Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Admits to Buying Illegal Drugs | The New York Times

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Published 2013-11-13
Video from a Toronto City Council meeting shows Mayor Rob Ford saying he bought illegal drugs in the last two years. When asked if he had an addiction to illicit drugs, Ford said "absolutely not."

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Admits to Buying Illegal Drugs
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All Comments (21)
  • @bayzhit
    Councilman: "This is NOT funny, folks..this is not a funny issue" Well then why am I laughing my ass off right now watching this?
  • @hysteriks
    "Alright Rob, don't freak out, but this is an intervention. We're all you're friends here, we only want you to find help".
  • @atogodless
    I would let him finish his term with the condition that one more incident and he's gone. It was his time off. He can put in his body whatever he feels like on his own time, like crack, beer, burgers, dog poop. I've heard he's done a good job so far in office. People need to chill. Who here thinks that you can tell another adult what to do with their life if they aren't hurting someone else. His skeletons are out. I don't worry about them, I worry about the ones you're hiding.
  • @marco39120
    What was with that 10 sec. pause when he was asked if he purchased illegal drugs? Did he have to think about how much drugs did he buy or what?
  • @deekay7594
    How this guy into office is freaking incredible.. and the best part is that he does a better job than his contemporaries and other mayor's! Lol
  • @godisall1222
    People need to leave this guy alone people are just making it worse for him! His not the only person that has done a mistake like that!
  • @gcgangsta8556
    God I loved this man. So bummed I never got to party with him....errr I mean meet him. Sorry aboot that.
  • @Helfirehydra
    So if you’re a federal worker and you admit to doing drugs and get caught doing drugs, you don’t go to jail and you keep your job Do you know what happened to me if I openly admitted doing drugs on video? I would never have a job I would basically have the cops visit me. And be investigated.
  • @MintV2
    Strange, Rob Ford has said multiple times that he has an alcohol problem, now he's claiming he doesn't.
  • @pamount
    So can I apply for his job? I'm looking for work. Surely if they elect a guy like him they'll accept a foreign citizen. I'm sure the position will be vacant soon. When can I apply?