I think the interesting difference btw Layton/Ford isn’t left/right, but the standards for a widely-loved figure vs. a widely-loathed one.
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Replying to @ivortossell
@ivortossell Right but you can't apply different standards of newsworthiness to people depending on how loved/loathed they are.5 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @HeerJeet
@HeerJeet@ivortossell You can certainly apply different standards of newsworthiness to people depending on how elected they are.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @trevor_cole
@trevor_cole@ivortossell Right, but Canadian press has generally been pretty respectful of elected officials privacy. Ford is game-changer.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @HeerJeet
@HeerJeet@ivortossell In no small part because of his demonstrated lack of respect for them.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @trevor_cole
@trevor_cole@ivortossell Yes, partially disrespect for press. But also epic lying. Ford really demands different response than normal pol1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @HeerJeet
@HeerJeet@trevor_cole@ivortossell But Ford has already received that different response. Question is, when do you go too far?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @ajsomerset
@ajsomerset@HeerJeet@ivortossell After he’s out of office and his lies no longer matter.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@trevor_cole @ajsomerset @ivortossell That's key, I think: Ford decision to stay in office and run again has brought us to this pass.
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