scribblet Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I would have turned the hose on them. or better still - decked her a good one... but then Ford would've been the bad guy.. He didn't know who she was so if some screaming banshee threatened me with a sword I would've retreated to call the cops... hope they charge her - she (CBC) crossed the line. BTW, I don't know who she is and wouldn't know her from Adam. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Wilber Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 or better still - decked her a good one... but then Ford would've been the bad guy.. He didn't know who she was so if some screaming banshee threatened me with a sword I would've retreated to call the cops... hope they charge her - she (CBC) crossed the line. BTW, I don't know who she is and wouldn't know her from Adam. Any Canadian politcian who doesn't know who Mary Walsh is has been living in a bunker for the past 20 years. Turning the hose on her would have been a hoot and made great TV. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Shady Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I think tying up the 911 emergency line with childish revenge calls should really stop. Especially among "mayors". Nope. I think regardless of the person, somebody's home and family should be off limits to this sort of thing. That goes for any politician regardless of party. Quote
capricorn Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Holy sh*t batman. If I saw this coming at me toward my front door, I'd call 911 too, with or without my daughter at my side. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
BubberMiley Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Nope. I think regardless of the person, somebody's home and family should be off limits to this sort of thing. That goes for any politician regardless of party. I agree. But it wasn't an emergency. You will likely get ridiculous and try to pretend it was, but that's just because you think Ford is sexy. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
jacee Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 He called police ... then left before they came. Nice waste of their time and our money! Quote
capricorn Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 But it wasn't an emergency. BM, when a person dials 911, the first thing the dispatcher asks is whether the person needs an ambulance, the police or the fire department. Then the dispatcher connects the person to the proper authorities. Not everyone has the number of ambulance service, the police or the fire department on speed dial. The first number that comes to mind to most people is 911. A pretty good system I think. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Shwa Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) or better still - decked her a good one... but then Ford would've been the bad guy.. Sounds like you are an advocate men for beating women. He didn't know who she was so if some screaming banshee threatened me with a sword I would've retreated to call the cops... hope they charge her - she (CBC) crossed the line. She threatened him with a sword?? BTW, I don't know who she is and wouldn't know her from Adam. So you'd hit her. Right? Edited October 26, 2011 by Shwa Quote
BubberMiley Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 A pretty good system I think. That means you're as clueless about the system as Rob Ford is. If it isn't an emergency, don't call 911. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
capricorn Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 That means you're as clueless about the system as Rob Ford is. If it isn't an emergency, don't call 911. CANADA 911If you are currently experiencing an emergency, telephone 911 immediately to obtain police, fire and ambulance services. http://www.canada911.com/ Consider yourself now educated on how the Canada 911 service works. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
msj Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Just noticed a picture on facebook that is now going around. Basically, it's two video stills from the video you can find in the link in the OP. Above the stills is written: "It was dark!" -- Rob Ford and then: Um...really?! Not only is Ford a chicken but he's a liar too. 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
The_Squid Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 What was the emergency? 911 is not there to use to try and get someone in trouble because you dont like them.... His daughter was crying because.... Well.... Cuz Ford is her daddy! Quote
Shwa Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 Toronto mayor had no time for This Hour Has 22 minutes "Comedian Mary Walsh recalls her Monday morning visit to Mayor Rob Ford’s house much differently than he does.Walsh said the mayor’s daughter wasn’t there when she showed up in his driveway in character as the outlandish, loudmouthed Marg Delahunty. “There was no child at all,” she told the Star. “I mean, was she inside his suit jacket? We never saw any children.” So, it wasn't dark and... was his kid even there? 22 Minutes executive producer Peter McBain said the crew decided en route to the mayor’s house they would only approach him if he was alone. But he didn't know who she was... Ford also told reporters he heard Walsh yelling “We’ve got you Rob Ford, we got you,’ which Walsh contends she didn’t say.“I just said, “Mayor Ford, it’s me, Marg Delahunty!’ which is what I always say when I’m ambushing people.” ... “I’m a 60-year-old woman with a plastic sword,” she said. “I was just going to give him a bit of friendly advice.” Walsh said she called out to him: “Oh, a big husky guy like you, trying to call the police. Come on.” Yeah, come on Mayor Ford. A big husky football coach, running away from a 60 year old woman in a halloween costume? It's not like she was throwing cats... Quote
Boges Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 It seems like a He said, It said. Regardless of his reaction, it's not cool to go to people's house with TV camera's uninvited like that. They would never do this to a sympathetic politician to their cause. Quote
BubberMiley Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) [/b] http://www.canada911.com/ Consider yourself now educated on how the Canada 911 service works. Uh...are you serious? That's what I said. Mary Walsh at your door isn't an emergency. Consider yourself now educated on how the Canada 911 service works. Edited October 26, 2011 by BubberMiley Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Shwa Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 It seems like a He said, It said. Except one party had their cameras rolling at the time. Regardless of his reaction, it's not cool to go to people's house with TV camera's uninvited like that. Like, no one ever expects that from the media. They would never do this to a sympathetic politician to their cause. But still, its tough when your hero is videotaped being a baby buffoon. I hear your pain Boges... Quote
mentalfloss Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I almost want to keep him in office for the comedy value alone. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 [/b] http://www.canada911.com/ Consider yourself now educated on how the Canada 911 service works. We know how it works. It simply was NOT an emergency, hence no reason to call 911. This might show a little of Ford's reactionary side, if he is easily calling the cops on this kind of incident, what does that say for him and the position of mayor? Quote
Shwa Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 I almost want to keep him in office for the comedy value alone. Alas, even Cheers and Seinfeld jumped the shark, so more than one term could be very painful. I am waiting to see if he calls out the Army out to shovel the snow, like Noooo-booody Lastman. The big bad Canadian winter storm with all that unreported snow. Quote
Black Dog Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) The video is up on Global. Edited October 26, 2011 by Black Dog Quote
Shady Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I still think it's a bad idea to go to peoples homes. Regardless of the person or the party. Quote
GostHacked Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I still think it's a bad idea to go to peoples homes. Regardless of the person or the party. Stop lying, there would be people you would LOVE to see this happen to. Quote
msj Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I still think it's a bad idea to go to peoples homes. Regardless of the person or the party. I think it's a worse idea to lie about the circumstances (it was dark) when cameras are rolling. That's what the ambushes do so well - give us a glimpse into the character of the subject - and Ford comes out looking like a liar. 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
mentalfloss Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 The video is up on Global. Not working for me. Quote
BubberMiley Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I still think it's a bad idea to go to peoples homes. I agree. But what do you think about a mayor who calls 911 on people out of spite (or, alternatively, doesn't know how the 911 system works)? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
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