evvabeing
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wonder if Stephen Carter could get behind his campaign too.
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wonder if Stephen Carter could get behind his campaign too.
evvabeing
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i guess we'll learn more about buffboy soon... he did an interview with national post.
http://instagram.com/p/qfUiVgDoWx/
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http://instagram.com/p/qfhzWnjoaY/
http://instagram.com/p/qfUiVgDoWx/
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http://instagram.com/p/qfhzWnjoaY/
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dt_toronto_geek
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I'm clearly in Olivia's corner, but John Tory walked away with the (disastrous) night. Ford was speaking well, through the lies and aggressive rhetoric. Stinz bottomed out, and what's with those brief blank stares she gets? Weird. Socks also didn't do great, the underdog just couldn't bring it.
I really wonder if that viral infection that Olivia had in her face last year was really a stroke? Olivia used to be a spirited live wire, a good speaker and good debater. She still has my vote because I have every confidence in her, although as Khristopher stated, she needs a more robust transit plan.
I really wonder if that viral infection that Olivia had in her face last year was really a stroke? Olivia used to be a spirited live wire, a good speaker and good debater. She still has my vote because I have every confidence in her, although as Khristopher stated, she needs a more robust transit plan.
zang
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I don't think so, despite the fervent belief of some at IHTWOMRF. Aside from the fact that that'd be a pretty big thing to not disclose while an MP, a stroke would likely leave a lot more paralyzed than her face, which she has not demonstrated. There are many things that can lead to facial paralysis that don't affect the rest of the body, including certain types of food poisoning (botulism, specifically).
While not disclosed, it does just appear that it's Bell's Palsy caused by an especially virulent reactivation of Herpes Zoster (chickenpox/shingles) or Herpes Simplex (cold sores). Due to the stigma attached to the word Herpes (despite infection in half the world's population), I'm not surprised she didn't disclose in more detail.
As to why the paralysis has taken longer to diminish, she might've had a reactivation, or they might not have caught it as early as previously believed.
In terms of her energy level, I've found her to be much more somber since Jack died. From all I've seen and heard, they really were soul mates. When you lose someone you have that depth of connection with, you lose part of yourself.
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TonyV
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I couldn't bring myself to watch the whole thing and I bailed. It wasn't Ford that sent me packing, though. It was Stintz. Cringing … I left cringing. But I hope that the dear girl stays in the race, if only to absorb some of the RF votes. That's Stintz' only use, sad that is.
euler
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We can hope. ;'(
Also yeah I was busy getting drunk with a coworker and then making dinner, missed the debate. I imagine it was a shitshow?
krbcan
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In terms of her energy level, I've found her to be much more somber since Jack died. From all I've seen and heard, they really were soul mates. When you lose someone you have that depth of connection with, you lose part of yourself.
She does seem to be slightly lethargic, less animated and very controlled in her speech versus my previous impression of her. So not sure if I just wasn't paying attention before, or if her style of speaking has changed (intentionally or unintentionally).
She does seem to be slightly lethargic, less animated and very controlled in her speech versus my previous impression of her. So not sure if I just wasn't paying attention before, or if her style of speaking has changed (intentionally or unintentionally).
expat
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yeah, I assumed it was Bell's Palsy. Could be viral, or it could be autoimmune. It's permanent in ~20% of cases, so it may never 'diminish' in her case.
inyyz
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"Thank you, Ms. Chow, for those kind words". How many times is Ford going to say that after someone trashes him? Second time that I've heard it. The only laughs are from the Ford stooges.
adma
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Y'know...I think someone ought to do some research into this "Bill Parkiin" fellow, i.e. the bald bearded guy arguing with John Furr--wouldn't be surprised if he has some Iola-esque skeletons in his closet. (And he *does* make an effective Shirtless Guy-esque icon for Ford Nationals at last nite's debate.)
It's guys like him that fuel my "Altamont-in-the-making" fears.
It's guys like him that fuel my "Altamont-in-the-making" fears.
Scarberian
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Around the 51:52 mark on the CBC stream. The replies to Ford blathering on about success on jobs etc.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toron...rough-subway-plan-in-mayoral-debate-1.2707452
IMO, the closest thing to a credible attempt at calling out MINO on his B.S.
Chow got some pretty good hits on target. Tory did the same. IMO still holding their punches though.
Socknaki did a shrug like, hands up gesture? WTF? Come on Mr Socks, even Vulcans have their neck pinch move.
Stintz stumbled over some words, deer in headlights moment,
then she said #1 issue is congestion.
Good lord. If this is the most credible main candidates, I want to see more of the so called 'fringe' pool.
Sweet Mister
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SFO
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He did mention having a hearse in a short interview (with Sun Media, natch) after the John Furr faceoff.
ETA: Not that I'm condoning doxxing or otherwise getting up in this guy's business... just, it's probably him.
animatronic
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As I understand it, she's just tired from having to stand in the rain and wait for buses that are too full.
L23
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There are only three people in this race, Ford, Chow, Tory. Everyone else is a no-hoper, and a vote for them is one less vote against Ford.
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