Ongoing Rob Ford crack cocaine scandal

[digitize]

But... there are people who would vote for him?

[anitram]

I don't think he can win again, but I wouldn't be my life on it either.

He was also stretching out his quads during the Council meeting, lol.

[PhilsFan]

Surprising mobility for that size. I give him a third round grade and project him going to the Oakland Raiders at left guard.

[Pearl]

Originally Posted by BoMac

You'd be wrong.

The greater Toronto area was amalgamated into one city about a decade ago. Because of this, Ford enjoys fervent support from people living outside the urban core, people that like him for being just like them, a real person with faults. Also, they like that he has apparently reduced their taxes. His support hovers around 30 per cent or so.

Now, depending on how many people run in the election (unlike the United States, we have more than two candidates) that could split the vote and that 30 per cent could help him win reelection.

Now isn't that a scary thought?

He reduces taxes and provides good entertainment.

Yeah, some people look for that in a politician

[BoMac]

He also dressed like his SNL character today:

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by BoMac

Isn't this how all mayors act?

This is certainly baffling behaviour, but the commentary on these things really annoys me. He didn't "run at and grab" or "attack" that Councillor. She got in his way while he was actin' a fool and he grabbed her so she didn't fall to the ground.

[PhilsFan]

Yeah, that bugged me too even though initially it made it even more hilarious.

[PhilsFan]

I must say though, taking away all of his mayorial responsibilities just gives him more time to do reckless shit.

[digitize]

Can he be appointed as Jester of Toronto?

[cobl04]

He's got bobble head dolls.

[bono_212]

His reality show will be something else.

[Party Boy]

Originally Posted by anitram

I don't think he can win again, but I wouldn't be my life on it either.

He was also stretching out his quads during the Council meeting, lol.

Have you seen some of his supporters since this whole scandal broke? It seems the bigger the scandal, the more a certain section of society will support him. There is that loveable rogue side which people seem to love. The fact that he plays the "I'm supporting the little guy" card on a regular basis will always ensure a relatively large vote from the lower/less educated class.

He and his brother are bullies. I watched some of the city meetings live over the past 7 days and how they conduct themselves is outrageous. They come across as self-entitled, narcissistic, arrogant and extremely egotistical. Which are unfortunately the right ingredients to get elected in today's society. All I can hope is I get my citizenship finalised before next election to ensure I vote for anyone but R. Ford.

[AEON]

Originally Posted by bono_212

His reality show will be something else.

[Glennjamin]

Originally Posted by Party Boy

Have you seen some of his supporters since this whole scandal broke? It seems the bigger the scandal, the more a certain section of society will support him. There is that loveable rogue side which people seem to love. The fact that he plays the "I'm supporting the little guy" card on a regular basis will always ensure a relatively large vote from the lower/less educated class.

He and his brother are bullies. I watched some of the city meetings live over the past 7 days and how they conduct themselves is outrageous. They come across as self-entitled, narcissistic, arrogant and extremely egotistical. Which are unfortunately the right ingredients to get elected in today's society. All I can hope is I get my citizenship finalised before next election to ensure I vote for anyone but R. Ford.

Two of my employees went to high school with both brothers. They both said they were the biggest *&^#*% in school and whenever they got into trouble, Daddy was always there to bail them out.

Rob also drives around in that black SUV that Doug bought him since Doug is so far into debt he couldn't afford it himself - so the rumour is anyway.

[anitram]

Originally Posted by bono_212

His reality show will be something else.

Wasn't really a reality show, more like a sit-down interview with a lunatic right wing interviewer.

It was canceled after one episode.

An actual day-to-day reality TV show would have been a hell of a lot funnier.

[Party Boy]

Originally Posted by Glennjamin

Two of my employees went to high school with both brothers. They both said they were the biggest *&^#*% in school and whenever they got into trouble, Daddy was always there to bail them out.

Rob also drives around in that black SUV that Doug bought him since Doug is so far into debt he couldn't afford it himself - so the rumour is anyway.

Now that doesn't surprise me. I can't really see the current situation lasting till the next election. It's just an embarrassing mess.

[Glennjamin]

Originally Posted by Party Boy

Now that doesn't surprise me. I can't really see the current situation lasting till the next election. It's just an embarrassing mess.

Its truly a joke with those two. I mean, we all know corruption is at all levels in gov't but these 2 loons just push the envelope.

Did you see the news a few days ago when Rob started running around in the meeting to try and get at someone and knocked over the old woman...??!! Epitome of a bull in a china shop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOCKrXNzEJ0

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by anitram

Wasn't really a reality show, more like a sit-down interview with a lunatic right wing interviewer.

It was canceled after one episode.

An actual day-to-day reality TV show would have been a hell of a lot funnier.

I was referring to the currently non-existent, but inevitable one in the future.

[Party Boy]

Originally Posted by Glennjamin

Its truly a joke with those two. I mean, we all know corruption is at all levels in gov't but these 2 loons just push the envelope.

Did you see the news a few days ago when Rob started running around in the meeting to try and get at someone and knocked over the old woman...??!! Epitome of a bull in a china shop.

I did see that - was watching it live. I think that was the same session where Rob Ford did his bobble head impression of drinking and driving aimed at someone else. Politics aside, if you watch how both Ford's conduct themselves at city hall, it really is akin to playground bullying.

Sooner both are gone, the better.

[AEON]

Originally Posted by Party Boy

I did see that - was watching it live. I think that was the same session where Rob Ford did his bobble head impression of drinking and driving aimed at someone else. Politics aside, if you watch how both Ford's conduct themselves at city hall, it really is akin to playground bullying.

Sooner both are gone, the better.

I saw this clip on the Daily Show. This guy is unbelievable.