Rob Ford does some dodgy math and cuts up his CNE tickets on camera
Over the weekend, the Toronto Sun posted a video of Rob Ford railing against the organizers of the CNE, who had the nerve to send the mayor free passes to this year’s fair. In a bit of grandstanding for the camera, Ford grabbed a pair of scissors and chopped up his free family admission ($48), ride passes ($36 each) and parking passes ($25 a day), calling them “gravy,” and asking, “how does someone like myself who makes $170,000 a year, I get $10,000 worth of perks?” Actually, we worked it out, and, even if the mayor’s whole family went to the CNE every single day from August 17 to September 3, they’d still only rack up $3,906 worth of freebies. And does Ford really plan to go see SuperDogs 18 days in a row? [Toronto Sun]
(Images: CNE, 松林Ｌ; Rob Ford, Christopher Drost)
, ride passes ($36 each) and parking passes ($25 a day), calling them “gravy,” and asking, “how does someone like myself who makes $170,000 a year, I get $10,000 worth of perks?” Actually, we worked it out, and, even if the mayor’s whole family went to the CNE every single day from August 17 to September 3, they’d still only rack up $3,906 worth of freebies. And does Ford really plan to go see SuperDogs 18 days in a row? [Toronto Sun]
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Dummy could have given those away to a charity or used it as a prize for a raffle to raise money. Idiot.
greatest mayor in history.
When Councillor Rob Ford was on the CNE board, the number of meetings of the board that he attended: ZERO.
He should have given them away to a family who can’t afford ‘gravy’. f-ing idiot.
@MrsPotato – I think that would qualify as a “hug-a-thug” gesture.
How much longer do we have to tolerate this idiot.He is an embarrassment to the city.Lots of families who can`t afford to take their kids to the CNE would have loved those free passes.
What a moron!
Remind me how a city of intelligent people voted this man in? I mean really?
I don’t have a problem with his refusing to accept the free passes – its his choice (though I hardly think its an unreasonable “perk” for the Mayor). That said, he absolutely should have given those tickets away, auctioned them off, or done SOMETHING useful with them instead of just destroying them. It would’ve been consistent with his “no gravy” thing, plus it might have put a smile on a kid’s face. Instead, this Mayor, in yet another pathetic attempt to score points with a cheap photo op just destroys the pass so no one can use it. Does he ever think before he acts? Ever? It’s as if we have Homer Simpson as our mayor.
What do people see in this guy, honestly? There is nothing in how he conducts himself that suggests he’s competent to tie his shoes, yet alone run a city.
The Americans had their Bushisms. We now have our Fordisms. Notch another one up on the Fordisms belt for this beauty!
The tickets were a gift, a good will gesture I’m sure, from the CNE. I speculate they were intended to encourage his participation at this world class fair that has been a VERY important part of Toronto for over a century.It was nice that Mr. Ford made an appearance last year at the Opening Ceremony but I would love to see The entire Ford Family join in the festivities of this annual, incredible, family show that celebrates our great city and Country.
While we’re at it… how does one of the most multicultural cities in the world elect this guy?
Great Grandstand now follow through…..lets see you take your family to the EX and pay for admission and ride Tix! Every Day!
His command of the English language is really good also.
Maybe he could have given tickets to some of the kids on Danzig. Speaking of which, why wasnt he at the funeral of the young girl ho got shot? Not welcome? Couldn’t be bothered? she wasnt a taxpayer?
people need to be encouraged to watch for mindfulness and embodiment in their leaders. For example Bob Ray has a combination of embodied, responsible action – words and deeds that are reasonable and reflective. I am sorry so many voters are not developed and our leadership represents that.
Possibly the stupidest man on the planet. The perks cost the city nothing… cost the tax payer nothing…its all part of the promotion process. Its almost like the Toronto Attractions Reciprocal Program. Ford…i am so tired of you…you are a liar, an exaggerator, and an idiot…Why dont you try being honest for a change, and see how many people would follow you. How can we get you out of office, so we can have a real government. PLEASE – GO AWAY!!!
How did Ford get elected mayor? Check the voting results. There were 40 candidates, but all but 4 got less than 1/2% of the vote. That totalled 5% in all. The 4 main candidates (left at voting time) were Ford (47.1%), Smitherman (35.6%), Pantalone (11.7%) and Rossi (0.62%). The people’s choice was clear! Remember his “gravy train” mandtra. People believed him and believed IN him! He was the outstanding choice of all the areas around the ‘old’ City of Toronto – ie North York, Scarborough, Etoboicoke, etc. And Smitherman was the solid choice in the ‘old’ city. There are many analyses of all this, but even today Ford has a strong supporting public, Reading the comments online in each of the newspoapers demonstrates this clearly. So don’t underestimate his strength and support. His defeat or re-election will depend on who runs against him and how many people he p’s off enough that they will actually come out and vote! In 2010 only 814,000 people voted – about 53%. Mind you, that was a LOT better than in 2006 (39%) and 2003 (38%).
I am in awe of his idiocy. This man is beyond belief.
I agree the CNE is a huge waste if not a dirt bowl; however Ford (Tweetle Twit) could of given the tickets to someone whom otherwise couldn’t afford to go, but then again, that would be too easy and Ford is not that kind of person, oh did I just say person,excuse me, I should of said idiot. This is just another example of Ford demonstarting that he is a child
Mr Ford is gathering his little juvenile delinquents from romper room to take another run at mayor. Please Mr. Ford, save yourself the embarrassment and don’t run for another term. If this intellect thinks he will win a second term, well he is delusional. Mr Ford please demonstrate that you do have some IQ and just wadle into the sunset. And take that criminal friend of yours, Harper with you.
The CNE is a waste if not a garbage dump. However that doesnt excuse this bozo (Ford) we have for a mayor. He could of otherwise given them to someone that couldn’t afford to go. Instead, he feels the need to grandstand again, embarrassing himself. Question is, how much longer must we be subjected to this neanderthal and his ill mannered tantrums and his public display of childish behaviour?
If that’s not enough a couple of comedians come to hogtown and Ford hands out his little trinkets and opens his mouth. This is proof he doesn’t possess the social skills of a cockroach.
Mr.Ford, they’re are two locations of CAMH. I suggest you pick one of them and commit yourself for a round of treatments of ECT. (electroconvulsive therapy) And if that doesn’t work, well don’t worry, they acn always perform a lobotomy.
How can anyone complain about this? He is showing he is extremely responsible with tax payers dollars, as well as showing that the rich don’t always need to get rewarded and should be treated equal. Is this not exactly what all the crazy Occupy! people were complaining about?
This city has seriously lost it’s mind. I’m ready to pack up and move to Calgary, or hell even the US.
@Amanada G. – A city of intelligent people “wouldn’t” elect this guy. Really!
I guess the story and complaints would have been the same if he had taken the tickets. You know what I hate, a bunch of bitchy moaners who think complaints equal creativity. You can’t think beyond a good disagreement, nothing in the world will suffice when simply disagreeing will make you feel superior. Agreement takes examination, thought and reason and is rarely as gratifying as shitting all over someone or their ideas. Want to impress me then include something original and insightful with your negativity and I might think the anti-ford crowd are worth a listen.
I’m no fan of Ford… and I DO feel he should be OUT of office.. but the man is right (regardless of whether his math is off or not) councilors..him…working on the public dime should NOT receive any freebies?!?! This is ridiculous. So I can be a hard working PhD student here in Toronto who volunteers and runs girls programs and all other sorts of stuf…I can’t afford x y or z (heck a bus pass even the student rate is ridiculous is hard to buy) yet the councilors sailing every day on a free yearly ttc pass, free passes tto this and the other attraction?!? THAT’s INSANE. I wish there was a place I could see which councilors have agree to these freebies and which ones have supported Ford in getting the freebies removed from office. I think he’s an idiot and his behavior STINKS (and is criminal for his position in public office) and he’s got to go… but on the freebies he is 150% correct! I’d certainly support him on getting rid of those freebies. 100-170K salaries and you need a free bus pass?!?! and trips to the zoo and other places for you AND your entire family. Give me a break!