, he is not the first to suffer. The people who work in this organization are all asking the same questions, did the organization and the lack of decency from bosses and colleagues, drive him to this? All this took place at his place of work, new year's eve. You decide.

be strong: 5th Jan 2012 - 01:24 GMT

You shouldn't jump to conclusions that it had something to do with work or make jokes about not receiving a merit increase. No one really knows what was going through his mind to drive him to this point.

Franny Wentzel: 5th Jan 2012 - 03:10 GMT

To the one who thinks he knows the truth. If the bloke has made a Jackson Pollack on the pavement we wouldn't be making jokes - OK we would still be making jokes but they would've been very very wrong. This guy busted a window and is now in a nice comfy hospital bed for his troubles. Lighten up.

anon (gwrtracy.tor.axxent.ca): 5th Jan 2012 - 18:15 GMT

You don't know what drove him to do it. It might be your son or your mother next time....

Franny Wentzel: 5th Jan 2012 - 21:24 GMT

Milton Waddams breaks a window to get attention.

Worlds. Smallest. Violin.

A Reader: 6th Jan 2012 - 14:18 GMT

You say “he is now in a nice comfy hospital bed”? It sounds like you speak from experience with your many hospital stays!

Franny Wentzel: 6th Jan 2012 - 15:14 GMT

If you mean by the series of reconstructive surgeries on account of injuries received from random items tossed out a high-rise window by some whiny attention-seeker with no regard for the traffic below... then yes, I do speak from experience.

Gov: 6th Jan 2012 - 20:35 GMT

You seem to have no regard for mental health issues in our community which is sad. That makes you a very ignorant person and one with out regard for human life.

Franny Wentzel: 6th Jan 2012 - 21:25 GMT

Whatever.

Your kind measures compassion in how many dollar bills you can wheedle from the earners of society. Suffice to say you're barking up the wrong tree but I'm more than happy to waste your time.

Franny Wentzel: 6th Jan 2012 - 21:28 GMT

In a world
where people have problems
In this world
where decisions are a way of life
Other people's problems they overwhelm my mind
They say compassion is a virtue, but I don't have the time

So many people...have their problems
I'm not interested...in their problems
I guess I've...experienced some problems
But now I've...made some decisions
Takes a lot of time to push away the nonsense
Take my compassion...Push it as far as it goes
My interest level's dropping, my interest level is dropping
I've heard all I want to, I don't want to hear any more

What are you, in love with your problems?
I think you take it...a little too far
It's...not so cool to have so many problems
But don't expect me to explain your indecisions
Go...talk to your analyst, isn't that what they're paid for
You walk, you talk...You still function like you used to
It's not a question...Of your personality or style
Be a little more selfish, it might do you some good

In a world where people have problems
In this world where decisions are a way of life
Other people's problems, they overwhelm my mind
They say compassion is a virtue, but I don't have the time

Whinny Frentzel: 6th Jan 2012 - 22:01 GMT

Hey, I can quote song lyrics too!

Well I was drivin' down I-95 the other night.
Somebody nearly cut me right off the road.
I decided it wasn't gonna do any good to get mad.
So I wrote a song about him instead.
It goes like this...

Were you born an asshole?
Or did you work at it your whole life?
Either way it worked out fine
'cause you're an asshole tonight.

Yes you're an A S S H O L E...
And don't you try to blame it on me.
You deserve all the credit.
You're an asshole tonight.

You were an asshole yesterday.
You're an asshole tonight.
And I've got a feelin'
you'll be an asshole the rest of your life.

And I was talkin' to your mother
just the other night.
I told her I thought you were an asshole.
She said, "Yes. I think you're right."

And all your friends are assholes
'cause you've known them your whole life.
And somebody told me
you've got an asshole for a wife.

Were you born an asshole?
Or did you work at it your whole life?
Either way it worked out fine
'cause you're an aaaass...hole tonight.

Just Sayin....: 7th Jan 2012 - 01:36 GMT

I have no words to describe how sick I feel to my stomach reading all this garbage. This is an individual who has a familly, employees and friends who will never look at him the same after this. It's a pity that we cannot be compassionate towards people's misfortune. But...there is alot more of this to come. Open your eyes and listen to your employees. This guy turned inward, but there are those who turn outward. Employees' sick rates are at a high, employees are forced to lower their standards in work life and home life, everyone is worried about the future, not to mention how difficult it is to gain some fairness in the workplace. It's not rocket science people. Just open your eyes and ears and know that no one is an exception. Get to the root of the problem.....or deal with the affect this will eventually have on the public....since there are very, very few happy people in the workplace. Go figure! Thank you "Truth be Known" for sharing your thoughts.

Franny Wentzel: 7th Jan 2012 - 01:57 GMT

Isn't it ironic you and your sock puppets want to rail against societal attitudes towards the mentally ill and yet have no problem in implying mental illness in your presumed idiological opponent - furthering the stigmatisation of the mentally ill.

But then that's the way with Alinskyite tactics, isn't it?

Franny Wentzel: 7th Jan 2012 - 02:07 GMT

Folks, I'd like to sing a song about the American Dream
About me, about you
About the way our American hearts beat way down in the bottom of our chests
About that special feeling we get in the cockles of our hearts
Maybe below the cockles,
Maybe in the sub cockle area,
Maybe in the liver, maybe in the kidneys,
Maybe even in the colon, we don't know

I'm just a regular Joe, with a regular job
I'm your average white, suburbanite slob
I like football and porno and books about war
I got an average house, with a nice hardwood floor
My wife and my job, my kids and my car
My feet on my table, and a Cuban cigar

But sometimes that just ain't enough to keep a man like me interested
(Oh no, no way, uh uh)
No I gotta go out and have fun at someone else's expense
(Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I drive really slow in the ultra fast lane
While people behind me are going insane

I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, what an asshole)
I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, such an asshole)

I use public toilets and I piss on the seat
I walk around in the summer time saying "how about this heat?"

I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, what an asshole)
I'm an asshole (he's the world's biggest asshole)

Sometimes I park in handicapped spaces
While handicapped people make handicapped faces

I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, what an asshole)
I'm an asshole (he's a real fucking asshole)

Maybe I shouldn't be singing this song
Ranting and raving and carrying on
Maybe they're right when they tell me I'm wrong...
Nah

I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, what an asshole)
I'm an asshole (he's the world's biggest asshole)

You know what I'm gonna do?
I'm gonna get myself a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado convertible
Hot pink, with whale skin hubcaps
And all leather cow interior
And big brown baby seal eyes for head lights (yeah)
And I'm gonna drive in that baby at 115 miles per hour
Gettin' 1 mile per gallon,
Sucking down Quarter Pounder cheeseburgers from McDonald's
In the old fashioned non-biodegradable styrofoam containers
And when I'm done sucking down those greaseball burgers
I'm gonna wipe my mouth with the American flag
And then I'm gonna toss the styrofoam containers right out the side
And there ain't a goddamn thing anybody can do about it
You know why, because we've got the bomb, that's why
Two words, nuclear fucking weapons, OK?
Russia, Germany, Romania, they can have all the democracy they want
They can have a big democracy cakewalk
Right through the middle of Tiananmen Square
And it won't make a lick of difference
Because we've got the bombs, OK?
John Wayne's not dead, he's frozen
And as soon as we find a cure for cancer
We're gonna thaw out the Duke and he's gonna be pretty pissed off
You know why
Have you ever taken a cold shower?
Well multiply that by 15 million times
That's how pissed off the Duke's gonna be!
I'm gonna get the Duke, and John Cassavetes
And Lee Marvin, and Sam Peckinpah, and a case of whiskey
And drive down to Texas and

(Hey! You know, you really are an asshole!)
Why don't you just shut up and sing the song, pal?
I'm an asshole (he's an asshole, what an asshole)
I'm an asshole (he's the world's biggest asshole)

A-S-S-H-O-L-E
Everybody
A-S-S-H-O-L-E

Unclear: 9th Jan 2012 - 01:09 GMT

I am not sure what the point of this blog posting was. What was the poster trying to accomplish? All I see is the reckless actions of some self-professed 'photo journalist' splashing the face of some man on what will likely be remembered as the worst day of his life. What was gained by committing this man's actions to the collective elephant-like memory of the Internet. All I see are some crappy photos, accompanied by some less than insightful commentary. Bravo - maybe in your next life you'll be an ambulance chasing lawyer.

Franny Wentzel: 9th Jan 2012 - 07:37 GMT

Alinsky was right about one thing. Best way to mindfuck take-everything-serious prigs is with no-holds-barred mockery.

Franny Wentzel: 9th Jan 2012 - 07:39 GMT

That and some words of wisdow from one of the greatest poets of any era...

I've seen you in the mirror
when the story began

And I fell in love with you.
I love yer mortal sin
yer brains are locked away
but I love your company
I only ever leave you
when you got no money
I got no emotions for anybody else
You better understand
I'm in love with myself, myself
My beautiful self

A-no feelings
for anybody else

Hello and goodbye
and a run around Sue
you follow me around
like a pretty pot of glue
I kick you in the head
you got nothing to say
Get out of the way
'cos I gotta get away
you never realise
I take the piss out of you
you come up and see me
and I'll beat you black and blue okay
I'll send you away

I got no feelings
A-no feelings
for anybody else
(Except for myself
my beautiful self dear)

There ain't no moonlight
after midnight
I see you stupid people
out looking for delight
well I'm so happy
I'm feeling so tine
I'm watching all the rubbish
you're wasting my time
I look around your house
and there's nothing to steal
I kick you in the brains
when you get down to kneel and pray
You pray to your God

A-no feelings
for anybody else

except for myself
your daddy's gone away
be back another day
See his picture hanging on your wall

Elicar: 10th Jan 2012 - 02:32 GMT

To Unclear:

What's with all the hatred, negativity and anger? And pray do tell: Where did I profess to be a photojournalist? You should read what Citynoise is all about.

We should all take responsibility of our actions. This person just caused the destruction of property. Not to mention the at least 5 cop cars and two fire trucks that responded. That's you tax dollars in use or wasted.

If you read the article from the Star which I included, he used a chisel and a hammer, tools not usually available in an office building. He either had to get it from the maintenance room or bring it himself? What does that tell you?

But thank you for your insights. I have a good career now, thank you. Perhaps it should be you who should consider changing your career. It may make you a little less miserable.

Cheers and and happy new year to you.

thetruth: 11th Jan 2012 - 19:05 GMT

It is annoying when the media tries hide information, especially when it comes to the government.

This building is a Service Ontario, government of Ontario office where the director was driven to extreme frustration. I have witnessed multiple cases this year where the government takes no responsibility and treat their employees like a piece os S*#?!! And premier McGuinty knows it all and he does nothing about it but preach nonsense diversity programs that are used as a weapon to fire minorities.

NEMESIS ENFORCER - OPS EMPLOYEE: 11th Jan 2012 - 19:25 GMT

Well said and absolutely true. I will be writing a book shortly stay tuned. This is one of many stories.
Government Employee driven to madness. Known to be a very calm and a excellent leader by his staff. His superiors quite the opposite. Poor guy... people are not mad, they are driven to madness when justice, equality are not promoted but instead...hatred, malice, corruption and prejudice are allowed to be nurtured. Aren't you proud? Your Tax dollars hard at work...what a joke. Ever wonder why you never got an interview or was a successful candidate for a government job? Stay tuned....

Tax Payer: 11th Jan 2012 - 19:33 GMT

Wow is this true I have heard of the corruption but had no idea. Seems the system is broken I am aware of a number of family and friends who work for the government and this is not the first of these stories. The media along side the government try to hide the truth. Well I will support your book if it does come out, should be an interesting read.

OPS Auditor: 11th Jan 2012 - 19:42 GMT

I am an auditor asked by OPS employees to audit management behaviour for over two years. Working with the police, I have come across Human Rights violations that may explain this behaviour. I am preparing public presentation through police service boards. This article suggests I need to act now to avoid unnecessary loss of life. I am writing this to inform OPS employees to hang on as help is coming.

citizen: 11th Jan 2012 - 19:50 GMT

E-health scam,lead in water, walkerton....what's next?

OPS Auditor: 11th Jan 2012 - 20:06 GMT

My audit specifically covers relevant incidents including "Walkerton" and "lead in water". Coincidentally OPS Head Shelly Jamieson recently stepped down after receiving a series of letters from the investigation team I work with. One of the letter writers was the head of a UK Medical Doctor team. The UK expertise was necessary due to their familiarity with what we in Ontario find hard to believe. Appropriately, this team is called upon by Ontario to teach our Medical specialists how to deal with this sort of thing. Perhaps this should be considered a public request for Ms. Jamieson to make herself available to a public inquest. I will consider comments addressing my question as indications of relevant interest for a public inquest.

Tax Payer: 11th Jan 2012 - 20:12 GMT

So true... Drinking Water is a joke. They sent pink slips to a large number of inspectors for drinking water recently and kept some dumbass paper pushers instead... go figure! Would you not rather hands on staff that actually do work vs. some incompetent family friend of the Director making 90K and there only project is Emergency Management! Ask them what they do all day???

Just saying...

OPS Auditor: 11th Jan 2012 - 20:40 GMT

To all bloggers, please note names should generally not be named, except where information is publicly available, and where it is, it is helpful to state the source. I am making this statement to be responsible with my poll.

OPS is not an equal opportunity employer: 11th Jan 2012 - 20:53 GMT

To: OPS auditor- I am requesting to make Shelly Jamieson accountable. I have a few questions for her myself. The new replacement for Shelly Jamieson has no idea what has been happening.

FIRMs a joke: 11th Jan 2012 - 21:03 GMT

Poor guy. Shelly is accountable, the new guy is just a pawn. I agree just another quick shuffle so that the blame gets buried! When will this stop? OPS pays out hush orders to the sum of billions of dollars and the public is none the wiser. Time to clean shop! Better yet lets FOI the money paid to employees who are harassed!

FACT: 11th Jan 2012 - 21:08 GMT

Sources indicate: 1. This guy was in a Provincial Office and Building probably his own. 2. He is an employee of the OPS 3. Why is everyone hiding the truth?

I want to know what drove this man to this? I could probably guess......

FACT: 11th Jan 2012 - 21:08 GMT

Sources indicate: 1. This guy was in a Provincial Office and Building probably his own. 2. He is an employee of the OPS 3. Why is everyone hiding the truth?

I want to know what drove this man to this? I could probably guess......

g-unit: 11th Jan 2012 - 21:21 GMT

I don't understand how all this corruption goes on in the government (all levels) and yet the media is completely silent on the issue. I would think a story as juicy as the nonsense that goes on in the government would be a no-brainer - but the media refuses to touch any of it.

I used to feel bad for those countries with state-controlled media but then I realized that just because our media isn't state-controlled doesn't mean its not controlled.

ghg222: 11th Jan 2012 - 23:27 GMT

This window belongs to a Service Ontario government office.  What happens to public facing employees is nothing compared to what happens when no one is looking.

baystworker: 12th Jan 2012 - 01:24 GMT

This is horrible news. This employee was driven to the brink of his life. Since our tax dollars are being spent, I would like to know what is going on at OPS to make employees do this. The government needs to realize that they serve us the people and hiding behind a wall of secercy is not democracy.

Just a Citizen: 12th Jan 2012 - 01:38 GMT

Wow there is a lot of crap in these posts - corruption, accusations of systemic problems hush money etc.. Keep that to the Toronto Sun comments pages where it belongs.

This is a tragedy and I feel for this guy. I am glad he is safe and I hope he get's the help and support he needs. I hope his family and people he works with are also supported too.

you just an ignorant citizen: 12th Jan 2012 - 02:16 GMT

Are you a senior manager in the OPS? You sure sound like one. Do not assume that these are untruths, multiple cases of this harassment in the government exists, examples with testimonials will soon become public. This belongs on the National not the Sun. You are either not a minority, benefitted from this corruption or related to these assholes.

Unclear: 16th Jan 2012 - 22:50 GMT

Who do you hold accountable? The man driven to attempt suicide or the society who drove him there?

My point is we all (blogger included) need to show everyone a little more understanding and compassion.

Also any amount of tax dollars spent to save this man (or any other person) and get them the help they need is money well spent in my opinion.

Hugs & Kisses

OPS Friend: 1st Apr 2012 - 21:44 GMT

The untold story here is this intelligent and fun-loving man survived a terrible year-long fight against cancer and beat it. He returned to work but I fear too soon. He needs our sympathy and understanding not some of the insensitive commentary that has been posted here. Shame on you.