11/7/13 - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Reacts to New Explosive Video Cursing: " I Was Extremely Inebriated " ----- VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2hN8y9vD2kl --------- New video surfaces showing Rob Ford using threatening words including 'kill' and 'murder', "I'm going to kill that f---ing guy. I'm telling you it's first-degree murder ... He dies or I die, brother." "When he's down, I'll rip his f---ing throat out" and "I'll poke his eyes out" and "I'll make sure that motherf---er's dead." "No one is" going to "f--- around with me" and when it comes to he and his "brothers ... don't tell me we're liars." (CTV) Responding to questions about a newly released video in which he is heard using threatening and profane language, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told reporters he was "extremely inebriated" and that he has made "mistakes." Ford addressed questions about the video obtained by the Toronto Star Thursday, telling reporters at city hall that it is "extremely embarrassing." "Again I've made mistakes, all I can do is reassure the people that ... I don't know what to say," he said. "I just want to come out and tell you that I saw a video ... it's extremely embarrassing." He added: "When you're in that state... I hope none of you have ever or will ever be in that state. "Obviously, I was extremely, extremely inebriated... that's all I have to say for now." In the video Ford is seen pacing back and forth, swearing multiple times, and using threatening words including "kill" and "murder." The context of the video is unknown and it's unclear who the mayor is addressing. When pressed by reporters, Ford offered no context for the video. The video comes just two days after Ford admitted he had smoked crack cocaine, in what he called a "drunken stupor." Despite calls from other councillors to step down, Ford has said he has no plans on taking a leave or resigning. BREAKING: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine while Drunk: 'Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,' says Mayor Rob Ford (GlobeandMail) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he smoked crack cocaine about a year ago in a "drunken stupor." "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine but ... am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago," Mr. Ford said on Tuesday. "I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I'll answer it. Yes, I've made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on." Earlier in the day, two Toronto city councillors were attempting to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers via a notice of motion to be presented this month and debated in December. The motion, tabled by councillors John Filion and Paul Ainslie, sets the stage for a showdown at the December council meeting. It asks that city council suspend the mayor's power to appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and standing committee chairs. It would remove the mayor's ability to shuffle the members of his executive committee and hand that power over to city council at large. The motion cites the police documents and investigations revealed last week as the motivation to strip the mayor of his ability to pick and choose his executive committee. "It appears that a majority of members of council and a significant number of members of the executive committee have expressed serious concerns about the mayor's ability to lead the city government at this time," the motion reads. "He's got to step aside. Take a break. Get some help," says Councillor Paula Fletcher. Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking Rob Ford Toronto Mayor politician scandal cocaine drunk corrupt beer drug press crack smoking video released profanity video released profanity video released profanity video released profanity

• published: 07 Nov 2013
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