Franks2000inchTV
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Especially because Macintyre broke into Ford's house demanding money... interesting.
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Especially because Macintyre broke into Ford's house demanding money... interesting.
Forgotten
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Is "85" the new euphemism that makes it acceptably fashionable and hip for the WQW crowd to mock and hate on victims? It speaks huge volumes about the man—despite his imperfections, despite the heaps of scorn and ridicule he receives about his weight—that he's stood tall, battled back and marched on like a good solider to overcome, lead and succeed.
Here's a human being who has learned to rise above hate; Potshots from each and every Doug, Dick, and Harry armchair critic on UT be damned. Fortunately he doesn't answer to UT. He understands his duties and responsibilities and that's answering to the taxpayers. To that end he accomplishes more for the taxpayers with one bottle than all of the UT hipsters could ever dream of in a lifetime of living in subsidized housing.
Which brings me to a point raised by another astute member.
It seems that each time the cry of wolf goes out (followed by the predictable disappointed faces) there's a cabal of bigots that come out from the shadows to make allegations of vile and deviant behaviour.
This is the 21st century; Normal men are allowed to be friends with other normal men. To suggest otherwise—and I don't want to use the s and m-words lightly but—reeks of sexism and misandry. Intolerance of opposing viewpoints and lifestyles is a common UT trope but this was a new low even for this place. It's a blatant double standard. I guarantee if Dave Souvlaki were the mayor you would never have anyone here accusing him of taking hand jobs from his friend Magic Mike. Bunch of hypocrites.
Have you heard these words before?
That rule is from the only book Rob Ford lives by; No one takes it to heart more than he does. It's what drives him to provide the best customer service for the taxpayers. It's why he always takes the high road. That's why the silent majority supported him in 2010, why they support him now, and why they will support him again on October 27, 2014.
He's going to keep moving forward to build an inclusive Toronto for each and every taxpayer and leave the dirt to the trolls that get off on persecuting others over personal and political beliefs. You can disagree with his beliefs and lifestyle but the vicious name-calling and ad hominem attacks are uncalled for. No one can agree all the time—that is why we have debates—but there needs to be decorum.
Show some decency and respect instead of trying to run him out of town like you're doing (again) with Gehry. These men try to inspire Toronto and in return they are subjected to bohemian witch hunts and threatened with public lynchings.
If these men are forced to walk the Trail of Tears—like so many great Canadians before them—to find a place where their talents are recognized and appreciated, you can kiss goodbye to the dreams of being world class. It will be Toronto's loss.
themarc
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Holy cow. That reads like a Boss Hog Nightmare on Yonge Street. Because the Province is named in the suit I would not be surprised to see the Province investigate the case further - and because it involves Ford directly - Wynne removing Ford from power for the duration of the trial.
themarc
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Maybe this is the "ongoing investigation"?
OSS 117
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Is "85" the new euphemism that makes it acceptably fashionable and hip for the WQW crowd to mock and hate on victims? It speaks huge volumes about the man—despite his imperfections, despite the heaps of scorn and ridicule he receives about his weight—that he's stood tall, battled back and marched on like a good solider to overcome, lead and succeed.
Here's a human being who has learned to rise above hate; Potshots from each and every Doug, Dick, and Harry armchair critic on UT be damned. Fortunately he doesn't answer to UT. He understands his duties and responsibilities and that's answering to the taxpayers. To that end he accomplishes more for the taxpayers with one bottle than all of the UT hipsters could ever dream of in a lifetime of living in subsidized housing.
Which brings me to a point raised by another astute member.
It seems that each time the cry of wolf goes out (followed by the predictable disappointed faces) there's a cabal of bigots that come out from the shadows to make allegations of vile and deviant behaviour.
This is the 21st century; Normal men are allowed to be friends with other normal men. To suggest otherwise—and I don't want to use the s and m-words lightly but—reeks of sexism and misandry. Intolerance of opposing viewpoints and lifestyles is a common UT trope but this was a new low even for this place. It's a blatant double standard. I guarantee if Dave Souvlaki were the mayor you would never have anyone here accusing him of taking hand jobs from his friend Magic Mike. Bunch of hypocrites.
Have you heard these words before?
That rule is from the only book Rob Ford lives by; No one takes it to heart more than he does. It's what drives him to provide the best customer service for the taxpayers. It's why he always takes the high road. That's why the silent majority supported him in 2010, why they support him now, and why they will support him again on October 27, 2014.
He's going to keep moving forward to build an inclusive Toronto for each and every taxpayer and leave the dirt to the trolls that get off on persecuting others over personal and political beliefs. You can disagree with his beliefs and lifestyle but the vicious name-calling and ad hominem attacks are uncalled for. No one can agree all the time—that is why we have debates—but there needs to be decorum.
Show some decency and respect instead of trying to run him out of town like you're doing (again) with Gehry. These men try to inspire Toronto and in return they are subjected to bohemian witch hunts and threatened with public lynchings.
If these men are forced to walk the Trail of Tears—like so many great Canadians before them—to find a place where their talents are recognized and appreciated, you can kiss goodbye to the dreams of being world class. It will be Toronto's loss.
Are you the guy that used to do the satirical pro-Ford posts or was that someone else? If it's someone else, I miss that guy. His were funnier than yours.
greenegg
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Anyone read Confederacy of Dunces? This is just Fortuna on a downward spin. Nobody understands Ignatius Ford's worldview!
pattycakes
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"No one takes it to heart more than he does. It's what drives him to provide the best customer service for the taxpayers. It's why he always takes the high road"
Be fair, some of it was funny.
arksi
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I'm not sure I buy that Ford's rant video was recorded at Payman's home. The interior we see in those scenes doesn't exactly match the profile of the guy or the two properties he's been known to inhabit. It actually looks more like Ford's house, especially with the big (front-facing?) window and the dining room table setting. It's not, but you can see similar appointments at his house and in similar properties from that era.
There are photos here of what may be Payman's home in his Facebook gallery which look more in line with a former jock who's curerently under or unemployed.
https://www.facebook.com/payman.james/photos
Other parts of the allegation are likely true, but this one part smells pretty funny to me.
There are photos here of what may be Payman's home in his Facebook gallery which look more in line with a former jock who's curerently under or unemployed.
https://www.facebook.com/payman.james/photos
Other parts of the allegation are likely true, but this one part smells pretty funny to me.
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atodaso
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He noticed he was hungry.
hper
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These words cut through bone. They are obviously both heartfelt and deeply held. The sad and lonely image of Mr. Gehry and Mr. Ford on that 'Trail of Tears' - It's like a greasy, yellow brick road with bad signage where nobody gets anything or, worse, things they resolutely didn't wan't - has me rethinking everything I once thought was true. So, reluctantly...
FORD MORE YEARS! (Whew! Feeling way better now.) Bring on Fordtober!
hper
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And far from home.
pattycakes
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You're right, I'm converted now too.
FromTheHammer
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What about the federal by-election that occurred on March 19, 2012 in the riding of Toronto-Danforth, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jack Layton?
wheeler98
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Oh boy...this just gets better and better. Ford plans a beatdown around the replacement of the departed Jack Layton,.....
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