stardust
More Rob Ford Crazies....LOL
Posted on: 12/16/2013 19:15
It never stops.....I'm surprised...!!!
The latest is a Christmas carol from Toronto A Capella group Eh440, who took that ol' classic "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" and gave it a local spin as "RIP Rob Ford (Rob Ford Got Run Over By A Reindeer)."
It goes a little like this: "He'd been drinking on the Danforth / And we begged him not to go / But he didn't listen to us / And he staggered out the door to find some snow."
"We wrote & recorded this song to mark the end of our very own Mayor Rob Ford's shenanigans this year!," they wrote on their YouTube page, "RIP Rob Ford (and the crazy that went along with him)."
Merry Christmas!
Rob Ford Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Rob Ford got run over by a reindeer
Walkin' on the Danforth Christmas Eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Douggie we believe
Walkin' on the Danforth Christmas Eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Douggie we believe
He'd been drinking on the Danforth
And we begged him not to go
But he didn't listen to us
And he staggered out the door to find some snow
When they found him Christmas morning
It was clear that he'd been smashed
He had hoof prints on his forehead
And incriminating track marks on his back
Chorus
Now we're all so proud of Douggie
He knows his brother has been wronged
But he's in there watching football
And making peace with Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
It's not Christmas without Rob Ford
All the city's dressed in black
And we just can't help but wonder
Should we open up his gifts 'cuz they might be smack
Chorus
Now Jon Stewart's on the tele
Makin' jokes at his expense
But this time it was not Ford's fault
So we felt that we should come to his defence
Stay inside next Christmas Eve
Even if you are alone
Don't even go and get some groceries
Just make sure you have enough to eat at home
Chorus
But as for me and Doug Ford we believe
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stardust
Posted on: 12/16/2013 19:18
This is one Ford posted himself on his Twitter...
2014 Campaign song by Ron Burgundy on Conan
stardust
Posted on: 12/16/2013 19:22
stardust
Posted on: 12/16/2013 19:25
Toronto Star (same dance video)
Ford was invited to attend a celebration after renovations were completed on the Pentecostal, evangelical church, which has been in its North York location for about 20 years, serving the West Indian immigrant community.
“He enjoyed himself,” Howard said of the mayor. “He seemed quite comfortable and just celebrated with us.”
stardust
Posted on: 12/16/2013 20:31
The beat goes on and on and on......
Rob Ford #4 in David Letterman's Top 10 2013 Xmas Songs -
Josh Groban Video
stardust
Posted on: 12/16/2013 21:11
Anderson Cooper
stardust
Posted on: 12/17/2013 21:56
I'm as crazy as Rob Ford and the media.....I can't quit...
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In a rare moment of jubilation on the floor of Toronto City Council chambers, Mayor Rob Ford and Speaker Council Frances Nunziata danced for a few minutes.
It's the second time in a week the mayor has been seen dancing.
Mendalla
Posted on: 12/18/2013 14:10
Ford and Nunziata dancing?
* shudders*
Although, given that they are usually at each other's throats, I suppose it's an improvement.
Mendalla
stardust
Posted on: 12/18/2013 14:33
LOL @Mendalla
I'm scoring one for Ford this time because at least he's alive and dancing. City council staff in general look so stuffy ..and they are gawking at him...the wonder of wonders. Since I'm here... here's more of the dance clip. I don't know what the US has to say yet.
stardust
Posted on: 12/18/2013 14:47
Here we go...the aftermath...Jimmy Kimmel...it gets better all the time....weird Canadians!
http://www.680news.com/2013/12/18/jimmy-kimmel-mocks-fords-apologies-dan...
chansen
Posted on: 12/18/2013 15:35
Ford and Nunziata dancing?
* shudders*
Although, given that they are usually at each other's throats, I suppose it's an improvement.
Mendalla
Frances Nunziata, councillor and speaker, is actually in Rob Ford's camp. She is one of the very few councillors who voted against stripping mayor Ford of his powers. Any time she appears to be angry at the mayor or his brother, it's likely an act to appear impartial. She can not control either one of them, and likely doesn't want to.
What I don't understand, is why council isn't calling out the mayor for a string of clearly insincere apologies. Saying "sorry" means absolutely nothing to Rob. He's probably been repeating the words for years.
lastpointe
Posted on: 12/18/2013 15:56
Why do people think an apology can say " I am sorry IF my words upset you"
An apology is " I am sincerely sorry for my words...." No "IF " in an apology
Imagine you child saying to you
"Mom I am so sorry if you were upset that I crashed the car"
revjohn
Posted on: 12/18/2013 16:46
Hi lastpointe,
Why do people think an apology can say " I am sorry IF my words upset you"
Apology comes from the Greek apologia and includes among its definitions the following:
1. a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured or wronged another.
2. a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine.
3. a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death.
4. an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift.
Not sensing anything approaching regret, remorse or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured or wronging another in Ford's apology to Dale I suspect that definition 2 comes into play.
That Mayor Ford insists that it is the Media which has twisted his words indicates he is more interested in defending himself than taking responsibility for the inference. Noting also that the apology follows notification of legal proceedings begun against the Mayor and ZoomerMedia the cynical part of me expects that this is an attempt to halt those procedings before appearing in a court room.
As part of Mayor Ford's apologia he stated:
I never called Mr. Dale a pedophile, I have never used that word to describe Mr. Dale, I do not believe Mr. Dale is a pedophile nor did I intend to suggest that in my comments.
In a defamation of character suit the only defences are the truth (if you call someone a pedophile and they are a pedophile you haven't defamed them) and there are no negative consequences for the individual you have defamed (you call someone a pedophile and nobody on earth believes you because you are not noted for your honesty or even intelligence).
Unless Mr. Dale has been identified as a pedophile the first defence of truth telling is out of play.
Unless Mayor Ford can prove that his comments were so unbelieveable that nobody believed them he has no hope of successfully using the second defence.
Mr. Dale has claimed (as has the editor of the Star) that the offices of the Toronto Star did recieve numerous pieces of correspondance wondering why the Star employed a pedophile such as Mr. Dale.
The quote from the initial interview was as follows:
Daniel Dale in my backyard taking pictures. I have little kids. When a guy's taking pictures of little kids, I don't want to say the word, but you start thinking, you know, what's this guy all about?
If I was Mr. Dale's lawyer I would be asking Mr. Ford to say the word that he didn't want to say so that the jury could determine what word Mr. Ford meant but was unwilling to say.
What do you call a guy who takes pictures of little kids? A photographer? Why would Mayor Ford not want to use this word? Paparazzi? Why would Mayor Ford not want to use this word?
Pedophile? Well we know why Mayor Ford wouldn't want to use this word. It would lead to a defamation lawsuit. Problem is, defamation works even when you don't use the word if the words you do use point in that direction.
So, if Mr. Ford did not call Mr. Dale a pedophile but he did lead people to think of him as such that constitutes defamation.
Mayor Ford's public apology stating truthfully that he didn't use the word and doesn't think Mr. Dale is a pedophile are not enough to defend against defamation.
Mayor Ford's statement, "I never intended to suggest . . ." runs contrary to his statement about not wanting to identify somebody who takes pictures of children as that word he doesn't want to say.
Particularly if everyone inside of and outside of Ford Nation automatically jumps to the conclusion that the word he didn't want to use is pedophile.
Mr. Ford is not attempting to take responsibility for an injury to Mr. Dale. Mr. Ford is attempting to excuse an injury to Mr. Dale.
So apology still fits and the defence rests on "if" It may or may not fly before a jury.
I think it very reasonable for anyone whether they be a supporter of Mayor Ford or one of his detractors to fill in the blank Mayor Ford left in his statement during the interview. Pedophile is the best fit for the word that Mayor Ford didn't want to say.
I also note that if found guilty since defamation is not considered a criminal matter Mayor Ford will remain Mayor. Not that I expect this to go to trial before the next election.
Grace and peace to you.
John
stardust
Posted on: 12/18/2013 17:51
Fasten your seatbelts...away we go.... (Despite the humour its totally sad)
stardust
Posted on: 12/18/2013 17:54
More Serious Issues:
revjohn
Posted on: 12/19/2013 13:51
Hi All,
One lawyered apology later and the suit against Ford has been dropped.
Three "I should not have said that"s
Two "no basis for saying that"s
I'm not sure that the part of the suit, which also names ZoomerMedia has been dropped.
The following links show ZoomerMedia's thoughts on the matter.
http://zoomermedia.ca/press-releases/zoomermedia-limited-statement
stardust
Posted on: 12/20/2013 00:23
Rob Ford-themed Christmas Card sent out by Toronto Law Firm
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/the-law-...
stardust
Posted on: 12/20/2013 00:33
P.S. What will I do with my time when Rob Ford comes off crack.....?..Stardust
Rob Ford's Gift Buying Advice
Rob Ford offered husbands everywhere some dubious Christmas gift-buying advice Thursday: “Women love money. Give ‘em a couple thousand bucks and they are happy.”
Ford made the statement on his weekly appearance on the Washington, D.C. sports radio show, The Sports Junkies.
The mayor said he follows his own advice when it comes to Christmas with his wife.
“At the end of the day, she wants her cash, so I give her a nice cheque and we’re all happy,” Ford said about his little-seen wife, Renata Ford. “She says ‘Honey, I want cash.”
Ford said he would give her the money with a “nice basket with flowers with a bit of this and that.” He earlier suggested dresses and perfumes as options.
( Audio of Ford interview on website)
Rob Ford invited the radio hosts to visit Toronto and recommended they eat at Harbour Sixty Streakhouse, where a New York strip steak will set you back $60.
The mayor added he has a “fantastic wife” who surprises him with something sports or politics related.