You … bitches! Don’t you f---ing know? I’m Rob f---ing Ford, the mayor of this city

[larry]

ok. i don't know who she is either. i've never watched that show. but i do know if a little woman and a cameraman came up to me, i wouldn't call 911. i'd ask who they are. and tell them i have nothing to say. just like those people that come knock at the door to talk about starving children and donations. just turn away.

now, i have another question. why would a big fat guy park so close to the other car in his driveway?

 

[Anbarandy]

Ford could sue the CBC and demand a retraction and apology but he doesn`t want to drag this on.
The drama queens are the ones who still make this the top story of the day and front page news, especially the ones fawning over a fantasy quote.
Clearly some have an agenda to attack Ford but there is no shortage of real material to use and stooping to a wishful fantasy quote is outrageous.

The CBC crossed the line going to his home and Ford over-reacted by calling 911.
Neither is a particularly big deal to me.

I think Ford should have just told them to leave and if they didn`t immediately leave, he should have just ignored them and proceeded as if they were not there.
If she happened to get knocked over and stepped on or run over or have her arm crushed in his van door, too bad. :biggrin1:

He should sue the CBC.

But wouldn't that involve an open court....where the unedited 911 police tapes would be made public?

Is he that DUMB?

 

[Anbarandy]

Chief Bill Blair's statement
"While it is not my practice to comment on 911 calls made to TPS emergency operators, serious allegations have been made about what was said during a series of three calls involving the mayor, and whether there was any abuse of the 911 service.
"I'm concerned that this may have created confusion with the public about whether to call 911 or not. I cannot allow that to happen. Public safety is too important. Let me be clear. Anyone who has concerns for their safety, or the safety of their family, should call 911 without hesitation.
"I also feel it is necessary to set the record straight about the conversations. There have been no complaints by any members of the TPS about the 911 conversations.
"The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be 'several anonymous sources,' presumably from within the TPS, in which case I have to set the record straight. I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word 'bitches,' attributed to him by those 'several anonymous sources.' The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed.
"Emergency calls involve people who are under stress, trying to communicate with emergency operators. Those operators work under great pressure, trying to get vital information from people, who are extremely anxious, so the proper police resources can be deployed. Our emergency operators are extremely well trained, equipped to deal with the most difficult situations. What is most important, above all else, is that public safety is protected."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/10/28/ford-toronto-police.html

Ford didn't berate Toronto 911 staff: police chief
Toronto police Chief Bill Blair has waded into the controversy surrounding Mayor Rob Ford and his 911 calls earlier this week.
In a statement released late Friday afternoon, Blair is adamant that the mayor did not call 911 operators "bitches" as was reported by CBC News on Thursday.
"The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be 'several anonymous sources,' presumably from within the [Toronto Police Service], in which case I have to set the record straight. I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word '*****es,' attributed to him by those 'several anonymous sources,' " the statement reads.
Blair goes on to say that "the mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed."
The account Blair is referring to is a CBC News report that said the mayor turned on the dispatcher involved in one of his calls and said: "You … bitches! Don't you f--king know? I'm Rob f--king Ford, the mayor of this city!"
Blair said he was taking the unusual step of commenting on the calls because "serious allegations have been made about what was said during a series of three calls involving the mayor, and whether there was any abuse of the 911 service."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/10/28/ford-toronto-police.html

Blair says Ford did not insult police dispatchers
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair says Rob Ford did not call police dispatchers "bitches" during three emergency 911 calls he made moments after a crew from a comedy TV show arrived unannounced at his home.
The Toronto mayor had been accused of verbally harassing 911 dispatchers in an emergency call after a crew from CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" ambushed him as he was exiting his Etobicoke home.
Police sources told CBC News that Ford became agitated while waiting for assistance and lost his temper in a subsequent phone call to the dispatchers.
In the call, Ford allegedly shouted: "You … bitches! Don't you f--king know? I'm Rob f--king Ford, the mayor of this city!"
Blair released a statement on Friday confirming that no one on the police force had issued a complaint about the calls.
"The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be 'several anonymous sources,' presumably from within the TPS, in which case I have to set the record straight," Blair said.
"I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word 'bitches,' attributed to him by those 'several anonymous sources.' The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed."
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/lo...says-blair-111028/20111028?hub=TorontoNewHome

Police chief comes to aid of Ford over 911 call controversy
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair has come to the defence of Rob Ford, issuing a statement that backs the mayor’s version of what took place during calls to emergency operators this week.
Mr. Ford has apologized for losing his cool in a conversation with a 911 dispatcher, acknowledging that in his frustration he used profanities that he now regrets. As part of that apology he said that he used the “F-word,” but denied a CBC report that he used “the bitch word,” in his calls to the dispatcher on Monday morning.
In a statement issued late Friday, Chief Blair said he felt the need to comment because of the “serious allegations” that are being made.
“The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be ‘several anonymous sources,’ presumably from within the TPS, in which case I have to set the record straight,” the statement reads. “I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word ‘bitches,’ attributed to him by those ‘several anonymous sources.’ The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed.”
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...ord-over-911-call-controversy/article2217981/

Ford didn’t use B-word in 911 call, police chief says
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair has listened to the tapes and says Mayor Rob Ford did not use the word “bitches” when he called 911 earlier this week.
“The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be ‘several anonymous sources,’ presumably from within the TPS (Toronto Police Service), in which case I have to set the record straight,” he wrote in a statement released late Friday afternoon. “I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word ‘bitches,’ attributed to him by those ‘several anonymous sources.’ The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed.”
http://www.thestar.com/news/article...use-b-word-in-911-call-police-chief-says?bn=1

The truth is in the unedited 911 police tapes.

What has Ford got to lose when the truth is on his side?

Children don't lie. Police don't lie.

 

[friedrice]

Yea, what idiot would trust the word of Bill Blair in an obvious conflict-of-interest.

Those tapes will never be released.

 

[Malibook]

Yea, what idiot would trust the word of Bill Blair in an obvious conflict-of-interest.

So anybody who is not a conspiracy nut with a hard-on for Ford must be an idiot.

I find it hard to imagine that Blair would stick his neck out like this over such a relatively trivial matter.
Not saying he is incapable of lying but in this case it doesn`t make sense.

 

[Anbarandy]

So anybody who is not a conspiracy nut with a hard-on for Ford must be an idiot.

I find it hard to imagine that Blair would stick his neck out like this over such a relatively trivial matter.
Not saying he is incapable of lying but in this case it doesn`t make sense.

Release the unedited 911 police tapes

So easy....so simple....so damn sensible.

 

[Malibook]

The onus is not on Ford to prove that he did not make the alleged quote or prove that Blair is not lying.
The onus is on those who signed off on the unsubstantiated fantasy quote and prove that they have a shred of credibility.

 

[oldjones]

The teapot isn't big enough to run this one three days. He once more revealed himself an ignorant buffoon with a very short fuse and little or no self-control. Not as if it was the first time.

We all knew that when we decided to vote for other folks. Those who voted for him, liked it, excused it or didn't know, About half the folks didn't care enough to form an opinion and come out to vote. They are the ones who should be ashamed at what they've done.

 

[Cobster]

Ford could sue the CBC and demand a retraction and apology but he doesn`t want to drag this on.
The drama queens are the ones who

...said they were scared for their lives in mid-morning light, where it was CLEAR (as day) that the person in his driveway wasn't a threat, but an older woman in a ridiculous costume with a big mic and camera crew behind her. It wasn't dark, his daughter was nowhere to be seen, so lacking the sense of humour that he does, the Queen went inside to call her minions and peasants asking for help.


There's your drama queen.

 

[Cobster]

The onus is not on Ford to prove that he did not make the alleged quote or prove that Blair is not lying.
The onus is on those who signed off on the unsubstantiated fantasy quote and prove that they have a shred of credibility.

Well, if he's got nothing to hide and the accusations that he called them "bitches" is so hurtful, he wouldn't have a problem releasing the tapes (nor should Blair who may have covered for him).
Release the tapes, prove nothing as such was said and those who may have made the claims will look stupid and could be held legally responsible for it.


What's the big deal?
If he's really innocent, don't you think he'd want to show what he said?

 

[basketcase]

...
What's the big deal?
If he's really innocent, don't you think he'd want to show what he said?

Because there's no point?

If the tapes showed nothing improper (except for calling 911 to avoid an interview) people would claim they were doctored.

Most of us know what kind of boorish imbecile he is and the tapes won't change that. Similarly the few who believe Ford is a good guy will not be dissuaded by facts.

 

[friedrice]

The tapes will not be released, for two reasons:

The damage has already been done for Ford. Releasing the tapes will just start the whole thing over again, not put it to rest, because the venom in the calls will be just as damaging as whether or not the word "bitch" was used (never mind the "fuck"s).

Secondly, and more importantly, this serves the Right's agenda against the CBC. In case you haven't noticed, Quebecor, Sun Media and the Ezra Levant's of the world are busy trying to destroy the CBC in order to bring their Fox-ian money makers into more homes. No doubt Ford has been on the phone with his right wing strategists trying to use this to discredit the CBC and swing more voters and viewers to the Dark Side. Everybody wins by having the CBC look like they made up the "bitches" stuff, including Ford himself. Little guy against big, commie corp. will help the faithful forget that their man is a pathological liar and petty tyrant.

Those tapes will not be released.

What's amazing is how easily people gulp down Blair's Father Knows Best routine given the obvious conflict-of-interest.

 

[Infinity]

The onus is on those who signed off on the unsubstantiated fantasy quote and prove that they have a shred of credibility.

Keep in mind that you are arguing this point with a group that tends to ignore reality. Despite a rebuttal from the most credible source at the TPS, they make a claim that Blair must be involved in a cover-up (which is absolutely ridiculous), or they simply ignore it as it doesn't fit their pre-fabricated worldview.

I doubt that a single one if them ever supported Rob Ford, and they are a part of the cadre (or at least loudly cheering them on) looking for, and even trying to create, every opportunity for Ford to appear as a failure.

Of course you are correct, the news director at the CBC who is still allowing this story to linger needs to looked into. It screams of bias, which absolutely should not be allowed to exist (let alone thrive) at a publicly funded broadcaster. Or they need to come out with their own investigation into their unspoken but understood allegations of the Chief of Police's corruption.

Instead of this though, those you are arguing with resort to grade school tactics, making fun of the man's weight.

 

[Infinity]

What's amazing is how easily people gulp down Blair's Father Knows Best routine given the obvious conflict-of-interest.

I am really scratching my head at this concept. What conflict of interest is there?

Think this through. Politics would dictate that Blair stay clear altogether, and certainly not stick his neck out by falsifying a report. Doing so would remove any future in public office of any significance.

If, as the left would like to portray, Ford is so polarising that a second term is impossible, Blair would be distancing himself, rather than cozying up to Ford.

I don't see this as a conflict of interest, rather, I see it as an attempt to deflect attention away from why it took more than 10 minutes for an officer to show up at a priority address to deal with a reported act of trespassing.

 

[seth gecko]

I've been out of the country a little while, so will someone please tell me whether Canada has adopted the Napoleonic Code or Sharia as its system of justice? Or is it only Toronto that's changed. Because it sure seems that the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" should apply here, but seems to have been thrown out the window. It that just because Mayor Ford is so unpopular with the majority of posters? The CBC claims he said this, via their "well-placed sources", and they should back it up. (Note to self - never EVER speak to anyone from the CBC about anything, as they don't seem to give a crap about protecting their sources)
Ford is not required to release anything to clear his reputation in this situation - the onus is on the CBC.
End of story.

 

[sidebanger]

The teapot isn't big enough to run this one three days. He once more revealed himself an ignorant buffoon with a very short fuse and little or no self-control. Not as if it was the first time.

We all knew that when we decided to vote for other folks. Those who voted for him, liked it, excused it or didn't know, About half the folks didn't care enough to form an opinion and come out to vote. They are the ones who should be ashamed at what they've done.

We, the majority, voted him in. Get over it. He was and is the best candidate. Presumably the non-voters would vote roughly the same as the voters. Sheesh.

 

[sidebanger]

I've been out of the country a little while, so will someone please tell me whether Canada has adopted the Napoleonic Code or Sharia as its system of justice? Or is it only Toronto that's changed. Because it sure seems that the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" should apply here, but seems to have been thrown out the window. It that just because Mayor Ford is so unpopular with the majority of posters?

There is a small and small minded group of posters that are Ford haters. They are like sharks at a feeding frenzy. Only thing is... it is Halloween and the blood in the water was fake. These sharks are not the brightest creatures and so keep circling.

 

[Anbarandy]

Keep in mind that you are arguing this point with a group that tends to ignore reality. Despite a rebuttal from the most credible source at the TPS, they make a claim that Blair must be involved in a cover-up (which is absolutely ridiculous), or they simply ignore it as it doesn't fit their pre-fabricated worldview.

I doubt that a single one if them ever supported Rob Ford, and they are a part of the cadre (or at least loudly cheering them on) looking for, and even trying to create, every opportunity for Ford to appear as a failure.

Of course you are correct, the news director at the CBC who is still allowing this story to linger needs to looked into. It screams of bias, which absolutely should not be allowed to exist (let alone thrive) at a publicly funded broadcaster. Or they need to come out with their own investigation into their unspoken but understood allegations of the Chief of Police's corruption.

Instead of this though, those you are arguing with resort to grade school tactics, making fun of the man's weight.

RELEASE THE UNEDITED 911 POLICE TAPES

which will remove all doubt and restore Robbie's credibility and stature to where it belongs.

 

[Malibook]

Keep in mind that you are arguing this point with a group that tends to ignore reality. Despite a rebuttal from the most credible source at the TPS, they make a claim that Blair must be involved in a cover-up (which is absolutely ridiculous), or they simply ignore it as it doesn't fit their pre-fabricated worldview.

I think I know what their problem is. :Eek:

http://i40.tinypic.com/15dkt2.jpg

 

[jwmorrice]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...the-worst-person-in-the-world/article2219017/

Poor Rob. Maybe he'll burst into tears and have to call 911 yet again.

jwm