Rob Ford's Toronto

[James_D]

What a bunch of loathsome petty assholes.

 

[sno man]

He just arrived and now the media no longer seems to care about Tory becoming mayor.

(is disgusting)
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Just said out loud to no one in particular "I hope they chase all the Councillors like that..." Knowing full well they wont.

 

[YPQ]

Pedro Marques ‏@MetroManTO 31m31 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Diane and Randy Ford just strutted in, the latter in a cowboy hat and snake boots. Jesus, this family is a walking reality show. #TOpoli

Norm Wilner ‏@normwilner 5m5 minutes ago
Note that Doug -- after selflessly leaping into the mayoral race out of love for his brother -- couldn't be arsed to show up today. #TOpoli

Jonathan Goldsbie ‏@goldsbie 12m12 minutes ago
Randy Ford is wearing his most formal cowboy hat for the occasion.

Ben Spurr ‏@BenSpurr 46m46 minutes ago
Annnnd it happened. Rob Ford came in just as Tory was coming out. Media swarmed Ford, Tory retreated back into his office.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Did Diane ever teach her kids manners? Wearing a hat indoors? In the City Council chamber?

AoD

 

[Videodrome]

Norm Wilner ‏@normwilner 5m5 minutes ago
Note that Doug -- after selflessly leaping into the mayoral race out of love for his brother -- couldn't be arsed to show up today. #TOpoli

I do find it interesting that Doug didn't show up of all people.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I do find it interesting that Doug didn't show up of all people.

And gawd, Renata is in tow...the family has absolutely no sense of decorum.

AoD

 

[Videodrome]

Ann Hui ‏@annhui 7s7 seconds ago
Councillor Rob Ford introduced. He goes up to shake John Tory's hand. All smiles.

Wait, I thought that shaking hands was a germy thing for chemo patients.

https://twitter.com/jpags/status/539861171269283841

Jennifer PagliaroVerified account
‏@jpags
Loud applause as Councillor Ford given his declaration by Tory

 

[AlbertHWagstaff]

He just arrived and now the media no longer seems to care about Tory becoming mayor.

Exactly as many of us here predicted would happen as the side show tries to take over centre stage and the media just soak it up.

 

[Videodrome]

680News Toronto ‏@680News 1m1 minute ago
City clerk says "I present to you the mayor and councillors for 2014-18."

Well, until the Ward 2 by-election.

 

[YPQ]

Jennifer Pagliaro ‏@jpags 2m2 minutes ago
Doug Ford has just arrived in council chamber. He either has to walk past us or past council to get to his family on the other side.

 

[Videodrome]

Ann Hui ‏@annhui 4m4 minutes ago
"His priority is to make sure he beats cancer and survives," Doug Ford saysb of his brother Rob

So why did he run for Ward 2?

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

So why did he run for Ward 2?

Someone should tell him that "beating" cancer is really not something that is under his brother's control - nor is it amendable to $20 bills.

AoD

 

[tiffer24]

I had no idea Rob Ford was battling cancer--gosh, you learn something new everyday. Thanks Doug for letting us know... again.

 

[Videodrome]

Well, at least Doug only made a cameo appearance and won't be at City Hall all the time...I hope.

Overall, I was surprised that the Ford family didn't hog the attention as much as I had expected.

 

[Lamport Davenport]

So why did he run for Ward 2?

As a placeholder for Mikey? You know, returning the favour from earlier this year? Genuine Ford Replacement Parts, and all that?

Given Dougly is "needed" at Deco, Rob's not doing it for him, or is he?