Today, Toronto’s city council voted to strip their leader, the crack-smoking, pussy-eating warthog known as mayor Rob Ford, of some of his mayoral duties. Among them: His ability to appoint committee chairs—giving him less control over policy making decisions—and his ability to govern during citywide emergencies (question: does his current situation constitute an emergency?).
In response, mayor Ford vowed to fight the council’s move in court. But because he’s a very self-aware sort of person, Ford had this to say:
“Obviously, I can’t support this,” Ford told council members, warning that the legal fight will cost taxpayers “an arm and a leg.”
But, he added: “I perfectly understand where they’re coming from. … I would have supported what they’re doing. I want to move on. I’m not mad at anybody.”
… The mayor’s brother, Councilor Doug Ford, chastised fellow council members, saying they didn’t have the “moral or legal authority” to strip an elected official of his responsibilities.
“It’s not up to you folks to make this decision,” he said, “it’s up to the people.”
On the one hand, if Ford gets the job done, who cares how much crack he’s smoking and pussy he’s eating (even though he denies eating any pussy but matrimonially sanctioned pussy)? On the other hand, taking this Mayor Ford quotes quiz will pretty much wipe out any empathy you have for the guy. Unless you’re a dick.
