Edit: Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack

even flow - question mark

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/

The Onion?! That could have been from a real newspaper. Not saying everyone I've met down there are like this, but 97% is a more accurate number.

polaris_x

the real story in this whole fiasco is ford nashun ... the truth is - this is not a shock to most people ... dude was busted for this kind of erratic and drunken behaviour many times before ... also, the fact he hardly shows up for work shouldn't be a surprise either as he often missed work when he was a councilor ... there is nothing shocking about what has transpired ...

the issue is how can this guy who has lied perpetually, done absolutely nothing for the city, embarrasses the city ... continue to have strong support? ... support from a base that would for sure turn like rabid dogs if our previous mayor was caught doing the same things ...

the answer is the politics of division ... essentially what US politics is ... this is the real story here ...

even flow - question mark

polaris_x wrote:

the real story in this whole fiasco is ford nashun ... the truth is - this is not a shock to most people ... dude was busted for this kind of erratic and drunken behaviour many times before ... also, the fact he hardly shows up for work shouldn't be a surprise either as he often missed work when he was a councilor ... there is nothing shocking about what has transpired ...

the issue is how can this guy who has lied perpetually, done absolutely nothing for the city, embarrasses the city ... continue to have strong support? ... support from a base that would for sure turn like rabid dogs if our previous mayor was caught doing the same things ...

the answer is the politics of division ... essentially what US politics is ... this is the real story here ...

I'm starting to think that maybe you didn't vote for this guy.

It amazes me how in city, province, federal, elections, that some people get elected.

BUT.....I'd like to sit around and have a few beers with Bush Jr. and Ford.

polaris_x

even flow - question mark wrote:

I'm starting to think that maybe you didn't vote for this guy.

It amazes me how in city, province, federal, elections, that some people get elected.

BUT.....I'd like to sit around and have a few beers with Bush Jr. and Ford.

dude ... you know me ... no chance in hell i would have voted for this guy ...

lukin2006

New Schemes To Remove Ford Emerge As Friend Claims Video Was Mike Tyson Joke


http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/08 ... 39463.html

polaris_x

lukin2006 wrote:

New Schemes To Remove Ford Emerge As Friend Claims Video Was Mike Tyson Joke


http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/08 ... 39463.html

ok ... not trudeau ... tyson! ...

lukin2006

Mayor Ford considering treatment after ‘defining day,’ adviser says

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/tor ... e15346011/

may I suggest brentwood ...

http://brentwoodrecovery.com

lukin2006

polaris_x wrote:

lukin2006 wrote:

New Schemes To Remove Ford Emerge As Friend Claims Video Was Mike Tyson Joke


http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/08 ... 39463.html

ok ... not trudeau ... tyson! ...

PJ_Soul

He's taking a "personal day" today..... Probably too hungover to get out of bed.

BLACK35

PJ_Soul wrote:

He's taking a "personal day" today..... Probably too hungover to get out of bed.

Hugh Freaking Dillon

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/

Ontario City. That's gold!

PJ_Soul

Hearing reports that "organized crime" tried to buy the crack video..... That couldn't be good. Was the mob trying to protect their guy from leaving office? Protect themselves from losing the favours he did for them? :think:

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

Hearing reports that "organized crime" tried to buy the crack video..... That couldn't be good. Was the mob trying to protect their guy from leaving office? Protect themselves from losing the favours he did for them? :think:

not sure crackhead was doing any favours for him ... he actually wanted to spend money to hire more cops but our police chief said we didn't need them ... :fp:

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

Hearing reports that "organized crime" tried to buy the crack video..... That couldn't be good. Was the mob trying to protect their guy from leaving office? Protect themselves from losing the favours he did for them? :think:

not sure crackhead was doing any favours for him ... he actually wanted to spend money to hire more cops but our police chief said we didn't need them ... :fp:

If he was doing favours for them, we wouldn't know anything about it.... But there has to be some reason the mob was interested in buying the video, and there are only so many possibilities there.

polaris_x

PJ_Soul wrote:

If he was doing favours for them, we wouldn't know anything about it.... But there has to be some reason the mob was interested in buying the video, and there are only so many possibilities there.

the likely explanation would be to blackmail the mayor!

PJ_Soul

polaris_x wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

If he was doing favours for them, we wouldn't know anything about it.... But there has to be some reason the mob was interested in buying the video, and there are only so many possibilities there.

the likely explanation would be to blackmail the mayor!

Yeah, that's certainly possible, although that would be an extremely bold move. Although I find the other possibility every bit as likely, given who we're talking about. Who knows? ... we probably never will.

lukin2006

Rob Ford Crack Pipe Tattoo Will Make You Laugh And Then Cry (PHOTO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/08 ... 39448.html

PJ_Soul

lukin2006 wrote:

Rob Ford Crack Pipe Tattoo Will Make You Laugh And Then Cry (PHOTO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/08 ... 39448.html

That is actually a pretty good tattoo IMO. I've seen way worse! The hand is a little weird though...

lukin2006

Rob Ford launches legal action over prostitution and crack claims in profane media scrum

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/11/14 ... dia-scrum/

you can't write a book this good ... like a daily soap opera, even better ...

lukin2006

Rob Ford faces unlikely road to re-election as mayoral rivals Stintz, Chow and Tory all best him in new poll

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/11/14 ... -new-poll/