Rob Ford's Toronto

[Greg Banks]

I'm probably reading this wrong but do they take needing to raise funds as a sign of weakness in your opinion?
Not raising funds...the lack of capacity to do so...even the blurb they had on about the $75. a plater has been removed...I'm inclined to think they fear showing the minimal support D Ford seems to have in the general populus and hope a Kumbia vision of unanimity on the site will carry the day as well as links to sympathetic bloggers eg Miroslav Minorov

Also I would love if you could summarize your view on John Sewell. Some earlier posts have me searching his books and concepts. Smart guy, poor mayor? Im not trolling. I sincerely respect your previous posts and feel we are over policed and that at least Sewell is not afraid of broaching the topic.

I always figured John Sewell was the wrong guy to pick up Crombie's baton, I thought it should have been Karl Jaffray who took the run. He was a little more pragmatic a little less strident.
Sewell was more in your face, in other words R Ford from the left.
He along with Crombie, Jaffray and others championed the 45ft height bylaw...this was after the TD, RBC and other buildings had been approved downtown..this stifled Toronto development for many years...
Sewell was more than willing to take on the police for no other reason than he could, he also was instrumental in bringing the gay community into the mainstream of discussion.
There were great strides made under Sewell for "Cityhome" the city's precursor to TCHC.
Sewell's biggest competitors for the mayorship were Tony O'Donohue (2) really a very weak contender and David Smith (3) thereby splitting the Pragamist/Conservative vote allowing Sewell to sneak through..

 

[casita]

The theme is "A Town Without Pity." Toronto run by the Frods.

Which reminded me of "Runaway", which was based in Chicago, of all places.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQS16P2m2Lc
RIP Del Shannon and Dennis Farina.

 

[TOBorn]

John Tory, Doug Ford, and Rob Ford were all born with silver spoons in their mouths. Rob's was just really small, that's all.

So, Tory's was in his mouth, Rob's was up his nose and Doug's is still lodged in a more southern location. This could explain, in part, Doug's abrasive personality.

 

[nohostages]

Thanks for the schooling. G.B. I appreciate you taking the time.

 

[Videodrome]

I saw a few Ford signs today. Mostly though, they were for Chow and DMW.

 

[kbdid]

well, BWV and Junction is dotted with Chow and Doucette signs (no surprise there). I saw one small Tory sign.

 

[casita]

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https://twitter.com/danminkin/status/518475025780056064

.@DMayorKelly I'm wondering why Cllr Ford making opening remarks at Nuit Blanche in place of Mayor, not you. Explain?
https://twitter.com/KristinEff/status/518475879815868417

 

[ShonTron]

And they left out Stockholm?!

Lousy clickbait. Putting Miami on that list allows me to dismiss it entirely.

 

[TOperson]

And they left out Stockholm?!

Aaaaand... surfing airfare to Stockholm for my next holiday.

Naples has some pretty groovy subway stations too.


https://www.flickr.com/search/?q=napoli+metro

 

[adma]

I saw a few Ford signs today. Mostly though, they were for Chow and DMW.

Mostly Chow in Minnan-Wong's ward?!?

 

[OSS 117]

John Tory, Doug Ford, and Rob Ford were all born with silver spoons in their mouths. Rob's was just really small, that's all.

Have we ever seen what Doug has hanging from his gold chain? I seriously doubt he's as clean as he likes to make himself out to be.

 

[Videodrome]

Mostly Chow in Minnan-Wong's ward?!?

Yep, mostly Chow. I saw a few more Ford signs, one for Tory and lots for Norm Kelly. Michael Thompson has lots. Trustee Sam also appears to be popular...

 

[Yaitsme]

Yep, mostly Chow. I saw a few more Ford signs, one for Tory and lots for Norm Kelly. Michael Thompson has lots. Trustee Sam also appears to be popular...

No kidding on sam eh? I'm so shocked no one can fire that guy.

 

[JWBF]

John Tory, Doug Ford, and Rob Ford were all born with silver spoons in their mouths. Rob's was just really small, that's all.

Size doesn't matter.

 

[Greg Banks]

Mostly Chow in Minnan-Wong's ward?!?

Shouldn't be suprising considering it is a blue collar, high rental occupancy, heavily populated 1st generation immigrant ward...