Edit: Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

The media pays for stuff all the time - it doesn't indicate whether or not something is false or not, but only that whoever was in possession of the video demanded payment before they'd hand it over. I don't see that as relevant to the truth (or lack thereof) of the video or story personally.

except they had said they don't pay for content ... that's why it was up to gawker to come up with the funds originally ...

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

The media pays for stuff all the time - it doesn't indicate whether or not something is false or not, but only that whoever was in possession of the video demanded payment before they'd hand it over. I don't see that as relevant to the truth (or lack thereof) of the video or story personally.

except they had said they don't pay for content ... that's why it was up to gawker to come up with the funds originally ...

I guess they changed their minds.
I'm not sure what you're getting at... are you saying that perhaps the paper somehow manufactured the video??

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

I guess they changed their minds.
I'm not sure what you're getting at... are you saying that perhaps the paper somehow manufactured the video??

no no ... just that the star is so desperate for more content on this guy ... they will pay anyone for anything ... this video could just be him goofing around ...

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

I guess they changed their minds.
I'm not sure what you're getting at... are you saying that perhaps the paper somehow manufactured the video??

no no ... just that the star is so desperate for more content on this guy ... they will pay anyone for anything ... this video could just be him goofing around ...

Ooohhh, okay. I was thinking "wtf, when did you become a conspiracy theorist?"
Yeah, I wish the context of the vid were explicit.... I mean... he's talking about murder... and a guy with some kind of vague connection to him got murdered fairly recently, so I'm sure there are a lot of people who wish the context were explicit, including those in the RF camp!

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

Ooohhh, okay. I was thinking "wtf, when did you become a conspiracy theorist?"
Yeah, I wish the context of the vid were explicit.... I mean... he's talking about murder... and a guy with some kind of vague connection to him got murdered fairly recently, so I'm sure there are a lot of people who wish the context were explicit, including those in the RF camp!

if i had to guess ... someone asked if he would get in the ring with justin trudeau ... he mentions a ring, donating his share, setting it up .. etc...

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

Ooohhh, okay. I was thinking "wtf, when did you become a conspiracy theorist?"
Yeah, I wish the context of the vid were explicit.... I mean... he's talking about murder... and a guy with some kind of vague connection to him got murdered fairly recently, so I'm sure there are a lot of people who wish the context were explicit, including those in the RF camp!

if i had to guess ... someone asked if he would get in the ring with justin trudeau ... he mentions a ring, donating his share, setting it up .. etc...

Really? Wow, I am way more suspicious of him that that!

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

Really? Wow, I am way more suspicious of him that that!

you're talking about a 16 year old trapped in a 40+ year old body ... he's really got the intelligence and maturity of a high school kid ... watch it again with my theory in mind ...

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

Really? Wow, I am way more suspicious of him that that!

you're talking about a 16 year old trapped in a 40+ year old body ... he's really got the intelligence and maturity of a high school kid ... watch it again with my theory in mind ...

That's true, but at the same time, he's mixed up with some pretty bad characters. smokes crack, and he's completely out of control. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if thoughts of murder for his own personal protection or gain crossed his mind enough to blab about it while fucked up. I don't know either way, but I have no reason at all to give him the benefit of the doubt at this point either....

even flow - question mark

Oh boy, Robbie all f'd up and going on about something or something. Helps that he starts his rant and then is goaded into a few classic lines. i think he is really talking about the guy who shot his drug buddy and what he is going to do to him if he gets his hands on him

polaris_x

okay ... maybe not justin trudeau ... but some kind of professional fighter?

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

okay ... maybe not justin trudeau ... but some kind of professional fighter?

My mind immediately went to more dubious themes. Like, he might have been talking about someone who was against him politically or threatened to out some kind of shady behaviour on his part and actually meant that he wanted to murder him! :twisted:

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

My mind immediately went to more dubious themes. Like, he might have been talking about someone who was against him politically or threatened to out some kind of shady behaviour on his part and actually meant that he wanted to murder him! :twisted:

i think the parts where they talk about the ring, give me the phone, if i win - i will donate, allude to some kind of staged event ...

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

My mind immediately went to more dubious themes. Like, he might have been talking about someone who was against him politically or threatened to out some kind of shady behaviour on his part and actually meant that he wanted to murder him! :twisted:

i think the parts where they talk about the ring, give me the phone, if i win - i will donate, allude to some kind of staged event ...

Yeeeaaaah, you're right.... I still think he actually wants to kill someone though!

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

Yeeeaaaah, you're right.... I still think he actually wants to kill someone though!

no doubt!

Jason P

Nation Not About To Start Giving A Shit About Canadian Politics

News in Brief • Politics • World • politicians • ISSUE 49•45 • Nov 6, 2013

WASHINGTON—Despite Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s recent controversial admission to having smoked crack cocaine, Americans across the country confirmed Wednesday that, Rob Ford or no Rob Ford, there’s just no way they’re about to start giving a shit about Canadian politics—no way in hell. “Yeah, sorry, not happening,” said 37-year-old Harrisburg, PA resident Daniel Cooke, echoing the thoughts of millions of Americans who told reporters they will continue happily ignoring any and all stories about the Canadian government, the politics of Canada, or scandals involving Canadian politicians. “Frankly, that guy could have been having sex with an underage boy in the middle of a parliament meeting or whatever the hell they have over there and I still wouldn’t give a shit. I don’t know or care to know who he is, where he’s from, or what he did. What I do know is that if you think I’m going to start paying attention to what’s going on with politics in Toronto or Nova Scotia or Ontario City or wherever the fuck then you’re going to be very disappointed.” The U.S. populace went on to confirm that, unless Martin Short were to somehow be elected prime minister, their interest level in Canadian politics would remain at this level indefinitely.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/nation-not-about-to-start-giving-a-shit-about-cana,34471/

PJ_Soul

Jason P wrote:

Nation Not About To Start Giving A Shit About Canadian Politics

News in Brief • Politics • World • politicians • ISSUE 49•45 • Nov 6, 2013

WASHINGTON—Despite Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s recent controversial admission to having smoked crack cocaine, Americans across the country confirmed Wednesday that, Rob Ford or no Rob Ford, there’s just no way they’re about to start giving a shit about Canadian politics—no way in hell. “Yeah, sorry, not happening,” said 37-year-old Harrisburg, PA resident Daniel Cooke, echoing the thoughts of millions of Americans who told reporters they will continue happily ignoring any and all stories about the Canadian government, the politics of Canada, or scandals involving Canadian politicians. “Frankly, that guy could have been having sex with an underage boy in the middle of a parliament meeting or whatever the hell they have over there and I still wouldn’t give a shit. I don’t know or care to know who he is, where he’s from, or what he did. What I do know is that if you think I’m going to start paying attention to what’s going on with politics in Toronto or Nova Scotia or Ontario City or wherever the fuck then you’re going to be very disappointed.” The U.S. populace went on to confirm that, unless Martin Short were to somehow be elected prime minister, their interest level in Canadian politics would remain at this level indefinitely.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/nation-not-about-to-start-giving-a-shit-about-cana,34471/

That is probably the most factual Onion article I've ever read!

mickeyrat

Dude this unhealthy , speaks of being excessively drunk as "hammered" then makes the awesome decision to smoke crack? At a minimum , I think it would be good for him to take a LOA at least, while he goes into alcohol detox.

Hopefully as more of this stuff comes out he either resigns(best move) or Toronto has a mechanism in place for recall.

polaris_x

mickeyrat wrote:

Dude this unhealthy , speaks of being excessively drunk as "hammered" then makes the awesome decision to smoke crack? At a minimum , I think it would be good for him to take a LOA at least, while he goes into alcohol detox.

Hopefully as more of this stuff comes out he either resigns(best move) or Toronto has a mechanism in place for recall.

best move is to take an indefinite LOA ... city can function without him (not like he's doing anything anyways) ... we can hold our election in October and hopefully be done with him ...

lukin2006

If your really bored this Friday you can watch the Rob Ford storey on the fifth estate (cbc) ... Can't miss T V.

lukin2006

mickeyrat wrote:

Dude this unhealthy , speaks of being excessively drunk as "hammered" then makes the awesome decision to smoke crack? At a minimum , I think it would be good for him to take a LOA at least, while he goes into alcohol detox.

Hopefully as more of this stuff comes out he either resigns(best move) or Toronto has a mechanism in place for recall.

We have no mechanism in place for recall in Ontario. I doubt he'll get help until he hits rock bottom, even though it appears he's getting close ...