I got there after Ford arrived and when I heard he just walked through the media without a word, I knew we were in for more of the same. Not unexpected at all, of course.
We listened to the speech out on the second floor to much laughter at certain times. Did you guys see the 2 guys with cutouts of Ford that were larger than life and said "Thug Nation"? I think they were told to leave but the media was around them for the time they were there.
Also, I haven't watched the speech yet. I saw Daniel Dale's twitter feed and he said he asked about the homophobia etc. and was told if he said anything more he'd be removed. Were you guys able to hear that? I'm so glad he did but wish others would have, too. That campaign speech was absolute garbage and is not allowed at City Hall.
Singing Jimmy was going from group to group while we were there. At one point one tv station interviewed him and asked him to sing so he sang "for he's a jolly good fellow". Later, he gave a very passionate speech about Ford and was sobbing. Very odd people, this Ford Nayshun. The guy in the "Born straight and proud" t-shirt was also there and he had a second t-shirt with I love Rob Ford on the front and "Toronto's elected mayor" on the back. Now that I think of it, he's proud of not being gay but loves another man. Hmmmm...
There was a woman on a scooter who was horrified with the sit in and when she tried to back up to leave she almost ran over one of the sitters. When told to be careful, she said he shouldn't be there. Ford nation, everyone!
