Rob Ford, Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor, Refuses to Step Down: 'I'm Not an Addict'

[@ogarciaz14]

What is more surprising here is a politician who admits to doing something wrong.

[@michaelbressette2599]

but he wasnt made accountable for his illegal activity & yet the law plagues average people if we should do the same. I cant understand how so many can more or less idolize a man who would leave this as his legacy to his family & the city of Toronto & the province of Ontario. Hes not worse the accolades people have bestowed upon him. Canada & the United states has a serious drug problem with overly prescribe pharmaceuticals & illicit drug sales & these drug habits & dealers are costing tax payers BILLIONS annually & people look up to that former mayor ? Man people's priorities are sure messed up. SO LONG MR R FORD NEXT !

[@michaelbressette2599]

@HerrNilssonTheMonkey Politics is a vicious game. I think meme's are ok in the sense it allows people to joke about an issue when the person is unsure how to handle the situation, a little levity is important when it comes to politics in general, LESS REACTION is probably the best we can do & really research to know what makes us unsure.

[@michaelbressette2599]

@HerrNilssonTheMonkey Also for a politician to admit using an illicit drug shows humility, especially during a crisis & he carries out his duties with compassion. Regardless of the drug anyone uses, so long as they fulfill their obligations i dont care mostly because its not my life, its theirs :)

[@jmoya2001]

Yeah I don’t like his politics and beliefs. But I- actually.. AND I am against usage like this being enough to call for resignations. When it comes to the contradiction of him getting away with it and others not, I can’t even lie that blame on him entirely but he benefits from it. That’s my viewpoint, is that if he could then others should be able to as well while maintaining their job. Clearly it was more stupidity and money than drug use that affected his politics. He will never be remembered for his other wrongdoings now because of this. Same way that NPR sated William Barr was considered someone who has a legacy the at ended after he kicked those protesters out. Like we don’t draw lines like that, Barr was always a bad person. Draw lines the minute they start forming the new lane to extremism.

[@JumpingJiraffe]

"Mr Mayor have you purchased illegal drugs in the last 2 years" *very long pause* "Yes I have" I love that part XD

[@guyfromcanada88]

Toronto hadn't had a better mayor before him, and has not had one better since him. He fixed the roads, he improved the subway system, and he pumped funding into Ontario Place (a local Toronto attraction). So what if he smoked crack? He showed up to work every day and the people of Toronto loved him. That's really all you can ask for!

[@FoxtrotSE37]

He's got my vote!

[@ValioMadre7]

Rob Ford for President!

[@maryanmahamoud8701]

The way he ran away from the reporters just made my day 😂 you gotta love rob ford being way too honest sometimes

[@thomaspalko359]

He came straight out of Sunnyville trailer court! LOL!

[@dubkatmtl]

Hahahaha!! Nice

[@persephonesdiadem278]

Sunnyvale*

[@linag8624]

I dont know the politics involved or if he is into big corruption or not. At least I admire him for being a politician that admitted his mistakes and saying sorry. Takes some balls and leaving ego aside to do it, for us normal citizens, imagine for a public figure. Doing crack not cool, but having courage to admit your mistake kudos for him.

[@kirkconfident2937]

i fuarkin love Canadians

[@leafyutube]

Best mayor ever. I'll vote for Ford again if he comes back.

[@fratertenc7589]

leafyutube I would too, here in the US if he could run for my local Mayor instead of the damned fruit man we have (Waterbury CT lol) I mean literally, owns a fruit selling business...What's he doing now?

[@fratertenc7589]

Man that sucks, I found out the day it happened. He really represented and still does represent humanity in a leader, to me. An honest, funny and often unintentionally entertaining leader who got things done and resented the snobbery of far more corrupt leaders... RIP Robert Ford.

[@thedarkchild86]

Rob Ford's brother came to his defense .. what a shocker ... Ford admits to purchasing illegal drugs ... REALLY .... Toronto you must be PROUD ....

[@KaiLuck]

Rob Ford for world leader!

[@Nako2087]

leave the man alone,u ppl accept gay but not crack

[@michaelbressette2599]

Interesting way you should put that, but I see this as lunacy at its best. Twisted values & Twisted Mindlessness when it comes to responsibility & conduct. He was a joke & a public addict. Not very nice by any means. He did NOT take care of himself so why are people lookin up to him ? Cause many dont take care of themselves either & need someone to identify with. what a royal mess.

[@PROUDTOBEANAMERICAN55]

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[@BlaidWhiteYo]

The man can smoke crack if he wants, I don't think he should tho but if he is I don't want him running the country's biggest city

[@Bckgroundguy101]

@@michaelbressette2599 im pretty sure it was a joke

[@emilyhawton7997]

Anyone else see him RUNNING!

[@micahaguas]

It's not his fault, he's just possessed by the spirit of Chris Farley...

[@sam8404]

Thought for sure this had to be a skit when I first saw clips of it but apparently not. I read the guy's Wikipedia page and he actually had a pretty sad life, I feel sorry for him especially as an ex addict myself (never crack though). RIP. 1:30 really got me, I've had plenty of conversations like that. It was really nice seeing his brother there in support.

[@ericaliprandini5488]

This man should run for pres of USA ,, Not a citizen or born here , no problem, he couldnt do any worse than OB.

[@gabe5100]

let the man live

[@TheBuzz222]

I'm sorry just dose not cut it anymore, Like Trudeau he is always so sorry, it's so sad. Stand in front of the Judge charged with a crime and see how far your sorry gets you.

[@thesoldier64ify]

who ever hasn't sinned may throw the first stone at him. obviously everyone has sinned so we don't have rights to make fun of him. like he said we are all human.

[@NoamMendelssohn]

We are not all the heads of large rich cities. We are not all figures of goverment. He freakin SMOKED CRACK. He didnt puff a little joint now and again. He smoked crack. THE most addictive drug in the world. Almost (cigarettes, looking at you here). The possibilities for criminal elements to influence him here are astounding.

[@buttersnow18]

Noam Mendelssohn I'm pretty sure meth is actually the most addictive drug

[@NoamMendelssohn]

Really? More than nicotine? Well, you live and learn. How about sugar? I'm sure sugar is kinda addictive. My love handles are proof.

[@sweetkitty2798]

That's such bullcrap it lets people get away with crime. But one shouldn't judge another, because we all sin.

[@acobflp]

I’d vote still

[@wHw_Syxx]

Rob Ford = One Of A Kind! 🍁

[@waterlife.1905]

Rob Ford was a fun guy. Even people in NY liked the guy.

[@persephonesdiadem278]

Absolutely! All you need in common with the man is his passion for crack 😃

[@MoodeDavis]

1:16 - BUUUUUURN!!!!

[@hotingpong]

I swear Doug Ford comment was direct at that black politician

[@squidlover7615]

Poor guy ❤

[@LyranSoul]

Damn if he is smoking crack he must be offsetting with a 20,000 calorie a day diet lol.

[@dtarmstrong6324]

I wonder why the Council doesn't insist he see a doctor of their choosing and get some tests done... in many areas. I think his mental health is very questionable.

[@jamesbeatty-wilson5290]

The people that live there must be heart broken.

[@mtevans72]

When his collegue asked if he would get help and he said he's not quite sure for what he needs help, he' not an addict....that was pretty sad. There he was in an attempt to apoligize but he was still a mess. Self medication is way to escape from deep seeded issues and he's at the point of hard core alcholism and illegal drugs use. To some that behaviour make's him "more like us" or "proves that he's real", to me it says he's unable to cope without getting high. He engages in high risk behaviour against better judgement, he's likely to be a liar and he's definitely slick and sneaky. The mayor is OUT OF CONTROL. He may not be a bad person but he has really bad problems. This should be the best thing that's ever happened to him - if in fact he admits and commits to get help.

[@johnyblaze3020]

He is a great mayor who cares if he does drugs as long as it doesn't effect his job,news people get a life omg who hasn't done drugs god move on he does a great job

[@michaelbressette2599]

His actions very much impede's his judgement & that reflects on the city. A person who admits to using this drug or any drug shouldnt be in any position of control over anyone when he himself lacked that control over himself. Canada & the United States has a serious drug epidemic going on at the moment with Illegal drugs & addictions to opiates & benzo's & You think this is ok for a MAYOR to do the same ? He is a public servant & it is NOT ok for public servants to break laws & get away with it. They are as accountable as the citizens that DO have to adhere to the laws. He has set a very bad example to the people of Toronto & anywhere else for that matter. I suspect your a crack addict with that kind of reply. By stating hes a good mayor so its ok for him to break the law, your as bad as he was. Once you take crack you become mindfully compromised, with that said, how can you state as long as it doesn't affect his job, it very much does affect his ability to do his job efficiently & without it costing the tax payer to clean up his messes or letting his drug habit reflect oh the city he alleged to represent. If he was such a great mayor he would not of allowed himself to create a controversy over drug use & have himself in the news when he should have had his mind set to his duties as Mayor of a major Metropolis. Our actions reflect our Character, no one is free of troubles but as a public figure he has to be accountable. He was an embarrassment to Ontario never mind Canada. Politicians must live by a higher standard of ethics & accountability otherwise hes nothing & what ever good he has done is over shadowed by his ill behavior & lack of personal control.

[@hibaali4221]

rob ford your the king.

[@5t0n3d-G4m3r]

and he was still a better mayor then his brother!!!!!

[@DarkRuins]

I thought Trump was American, not Canadian.

[@jamesnelson2353]

Barry S. IS FROM kENYA

[@TheGravygun]

This guy will recover and go straight to Governor,You watch.

[@tintan23]

in canada its called premier and I can see that happening

[@dingers5days]

Well his brother did…

[@jayjohn9680]

Too bad chris farley wasnt around. Thatd be an awesome snl skit.

[@proudlycanadian3023]

Ich WEIß zweifelsohne, dass ich mit der situation viel besser umgehen würde als der frühere Bürgermeister von Toronto, Rob Ford!!!

[@gilliesiut2332]

He ended up winning back his seat I. Office but died of cancer before he could take it

[@Morningcoffee300]

What a child

[@moviesforrandy]

you know the mafia has him under their coat.

[@Mhop0923]

I guarantee he's not the only politician who did drugs before.

[@selenunal9342]

I feel bad for torontans

[@angelsimcard7641]

Still one of our best. Let’s not act like our politicians sitting in house don’t take a bump before these gatherings or do shady business on the side. Many hire prostitutes and do drugs on a daily.

[@skankles]

hyped up

[@TheMattd546]

The dude did crack while in office and that's "Hyped up? lmao. he did CRACK. come on dude. he should be no where near in office. people that do crack and drugs belong in jail. its against the law period. his people would be so dumb if they vote him back in office after all this. crazy.

[@xivwords5448]

He abd Marion berry need to hang out

[@jameshorton3692]

RIP!!!

[@0_o913]

everyone in that room for sure smoked weed pr something before.

[@godsavethequeen7614]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA what a legend God bless this holy man hahahahahahaahah I cant take this what a great man

[@atrealdino6667]

Just seems like yesterday 😂

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

The fact that he was not charged and imprisoned is beyond me

[@barzinlotfabadi]

It's not so much that he wasn't that blows my mind as it is all these other people who were far more benign than he was, and yet they never got a parade in downtown Toronto to the sound of trumpets (when they deceased I mean) - and I'm not trying to suggest anything because I don't really know, but to me that's weird at best. Canada is a weird country.

[@wesleyburton5684]

This mayor is fucking g

[@khaliloptician]

Wow.

[@GhasemYarahmadi]

THES MAN IS ONE OF YOUR BEST OF BEST CAME IN THES TIME HEIS ONE OF U BEST canadain CAME SOO FAR ISSE ALL U PEOPLE WAY HE WENT UES DRUGS MANY ???? FROM Y SYSTEM

[@TheRealRubyRoo]

bruh

[@HemiJB91]

Id vote for anyone thats not scared to show there mistakes in life.

[@Krytal88]

Lol this guy is crazy

[@h8ed121]

I wanna smoke a hubba rock with this mfer

[@rasmuslundberg5526]

step down CIA

[@theheroinu]

Lmao

[@darcysandler952]

😂😂rip Rob Ford

[@ericaliprandini5488]

This man should run for pres of USA ,, Not a citizen or born here , no problem, he couldnt do any worse than OB.