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Rob Ford's Toronto
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VintagePunk
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Yeah, that was kind of a glib answer. I think a better yet still simplified one is that it's simply easier to stay with the closed-minded perspectives you were raised with, and that many of those around you possess, and to rage over issues, than it is to open your mind, educate yourself, and take on a new perspective on things. Change is hard for some people.
euler
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"But being realistic" has too many syllables for my liking.
How about this?
Opined a kind fellow named Doug,
"Sure others may counsel a hug,
But I'm simplistic,
I say sweep autistic,
Kids under a faraway rug."
It somehow feels better. But I should know better than to question the Limerick King.
How about this?
Opined a kind fellow named Doug,
"Sure others may counsel a hug,
But I'm simplistic,
I say sweep autistic,
Kids under a faraway rug."
It somehow feels better. But I should know better than to question the Limerick King.
casita
Senior Member
"NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Rob Ford, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2014 as "World Autism Awareness Day" in the City of Toronto."
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/c...410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextfmt=default
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/c...410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextfmt=default
TOBorn
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There FIFY.
euler
Active Member
Even better!
thereverend
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Is that the one day a year they are allowed to leave the house?
Dubster
Active Member
Just donated. Better than just sitting here feeling inchoate rage after an attack on some of the city's most vulnerable citizens.
Adjei
Senior Member
Did any of the mainstream media pick it up?
L23
Active Member
http://www.cp24.com/news/doug-ford-draws-criticism-for-saying-group-home-ruined-community-1.1826905
TORONTO -- The brother of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is being chastised on social media for reportedly saying a residential home for developmentally disabled youth has "ruined" a neighbourhood.
Coun. Doug Ford's comments have triggered an angry response on Twitter, with people including former Ontario premier Bob Rae blasting the Toronto city councillor.
The community newspaper the Etobicoke Guardian reported on Friday that Ford's office organized a public meeting on Thursday concerning the facility run by the Griffin Centre, described as a non-profit multi-service mental health agency.
The paper reported that some residents in Toronto's west-end complained about the facility's presence in their midst and that they weren't given sufficient advance warning.
Ford, whose ward is in the west-end, is quoted as saying it was unacceptable to have emergency vehicles parked on the street outside the home and that the home should be relocated.
"You've ruined the community," Ford is quoted by the Guardian as telling the facility's staff.
"You can't destroy a community like this. People have worked 30 years for their home...My heart goes out to kids with autism. But no one told me they'd be leaving the house. If it comes down to it, I'll buy the house myself and resell it."
The published comments attributed to Ford have drawn condemnation on Twitter, including Rae who weighed in with a tweet on Saturday.
"This is the opposite of leadership on mental health. Doug Ford should be ashamed of himself - hurting not helping," Rae tweeted.
Doug Ford did not immediately respond to an email asking for comment.
The Guardian quoted Ford as saying another meeting should be held in two weeks.
Ford has been an outspoken defender of his brother during the past year when the mayor made international headlines for his admissions of cocaine use, heavy drinking and repeated verbal gaffes.
Rob Ford announced late last month that he would seek professional treatment after another round of media stories about his after-hours activities.
Read more: http://www.cp24.com/news/doug-ford-...home-ruined-community-1.1826905#ixzz321TGisOU
TOBorn
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This is the only one I've seen thus far: http://m.insidetoronto.com/news-sto...der-fire-from-residents-councillor-doug-ford/
Acrossthewater
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sublime
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VintagePunk
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I just emailed his councillor_dford@toronto.ca account to tell him how much he and his brother disgust me. I'm sure that will accomplish nothing, but at the very least, it made me feel a little better, and will give his staff something to read on Tuesday.
kbdid
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Looks like Griffin House is getting a lot of support. I always thought Rob Ford was in over his head and an addict, and thought Doug was just evil. This is confirmation.
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