jbg Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 The "Bob Ford of New York", former Mayor Edward. I. Koch, died yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 The "Bob Ford of New York", former Mayor Edward. I. Koch, died yesterday. Are you suggesting that Rob Ford is a closeted homosexual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Are you suggesting that Rob Ford is a closeted homosexual? I couldn't care less about sexual orientation. Rob Ford has been a very good mayor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Are you suggesting that Rob Ford is a closeted homosexual? I couldn't care less about sexual orientation. Rob Ford has been a very good mayor. I am suggesting both are good and possibly great mayors who know that to make an omelet you have to smash some eggs. Edited February 3, 2013 by jbg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 The results of this appeal show that the integrity commissioner had no authority to try and make Ford repay that money. So you could argue he was right to ignore her. No one is talking about the audit finding? It found that Ford spent $40,000 improperly? I guess because there's no realistic chance he'll be removed from office over this, but no one cares. I think people are burnt out on the Ford Follies. He really needs to step up his game if he is to stay a punchline for the remainder of his term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I am suggesting both are good and possibly great mayors who know that to make an omelet you have to smash some eggs. I'm in no position to judge Koch's mayoralty. I wish you'd do the same for things you know jack about, like Ford's mayoralty. Edited February 4, 2013 by Black Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I am suggesting both are good and possibly great mayors who know that to make an omelet you have to smash some eggs. Ford's got the smashing down, but no omelets yet. He's too busy gabbing on the phone. And throwing eggs. Edited February 4, 2013 by jacee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 One of my friends lives in Toronto. He didn't vote for Ford, and didn't like that he was elected. But he told me that Ford has been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 One of my friends lives in Toronto. He didn't vote for Ford, and didn't like that he was elected. But he told me that Ford has been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 One of my friends lives in Toronto. He didn't vote for Ford, and didn't like that he was elected. But he told me that Ford has been pretty good so far. Depends which you ask right. He's certainly not ruining Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Depends which you ask right. He's certainly not ruining Toronto. Given the negative progression I saw on my two visits, in 1973 to 1997, there isn't much to ruin.. To quote the Arrogant Worms, "Toronto Sucks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Depends which you ask right. He's certainly not ruining Toronto. He's actually not doing much of anything at all, which in itself is a failure since there's an opportunity cost to doing nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 One of my friends lives in Toronto. He didn't vote for Ford, and didn't like that he was elected. But he told me that Ford has been pretty good so far. One of my friends lives in London , he didnt vote for Fontana, but he tells me he has been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 To quote the Arrogant Worms, "Toronto Sucks." That's not true at all. It's a great city filled with vibrant streetscapes and character that is a model for the rest of North America. It's the Leafs that suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 It's the Leafs that suck. At least they won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 He's actually not doing much of anything at all, which in itself is a failure since there's an opportunity cost to doing nothing. He's on the phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 He's actually not doing much of anything at all, which in itself is a failure since there's an opportunity cost to doing nothing. Uh yah. On this one you speak from direct personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Given the negative progression I saw on my two visits, in 1973 to 1997, there isn't much to ruin.. To quote the Arrogant Worms, "Toronto Sucks." Everyone I know who's been there thinks Toronto is awesome. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Everyone I know who's been there thinks Toronto is awesome. I agree. Maybe things have gotten better since 1997.I remember punting the trip three hours north because the pollution was a risk to my pregnant wife. The air smelled disgusting in the 33 degree heat around June 21, 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe things have gotten better since 1997.I remember punting the trip three hours north because the pollution was a risk to my pregnant wife. The air smelled disgusting in the 33 degree heat around June 21, 1997. So that being the case, what's your opinion of NYC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 So that being the case, what's your opinion of NYC? New York City has become an amazing place since it bottomed around 1977. 11 on a scale of 1-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 New York City has become an amazing place since it bottomed around 1977. 11 on a scale of 1-10. I agree; NYC is an amazing place, but surely it has air pollution, too - and I've never encountered the kind of pollution that you said you found in Toronto, and I've been there many, many times. I love NYC and I love Toronto. They are both amazing cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 . The air smelled disgusting in the 33 degree heat around June 21, 1997. [/quotE] Half the smog we encounter comes from the southwest of Ontario. We certainly add to it but geography is a considerable part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Where in Southwest Ontario? I always heard a lot of Southern Ontario's Air Pollution comes from the Ohio Valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Where in Southwest Ontario? I always heard a lot of Southern Ontario's Air Pollution comes from the Ohio Valley. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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