Rob Ford's Toronto

[Parker]

As a former drinker I cannot even imagine trying to take in a "reasonable" amount of alcohol 3-4 times a day. Yet that is the exact problem a food addict faces. Alcohol is widely advertised and featured in films etc. but nothing like the scale of junk food ads everywhere. I feel for those who suffer from it. Its also the addiction that people still feel fine about judging.. This needs to stop.

And, speaking as a morbidly obese individual, eating and food becomes a mood altering drug. Consider it the concept of "comfort food" brought to the next level. It's damn hard to de-emphasize food, to learn to treat it a fuel as opposed to a reward, or a consolation.

My GP spent years nagging me about my weight, as if it was a minor failing I could easily correct with a little willpower. Then he took a long trip through Europe with an overweight friend, and came back with a new understanding. He commented that while he could savour and remember every painting in every gallery, his friend could remember every bite in every restaurant.

 

[FromTheHammer]

So the new poll came out.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...ral-race-poll-shows/article20717991/comments/
John Tory: 40 per cent

Olivia Chow: 25 per cent

Doug Ford: 23 per cent

Undecided: 11 per cent

Michael is not doing too well either.

The 20-year-old employee of the Ford family’s Deco Labels & Tags is trailing incumbent John Hastings in Ward 1, the poll found, although the gap between the two is roughly the same as the poll’s margin of error.

John Hastings: 26 per cent

Michael Ford: 22 per cent

Others: 13 per cent

Undecided: 38 per cent

That's the Mainstreet Tech poll.

Heres the article about the Globe/CTV/Nanos poll: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...yoral-race-widens-poll-shows/article20731557/

Among decided voters:
Tory 49%
Ford 27%
Chow 24%

 

[Lamport Davenport]

Hey Jimmi T!

Back in the day, Doug Ford must have had one hella stereo. What kind of music did you guys listen to? Was it Led Zeppelin 24/7, or more 80s rawk like Def Leppard or Guns n Roses?

Any favourites that you recall?
Just curious. Thx

 

[FromTheHammer]

Do those numbers add up to more than 100% with undecided or "other" included? I'm confused.

The article says those are the numbers among decided voters. It also says that undecideds have dropped from 11% to 8%. So, doing a little math gives:

Tory 45.1%
Ford 24.8%
Chow 22.1%
Undecided 8%

 

[Jimmi T]

Hey Jimmi T!

Back in the day, Doug Ford must have had one hella stereo. What kind of music did you guys listen to? Was it Led Zeppelin 24/7, or more 80s rawk like Def Leppard or Guns n Roses?

Any favourites that you recall?
Just curious. Thx

I wouldn't know. I was friends with Lisi though. Last I recall he was into Gino beats.

 

[Lamport Davenport]

I wouldn't know. I was friends with Lisi? though. Last I recall he was into Gino beats.

It just keeps getting better, doesn't it? <sigh> .. Thanks Jimmi

 

[LordWanker]

Just got a robo call from Doug. The newest Ford Fest is next Saturday in Etobicoke.

Islington?

Believe it is in same Islington location plus Rob is apparently making a n appearance

 

[EagleEye]

Believe it is in same Islington location plus Rob is apparently making a n appearance

Oh for God's sake. Straight out of the hospital and onto a stage.

 

[Cooper]

Believe it is in same Islington location plus Rob is apparently making a n appearance

He better be careful. Chemo plays havoc with the immune system. Even a run-of-the-mill head cold can land a patient in the emergency ward. He'd be wise to keep his distance from the nation.

 

[LordWanker]

Just got a robo call from Doug. The newest Ford Fest is next Saturday in Etobicoke.

He better be careful. Chemo plays havoc with the immune system. Even a run-of-the-mill head cold can land a patient in the emergency ward. He'd be wise to keep his distance from the nation.

Tell that to DoRoFo......

 

[casita]

Straight out of the hospital and onto a stage.

Just like The Babe.

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[Cooper]

Tell that to DoRoFo......

I'm sure the doctors are being very clear about it.

 

[nohostages]

And, speaking as a morbidly obese individual, eating and food becomes a mood altering drug. Consider it the concept of "comfort food" brought to the next level. It's damn hard to de-emphasize food, to learn to treat it a fuel as opposed to a reward, or a consolation.

My GP spent years nagging me about my weight, as if it was a minor failing I could easily correct with a little willpower. Then he took a long trip through Europe with an overweight friend, and came back with a new understanding. He commented that while he could savour and remember every painting in every gallery, his friend could remember every bite in every restaurant.

Thank You for your courage and your honesty. Too many hurting in silence. You might find kindred comfort at meetings. I do.

 

[Videodrome]

I wouldn't know. I was friends with Lisi though. Last I recall he was into Gino beats.

I remember the kids in high school who listened to Gino beats. They wore Adidas track suits and always walked fast like they had somewhere important to go.

hank You for your courage and your honesty. Too many hurting in silence. You might find kindred comfort at meetings. I do.

I am a fat person too and watching Rob Ford's health scare has made me rethink my lifestyle choices.

 

[EagleEye]

I remember the kids in high school who listened to Gino beats. They wore Adidas track suits and always walked fast like they had somewhere important to go.


I am a fat person too and watching Rob Ford's health scare has made me rethink my lifestyle choices.

One of my friends went between 400 and 500 pounds his entire adult life. He died last year at 47 years old, of a heart attack.