Toronto Police obtain crack video of Ford
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I have to say, though, that there is something cathartic about this whole situation.
You begin to look at look at other public figures, professionals in the media, and start to see how firm and controlled they are in stark contrast to Rob's typical demeanor. And while that is commonly expected behaviour for them, it's a bit unnerving to see them maintain that same orderly composure while analyzing the funnier bits of the story.
But that's not really the cathartic part.
The cathartic part is that it's good for the rest of us to be able to laugh at something like this once and a while.
Just to loosen people up a bit.
So, yeah.. I guess I can definitely thank Rob for that.
In a way, he's reinforcing the fact that we need a shot of libertarianism now and then.
You begin to look at look at other public figures, professionals in the media, and start to see how firm and controlled they are in stark contrast to Rob's typical demeanor. And while that is commonly expected behaviour for them, it's a bit unnerving to see them maintain that same orderly composure while analyzing the funnier bits of the story.
But that's not really the cathartic part.
The cathartic part is that it's good for the rest of us to be able to laugh at something like this once and a while.
Just to loosen people up a bit.
So, yeah.. I guess I can definitely thank Rob for that.
In a way, he's reinforcing the fact that we need a shot of libertarianism now and then.
He is not slick, well spoken, he is overweight- he speaks off the cuff- he is his own worst enemy-
I will take him over the polished politicians we always see. You know, the ones that lie.
C'mon now.
I'm sure there have been polished politicians that you've backed in the past.
If you mean, a rich dude pretending to be the average joe, most people see through that.
That's why most conservatives prefer Harper - he's the CEO that's supposed to bring Canadians bacon and he talks libertarian (which appeases the right leaning Liberals).
Pointing out your emotional shortfalls? Why would I need to do that? I think they as self evident to anybody that cares to look. You are well aware of them. I'm simply suggesting you acknowledge them, accept them and deal with them if you think it will help. CB and JLM haven't and look at them
You should start a thread about your emotional shortfalls if you really desire discussing them. This thread is about Rob Ford and those of questionable character that support the racist, homophobic, crack smoking buffoon.
You went off topic with your usual personal attacks- then as always you run away. Nothing new, just the same old BS.
Is it not past your bedtime?
Hey Goober have you ever had a vehicle that just hums along perfectly when in neutral, but as soon as you put it in gear it splutters and stalls?
Rob isn't a racist, homophobic, crack smoking buffoon.
He was a racist, homophobic, crack smoking buffoon.
Rob needs to have his own TV show (not the Sun one) about him just doing normal every day things and being nice to people. Not as a mayor, just a dude walking down the street, offering a hand to bums and giving hugs to strangers.
You only see them as attacks because you are angry. Let your anger go. Life will be much better
No- come on list them- and no I am not angry- my oh my, why are you wrong so often?
Not me- I am quite happy with life.
I count my blessings - 1 is 6 the other is 3 just to start on the list of why Life is Grand.
Here are some takes from various Canadian public figures.
It's a mix of criticism and positive commentary..
What notable names are saying about Rob Ford - The Globe and Mail
Also, apologies if this might piss some people off..
And of all his enablers, the most culpable are the strategists, the ones who fashioned his image as the defender of the little guy, the suburban strivers, against the downtown elites, with their degrees and their symphonies — the ones who turned a bundle of inchoate resentments into Ford Nation. Sound familiar? It is the same condescending populism, the same aggressively dumb, harshly divisive message that has become the playbook for the right generally in this country, in all its contempt for learning, its disdain for facts, its disrespect of convention and debasing of standards. They can try to run away from him now, but they made this monster, and they will own him for years to come.
http://www.canada.com/news/Toronto+Mayor+Ford+enablers+most+culpable+strategists/9172703/story.html
It's a mix of criticism and positive commentary..
What notable names are saying about Rob Ford - The Globe and Mail
Also, apologies if this might piss some people off..
And of all his enablers, the most culpable are the strategists, the ones who fashioned his image as the defender of the little guy, the suburban strivers, against the downtown elites, with their degrees and their symphonies — the ones who turned a bundle of inchoate resentments into Ford Nation. Sound familiar? It is the same condescending populism, the same aggressively dumb, harshly divisive message that has become the playbook for the right generally in this country, in all its contempt for learning, its disdain for facts, its disrespect of convention and debasing of standards. They can try to run away from him now, but they made this monster, and they will own him for years to come.
http://www.canada.com/news/Toronto+Mayor+Ford+enablers+most+culpable+strategists/9172703/story.html
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