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Alpha Blondy;954406 wrote: ^ are you flirting with me, inaar? p.s - i would need access to where your nigises are stored....so as to make an accurate guess, dee. p.s.s - i thought sapphoes don't wear nigises ....wasn't its a cardinal sin for your sort, horta? Don't I always flirt with you, Alphow? And perhaps that is true, however one can also go nigis-less to avoid pantylines ruining a summer dress on a beautiful Friday afternoon, ma istidhi? Exiting this thread before starting a new scandal.

I thought you could guess?

looool Alpha :D

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Cara.;954352 wrote: Underdog, why doesn't he just call their bluff? His silence is pretty telling, even if there is no video, he can't deny it because there could be? "Innocent until proven guilty" kulahaa, you nailed the right-wing persecution complex. It's not like Ford got arrested, where is this talk of burden of proof coming from? Thank Ford it's Friday! Not to mention his chief of staff was fired for telling him to go and get help. And underdog, he has certainly been silent on the allegations, his own executive committee just signed a letter urging him to confront them. The press conference was a few minutes ago.

Carafaat;954364 wrote: Funny documentary. Check leefaye at 3.16. Leefaye was my favourite Tallaabo;954249 wrote: Partying. Why would anyone go to a nightclub if not for breaking some sweat on the dance floor? I'm not judging you I like gay clubs because you can go out with the girls and not be harassed by the men there lol.

Aaliyyah;954200 wrote: http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/682781/rob-ford-crack-scandal-drug-dealers-with-alleged-video-disappear/# Safferz, it seems those drug dealers went silent. I wonder if they realized that they won't go far with any amount of payment, after owning up to being drug dealers. I read the original Gawker update, and I'm more inclined to believe that they're scared and in hiding while this blows over. Give it a few days, I don't believe they'll leave $200k on the table. I just hope someone else hasn't bought the video, or threatened them for it. But even without the video, I think tomorrow will be an eventful day in city hall.

lol I brought that up in the other thread, Mooge More news from Toronto -- his executive committee is planning to publicly urge him to address the drug allegations, and they're preparing contingency plans for his absence. The pace of events with this story is INSANE. Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee is preparing to take the extraordinary step of publicly urging Toronto’s troubled leader to confront allegations of drug use, and is making contingency plans to run the city in his absence. Amid an escalating crisis of confidence in the city’s leadership, members of Mr. Ford’s cabinet-like executive committee are drafting a statement, expected to be released Friday, attempting to reassure residents of Canada’s largest city, say two councillors leading those discussions. City Hall was the scene of frenetic activity and closed-door emergency meetings for much of Thursday after the mayor fired his chief of staff, one of his closest allies in the administration. The chief of staff, Mark Towhey, told his boss there was only one way out of a mounting scandal – seek help for your addiction, say two sources close to the administration. It has not been established that Mr. Ford has an addiction. Mr. Towhey made the demand as pressure mounted on Mr. Ford to respond to reports of a video showing him smoking crack cocaine, a source said. The plan was to quietly put the mayor on a plane to a rehab centre and issue a statement after he was gone. Mr. Ford refused, the source said, and on Thursday Mr. Towhey was escorted by security from City Hall. “He has a problem, he needs to go get help with it,” the source said. Said another source close to the administration: “He has to address it, sooner rather than later,” referring to the controversy over the video. The source said Mr. Ford’s agenda has been “crippled” by the current crisis. The mayor’s office did not respond to requests for comment. It’s been a week since news of the alleged video broke, and Mr. Ford dismissed the stories as “ridiculous.” Since then the scandal has catapulted the mayor into the international spotlight and made him the butt of jokes on late-night television. With Mr. Ford ducking out a side door to avoid the cameras once again Thursday, the conviction is growing among many councillors that they need to take action, but they have few options. “Right now I would say it is a train crash. That’s the only way to describe it,” said Councillor Jaye Robinson, a member of Mr. Ford’s executive committee who is drafting the statement. She met with the city clerk this week to run through possible scenarios, but the fact of the matter is only Mr. Ford has the power to decide his fate, she said. No one can force him to give up his post, or even, as some are suggesting, take a leave. “We were all for the mayor coming forward,” Ms. Robinson said. “Now we are trying to take it into our hands to ensure the city’s business moves forward.” Councillor Peter Milczyn, another executive member involved in the discussions, said it is important to stress the city is working even if the stories about the mayor continue to be a “distraction.” “It is honestly a fluid situation,” he said. “I honestly don’t know what headline I’ll wake up to tomorrow morning.” Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday, who like Ms. Robinson is speaking out in the media with a “business as usual” message, accused some of his colleagues of using the crisis for their own political gain. “They are just trying to get themselves into the story. It’s grandstanding,” he said. Mr. Holyday expressed shock at Mr. Towhey’s departure, and said he is still hoping Mr. Ford will come forward and “clear the air.” Asked how the mayor will face the mounting crisis now that he has fired his top aide, he responded: “I hope he has another plan.” A surreal atmosphere has settled over city hall as cameras and reporters stake out the hallways outside the mayor’s second-floor office from morning until supper time. Mr. Ford, well known for keeping his own counsel, has become more isolated by the day. On Wednesday, the Toronto Catholic board delivered more bad news, telling Mr. Ford he could no longer coach the Don Bosco Eagles football team and banning him from the board’s schools. The move was long expected after Mr. Ford, in an interview, characterized the players as coming from gangs and broken homes. Still, it was devastating to Mr. Ford, who devoted huge amounts of time and energy to the team. “He was shattered,” said a source close to the mayor. Just after the lunch hour on Thursday, the drama went up a notch as Mr. Towhey emerged from Mr. Ford’s office, his leather briefcase under his arm and the city’s head of security beside him. In city hall’s underground parking garage – where running reporters followed him – he paused to face the cameras. “I am no longer the chief of staff. I did not resign,” said the former military captain and consultant, who rarely speaks for attribution.

Yep, soon. You should visit around Christmas dee, I think oba may be visiting and Wadani and I go home for winter holidays too

SomaliPhilosopher;954184 wrote: it would have to be within the next few weeks. Ah cool, you'll probably just miss me then Have you been to Toronto before? It's a bit chilly this week but June should be great.

SomaliPhilosopher;954180 wrote: Considering a road trip to the T dot :D When?

lool SP Saalax all we know is that it's in the possession of a Somali man involved in the crack trade in Toronto, who has agreed to sell the video for $200k so he can get out of the city. I believe he's in hiding right now.

Damn, someone donated $10,000 to the Crackstarter campaign. $158k.

Saalax;954166 wrote: I don't hate Somalis(I am one).The term "ethnic" draws more viewers to threads usually that is why . Check the title again, of Somaliland origin. That is more correct, as this man hails from Somaliland. Fair enough, but the concept of an "ethnic Somalilander" is absurd and you know it lol.

Saalax;954162 wrote: He is from Somaliland. We don't want Somalia to be associated with him. Somalis is a broad term. Horta isn't your mom from Puntland? Why do you hate Somalis so much? If you're speaking of ethnicity, there is no such thing as an "ethnic Somalilander," but Somalis, period.

Ethnic Somali* Abdul Mohamed chosen as the new mayor of Southwark Borough of London

As the sh*tstorm continues, today Rob Ford fired his chief of staff: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has fired his chief of staff, the latest development in a tumultuous week at city hall where the pressure is growing for the mayor to comment on crack cocaine allegations raised by two media outlets. "I am no longer the chief of staff, I did not resign," Mark Towhey told reporters Thursday afternoon as he was escorted out of city hall. Towhey said it was "an honour and privilege" to work at city hall. His departure comes as pressure increases on Ford to break his silence about allegations he was captured on video smoking what appears to be crack cocaine. Last week, the Toronto Star and the gossip website Gawker reported they had seen a cellphone video that appears to show Ford smoking crack. The video has yet to surface. CBC News has not seen the video and has not been able to verify its contents. Gawker is trying to raise funds through online donations in an attempt to purchase the video so it can be posted online. Mark Towhey told reporters Thursday that he did not resign as the mayor's chief of staff. (CBC) On Wednesday Coun. Doug Ford defended his brother in a media statement lambasting the media. Doug Ford said his brother has told him the drug use allegations are not true. The mayor himself has refused to make a public comment about the video, beyond calling the allegations untrue and “ridiculous.” Frustration over Ford's silence The lack of a public explanation from the mayor has prompted newspaper editorials to criticize his silence. The Toronto Sun, generally one of Ford’s fiercest defenders, calls on the mayor to speak publicly about the contents of the video or step aside. "It is not enough for Ford to simply dismiss this allegation as “ridiculous,” or to send out third parties to deny it based on what he has told them. Of course it’s “ridiculous” that the mayor is being accused of smoking crack cocaine and consorting with drug dealers. The issue isn’t whether it’s ridiculous. The issue is whether it’s true … Ford needs to directly address these allegations, or get help and step aside." The Toronto Star, a newspaper Ford has long refused to speak to, calls on the mayor to leave office: “If Ford’s strategy is to lie low, stonewall, and hope this issue goes away he’s painfully mistaken. Beyond being inexcusably reckless, smoking crack in the company of drug dealers is a criminal offence.” In a column by Chris Selley, the National Post calls on Ford to provide more details about the video. “The allegations are too serious to ignore; and the possibility that Mr. Ford might actually survive them by crying media conspiracy is too outrageous to tolerate.” A Globe and Mail editorial calls for answers from the mayor's office. "Public office-holders do not need to respond to every rumour or allegation. But these allegations cross a line. There is no room for debate; Mr. Ford’s alleged appearance on the videotape is a legitimate public concern. Crack and those who deal it bring addiction and murder to city life, especially its young people." Some members of council were also left unsatisfied by Doug Ford's comments Wednesday. Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday said he wanted to hear from "Rob, not Doug."

Haatu;954121 wrote: Safferz, don't be silly. Too many PMs will follow after that post bugging me Of course :rolleyes:

SomaliPhilosopher;954116 wrote: Turkish saffy. Yea lool i ended up taking one of those soviet flights to mudug. They had 3 people squeeze into a row designated for two people. I am trying to find a flight that stops by an alluring European city. I have been delegated the responsibility to get my younger bro to the other side of the world, as the famz is moving to the great Afrik . So i must suckle him with the temptation of a europe visit It can be done... last time I took KLM to Dubai and stopped in Amsterdam, and Air France back with a stop in Paris. Enough time to see a few sights and have a crepe in Notre Dame

D'AWWW SP, you're a sweetheart :D And miyaad waalan tahay Haatu, let's see your face dee

SomaliPhilosopher;954104 wrote: one way flight from d.c. to xamar is 6,000 on certain dates lool Lawd what airline is this? It's all about getting a cheap flight to Dubai and taking a Somali airline's old Soviet plane to the Horn, SP. Ama Ethiopian Airlines but they only fly to Somaliland at the moment, still it's a direct flight from DC to Addis Ababa and not expensive at all.

Haatu;954096 wrote: Safferz, what does that make SP if you're a Samatar? :D I still want to know more about Tallaabo's preference for burly dudes lol But no, I'm not a Samatar but I'm tired of being accused of being male or someone's script :mad: Horta let me add another image to the photographic evidence of my femininity, my dirac:

This one goes out to Alpha, who always makes me smile with his crazy posts... love you Alphow