tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post6534381628805881610..comments2024-01-30T12:26:03.019-05:00Comments on The Blog of Garnel Ironheart: Remembering Who's Really WorstMighty Garnel Ironhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09571194550300367249noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-21048466998796210412013-11-29T00:37:20.559-05:002013-11-29T00:37:20.559-05:00AJ - I also have thought of the comparisons. I agr...AJ - I also have thought of the comparisons. I agree that likability is key. I wasn't really as bothered by Clinton as I am by Ford. Although truth be told, I don't have high expectations of politicians here, and find the Ford story to be more than anything else, a nuisance/distraction from REAL issues - like the tragedy in the Philippines. In any case, AFAIC, there's a fundamental difference in the personal issues, in that an extra-marital affair does not interfere with one's cognitive functioning (presumably), while substance abuse likely would. C. Laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458967193329329707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-14513286082988417532013-11-24T21:26:27.390-05:002013-11-24T21:26:27.390-05:00READ MY BLOG XD<a href="http://thoughtsofasj.blogspot.com/2013/11/what-obama-told-iran.html" rel="nofollow">READ MY BLOG XD</a>SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-60392035789948581562013-11-20T07:39:27.107-05:002013-11-20T07:39:27.107-05:00At least ford isn't from Kenya like Hussein is...At least ford isn't from Kenya like Hussein is.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-90620440634151256582013-11-19T20:54:19.203-05:002013-11-19T20:54:19.203-05:00AJ - if it was simply a matter of having a substan...AJ - if it was simply a matter of having a substance abuse issue, and if he had admitted that he had a problem and taken a short leave of absence to attend rehab, his political career would have likely survived. Any poor choices would have been attributed to the addiction, he could have said something along the lines of "I have come to realize that addiction is a medical issue, not a sign of moral failing", and he would have been almost immune from criticism here.<br /><br />There are a few issues, though, that are more serious than merely being a punchline. Toronto police conducted a massive drug and guns raid a few months ago, in the buildings where Ford's alleged dealers lived. Ford's driver/friend has also been charged with extortion in connection with his attempts to get the crack video and prevent it from being shown to anyone else. If there was evidence that Ford was directly linked to extortion, or if he were unable to deal with the Toronto Police without concerns of interference into major investigations, that would be a serious problem. Law momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859590966207623757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-82527841760219212242013-11-19T13:10:57.363-05:002013-11-19T13:10:57.363-05:00You forgot to mention how Dalton engaged in fear-m...You forgot to mention how Dalton engaged in fear-mongering over faith-based schools, calling the plan to extend funding "segregation", even though he himself attended Catholic schools, his wife was a Catholic school teacher and he made it clear that he had no plans to stop funding Ontario Catholic schools despite the fact that they are legally permitted to engage in blatant religious discrimination.Law momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859590966207623757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-67799598833090052732013-11-19T04:22:55.052-05:002013-11-19T04:22:55.052-05:00A related question: How much should personal condu...A related question: How much should personal conduct be factored against job performance in terms of a person's ability to hold public office? I had a similar question about the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. How much does it really matter in terms of his being a good president? I think when you come down to it, to have people's mandate to lead, a leader needs basic "chein"/likeability just as much as they need effective policies and governing skills. Atheodox Jewhttp://atheodoxjew.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097749014220347853.post-88308525158597223692013-11-18T21:20:31.127-05:002013-11-18T21:20:31.127-05:00Well put. As someone who lived in Toronto for a fe...Well put. As someone who lived in Toronto for a few years, I agree with you wholeheartedly. Rob Ford has done quite a lot for the city. He has been hard working, conservative and really accomplished a lot. And thats with a liberal city council. While his behavior is inexcusable, I think his performance as mayor has been fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com