Rob Ford's Toronto

[zang]

As some levity in the insanity that is last night's poll, just a reminder of the insanity that exists within FordNation, who are of the current belief that Ari Goldkind is somehow in cahoots with his competitor for the job of Mayor; John Tory. Of course, prior to Karen Stintz dropping out of the race, she too was believed to be a "Tory plant".

Only in FordNation would two people staring in different directions while standing next to one another and smiling be considered "a clear alliance" or "a Masonic handshake" (even though Ari's hands are clasped and Tory's holding a binder).

CONSPIRACY! A CLEAR ALLIANCE!

 

[pattycakes]

Does anyone know if is it normal to have a chemo session rescheduled? It's only a day so probably nothing, right?

Chemo patients usually need to have blood work done before the next treatment to check on white cell count. So either Rob didn't get his tests done in time or his white cell count is screwed up and they are putting off treatment a day.

 

[the lemur]

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And then there's the Scotish/Jewish mix: Och-Oye! (Said by a true Celto-Ashkenazi.)

It just occurred to me that a haggis is really just a big kishka ... with oats.

 

[PinkLucy]

Chemo patients usually need to have blood work done before the next treatment to check on white cell count. So either Rob didn't get his tests done in time or his white cell count is screwed up and they are putting off treatment a day.

My mom always had blood tests done immediately before her chemo treatment, so we always went not knowing if she would get the treatment that day or not. Different regimens have different processes, though, and this is Rob Ford we are talking about, so it's anyone's guess

 

[pattycakes]

As some levity in the insanity that is last night's poll, just a reminder of the insanity that exists within FordNation, who are of the current belief that Ari Goldkind is somehow in cahoots with his competitor for the job of Mayor; John Tory. Of course, prior to Karen Stintz dropping out of the race, she too was believed to be a "Tory plant".

Only in FordNation would two people staring in different directions while standing next to one another and smiling be considered "a clear alliance" or "a Masonic handshake" (even though Ari's hands are clasped and Tory's holding a binder).

CONSPIRACY! A CLEAR ALLIANCE!

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You're absolutely right, political opponents should be spitting on each other, not treating each other with respect and maybe even sharing a laugh. What's next? Sharing a latte together?

 

[pattycakes]

My mom always had blood tests done immediately before her chemo treatment, so we always went not knowing if she would get the treatment that day or not. Different regimens have different processes, though, and this is Rob Ford we are talking about, so it's anyone's guess

Same for my husband, he had his blood tested the day before chemo and didn't find out the results until he went to the clinic for his treatment.

 

[Maple Leafs]

I said "bordering on".

But, I should have avoided using that word here. In my employment, it was commonly used to describe the behavior of both women and men.

Sorry if any offence was taken, none was intended.

It's hysterical that anyone would think that the Forum poll is accurate. John Tory has a commanding lead.

Still, all you Chow leftists should consider voting Tory just in case Ford makes a late run.

 

[Videodrome]

Daniel Dale ‏@ddale8 3m3 minutes ago
Important to wait to see if other polls confirm a Ford surge - before this, John Tory was up 7 points or more in 15 straight polls.

ChristinaR ‏@crobins72ca 6s6 seconds ago
@ddale8 I think this is straight up fear mongering just like they saw worked extremely well in the Provincial election, two weeks before.

Fear mongering is a good description.

 

[casita]

Fear mongering is a good description.

"Aw, come on, man, they just trying to put a fright in your ass."

Jackie Brown

Or, are Rob ( 2010 ) and Doug ( 2014 ) like the icebergs that sank the unsinkable?

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

It's hysterical that anyone would think that the Forum poll is accurate. John Tory has a commanding lead.

Still, all you Chow leftists should consider voting Tory just in case Ford makes a late run.

Welcome back CN Tower.

MoD

 

[sno man]

You're absolutely right, political opponents should be spitting on each other, not treating each other with respect and maybe even sharing a laugh. What's next? Sharing a latte together?

Or actually building toward consensus.

 

[SFO]

What I'm wondering is: Doug's been in the race for a few weeks now. Where's the follow-up on the hash dealer story? Why haven't we seen or heard more on this? I don't want to assume that this story would be a mortal blow, because with the Fords it seems like nothing ever is, but clearly a strong line of attack. I wonder if any of the candidates (I'm thinking Tory with Kouvalis in his camp) is holding onto a big info dump for emergency use only.

 

[the lemur]

Judging by the look on Doug's face, I'd say the meeting with the Sun editorial board went swimmingly. Expect a Sun endorsement of Ford in 3...2...1...never.

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Seems to be something on the back of his left hand and on the right index fingernail. Bruises?

(time to speculate about Doug's health, for a change)

 

[the lemur]

Again, zero days in med school...but wouldn't it be strange to give steroids to a morbidly obese cancer patient?

Also, Dairy Queen.

Steroids such as prednisone might be to counter inflammation.

 

[the lemur]

Kabbalah (one spelling), the actual belief system is, for the record, is a Jewish mysticism, not to be confused with the New Age "Kabbalah Centre".

Thanks for the spelling pointer. I'm aware that kabbalah is a genuine belief system - I was referring more to the new agey version adopted as a sort of spiritual accessory by various celebs.