Constitutionalism: Lessons from Canada | Conrad Black

[@waynesimmonds9646]

Thank god for those few who have the balls to speak truth. If it hurts, too bad, just listen.

[@HavingFunYet-zc8wb]

Please stop .. The man gave up his Canadian citizenship t be come Brit Lord [ Traitor ] .. worse a monarchist ..believes i RIGHTS by BLOOD this is some thing you scrape off your shoe ..

[@HavingFunYet-zc8wb]

Question what do Monarchist , Zionist , Bandara and Classic NAZI ? Answer Rights by blood

[@chrisgreene2623]

Depends if you are so insular and parochial you take at face value he is speaking the truth

[@bearowen5480]

I went to Hillsdale's site to hear Lord Black's speech in its entirety. It was a virtuoso performance from beginning to end. Even if one were disinterested in the topic, which I am not, this man's incomparable command of the English language would still be mesmerizing. It was a pure joy to listen to even though he annunciated themes which are deeply troubling to both Americans and Canadians. Well done, Lord Black. I eagerly look forward to your future lectures on important topics of our times.

[@franciscafazzo3460]

Sounds like a bag of wind

[@Feudal_V]

The title “Lord” is not recognized in Canada.

[@canoeman1961]

This man could recite a phonebook and still be interesting.

[@markmckaig2168]

More like Ex convict Conrad Black

[@t.b.g.504]

@@Feudal_V Due to that Nickle Resolution, unfortunately.

[@katherinejaconello7334]

This lecture by Mr. Black boosted my morale. I have taken all the online Constitution courses at Hillsdale College over the last few years. I would like to do one on Canada presented by Conrad Black. I am Canadian.

[@omegaman7377]

The latest studies of the Covid vaccines will had the opposite effects. The Canadian Constitution is a big piece garbage. Trudeau had proved it. I'm sure the people dying of cancers are happy to learn the action of governement was inconstitutionnal.

[@lc3853]

Black is a convicted fraud.

[@TheVeritas2100]

ditto

[@CliffBronson1212]

Appreciate/respect/admire Mr. Black's intelligence 🦉

[@paulyarek]

He is a slime

[@CliffBronson1212]

@@paulyarek Edithhhhh! Get me a bearrr, would yah huhh? 😁💚

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Conman is quite intelligent for a felon. He is certainly more intelligent than his fellow felon friend Don The Con.

[@BenzG1L]

As a French Canadian, I salute Lord Black’s profound respect for all Canadians and especially our French roots. We’ve always strived to protect our native language through several Provincial legal steps. Vivre le Québec libre!

[@drmodestoesq]

You're a secessionist?

[@marcdb1412]

I am reading your books about the History of Canada, in three books, Thank you so much for such presentation. I think such books should be used in the Universities as History lessons. Thank Sir for your excellent work.

[@techapps2]

D the day h off for CG h high get to h off FG hurryf test off the s egg hutch feet j Fox

[@robm9581]

Lol convicted criminal, man who gave up citizenship to be a lord, what a joke of a human

[@gillesblanchard1699]

Oh! It is like reading history in Poutine's history books or the right in the USA!

[@marcdb1412]

@@gillesblanchard1699 I'm sorry Gilles, what is the Poutine's history book? Sorry for not knowing it.

[@myleghurts3546]

Mr. Black, thank you for telling us what we've known for 380 years.

[@RaisinBran-ir4iq]

As an American, this was a new perspective on the views held by our neighbor to the North. I greatly appreciated it.

[@aljorgy2310]

Thanks Conrad, you are one of the best Canada can offer !! 😊

[@senorjp21]

Love him or hate him, Black is an astounding history scholar

[@gillesblanchard1699]

and is also an staunching criminal lacking morals!

[@brustar5152]

Scholar my arse! He's just parroting a variety of historical narratives written by far better people such as Pierre Berton.

[@kenf8378]

He had lots of time to study while he sat in the slammer.

[@kenf8378]

only if you happen to believe his version of Canada's history.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

@@brustar5152 Yes, I agree!! 😃👍👍

[@efrianlavine850]

Isn't it lovely to listen to somebody with such a generous command of the language.

[@SteveBene]

Blessings from Montreal Canada

[@pool2587]

Chilliwack,Cascadia

[@Saratogan]

Love the Twain comment; "Wagner's music is not as bad as it sounds." Lord Black's erudition is at least as good as it sounds.

[@dy6682]

Lord Black is wonderful so too is Richard Wagner ‘s music .

[@sonnylambert4893]

Twain was/ is FANTASTIC also.

[@gillesblanchard1699]

Frightful to see ignorance in action!

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Conman Black can be entertaining for a felon.

[@drmodestoesq]

He had a lot of time to read in prison.

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

Fabulous… but why cut his speech short ?

[@zakstev]

I asked the same question. Maybe it exists elsewhere...does anybody know the answer?

[@MrCanadave]

Conrad Black is a great Canadian

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Conman Black is a great Canadian - Fraud and Felon! 😃😃😃

[@mikefarmer4748]

He hit the nail on the head about the sad state of affairs here in blue jurisdictions. The law abiding are persecuted and prosecuted while crime is legal and criminal are virtuous victims.

[@RaisinBran-ir4iq]

A little late to Lord Black's presentation, but as an American, this was very interesting. Hearing about our revolution through a Canadian perspective was a great history lesson. Like any country, our history of a particular event is shaded toward American views, so I really enjoyed learning something new.

[@jaixzz]

with Lashings of Humour & Wit🎉

[@obhytheophanous7348]

Great 👍👍👍

[@brndxt]

Excellent talk 👍👍 I am a Canadian who came from Hong Kong and Asia, where totalitarian regimes still reign. 1) The West, with its ideas of liberty, freedom, and democracy, is under attack from without e.g. 🐼🐻‍❄️ and from within e.g. wokes. 2) To the US, 🐼🐻‍❄️ wish to see you ☠️. And 🐻‍❄️, the weaker link, also wishes to see 🐼⚔️🦅. Just watch the Putin's interview with Carlson. He says 🐼 is your biggest enemy, while not untrue, he is manipulating the US audience, seeking to deflect attention on his own invasion into Ukraine and Eastern Europe. 3) Infantization: While wokes cover various topics, their roots are the same, communism. And communism preys on the young minds, preferably young and immature minds. 4) Covid, Wuhan Lab, and WHO: Black is correct. And at some point in future history, those who intentionally perpetuated the virus should be denounced, similar to the Numerberg trials. 5) CCP: Never mean well. Trust them at your own peril. And kick their illegally operated police and intelleligence stations in the US and Canada out. Same for the Confucius schools, which aren't teaching Confucius anyway. 6) Do watch the Hillsdale clip on China and Elite Captures. The West needs to choose between Having Spine and Being $pineless.

[@pool2587]

Hey from the ❤ of Cascadia

[@shawnwright5332]

👍🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@pool2587]

Welcome to Cascadia

[@pool2587]

Natural borders

[@misterparadise9542]

Wonderful!

[@waynemullally6423]

Canada, not as bad as it sounds. That should be on a billboard on the 401 as you enter Ontario from Quebec

[@dabrack9350]

Franklin got the French to join the Revolutionaries in part by giving the army his invention of lightning rods. French armories had been exploding when struck by lightning at an alarming rate and the rods cut those losses. Then the army helped convince the King to help the Americans.

[@rickarmstrong4704]

That is still diplomacy is it not?

[@dabrack9350]

@@rickarmstrong4704 Of course it is. Franklin was on a diplomatic mission to get French support for the Americans and used all the tools available including making himself a celebrity in Paris salons as well as entertaining the influential ladies of society.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Personal peace and affluence as Francis A Schaeffer put it.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I think that New Zealand and Australia could have this conversation. The obvious difference between them are the Anthems.

[@Brutal_truthus]

Ole Connie is as pompus as they come, a brilliant wordsmith. His fans are usually sheeple who want to appear smart

[@d46512]

Where's the rest of this talk? 🇨🇦 EDIT: Link in the video description

[@love_4_life865]

Try the website. You may need to register to gain access. Not sure if a small fee is entailed? I don’t recall paying a fee but I know I registered a while ago and get their news bulletin by regular mail which are always have incredible articles!

[@love_4_life865]

Wait….I just discovered that you only need to click on the “more” tab and you can click to watch the entire video. 👍

[@zakstev]

Outstanding and fascinating, many thanks, Lord Black! But I was expecting more, like a Part II of your dissertation.

[@tdwebste]

You forget that Canada was transformed with the 1982 constitution in ways most don't realize!

[@scytale6]

It was a terrible thing. We need our old system back.

[@whodarboilebamnames3990]

It's insane how much of our constitutional text which is still in effect is just ignored by our judges, and how section one is used to limit rights and freedoms stated in older still in effect constitutional documents. It also massively expanded the power judges have, it's been filled with activists since day 1 chosen by Pierre Trudeau. Plus Trudeau now has loaded the federal court system with left wing activist judges, same with the senate. Plus the 1982 constitution is used as a censor to prevent mention of the older texts and to refuse to look at issues using text with tradition and history. The court system ruled that assisted suicide needs to be expanded, but the clearly stated right for Canadians to bear arms, which is specifically defended by many Canadians in parliament such as John A. Macdonald, and part of the (classical) liberal british culture of bearing arms is not a right since 2000. The 1982 constitution was a Trojan horse, and it needs to be replaced asap.

[@scytale6]

@@whodarboilebamnames3990 There shouldn't be a constittution. These types of decisions are legislative in nature and should be made by politicians who are members of political parties. that's the only way for a voter to know which parties to support.

[@gillesblanchard1699]

@@scytale6 and what would be the "old system"?

[@scytale6]

@@gillesblanchard1699 British Parliamentary Democracy - the only system that works.

[@graciousgreek]

It's time to have a serious discussion about a new continental order.

[@the_Kurgan]

What do you mean? A new continental order? I'm guessing that you're either American or Canadian. I'm curious which. If you are Canadian I'd say it's an even bet that you're an Albertan. I'm an Albertan by the way.

[@graciousgreek]

@@the_Kurgan Before I answer, how much are you willing to bet?

[@the_Kurgan]

@graciousgreek I'd go as high as a free weekend stay in tho hometown of Nickleback.

[@graciousgreek]

@@the_Kurgan Ha! Guess I'll have to take it. I'm from Toronto.

[@pool2587]

Yes

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

Brilliant stuff - only quibble is that it was Durham report, surely, not any farcical Canadian rebellion that won self-government for you (and for us here in Australia too. We had some drunks carrying on at gold mines, but it was by Act of the parliament at Westminster, signed by Victoria, 1900, that gave us what Canada, the senior Dominion, already had: self-government in all things but foreign affairs). No revolution required. London seemingly learned its lesson from the folly of America circa 1776 - the only time we have ever learned from history, that I can think of. All of which should make it easier to undo the mistake of parting and restablish the empire! It was a suggestion made by Hong Kong street protesters and the idea really grows ...

[@craigyirush3492]

Why do you think Durham wrote his report?

[@pool2587]

Yeah William Lyon Mackenzie,eh❤

[@JamesThompson-vs4kg]

We need change in Canada in our political system our justice system etc

[@noneofyourbusiness3553]

I agree as a Canadian. In my opinion, if we do not receive recall and accountability in those that occupy public office, this country is destined to a pretty sticky situation. The only question is when. There are aspects of our American's cousin's system that we would be well to approximate here.

[@meagainandagain5756]

@@noneofyourbusiness3553Have you not heard of Trump?

[@04eire]

watch the full speech. It's important.

[@jeanmorin3247]

Conrad Black I used to hate your guts as a condescending and pretentious multimillionnaire with a too big mouth... until I read your biography of FDR. Since then I just shut up and gave you your fair space. The book just had to come from an immensely talented biographer. I am looking forward to your Duplessis, of which I heard comments that match those made about FDR. OK. I'm listening now.

[@Kenny-re8ko]

Try reading his book on Trump, I dare you. It got him a pardon.

[@jz5005]

While it’s easy to dislike the Lord, it undeniable that he has a rare set and depth of abilities and has lived a fascinating life.

[@sonnylambert4893]

Why easy? Too white, male, patriarchal? Lol

[@jz5005]

@@sonnylambert4893Is it outlandish there could be reasons some people may not like others, aside from the immutable groups to which they belong? I didn’t even say I don’t like him. But I acknowledge many don’t. He’s certainly arrogant, ethically challenged, abandoned his Canadian citizenship just to get a title, and takes joy in commonly using words most don’t know exist. Is it shhhocking that not everyone admires those sorts off qualities?

[@SeptemberChild1835]

A self-centred, self-absorbed disdainful life of a felon. Just like his dear fellow felon friend Don The Con.

[@OldCanadianguy953]

As a born Canadian now middle aged and having witnessed much, I can confidently state that Canada would be much better off without Quebec. All that Quebec has given the free world is poutine and the Trudeau family, neither of which are good for you.

[@user-fe6km7gw8m]

What's wrong with Poutine? As far as Trudeau being from Quebec, it's certainly not Quebec's fault. Pricks come from many provinces and countries in the world.

[@rboddington]

Even separatist premiere Jaques Parizeau called Quebec a "pain the neck" for Canada.

[@markanthony3275]

Exactement! Uh...I mean...Exactly! LOL!

[@olivierlemire-osborne1110]

The Trudeau family is the product of the Canadian regime and elites to stop Quebec to gain independence. This is not a product of Quebec independent movement or a product close to the idea of an independent Republic. France and the French Republic is much more the model of the independent movement in Quebec and Trudeau father ideas on multiculturalism and individuals rights are clearly British. I think it's fair to say that Trudeau family legacy is a product of the Liberal anglosaxons ideas today and it's evolution today.

[@vincentlefebvre9255]

Dear ignorant supremacist a majority of patent pending in Canada were created by Québécois in Canada. Yes over 50%. Then explain me why hundred of thousands of hypocrit anglophones did manifest for Québec to remain in Canada during the 1995 referendum. Québec is being flooded by countless false refugees causing insane inflation. And all is being said in the roc is that we are racist ? Bankers and economists say that it's really causing inflation. The roc is only emotional when talking about Québec.

[@guineveregruntle6746]

Very interesting

[@6663000]

great

[@steveburton5825]

Unfortuately Conrad recomended Canadians vote for Trudeau over the best PM we have had in 100 years, Stephen Harper bringing 8 years of Canada at its peak to 8 years of misery.

[@jaysonkmendoza]

Stephen Harper was not a great PM but neither was he a bad one. He did have a vision and strategy which is something many PM's don't do. However, he struggled with the implementation constantly since he was not great at politics in that he had trouble getting people to see his viewpoints and willingly work for him and often needed to resort to coercive forces. He also struggled with populism because he believed in it, yet it caused many of his policies to fail at implementation or enduring the times because of the resistance they faced from both changing times and people who just didn't like him. If a PM was to be chosen as the best in the last 100 years I would think Brian Mulroney would be it since he was ambitious, charismatic, and focused. He was not dissuaded by the hard issues facing Canada and did what was best for Canada in the long run instead of what was popular now. Even though he only succeeded in half of them, they were transformational to Canada. NAFTA transformed our economy and made us prosper. The hated GST made our tax system more efficient than the tax it replaced and provided a lot of windfall along with NAFTA in the mid 90's to get our budget on track and powered our economy far into the 2000's. The acid rain treaty was one of the most ambitious environmental policies of the day and exists until today. That is a true leader. Someone who rises above the normal expectations of government and provides clear direction, even if its unpopular, and has the ability to build a team that sells that vision and makes it a reality that can endure time. Stephen Harper, Jean Cretien, and all the others after couldn't hold a candle to that. Stephen Harper's biggest surviving legacy will likely be the National Shipbuilding Program which has endured both parties in office and will likely become embedded into the maritime culture forevermore.

[@bunkerhill4854]

Agreed, Harper was not a great PM. It follows that his legacy - as foreshadowed by you - will not be great either! The National Shipbuilding Strategy announced in 2008 has only 2 of the smallest ships in service. The announced ice breakers, frigates, and fleet support ships are still on the drawing boards. The available new ships, while useful, are not adequate to patrol the arctic properly. The projected delivery of the last vessel is (optimistically) in the 2070s. Projected name: HMCS Harper’s Fairy. Some legacy!

[@jaysonkmendoza]

​@@bunkerhill4854 Actually I think it's going to be a mixed bag. It will be hated by most Canadians and Governments over time because it will be impossible to kill and during peacetime we all know Canadians would rather offload security onto someone else to pay. However, it will be a lasting boon for the Atlantic provinces and likely help them become world-class shipbuilders as the expertise builds over generations due to the program. It will likely result in Canada being more prepared for conflict and a stronger deterrent in the future since these programs tend to become politically important due to regional dependence on the program and it forces them to order ships and invest in R&D indefinitely. Those ships will look useless in peacetime but maintain potency for wartime and give the Government options to project power if necessary. I think you and many Canadians have unreasonable expectations for the program's first decade, especially considering the circumstances. As I said earlier there exists almost no instance where the first three ships of a new class are flawless. In other countries like the USA and Britain, they don't focus too much on those flaws and see it as part of the expected process. Yes, they do have bad press as issues pop up, but they normally endure because it is normal. Canada in particular is a newbie in this area and never maintained such an industry, so was always going to be harder to build this capability and that will mean more costs and delays. Finally, the fact that the procurement department is bottlenecking the process because they remain at half the size required as a deliberate government policy makes the situation much much worse since they are not timely in evaluating proposals or dealing with vendors. This makes the process take longer, and the LARGEST risk to the cost of any capital project is how long the project takes. Canada's poor emphasis on procurement is a willing choice to make these projects double or triple in price for the same outcome.

[@jvc43523]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ragingchimera8021]

30 years ago this man destroyed independent journalism in Canada. He is no hero, he is the reason we no longer have newsrooms and quality unbiased journalism in Canada.

[@maureyrca]

Very good...now what about the Constitution?

[@smartypantsinc.gameon6978]

❤🇨🇦❤️

[@dalisemeyers620]

The native treaties and all the related land issues and people and territorial tensions is real Canada.

[@meagainandagain5756]

It is certainly part of real Canada.

[@commercialfishingnet2188]

Canada would have been swept up by the American if it wasn't for First nations to side with the British, not once has he mentioned how First Nations played a part in forming this land you call Canada, not once did he talk about how agreements that were made with First Nations in the forming of Treaties, We as First Nations still have a say in your Constitution and let's not forget that, still the same old Colonization of thinking...

[@avroarchitect1793]

you actually have more say in it than any other group of canadian citizens do. You have treaties that override the law the rest of us are bound by. Quite the priveledged position politically.

[@meagainandagain5756]

⁠@@avroarchitect1793Sure, take all of their rights and freedoms away from them for over a hundred years, and then try to make up for it once they have been politically and socially alienated. Seems, the charter was the least we could do.

[@louiskelemen8867]

Oh God! This high winded guy is still around. Canada may not be a dramatic country, but he sure is.

[@dy6682]

Lord Black ? Good to see you again. How is Barbara doing ?

[@just-me-where-ever-ek8kp]

Good ole Conny, haven’t heard from you in a while! Sarcasm out……

[@ianmacdonald9635]

Egad, don’t encourage him!

[@niningsetia4213]

😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉😂

[@niningsetia4213]

😮😮

[@yesh3279]

@@niningsetia4213 Every time I hear people like Mr. Black speak on anything ( appropriating a George Carlin Line : It induces an involuntary Protein spill in me !)😚

[@pool2587]

Jean Chretien ,Royalty,well I've never been to Davos,but the times they are a changing, Ludlow massacre,woody Guthrie, William Lyon Mackenzie King,Ivy Lee,Adolph Hitler,Donbass

[@danieldydzak691]

Black paid a big price in going to jail. But he is a brilliant person with interesting views and understands canada

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

Lord Black please❗️

[@ldpv]

It strikes me that I haven’t heard a single opinion even slightly in favor of a negotiated solution for the war :(

[@mrg8255]

This guy is one of our so called elites.

[@stratcaptain66]

Yes an elitist charged with obstruction of justice, a dethroned media mogul, now making his rounds on the comedy circuit. He’ll never be for the common man.

[@ohyaldi]

He was granted a peerage in 2001 and because of the Nickle Resolution, which bans British honours for Canadian citizens, gave up his Canadian citizenship in order to accept the title

[@nozrep]

who is this guy? I was mad at first. But I calmed down real quick and started laughing when I realize he is just, super, super boring, but also with a really dry sense of humor and so he throws in super subtle jokes to break up the boredom. And so I am converted and I love him.

[@shawnwright5332]

Lol

[@russianstronglikebull7695]

I agree Canada isn't dramatic, they call The United States, The Excited States of America.

[@RaisinBran-ir4iq]

As an American, I can sincerely say you nailed it.

[@carolecarolas]

Isn't he the guy Trump pardoned? Here's a wikipedia clip: " In 2007, he was convicted on four counts of fraud in US District Court in Chicago. While two of the criminal fraud charges were overturned on appeal, a conviction for felony fraud and obstruction of justice was upheld in 2010 and he was re-sentenced to 42 months in prison and a fine of $125,000. In 2019, then-president Donald Trump granted him a presidential pardon.[3][4]" So the saying that a leopard can't change it's spots comes to mind. Sorry. And the saying Birds of a feather flock together, makes sense of Trump pardoning Black. Though his speech was eloquent, I just can't bring myself to respect this man.

[@devdroid9606]

Lord Black.

[@Jav2xerWilliam]

is it 'sir' conrad black now,or "goodly knight of the round table"?after he got out of the american prison,the only title i'm aware of is "criminal"

[@k.m.7351]

In 2002-2004 I used to try to sell news paper subscriptions in Vancouver and I remember liberals freaking out over this guy as for a reason to not buy the papers.

[@kevint1910]

The issue with the governments of the former members of the UK is that they are still the same governments that were members of the UK and no amount of plastering over with constitutions or bills of rights can alter the fundamental governmental culture. The US constitution works (to the extent it does) because it is the document that founded and justifies the government as opposed to a bunch of pretty words drafted and resolved by a government post hoc. the difference may seem small but it makes the document superior to those who happen to occupy the positions of power at any one time , they have no older traditions to call on no previous presidencies to quote it is just we the people contract in hand holding those in power to account (at least in theory)

[@rogerdorsey7823]

SO WHAT HAPPENED TO TRADITION???

[@BenzG1L]

And that gave you Trump…

[@Bunnyroo7]

This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of constitutional law in the Commonwealth Realms as well as the United States. Canada, Australia and New Zealand evolved along British lines, becoming gradually more autonomous before, by the 1980s, cutting the final constitutional links with the United Kingdom. That there are, obviously, more cultural, legal and political similarities between the four biggest realms than with the United States is obvious. It is also, perhaps, we there is a greater sense of community and fellowship shared by people from those countries. Canada developed a distinct form of parliamentary democracy based on its distinct set of circumstances. Australia, in turn, borrowed heavily from the Canadian model and even took some inspiration from the American. New Zealand is the odd one out as it was originally supposed to integrate into the Australian federation, but by the time Australia got to becoming a federation, New Zealand had already become too well established and distinct. The United States, for its part, borrowed heavily from the British tradition. It even passed an act of reception absorbing all English law and legal precedent to that point. Its power structure is essentially that of 18th century Britain and has become fossilised as such. Until the 1850s, the United States still looked to case law in Canada, the UK, New Zealand and Australia. That the Commonwealth Realms retained their monarchy papers over the fact that, in reality, they have diverged at least as much as the Republic of Ireland.

[@meagainandagain5756]

US constitution needs to be revamped, to keep up with the changing times. Canada has done that.

[@Bunnyroo7]

@@meagainandagain5756It really doesn't. The US Constitution can be amended when necessary.

[@sharylforster]

Didn’t he give up his Canadian citizenship. How dare he speak of Canada

[@mariemacavoy1979]

Mr. Black?…..wasnt he jailed for fraud? He’s the guy to follow?

[@johnhart3480]

he has a prison record

[@RaisinBran-ir4iq]

"Show me the man and I'll show you the crime." -Andrey Vyshinsky during Stalin's USSR

[@davidfoster3427]

Trump pardoned this LOS, enough said.

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Canada needs to be a Republic! That was the problem!! loyalists!! Keeping ties with the Monarchy!! We never had systemic rascism. Nor slavery. Every nation has slaves! So Americans are to me much more smarter than Canadians. They know how to guard Freedom! Canada has loyalty to Kings. And therefore needs to learn!

[@BenzG1L]

What a bozo you are.

[@brustar5152]

Yet Canada is rated as being in the top ten freest nations while the U.S. ..- . . well it isn't. All agencies and orgs. with the acknowledged creds to measure freedoms, from individual through to economic put it far above the U.S. sooooo, Americans it would seem, are not "more smarter" 😉

[@artukmi91]

You clearly don’t know the history of westminister parliamentary system, it’s a history of reducing the power of the monarch, however having a monarch makes a country more stable

[@kenf8378]

Don't tell me that Americans with their system of electing government is better or smarter. In the last 50 years, only a couple of times has the President been elected by winning the popular vote. 6 or 7 states decided the election with the electoral college. And now Trump is attempting a comeback. If he wins, watch what happens to freedom then, when he suspends the Constitution, with the help of his traitors he placed on the supreme Court.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

The ties to the Monarchy has 0 power sharing what so ever. You got your knickers in a knot for nothing. Good luck with the slavery thing.

[@GivathBrenner]

The man cheated on his exams when he attended a private boys school in Ontario. Nothing has changed.

[@TBonerton]

Trudeau wore black face so many times he can't remember. Are we done dredging up the past yet?

[@RaisinBran-ir4iq]

@@TBonerton I have one better: Trump has an unpaid parking ticket from 1978. The horror!

[@peterm4475]

Is this the same Conrad Black who was jailed for fraud?

[@ValidatingUsername]

If you don't draw relevance all the way back to the Magna Carta then you don't know where the legal structures and framework comes from.

[@richardmiddleton4634]

I don't want to hear a word this wretched robber-baron has to say. He revolts me.

[@geralddejong3384]

Comrad Conrad kindly helped himself to the pension dollars of Dominion Store workers.

[@kforest2745]

Is it only I or is it strange that he sees himself fit to represent ethics

[@danielbicknell1483]

Guilty of obstruction of justice.

[@kforest2745]

@@danielbicknell1483 yeah I know I’m aware he has a criminal past so why he’s out in society speaking is a fkn joke

[@danielbicknell1483]

@@kforest2745 seems to be the fad these days, Guillbeault, Trudeau, Singh etc. the fact that it is apparent yet Canadians aren't concerned is what bothers me. Where did the morals go?

[@kforest2745]

@@danielbicknell1483 people make their own beds don’t concern yourself with what others do all you have to do is fkn reject it

[@danielbicknell1483]

@@kforest2745 ? My reply is literally rejecting it.

[@jasonhopper2680]

This guy may have ruined more families in the newspaper industry than any other in history

[@merlinwizard1000]

3rd, 15 February 2024

[@casiandsouza7031]

I believe the French world is in West Africa.

[@KH4444444444N]

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[@matthewsalkeld5326]

Ontario grew a lot of Tobacco and had more than 4500 farms. Tobacco is not tropical. Neither is cotton since it grows in the Carolinas.

[@williamrallis83]

Get rid of the not withstanding clause and replace it with the American second amendment

[@meagainandagain5756]

No WAY. Be easier for you to just move to the US.

[@saddlelac]

I’m not disputing his intelligence but he stole Canadians money

[@lenenglish-ui9by]

the queen used the french in article 59/23 to insure the constitution was disputed thereby making it null n void

[@patricktruelove464]

Lessons from self-infatuated ex-con.

[@mrg8255]

Canadians can’t afford to trash Americans. We are a country of fake celebrity admirers. We fall for anyone who seems to be a celebrity. Present speaker an example.

[@meagainandagain5756]

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[@bodgitscarper5353]

Question: Has not, the Canadian Prime Minister proven the Canadian constitution is not worth the paper it is written on?

[@rboddington]

Toilet paper has more value in Canada.

[@markanthony3275]

Closet communist, Pierre Trudeau, deliberately made it vague...so it was always in need of interpretation , by Liberal friendly judges on Canada's Supreme Court. I saw the documentary of the attempt to get enough premiers to sign the Charter so that it could become the law of the land. The only bright spot was Alberta premier Lougheed who insisted on the "Notwithstanding clause" , or he wouldn't sign on and there would be no deal, which greatly angered Trudeau. To date, it seems that only Quebec uses this provision...I hope the prairie provinces start using it to protect themselves from federal overreach.

[@meagainandagain5756]

@@rboddingtonSays somebody who has never read it.

[@derekbentley334]

Natural Order. For those believing in God.

[@PerryBaptiste-s3i]

Who , made , who.? 😮 Black Is Back or Back Is Black .? 🎉 AC/DC

[@user-ez3il1yy6i]

Convicted Felon And Strip Of The Order Of Canada ... Mr. Conrad Black . 🤣😅😂

[@carmenlajoie2719]

State media in China & Russia have amazing journalists did you know poverty alleviation completed. CGTN The Point-Hub-Heat, Einar Tangan-Martin Jacques-Lijinjing-Tian Wei. Reporterfy Media-Cyrus Janssen. RT International Africa Summit-SPIEF 2023-BRF, 90% countries trading with Russia

[@danielbicknell1483]

I find it troubling so many feign over an intellectually speaking man convicted of mail fraud and obstruction of justice. He has done prison time and should not be speaking to anyone.

[@commercialfishingnet2188]

That's what he learned in prison, now seeing how stupid most Canadians are for voting idiot like Trudeau in, why not give it try 😂 see how many intellectual people will fall his opinions 😅

[@donmc1950]

Conrad Black has a very selective view of Canadian history. He characterizes the Freedom Trucker convoy that took over Ottawa for 3 weeks 2 years ago as harmless protest. From his priveledged home in Toronto it may have appeared that way, but the residents in Ottawa who had to endure the 3 weeks of horn honking and truck fumes and occupation of their streets it was far from peacefull.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

He has his knickers in a knot because Trudeau and Singh brought dental and pharmacy care to the commoners. Much to good for them . This piece of trash was willing to give up his Canadian citizenship for being able to be called Lord Black, then wanted it back when he faced jail time. The on,y thing I will remember about this pompous ass, is he went to jail, and has a criminal record record.

[@dreamweaver1603]

Well, it was a better protest than rioting and arson like the BLM protests in the United States. At least the trucker convoy inspired every country in the west to lift the Covid lockdowns. Sure, they punished the truckers and pretended it had nothing to do with the convoy, but the threat of a United States trucker convoy in Washington DC caused the lifting of all sorts of Covid lockdown rules and sanctions. They just pretended it was because the science changed. Give the Canadian truckers their due.

[@jafo766]

IT'$ BUMFCUKVILLE.........THE GR8 CANADIAN HOCKEY TOWN !

[@davebaker489]

This guy's 1st name should be a giveaway CON. He's conned many folk of their money. Don't be fooled by this grifter. Research him 1st.

[@davebaker489]

Although I agree I did not write this.

[@RoadTraveler]

Bump

[@RandyLaye]

One lesson is don’t vote for Trudeau or the Liberal regime.

[@meagainandagain5756]

A dissatisfied,discontent who blames your government for your life when you don’t know who else to blame. Step down from your truck, read a book and realize that you could never run a country.

[@richardarmitage5976]

Canada did not treat former American slaves more or less as equals!!!!!!

[@meagainandagain5756]

Read about the Underground Railroad that saved slaves.

[@richardarmitage5976]

@@meagainandagain5756 yes well know history.

[@jambrenn7843]

Conrad Black would be better off giving lessons in US criminal law and how to arrange and buy a pardon from Trump.

[@ErnestLauzon]

Wasn't Conrad Black in prison for a while ?

[@paulyarek]

Black that slime I could not go past 10 seconds.

[@nozrep]

2:20; i don’t feel like the Bill of Rights is vague, as an American. But I am also that sort of person and I probably wouldn’t be watching a video like this otherwise, anyway. I’d be in the libtard wokester bubble otherwise, probably, if I was going along with the idea that the Bill of Rights and natural rights and inalienable rights, given me by Jesus at my birth, are, somehow vague

[@DavidDeshane-ic4cg]

Black should still be in prison.

[@pool2587]

How about that Prince Harry?

[@mitcha1065]

I don't listen to jail birds.

[@pool2587]

Pig war

[@nathanpenner2966]

isnt this guy a crook? wtf