Earlier today, Toronto mayor Rob Ford admitted to smoking crack cocaine during one of his “drunken stupors.” Which naturally invited comparisons between him and another crack-smoking mayor, the illustrious Marion “Bitch Set Me Up” Barry:
Rob Ford vs. Marion Barry: Who said it best? http://t.co/iDP4AgrSGD
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 5, 2013
But Team Barry didn’t take kindly to WaPo’s side-by-side comparison, and a Twitter fit was pitched:
@washingtonpost So the post is now a tabloid?He's 77.Getting over another hypoglycemic attack.Served city 31 yrs.Move on. -MB's tweet team.
— Remembering Barry (@marionbarryjr) November 5, 2013
@marionbarryjr @washingtonpost he was also the only other notable mayor to do crack
— Buck Stickland Fan Account (@bstricklandfan) November 5, 2013
@bacrook24 @washingtonpost …to get caught. Do u really want to know how many politicians overcame or still struggle w/addiction?
— Remembering Barry (@marionbarryjr) November 5, 2013
But if Barry’s people are looking for sympathy on Twitter, they’re not likely to find much of it.
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@marionbarryjr @washingtonpost he was also the only other notable mayor to do crack
— Buck Stickland Fan Account (@bstricklandfan) November 5, 2013
Rob Ford? Psh. Until Toronto reelects him they got nothing on D.C. and the crack head mayor that was @marionbarryjr #America
— August (@mr_august) November 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/Fitzy716/status/397829058639060992
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