I thought this Twitter conversation should be saved for posterity.
First came this open message to Toronto from Richard “Creative Class” Florida:
Toronto … There is no ducking your head this time, and hoping this crisis will just go away …
— Richard Florida (@Richard_Florida) May 28, 2013
Mark Towhey, the Chief of Staff recently fired by Rob Ford, a former military guy who very likely has a sense of loyalty, even for a commanding officer with whom he disagrees, falls back on this old debating trick:
@richard_florida @marcusbgee Those who can’t, teach.
— towhey (@towhey) May 28, 2013
…and Blair Falconer rises to the occasion and delivers Mr. Towhey’s final indignity (this time, one he earned) of the week:
@towhey @richard_florida @marcusbgee and those that can’t teach the Mayor get fired…
— Blair Falconer (@BlairFalconer66) May 28, 2013
You left yourself open for that one, Mr. Towhey.
Let’s give some credit where credit is due: Towhey does have a comic sense, as shown in this recent tweet:
Good morning 5,520 new Twitter friends. Trust me, I’m not that interesting. You were misled. Have you been reading that paper again?
— towhey (@towhey) June 1, 2013