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[BigJonsson]

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/07/i-need-f---in-10-minutes-to-make-sure-hes-dead-new-rob-ford-video-surfaces


What the deuce?!?

 

[Roto13]

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/07/i-need-f---in-10-minutes-to-make-sure-hes-dead-new-rob-ford-video-surfaces

Oh dear

what is he even doing

 

[The Elite]

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/07/i-need-f---in-10-minutes-to-make-sure-hes-dead-new-rob-ford-video-surfaces

Oh dear

Welp.

He really reminds me of Farley in that video.

 

[Zombie James]

WHAT THE FUCK?

 

[TunaMarshmallow]

Honestly, this video is not such a big deal. It's pretty clear that he's not talking about actually killing someone.

 

[Divvy]

Toronto Star will post the full video momentarily

 

[BigJonsson]

The Star has the full video coming

 

[FairyD]

what is he even doing

Obviously he's doing the truffle shuffle

 

[Azih]

The Star has the full video coming

Sun sneakily confirmed that the Star bought the video from some shady source.

Edit: Considering how much of a mess Ford has been I don't think it's surprising that people have been catching his breakdowns on video surreptitiously.

The only interesting thing would be if the video sheds some light on his drug dealer friends and his interactions with them. If it's just a generic rage video then it's not shedding any new light.

 

[railGUN]

Fuck me, I have work to do... but I'm as addicted to this controversy as Rob Ford is addicted to crack.

 

[lupinko]

Well Rob Ford has certainly succeeded in making Toronto the centre of the universe!

 

[Zombie James]

Since Ford has nothing left to hide anymore, I'm sure he'll give a clear and honest answer about who he wants to murder.

 

[Divvy]

Since Ford has nothing left to hide anymore, I'm sure he'll give a clear and honest answer about who he wants to murder.

"Yeah I murdered a guy, but it was during one of my drunken stupors so it's not my fault"

 

[DopeyFish]

Since Ford has nothing left to hide anymore, I'm sure he'll give a clear and honest answer about who he wants to murder.

"I didn't push him off the balcony! I tried to give him a hug and he just bounced off me!"

 

[Divvy]

Here we go

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/11/07/mayor_rob_ford_caught_in_video_rant.html

 

[jstripes]

The video could have all sorts of context, but it's still... interesting.

What I want to know is if it's digital and has a time stamp.

Edit: Watched the whole thing. Seems like a whole lot of nothing. Just the mayor high on something (at this point that's "nothing"... sad), ranting about someone who pissed him off.

 

[Zombie James]

Here we go

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/11/07/mayor_rob_ford_caught_in_video_rant.html

He's clearly fucked out of his mind. He's either drunk or high, or he has serious issues.

 

[Divvy]

Made a new thread for new news

 

[diaspora]

Since Ford has nothing left to hide anymore, I'm sure he'll give a clear and honest answer about who he wants to murder.

Link.

I was just going to post this too.

 

[Pakkidis]

Toronto... how the fuck did people vote for this guy..how are people defending this guy.

I will say that videotaping the man in his own house is kinda sleezy.

 

[Dark Schala]

Looks like he's drunk as all hell and talking about someone who he's pissed at.

 

[Stet]

what is he even doing

Harlem Shake.

 

[yyzjohn]

Looks like he's drunk as all hell and talking about someone who he's pissed at.

He's on something that's for sure, either drunk or high.

 

[The Elite]

He's on some sort of shit there.

Not sure he's actually talking about killing someone but this is just more evidence that he needs to step down. You can't have someone like that as mayor of Toronto. Simple as that.

 

[PeteZaTheHutt]

There are moments in that video where it seems like he's referring to wanting to take up that offer and fight the Iron Sheik (even mentioning getting into the ring), but then he talks about going up against "kids", so it doesn't completely fit.

 

[Azih]

The most disgusting thing really is the guy egging him on.

 

[The Elite]

There are moments in that video where it seems like he's referring to wanting to take up that offer and fight the Iron Sheik (even mentioning getting into the ring), but then he talks about going up against "kids", so it doesn't completely fit.

It's a mish-mash of bullshit from a deranged mind under the influence of a substance.

This is our mayor.

 

[Roto13]

There are moments in that video where it seems like he's referring to wanting to take up that offer and fight the Iron Sheik (even mentioning getting into the ring), but then he talks about going up against "kids", so it doesn't completely fit.

Even he wouldn't have this kind of a tantrum over the Iron Sheik's publicity stunt.

 

[Divvy]

There are moments in that video where it seems like he's referring to wanting to take up that offer and fight the Iron Sheik (even mentioning getting into the ring), but then he talks about going up against "kids", so it doesn't completely fit.

Nah, this video's been going around for days, the Shiek thing happened yesterday

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

He really is The Chris Farley Tribute Mayor.

 

[jstripes]

To be fair to the mayor, that's the average Etobicoke reaction to someone stealing your parking spot at Walmart.

 

[zroid]

what the fuck is happening\

holy shit

 

[gabbo]

To be fair to the mayor, that's the average Etobicoke reaction to someone stealing your parking spot at Walmart.

To be fair to the average Etobicoke resident, they aren't the elected mayor of the largest city in Canada.

 

[lupinko]

To be fair to the average Etobicoke resident, they aren't the elected mayor of the largest city in Canada.

And 4th largest city in North America.

 

[yyzjohn]

He's on some sort of shit there.

Not sure he's actually talking about killing someone but this is just more evidence that he needs to step down. You can't have someone like that as mayor of Toronto. Simple as that.

I spit out my water when I saw this picture. So good.

 

[yyzjohn]

He apologized for the video.

“The Toronto Star just released a video that I was very, very inebriated.”

“All I can say is, again, I’ve made mistakes. I just wanted to come out and tell you I saw a video. It’s extremely embarrassing. The whole world’s going to see it. You know what? I don’t have a problem with that.”

“I hope none of you have ever or will ever be in that state. Obviously, I was extremely, extremely inebriated.”

So I guess it's all good. I expect an apology or 2 a week.

 

[Akuun]

It's okay guys, he was just drunk as shit (and totally not high as a kite or anything).

Can I go off and do stupid shit, and then just claim I was drunk off my ass to make everything better too?

 

[Divvy]

Even Hazel McCallion is throwing sick burns

Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion on @TOMayorFord's latest video exploits: "no comment, I'm too busy building infrastructure."

 

[poponon]

DJ Steve Porter - Rob Ford Crack Remix

http://youtu.be/P7Jy312JCUQ

Anyone interested in Rob Ford's crack shenanigans needs to see this.

 

[Dark Schala]

What's with all these wrestlers coming out to challenge Ford all of a sudden?

Hulk Hogan
Iron Sheik
Now Brutus the Barber Beefcake

Is there some sort of convention going on in TO that I'm not aware of?

Even Hazel McCallion is throwing sick burns

Hahahaha.

 

[dubq]

What's with all these wrestlers coming out to challenge Ford all of a sudden?

Hulk Hogan
Iron Sheik
Now Brutus the Barber Beefcake

Is there some sort of convention going on in TO that I'm not aware of?

Not sure about Hogan, but Beefcake and Sheik are here for the Sheik's comedy roast.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Even Hazel McCallion is throwing sick burns

Hehe about 20 years too late granny

 

[Dark Schala]

Not sure about Hogan, but Beefcake and Sheik are here for the Sheik's comedy roast.

Moreso was referring to his arm-wrestling thing during Fan Expo, but yeah, I guess that wouldn't count.

Ahhh, that makes sense now. That free publicity.

 

[jstripes]

Hehe about 20 years too late granny

Yup. If she'd started building infrastructure in the '80s or '90s, Mississauga wouldn't be the congested mess it is now. She "found Jesus" in the past few years, to use a metaphor, but it's far too late. The sprawl can't be undone.

 

[dubq]

BAHAHAH OMG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29T_mEkK4w

 

[yyzjohn]

Ford won't be satisfied until every single thread on GAF Off topic first page is about him. Never been done before, but we're well on our way.

 

[Divvy]

BAHAHAH OMG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29T_mEkK4w

/DEAD DEAD DEAD

 

[Kraftwerk]

/DEAD DEAD DEAD

.

 

[Darksol]

This is twice as funny when you take into account Stephen Colbert's Rob Ford bit from a couple nights ago.

 

[Oppo]

I am not one to normally post political polemics (at all) ... and to add to that, I generally avoid Huffington Post as I find it pretty skeezy... that said: this piece by Braithwaite really nailed it on the head, I think. Here's a quote:

Let's review the facts, shall we?

Ford Nation is angry with City Hall.

Ford Nation elected Rob Ford with the overt agenda of disrupting business-as-usual at City Hall.

Debate with Ford Nation is a waste of time, because Ford Nation wins when you are distracted from getting anything done.

This is why the crack video debate is a massive waste of time! Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor does crack. Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor consorts with violent criminals. Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor rolls into work around noon. Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor used his staff for football duties. Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor looks the TV cameras in the face and lies. Ford Nation does not care that the Mayor cannot delegate or work with people.

When they pretend to be conducting a debate, Ford Nation will say that none of this matters, because it doesn't affect Mr. Ford doing his job as the Mayor. And people get their skirts in a tizzy, thinking that these things completely undermine Rob Ford doing his job as a Mayor. But it is a waste of energy debating this with Ford Nation.

...

Ford Nation cares if he disrupts City Hall. Ford Nation cares if he delays progress in Toronto. Ford Nation cares if he distracts the city from its work to focus on his behaviour.

Ford Nation are the Ontario equivalent of the Tea Party. Peel back the veneer, and you find someone who truly, deeply feels that "Toronto The Good" doesn't work. Who feels that it works for someone else. For downtowners, or liberals, or cyclists, or unionized employees, or something else.

Ford Nation thinks Toronto is all about "someone else," not about them. To Ford Nation, Toronto looks down upon the suburbs and taxpayers, and Ford Nation is angry about that. So Ford Nation elects a man who has but one job to do: Troll Toronto. Disrupt. Delay. Distract.

The primary characteristic of being trolled is when you are trying to achieve something positive, but can't make any headway because the other party's agenda is to disrupt and hijack the conversation.

Dear Toronto: You're Being Trolled By Ford Nation