Boges Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Maybe if Ford actually faced the media on a regular basis or publicly released his schedule like every other politician of his stature, they wouldn't have to ambush him at home. As for his reaction, well, I guess he needs to justifying caving to the police union somehow. Funny, even I know he had a press conference today. I'm sure you can find him at City Hall during business hours. Quote
Black Dog Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Funny, even I know he had a press conference today. Which proves what, exactly? I'm sure you can find him at City Hall during business hours. Maybe. But since he doesn't publicly release his schedule like every other politician of his stature, we can't be sure. Quote
Boges Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Which proves what, exactly? That he made it known to the public where he'd be. Maybe. But since he doesn't publicly release his schedule like every other politician of his stature, we can't be sure. Well that justifies ambushing him at his home. Quote
Black Dog Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 That he made it known to the public where he'd be. Did he have a press conference? I haven't seen anything on the news. Well that justifies ambushing him at his home No. It explains it. Quote
treehugger Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I suppose when you live in fear, and fear is around very corner and falling from the sky, being ambushed by "the press" outside your home could be disconcerting. Especially when you see a woman dressed in a red leather viking outfit, with a microphone. I doubt I would have called 911. But if I did, I would have stuck around until the police arrived. At least. Mayor Ford calls 911 on CBC comedians I would hate to think who Mayor Ford calls on Halloween. It wasn't 8 am it was earlier as it was still dark outside when he was harrassed. Quote
treehugger Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, he was so harrassed that he got in his car and tried to drive away first, even with a frightened kid in tow. Then he went back into his house to call 911. You know, because of that big, scary woman in the red leather viking dress with the microphone. Such a terrible thing! Run for the hills! The Big Bad CBC is here to do some comedy. Well, at least it wasn't Rick Mercer, eh? TMZ never does shit this good. He didn't know who this gladiator person was. Everyone doesn't watch 22 min. It was dark outside and her and another female tried to get into his car and were screaming at the top of their lungs at him as only walsh can do. He was at his home and cbc was trespassing acting like idiots. Ford's daughter was being taken to school and was terrified. I'd call the cops too. Quote
treehugger Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Nice! Using police resources on such a petty matter for political purposes. Way to go, TO! That's what the police are there for cbc was on private property and Ford has had death threats from some brainless pile of crap.And there is nothing funny whatsoever about this. Quote
treehugger Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) So what happens if I call the police on someone like Mercer if he shows up at my place?? S.F.A. Ford is a pussy. I guess you have a seeing or hearing problem. Ford's little girl was crying and was scred at this intrusion as they didn't know who the broad was. It was dark outside, get it? Edited October 25, 2011 by treehugger Quote
Wilber Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I've always enjoyed Wash's ambushes but also think people's homes and families should be off limits. Calling 911 though, that's a bit much. He had to know damn well he wasn't in any physical danger. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
msj Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 It wasn't 8 am it was earlier as it was still dark outside when he was harrassed. I watched the video in the link. It looked like it was light out at the time. The news story refers to it happening "around 8am" which appears consistent with the TV footage. Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
msj Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 That's what the police are there for cbc was on private property and Ford has had death threats from some brainless pile of crap.And there is nothing funny whatsoever about this. It's quite funny. Yes, I know the conservative mind is so fearful of crime, CRIME!!!, that they can justify calling the cops for this, but, really, I think it should go down as unreported crime. Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
Shwa Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Posted October 25, 2011 He didn't know who this gladiator person was. Everyone doesn't watch 22 min. It was dark outside and her and another female tried to get into his car and were screaming at the top of their lungs at him as only walsh can do. He was at his home and cbc was trespassing acting like idiots. Ford's daughter was being taken to school and was terrified. I'd call the cops too. Dammit! You saw the video first! Where? On YouTube? Is the raw footage on YouTube? Quote
Argus Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 When I first saw the topic I thought maybe Harper's crime bill had made it illegal for smug, sanctimonious left wingers to fake being comedians. But I guess it was just trespassing. I wasn't aware this show was still on the air. Haven't seen it in years. Never did find much in it that was funny. Mostly a cadre of left wingers preening their feathers at how much more sophisticated they were, how much more moral and inclusive and understanding they were than any of those slightly right of centre people (ick!). If they were at least funny they could be somewhat excused, but the only people who laugh at them are those of the same intolerant political bent. They're the only people who can take all the SMUG in this show and not overdose. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I've always enjoyed Wash's ambushes but also think people's homes and families should be off limits. Calling 911 though, that's a bit much. He had to know damn well he wasn't in any physical danger. I would have turned the hose on them. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Wild Bill Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 It's quite funny. Yes, I know the conservative mind is so fearful of crime, CRIME!!!, that they can justify calling the cops for this, but, really, I think it should go down as unreported crime. You really couldn't care less about his daughter, could you? Try it on one of my daughters and I'll be looking for a convenient length of 2x4! Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
Argus Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I suspect that This Hour Has 22 Minutes makes enough money from advertising that it is not using Canadian taxpayer money. You'd be wrong. The only things on the CBC that have enough viewers to be profitable are sports and the news. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Shwa Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Posted October 25, 2011 I watched the video in the link. It looked like it was light out at the time. The news story refers to it happening "around 8am" which appears consistent with the TV footage. I just the saw the video, it was light out. I didn't hear any child crying, was that her in the window at about :06? Quote
Shwa Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Posted October 25, 2011 You'd be wrong. The only things on the CBC that have enough viewers to be profitable are sports and the news. And Dragons Den. And The Nature of Things, Mercer Report. And This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 What reason does he have to come to your place? Because I'd play along better than Ford did? Quote
Boges Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Because I'd play along better than Ford did? That's probably not what these hack's want. They want to embarrass people. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 That's probably not what these hack's want. They want to embarrass people. And by playing along, is one of the best ways to get back at the hacks. Calling the cops is a .. cop out .. if Ford was on the ball, he would have tried to satirize the whole thing and hijack it from Mercer. If he had to call the cops because of this , he is the only one looking like an embarrassed fool. See, that's Mercer's game, he is out to do that to people. The smart ones know how to play along and then make Mercer look like an idiot. Quote
Boges Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 And by playing along, is one of the best ways to get back at the hacks. Calling the cops is a .. cop out .. if Ford was on the ball, he would have tried to satirize the whole thing and hijack it from Mercer. If he had to call the cops because of this , he is the only one looking like an embarrassed fool. See, that's Mercer's game, he is out to do that to people. The smart ones know how to play along and then make Mercer look like an idiot. This is assuming he knew who Mary Walsh was at the time. Quote
msj Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 You really couldn't care less about his daughter, could you? Try it on one of my daughters and I'll be looking for a convenient length of 2x4! Would someone PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! ... Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
Wilber Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I would have turned the hose on them. I might to but I wouldn't' have called 911. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
BubberMiley Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I think going to peoples homes is a bad idea. It's a practice that should really stop. I think tying up the 911 emergency line with childish revenge calls should really stop. Especially among "mayors". Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
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