World-Class Things that Embarrass Toronto

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Now that my embarrassing mayor is a news item across the world, I thought all of you would like to join in on this little game I’ve invented. 

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Res ipsa loquitur. #TOpoli 

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Sigh.

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Video: Ford says nothing wrong with robo-calls

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is saying he did nothing wrong by ordering robo-calls about a fellow councillor.

Rules? What rules? He's above all that.

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Res ipsa loquitur.

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@TOMayorFord and @ThomsonTO.

What will he get away with next?

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https://twitter.com/Robsonian/statuses/296312725208977408

“We want to make Toronto a World-Class City [to hold conventions in].” - Sands Corp. CEO Michael Leven.

— Jon Robson (@Robsonian) January 29, 2013

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Chronic underfunding of an overburdened public-transport network, and the council’s lengthy wrangling over a new plan have created a shabby and truncated subway that is unfit for the world-class metropolis Toronto claims to be.

Canada’s biggest city: Model-T Ford breaks down | The Economist

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Nov. 27, 2012

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The Globe is many things, but gonzo? I don't think so.

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Somewhere, Dave Winfield is reading this and going "Muhahahaha!"

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At least he's reading.

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No comment necessary, really.

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Just another week with @TOMayorFord | #TOpoli #TTC

Also @TOMayorFord - can you possibly go a week without making us all feel embarrassed that you're our Mayor? Pretty please? #TOPoli#TOpoli data-datetime="2012-06-29T11:14:39+00:00">June 29, 2012

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I can't disagree

https://twitter.com/#!/Anon_GovWatchCA/statuses/198004592485740544

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