Drugs, Homelessness, and Shady Dealings | Anthony Furey | EP 358

Ep. 358
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with Anthony Furey on his current run for mayor of Toronto, breaking down the key issues in the areas of homelessness, injection sites, transportation, bike lanes, and general safety. Anthony makes his case for running, and explains what he wants to focus on and what he places as top priority, driving the message that all politics are local, and so we can all fight for the changes we wish to see.
Anthony Furey is a journalist, broadcaster, and political commentator with over 15 years of experience. He has covered numerous elections with breakdowns of candidates and their positions, while also appearing on many news outlets such as CTV, CBC, and Global News. Now running for mayor of Toronto, Furey seeks to champion policies that respect the taxpayer, promote economic growth, and enhance public safety.
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(0:00) Coming up
(0:25) Intro
(1:18) Why Anthony Furey is running for Mayor
(3:05) The issues and how to fight for them
(6:28) Responsibilities at the municipal level
(8:19) When utilities become morality tests
(9:38) The surprising controversy around bike lanes
(16:29) You are not saving the planet by riding a bike
(17:55) Disproportionate sway and withstanding the mob
(21:01) Mayoral qualifications and characteristics of leadership
(24:57) Giving everyone a voice, ChatGPT
(30:58) The drug crisis, injection sites, homelessness
(33:10) Affordability, encampment takeover
(35:40) Ethically fixing Toronto’s parks
(39:55) The Metrolinx nightmare, mired in delays
(45:21) Taking back transport
(47:52) Legality of a billion dollar lawsuit
(49:23) What Toronto could be
(53:01) Diversifying food cart options, and pointless cash grabs
(55:48) Stories from the people that need to be heard
(58:06) Furey’s top priority
(1:00:21) Police are necessary
(1:01:26) The broken windows problem, escalating major infractions
(1:04:11) Albania, tackling graffiti in a positive way
(1:06:18) Loss of academic excellence and consequences
(1:08:57) How politics have affected Furey’s journalism
(1:10:39) How to get involved in your local political sphere
(1:17:24) What young people can gain from joining the fray
(1:21:03) The current front runner, and why we need to beat her
(1:25:01) All politics is local
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[@DigiDriftZone]

What you are describing in Toronto is 100x worse in London, UK: ULEZ, congestion charge, traffic filters, low traffic neighbourhoods, 5 minute cities, fines for drifting into a bus lane, random roads have random times you're not allowed to drive on (instant fine), 20mph speed limit in ALL of central London, etc, etc, etc - London is undrivable and public transport is unusable outside of zone 3 (I'm in zone 6). It's the total destruction of freedom of movement. I'm so disillusioned by this and other "green" policies that have bankrupted the country, I'm moving to Australia. Our energy now is 35p/kWh, in Ukraine it is 3p and we aren't reliant on Russian gas - it's the religious obsession with being "green".

[@henrydale8783]

Well said!

[@Paakku97]

It's not religious, just very practical. A denser city structure allows for better public transport systems to he designed and makes the city more walkable and bikeable, which provide major public health benefits. A car-centric city just sprawls way too wide, and is only good for car-users. A denser city structure is good for walkers, runners, bikers, metro systems and public bus systems. Yet those should be ignored just so that you can roll up to the city in a huge ass car that takes up tons of space from everyone. Nowhere has movement been easier and faster than massive Asian or European cities where public transport works well thanks to a denser city structure and putting focus into proper bike lanes etc. Use the bike or car to connect to the public transport system and then use that to access the city. Way faster than having all the cars roll up into the dense city centre.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@Paakku97 They are doing this in zone 6 where it's just a couple of deers and some fields and terrible public transport infrastructure. They will charge me £12 per day ($15) every time I get in my car with no alternatives. If I do happen to drive and I turn on the wrong street at the wrong time of day, that's an extra £150 ($190) fine. It is religious.

[@Paakku97]

@@DigiDriftZone having a dense urban area that is also car friendly was an impossible idea from the start. Obviously what you are saying doesn't sound right and may be a blind spot from the policy makers. But the general idea of congestion charges and dedicated bus lanes definitely has many positive sides too, it's not just there to oppress car drivers out of spite or something.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@Paakku97 Yes, in zone 1. Again, this is rural areas I am talking about where there was no problem to solve, that's what most of us are objecting to - again, I'm in zone 6 and this is what is happening right now in ALL rural areas within 25 miles or so of central London. Congestion charge came into effect in 2003, most agree it was a good idea (even at the time), in densely populated areas that require it. It's the religious zealotry of what they are doing now. They say 15 minute cities so you think great, they'll build better public transport infrastructure and add more convenient shops and parks. I was a big believer! - But no, they added a bunch of cameras, replaced main roads with unused bicycle lanes, close roads at random times of the day with bollards, low traffic neighbourhoods and traffic filters (in areas that already have barely any traffic!) etc, etc - they even removed a bus route so public transport is even worse than it was! - how are citizens meant to see it as anything but restrictions on movement? Maybe not out of spite for the driver, but rather for the middle income and lower population? - They really believe driving a car should be reserved to the ultra wealthy as you can still drive one, but it's unaffordable for most. Again, with no practical alternatives, a 30 minute drive to visit family takes over 2.5 hours by public transport with long stretches of walking, and there are often delays and cancellations.

[@kekesam4957]

Thank you for introducing Anthony Furey to your audience! I have been reading his pieces for years and very excited that he is running for mayor. The best candidate! A man of integrity with clear vision, who is not afraid to call a spade a spade. Let's do it, Torontonians! "Toronto is worth fighting for!"

[@tele-gramMrjordanpeterson]

🙏🙏👆 Let talk on telegram.......❤🎉

[@yannikweissenborn8901]

I think it would be pretty informativ if Jordan Peterson would make a video about how big companys like Nestlé and Shell are destroying lives and our world.

[@ayatahmad2156]

It is really impressive how dr. Peterson sums up and rephrases the points of his guests. Extremely eloquent language and outstanding orderly thinking.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

This is of course, if you say what you think about this matter, I think it is also great to say, right?

[@Erin-dw9vx]

@Kelly Harbeson It means that this matter is traceable

[@jonnyschaff7068]

Getting baptized. Got married. Sober. Clean room. Bones of conquered dragons now litter the land. Thanks Dr Peterson

[@teenieteenez]

❤

[@bjkarana]

Way to go, slick! Good stuff! 💯

[@christinapsalmist4267]

Glory to God! C u in heaven brother. U made it xxx

[@homemademusic7]

Praise God!

[@smokeydapot]

​@centauroachilles Well, since it's capital "G," God, I think it's safe to assume the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

[@saverioc2929]

Jordan Peterson stands out as one of the most remarkable individuals of our time, known for his exceptional ability to connect with people. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a grounded intellectual and influential thinker among us, contributing to the advancement of humanity. Although I have never had the opportunity to meet or converse with you, Jordan, I extend my deepest respect and gratitude. Your profound impact has transformed my life for the better. Your unwavering integrity is awe-inspiring and sets an example that we should all strive to emulate in all aspects of our endeavors.

[@HollyFlynn62]

Agree 💯 Jordan Peterson has the unique ability to summarize the difficult issues while offering helpful advice…allowing you to engage in critical thinking for yourself & providing thoughtful insights to keep you from feeling inadequate, insecure or uncomfortable (which more than often leads to repetitive negative thoughts, feelings & emotions. Drugs are the #1 crutch for people stuck in negative patterns often seen in mental illness.

[@arunere]

As a Canadian resident, I'd love to see more such interviews

[@colorocko1]

I enjoy them from the states too.

[@yannikweissenborn8901]

I think it would be pretty informativ if Jordan Peterson would make a video about how big companys like Nestlé and Shell are destroying lives and our world.

[@metalted6128]

@@yannikweissenborn8901 why??? A company can do what ever it wants. Why complain, if the people working there, doesn’t?? You seem to be a crybaby???

[@metalted6128]

@@yannikweissenborn8901 companies are employing people, Let me guess , you wanna get money for not doing anything??? Shame on you!!!

[@Ash-zh5yg]

"you are not saving the planet, you're just riding a bike." I love that line.

[@nailsdeb]

RIGHT ! ?

[@mariamichael1669]

I’m going to steal your line. The “saving the planet “ line is in full swing here in Britain!!

[@grannyannie2948]

Years ago I read a book written by NZ environmentalists. It compared walking, riding a bicycle, and driving a four cylinder car with three passengers. Over a ten year period, the car had the least environmental impact.

[@everythingviral972]

Yea, I just ride a bike because I don't have a car. That makes up the vast majority of cyclists in my city, especially those of us who use a bike in the winter.

[@PabloGambaccini]

​​@@grannyannie2948 when have you seen a car being used consistently by 3 people? Average is 1.5. Also, cars increase co2 because they bring carbon from underground deposits, fossil fuels, to the atmosfere. Biking and walking are only reusing carbon that is already in the envirolment... so there is no actual comparison possible... its apple to oranges.

[@nancyjohnson5483]

Just saw Dr. Peterson and Tammy last evening in Abbotsford BC. Just feel honoured to be able to share a space with both of them. Was on my bucketlist, especially since my two sons were with me. Great stuff.

[@blueskymut]

What a great interview! We need more strong men like these two

[@peekieandjerichovideos7870]

I lived and worked in Toronto years ago. Unfortunately, I lost years to complete dependence on oxycontin and almost lost my life during the darkest years. I quit after my brush with the law. Methadone helped, and I tapered off it completely. Now I have a job, wife, son, and a life (thanks to my family and gaining knowledge from your books and online content). This opioid problem in our country IS here. People need safer sources for the chemical(s) they become dependant on and support if they're addicted. I'd love to share other ideas if either is interested. Dr. Peterson- THANK- YOU! 5ish years ago, 12 Rules gave me the confidence in myself and the push to completely taper off the methadone train. Thanks for helping me put my life back together. Mike.

[@Teal_Seal]

Thank you for sharing this message of hope. Glad for you and your family! ❤

[@simonmartin3433]

Well done mate .I'll get there.

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

Ya unfortunately those who are helped by opioids because there's no cure for their dozens of diagnosis are screwed. Without my meds I CAN'T work..I can't even move and completely bedridden. So thanks to all the abusers us with legit medical issues can't live a half way normal life

[@brandyfritz1587]

I think you've highlighted an important point...We should be looking to those who have overcome substance use for direction on how to be of help in the matter. I've been surrounded by addiction my whole life and have fallen into it myself at times. And when you get to know so many who struggle with this illness, it becomes clear that addiction is born out of unhealed trauma wounds and the role that has on the human body, mind, and spirit. Most addicts I've known that get completely lost in their addiction and wind up on the street do so because of a lack of human resources. They don't have a community of supportive, loving people around them, and they lack a sense of purpose and belonging. So, how do we build a loving community around those who are so lost? Wouldn't it be great if we could create villages of people who have overcome addiction to help others who are still in active addiction? Places where someone could learn skills to build confidence and prepare them for contributing to the community in a healthy way once they are on their feet. It could be a place where life skills are taught, along with having many resources for mental health to teach about how trauma effects the mind and body so that one can learn new coping mechanisms while being surrounded by people who care and are encouraging. These people on the streets are human beings with real gifts and talents to offer the world locked up inside them and hidden by the cycle of addiction. We need to fight for their healing. They are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and children. The best outcome is to see them healed and helping others to heal. Funding for several different programs could be obtained from the very wealthy pharma companies that helped to create the crisis. They should not be profiting from sickness, and therefore should be the main contributor of helping to bring the balance back.

[@RetroAiUnleashed]

Mike Congratulations! Beating you addiction is probably one of the biggest accomplishments of your entire life, what a battle fought and won! May god bless you and your family if you don't know the Lord Jesus I hope that is your next journey in life. 🙏💕😊

[@kittyyan1286]

Thank you, Dr. Peterson, for inviting Anthony. I have lived in Yonge/Eglinton area - on Eglinton West for 8 years and then on Eglinton East since 2020. As the LRT construction progressed from west to east, I had to put up with it in the past 10 years - big mess on major intersections, long-gone small businesses, not to mention the various detours pedestrians had to make in the neighborhoods. It is inconceivable... I appreciate that you mentioned city bikes in Toronto. I don't think the cycling activists represent the majority of people who bike in Toronto. I have a BikeShare membership and very much enjoy the services. There are obvious reasons to bike to work, but it has NOTHING to do with saving the planet. We bike because TTC sucks - it is inefficient and unpleasant. Biking ensures that I get to places on time. TTC does not. Biking prevents the harassment from the homeless that one often experiences on a train or bus. TTC does not.

[@vincentsmith8328]

Every Sane Person today owes this man a Huge Debt of gratitude for the sanity he brings!! 🙏

[@vincentsmith8328]

Keep on bringing it Jordan! Thank you!

[@vincentsmith8328]

Jordan is fighting for all of us who are sick of the various insanities they are trying to push down our throats!

[@iman7j887]

😂

[@Cooler7328]

Love this guy after 10 seconds of listening. Ive been telling people for years now, if you want to help the homeless and reduce crime, combat the drugs! Its the root of the issue and the biggest cause of both!

[@SayWhat-uf8lo]

No friend, the "root" is China. They trapped the populace including your youth at home and stopped from socialising with their entire personality brought to them via tik tok and are responsible for all the dirt cheap fentanyl, it's not rocket science. It's just EVERYONE is too much of a coward to say it on a public forum. Have a great day cooler

[@Kronaphasia]

There are 2 main supply countries for fentanyl coming into North America. China & Mexico. Get that wall built at the U.S. Mexican border to stop the flow from the Mexican cartels & tighter inspections at seaports for cargo ships coming from Asia.

[@warfarenotwarfair5655]

​@@Kronaphasia Or simply don't trade with China. N. America is self sufficient and always was.

[@mikimiyazaki]

Ok but how do you think they should go about doing that? One thing i know for sure is that arresting and charging/imprisoning addicts doesnt reduce addiction at all. Addicts dont respond to finger wagging, nor do they respond (as in decide to quit) due to consequences, addicts are in active addiction due to a lack of human connections and by branding them via criminal record will further cause them to retreat from people and towards the substitute for human connections which are... DRUGS. Also, were there's a demand dealers will always pop up to meet that lucrative demand (again, consequences have 0 effect of dealer or addict. The only solution that's actually proven to work (here in the us weve long lost the "war on drugs") is to go to a widespread treatment model. Punishment clearly has failed so ridiculously miserably that its almost hilarious if not for all the lives lost and ruined.

[@Paakku97]

But what do you think cambatting the drugs should look like? Clearly the war on drugs has been an utter failure, other approaches are being considered and tried out.

[@davidwallace8353]

Anthony has been a great addition to True North and I am sure he will be excellent as mayor of Toronto.

[@cjlwalton1973]

I was born and raised in Scarborough, and I lived at Yonge and St. Clair for 20-years. I left Toronto for many reasons; however, I would vote for Anthony; I love his platform and ideas. Hope that you are elected, Anthony. Thank you, Jordan, for hosting him on your show.

[@MrFalloutjunkie1]

I will certainly be voting for Anthony Furey in this upcoming mayoral race.

[@mariojorge9529]

*"You're just riding a bike"* and the bacon ad... Loved it! Thank you, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Furey! God bless you and your great audience!

[@coolidgedollar2154]

Except I don't think most people who ride bicycles -- which includes many motorists and the vast majority of children, by the way -- are actually fixated on "saving the planet"; they're just trying to do something healthy and enjoyable, preferably without being needlessly maimed or killed (hence the lanes). ...It's the exact sort of thing that traditional (less-politicized?) Jordan Peterson applauded not very long ago. And it's the only purpose that the bike lanes really need to serve -- so let them serve it.

[@elektrochava]

@@coolidgedollar2154 exactly. In civilised countries (ie not the Anglo-saxon woke world), like The Netherlands or Denmark people just use their nike because it is hte most practical thing

[@joancain5148]

I like his platform. Everything he says makes a lot of sense. I wasn’t going to vote because I didn’t feel there was anyone running that would make a difference but I am probably going to give Anthony my vote.

[@grandwizard9088]

It’s absolute BS there’s no option for “none of the above” on a ballot, however for Toronto, this guy is probably your best bet 🤷‍♀️

[@JSMI]

Learning is a privilege. Thank you, Dr. Peterson for today's presentation.

[@DexterHaven]

Privilege? That word is misused these days. Learning is my birthright.

[@mikimiyazaki]

Actually. Learning is a right

[@mikimiyazaki]

​@@DexterHaven wrong! I sure hope you haven't been violating code 2334h section b13 paragraph 5. If youve learned more than 3 facts then youre in violation of the above! If you wish to learn you must first pay myself a nominal fee of $4,860.00 immediately.

[@DexterHaven]

@@mikimiyazaki That makes no sense, stupid. You claim it is a "right" and not a "birthright', I see, why, dummy?

[@encouraginglegacy]

@@mikimiyazaki Learning _should be_ a right. One of those few, absolutely necessary. Not the 83rd gender. Learning is becoming a right I believe. Worldwide. Yet, it is a privilege to be and remain grateful for. A good conceptualisation.

[@northpoletrucker4711]

I hope that common sense will prevail in Toronto! Good luck Anthony Furey!

[@Mmmmkaaay]

The same thing is happening to my beloved Portland,OR. We need a mayor like this guy!

[@williamnutile2929]

​@Kelly Harbeson your comment is quite accurate. I go further into cities of any major population are in malfunction and history shows this. Large cities of populations are like cattle yards that disrupt all natural means of habitation. ONLY HOLDING FOR SLAUGHTER HOUSES. we have incredible amounts of land to develope humane communities to decrease the dense corrupt cities behaviors and fat cat predators who hate the common man.

[@shirleyhoehne458]

Portland OR has far more problems than traffic. This city is a lawless slum.

[@davidr9589]

I wish Portland could have a mayor like this. The people aren't that bright. Move to the country, it's not going to turn around, not while you and your kids are young. I can't wait decades of my younger years for "leaders" to show up and save the day. You only live once, don't waste it waiting on Wheeler.

[@newenglandgal359]

I lived in Portland in the 90s - wonderful city. Recently left Seattle because of these issues. So sad what happened to those two wonderful places.

[@Mmmmkaaay]

@@newenglandgal359 Agreed. I went to the East Coast for vacation and was shocked that I saw no homeless in Charleston, Asheville or Ft. Lauderdale. I really don't want to leave the PNW because it's so beautiful, but I don't know how much more of this I can take.

[@nataliaetingen4254]

Thank you very much for making your discussion public

[@glennkemp7450]

I commuted by bike for 30 years just to build exercise into my daily routine. LACK OF BIKE LANES WAS NOT A PROBLEM, I live on Vancouver Island and it's hilly and it rains for 10 months out of the year so that is the obstacle to get past., luckily for me I'm a mechanic and it didn't matter that I got to work sweaty, wet, muddy.

[@staceygoertzen3310]

Thank you for this encouraging podcast. We live in another Canadian city that has similar concerns. This conversation lends much hope for the future.

[@RyanPriest-CD]

@anthonyfureyformayor will have my vote 100%. As usual, thanks @jordanbpeterson for having the conversation and letting us get a deeper understanding. All the other candidates seem as though they would just destroy Toronto even further. I truly am fearful for Toronto's future if Anthony doesn't get in.

[@vincentsmith8328]

Jordan is standing up for all of us who are sick of the various insanities they are trying to push down our throats!

[@vincentsmith8328]

God bless this man!!

[@younameit1407]

Give me a break

[@casmar2042]

Give one single example of something "they" (and I assume you mean the "woke leftist mob") are shoving down your throat. Go on.

[@midmomom2490]

@@younameit1407🤷🏻‍♀️

[@younameit1407]

@MidMOMom I remeber when Peterson used to feed positivity and nuanced opinions and fact based mental health solutions to the masses, now all he does is cry WOOOOKKKKKEEE, and promote negativity and division. Its a tired act. Even his wife has picked up on the hustle. Shameful

[@schoolofthebiblejimhoffman5817]

Jordan, you are making a difference.... thank you.

[@biddydibdab9180]

Anthony has a really exciting view for Toronto. I wish I lived there just to watch his vision unfold.

[@teenieteenez]

Im in the US, but i'm rooting for this guy. 😊

[@ce3547]

More treatment centers is just what we need. More restrictions on drugs and stiffer penalties for peddling drugs. Having Social Workers to assist the Police is an ok solution but to send them out on their own, for sure they'd have police back up. I wish you well Anthony and hope you win.

[@d_shuffles]

Im not from Toronto but every time i drive in the city my anxiety goes through the roof. My biggest fear is what if I hit the people on bikes right next to the road. Especially when they cut into the road itself to get around objects or parked cars. I didn't even realize that the bike lanes had been an issue for local people as well!

[@JoshWiniberg]

Cyclists: "you must keep 1.5 metres distance from me when overtaking" Also cyclists: "don't mind me while I ride up three Planck units away from you"

[@elektrochava]

Who is most likely to make damage in an accident? The bike rider or the car?

[@dominiquepadmaraj5706]

I wish Anthony Furey all the best. I hope he succeeds .

[@imurgodsgod]

I thought you said Anthony fauchi and I was very confused by those words in that order hahaha

[@alexfox4647]

It's not about the money, it's societal general moral and family decay.

[@talia8581]

We've become immoral degenerate society.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

A person's wealth and their own upbringing taste, attitude, all have a lot to do with it, which not only represents their

[@hoodoosmusik]

❤ Anthony. Thank you JBP and Daily Wire Plus.

[@ChristopherRyans]

Jordan is a hero and a legend

[@raewise6345]

Highly respect this future Mayor!! Stay the course, don't forget your WHY ♥️ It will be fantastic to be able to admire Canada again 🍁And Yes, the silent MAJORITY do agree with what the police officers are telling you!!

[@chrisd0427]

Personally I stopped being silent. Tell it how it is. Silence is weakness. Make them feel little to our ideas instead of the other way around. Watch their jaws drop and keep your head up. A man who knows his worth cannot be ruined.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

You said great, support the people and things you support, stick with it and good things will happen

[@raewise6345]

@@chrisd0427 me too! My motto is-- Stand Up and Speak Up!

[@Robert.Marshall]

Not even sure how long I've followed JP. Back when you posted classroom lectures. That content was great, finally found someone talking about the topics I was interested in. .then I took a break from your content for a few years when the "social Justice warrior " were front and center and it was just a yelling anger and hate feast directed at you. This recent content you've been putting out is great. Thanks for sharing all you do and have with us.

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

They did him a favor lol

[@raewise6345]

I have followed him as well, started with classroom lectures...all along he has been a man of his word. Imperfect and solid and a mentor for many. (Including this middle age woman --lol!!)

[@slim1one]

Loved this discussion. More Canadian content please!

[@mrzee4862]

Mr Furey is the only one of the 102 (no, that's not a typo) candidates who has any ideas that make sense. I hope he's successful.

[@krizzleize]

“The pathology of Canadian politeness”. So true. A pleasant trait in certain instances. But more often, a passive aggressive weapon of counterproductive fake moralizing.

[@warfarenotwarfair5655]

I'm an American immigrant to Canada, The constant "sorry" for passive aggressive behavior isn't a good quality.

[@hephaestus7768]

I surprise myself with my own sorry's, I was at a dog park in Toronto and a man's dog jumped at my face liking me so he yelled at his dog, and apologized to me, I said "it's ok, I'm fine, sorry" I realized why did I just say sorry for his dog?

[@angelin0912hn]

I got here as an immigrant. Took every municipal workshop to find a job. ALL of them told me to not present myself as a highly qualified professional because canadian politeness took that as rude.

[@grandwizard9088]

💯, a whole lot of polite Karens in Canada ready to enforce their virtuosity onto the lesser of these

[@grandwizard9088]

@@warfarenotwarfair5655 Why in the world would you immigrate from USA 🤦‍♀️

[@male272]

I watched a recent Hamilton City Hall meeting where a woman talked endlessly about the 'language' in a current motion to address the 'encampments' (a word she had a problem with) that are populated by 'the homeless' (another issue). She claimed that it created an oppositional relationship between 'homeowners' (another problem word) and 'unhoused' (a word she preferred). In essence, she had an issue with an accurate description of the problem. 'Inclusivity', to her, is putting non-productive people that are creating an unsafe environment in these parks for everyone, on the same footing as productive people that live in those neighbourhoods, pay taxes to maintain those Parks, and expect to be able to use them. It's pathetic, in the truest meaning of the word.

[@cleansoapmind]

Living in the Netherlands, I love the bike lanes. 90% of my transportation is free and healthy.

[@fireninja8250]

Did you even listen to the podcast?

[@fireninja8250]

@@meprofessorTruth did I ask?

[@Maryambest1]

Ikrrrrr

[@davidr9589]

No transportation is free. Someone pays for paved bike lanes.

[@fireninja8250]

@@davidr9589 I agree

[@bjkarana]

100% agree on the cycling activism, and both my wife and I are big into utility cycling. The key here, as Jordan and Anthony point out, is to put in cycling infrastructure _where it makes sense to do so_ and to not use it as a back door to smuggle in an anti-car agenda. I live in Las Vegas and their ridiculous program here is to paint in bike lanes on major roads throughout the city, as if a little paint will make cycling on a 6 lane major road with cars zooning by at 50+ mph safe or practical, not to mention the intense sun here degrades the paint within 6 months to be practically invisible. Even with the surge in e-bike use here in Vegas, which opens up cycling as a practical means to do short trips with, major roads should be left for automobiles exclusively, with cycling infrastructure relegated to specific bike trails and side streets.

[@grannyannie2948]

We have similar problems in Australia. Cyclists in lycra will sometimes ride abreast in groups of twenty slowing highway traffic to a snail pace. They are so arrogant, and look down their nose at drivers, not caring what havoc they cause. We call them cockroaches on wheels.

[@Dogo.R]

Cycling, PEVs, and other personal transport is personal transport. In the podcast it's nearly directly said that cars are the only acceptable form of personal transport, but that's just untrue. Also it is worth asking what benefit cars do better than everything else given that you could remake the city from scratch. I personally have yet to find barely anything at all that cars do better than everything else. Even for the people would find them fun, having local tracks where you rent a car and drive it there for fun would result in those people having more fun.

[@grannyannie2948]

@@Dogo.R All well and good if you are young, single, and fit. How will the elderly access healthcare on a bicycle? How will a parent of four children access education and healthcare? Nor do we all live in cities with public transport. Here in Australia I have lived in cities with one bus an hour, with limited stops, over a ten hour period. If you need public transport at 10pm, sorry there is none until 7am. So imagine living slightly more rurally. Perhaps 45 minutes drive on a good highway, driving at 100 kms an hour, from the closest hospital. In many cities this is also true to get from the outer suburbs where people live. And you break your leg, or your appendix bursts. Historically we know before the highway was built and cars were invented this journey took 3 - 14 days, depending on the tides, the weather, availability of boats, horse changes etc. These are things that don't just happen to the elderly, parents or children, they happen to bicycle riders too. I'm sure my country is not alone with having not enough housing and infrastructure for the people already living in the city. Bulldozing them and beginning again to cater cyclists would cause immense human suffering to service a small elite. Yours is the best example I've seen of a luxury belief in a long while.

[@Paakku97]

Why should the car owner be pandered to when a massive portion of people in many cities prefer to use bikes if the city layout just allows for it? Cars take up something like 4x more space and are much more dangerous as they are so heavy. Also with bikes traffic flows much better, less traffic lights are needed in purely biking areas. Look at some major European cities for examples

[@altairibnlaahad4431]

@@grannyannie2948 when you’re used to privilege, equality feels like oppression

[@robertpalmateer3964]

I'm homeless right now. I don't do drugs, I quit drinking 3 months ago. I also don't set up camp anywhere.. I sleep in familiar spots throughout the city and make a point to clean up my mess in the morning when I get up and leave the area I slept. I have diabetes and have to take insulin every night, I carry a sharps container and put all of my needle debris from the diabetic pen in it. I'm not homeless because I am an addict. I am homeless because I am disabled and live in Ontario, where the price of rent is too steep for me to be able to afford a place. I have a hard enough time managing my diabetes on the allowance I get through ODSP for taking care of myself, I can't afford to put that into renting a place instead of buying groceries. There are many people that are similar to me that are homeless now due to COVID and inflation. Not all of us are transient addicts who are going around messing up public green spaces. Some of us are decent people in a hard spot that just want a place of our own.

[@robertpalmateer3964]

@@coreyscott9590 yes I do. Things have also taken a turn for the better the last week. I'm moving into a temporary unit today, and have an apartment in a building that's currently being renovated that I will be moving into once it's finished. :)

[@Christopherurich33]

I love getting knowledge on international related crisis's because in our country of America we have some of the same similar struggles going on as well and I'm sure this takes all over the world

[@paulp3369]

33:00 That doesn't mean you get to scream in a meth induced rage and run toothless and naked down the street. LOVE THIS LINE!

[@midmomom2490]

Truth lol

[@barbmoreau8595]

Laughed out loud 😂🤣

[@LilaSilk]

Thank you gentlemen for this conversation, wishing you all the best in your endeavours Mr Furey.

[@merryl55]

We love Jordan Peterson! (U.S.A.)

[@harkyo]

Special shoutout to my Toronto family and friends from NYC. We're dealing with criminal foolishness on the subway and streets as well with lily-livered politicians in power.

[@waynebell6835]

You need to speak with Ann Coulter. The things that you’re saying about progressives are the things that she’s been saying about them for decades. And she’s been getting yelled at for it, but she doesn’t care. She always goes into the lions den. Never afraid. Incredible woman, truly.

[@spidgeb3292]

We need Mr. Furey in the US as a presidential candidate. Best common-sense results-oriented political presentation I've seen in a long time. He's articulate, likeable, and smart. Whatever this guy decides to do, he will do well. And I don't get even a whiff of disingenuousness from him.

[@Alex-mx6mu]

YES VOTE ANTHONY FUERY

[@tropics8407]

Good in you Anthony for representing us normal sensible people. Please keep these viscous activist type politicians out of government Toronto 🙏

[@donnadsh8479]

So right about drug injection sites! I hour west of Toronto here in Guelph we have a centre downtown at the community health centre; where people with disabilities, serious health problems etc go. The downtown imo has degraded tremendously since this drug injection site opened. I am no longer at all comfortable going downtown. I don’t need to be noted by the drug crazed population as I am on my way to an appointment. I feel like I need a weapon. People sleeping in bank vestibules. Gives me the absolute creeps!

[@narmoortiz1831]

Dr. Peterson, I've followed and seen many of your podcasts and videos as well as I recently "discovered" your documentary that came out on 2019: all brilliant! I am in awe of your valor and fortitude to help make a positive change in these turmoiled times. You are a gift to the world and society. If I may, I liked a statement by Dr. Laura Schlessinger during her radio show of yesterday, and I quote by memory but may not be her exact words: "emotions cannot take place or substitute for character and moral obligations". Also brilliant! I would immensely enjoy if you could interview her some day. Thank you for all you do!

[@missimiss8140]

Thank you so much Mr. Peterson for including important Canadian content

[@MrsDuck]

Just this week I became aware that there are local politicians who genuinely care about the welfare of the people. I live in a place where there is a severe property shortage, yet spending has been directed into building a new sports facility which won't benefit the community at large.

[@69misst1]

Omg! It’s happening everywhere. You should see the U.K. Look at what was done in Tooting Bec. It looks horrendous, not to mention impossible to drive and right by a hospital. Look at how most was done without proper consultation, under the cover of covid. It’s crazy!

[@joen6673]

I wish Anthony well. I enjoyed his podcast on NP. Were I able to vote in the Toronto mayoral election, he'd have mine.

[@chrisfischer5552]

Make more content about Canada please Jordan.

[@tele-gramMrjordanpeterson]

🙏🙏👆Let talk on telegram

[@kensears5099]

As an American citizen I cannot contribute to this man's campaign (I checked) but I was ready to if I could.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

Choose again, will you make the same choice as last time?

[@kensears5099]

@@Erin-dw9vx Okay, that made no sense.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

@@kensears5099 If you care about the matter, it makes sense

[@kensears5099]

@@Erin-dw9vx If you really cared about the matter more than seeming "mysterious" then you'd speak plainly. But obviously this is more about you.

[@charmainemiles4089]

I like everything Anthony has said, he is very centered in his vision of how he will conduct his postion of mayor in Toronto Canada,

[@chamberpot969]

There is no doubt whatsoever that we are in thrall to a billionaire class that is utterly malignant, greedy, and selfish and who are determined to ruin the lives of ordinary people in the hope that we are so distracted and involved in trying to solve these problems that we fail to notice that they continue to amass power and money while inflicting misery on us. We have noticed and we are going to do something about it.

[@georgewagner7787]

And the uneducated

[@joanr3189]

This is jargon, easy to parrot, good to elicit rage, but offers little that is concrete. What more can be said that has anything useful besides eliciting anger at a nebulous entity that is hinted at but not named?

[@chamberpot969]

@Joanr The power isn't nebulous it's out in the open. They're so arrogant they seem to think they are untouchable. It's beyond saying things.

[@ensorcio1]

Great tie mr Peterson :) Guy seems to have a clear focus and gets his point across.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

Yes, a good point of view is to guide us, we must also have our own views and ideas, do you completely approve of this matter?

[@tele-gramMrjordanpeterson]

🙏🙏👆Let talk on telegram

[@mikebrisebois]

Thank you so much for this. I don’t live in Toronto I live in Ottawa. I’ve noticed serious problems with Toronto over the last few years. I refuse to fly out of the Place now. Thank you for your sanity and your integrity.

[@johnkeller5163]

Valid points indeed!!! Also, speaking as an American visiting Toronto, I strongly recommend to make the entire Gardiner Expressway UNDERGROUND similar to Boston!!! With careful planning, underground would be a beautiful investment for Ontario and Canada at large for this world class city of Toronto and metro GTA. Limited access entrances/exits for several reasons would pay massive dividends to speed up vital downtown traffic arteries, create a massive amount of freed up lakefront land to make beautiful parkway, residential and commercial development which would pay millions of dollars of added taxation. Also, make a serious expansion of quality subways on the level of New York City of extremely high quality for Ontario transportation of honest mass transit that would work well with careful planning. Bike lanes would never solve one damn thing and Toronto should force all bicyclists to have a bike license to be actually safe and responsible to all municipal vehicular traffic.

[@Teal_Seal]

My area installed bike lanes & the reflective safety posts drilled into the pavement are constantly being replaced bc they get mowed down. So much for “safety”!

[@Teal_Seal]

For anyone thinking they’re being hit on purpose, this is a posh area in a Dem-led city & it’s usually the same posts at the start of the lane. But, I guess anything is possible.

[@Lacaras21]

Sounds like they should be made of concrete or steel.

[@Teal_Seal]

@@Lacaras21 Right? I see people JOGGING in them too - despite an empty sidewalk 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@psyck]

“…homeless people, by right, have claims to municipal territory by right of their own catastrophic disarray.” That caught me by surprise. Almost spit out my coffee.

[@Erin-dw9vx]

This news is so shocking that it would be a very bad .......... thing if this incident was put on any of us

[@quorincollins9965]

Yes, actually, they do, in a WAY!😊❤

[@quorincollins9965]

Oh my goodness, thus is not ok. I've agreed with everything you've ever said, please i need to talk to Dr Peterson. This is not a whole picture.

[@psyck]

@@Erin-dw9vx it wasn’t that the news is shocking. I live in a city where large homeless encampments pop up everywhere. Two shopping centers were burned down not far from my house because homeless people lit fires inside empty storefronts , destroying not only the place they were occupying but several operational businesses too. Police breakup the encampments and they just move to the next empty lot, empty building or section of train tracks. It was the way he worded it that made me laugh. That by just having a screwed up life, for whatever reason, gives someone the right to claim something that doesn’t belong to them. Hearing it said out loud made it sound so absurd that I almost had coffee come out my nose.

[@psyck]

@@quorincollins9965 yeah but it’s not right. Hearing it said out loud ,and the way Jordan Peterson said it, makes it sound so absurd that it was comical.

[@nicholasdietrich9237]

Finally someone worthy of our vote with integrity and vision.

[@Didymus888]

You got my vote Anthony

[@PositiveManifestation-Love]

🌎 LOVE FROM SAGINAW MI 🌍

[@dnormore1814]

Hello from Cambridge ON! CanAmera games!

[@austinjohnson5982]

I also feel like asking questions such as: what are the main reasons people move to cities; what are the main reasons people don't want to leave cities; how do we address these various desires and categorize and rank order them in matter of importance so that efforts are most effective? If a person knows they can make more money by moving to a city but mist put their life at risk the benefit doesn't outweigh the reward the same goes with not wanting to lose economies of scale and efficiency but if you destroy the efficiency, there goes reasons to stay as well.

[@grannyannie2948]

In Australia many families weigh up the higher salaries in cities with the cheaper housing, school fees etc. more rurally. And covid introducing the laptop class working from home has caused a boom of people moving to my small town on the beach.

[@kendallcollier3076]

Great interview. You could insert "your big city" from anywhere in the US in place of Toronto. I like his approach and message. We need a cultural about face in many places.

[@LJolie-jz8go]

This man is great !! Going forward

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I live in New York and I despise it. A stinking, overcrowded pit of decadence and bad will.

[@doreenblatz2440]

Save your sanity move. We did and haven’t regretted it for a moment.

[@matthewd759]

This entire interview could almost perfectly describe Auckland, New Zealand as well. Pretty much the exact same issues. Down town is a ghost city inhabited by violent drug abusers and swathes of road-cones closing down streets suffocating the economic activity.

[@billydoyle6919]

Agreed. It proves this is a global strategy to push people out of cars or control our movement in these so-called '20 minute cities'. I believe we in NZ must have the greatest concentration of those frikken orange cones per head of population. More cones than sheep. Especially in Auckland, but all towns and cities in NZ misuse Orange cones. It's a scam. They are 'leased' from roading contractors who have a $ incentive to deploy more cones for longer period of times. They're everywhere. Sometimes just to accompany a damn road works sign. Don't get me started on bike lanes or bus lanes.

[@kristinh.3517]

We need more sensible, actionable gentlemen like this in the states

[@MrMikkyn]

I love these topics. I’m not a huge fan of politics; but I love understanding social problems, agriculture, community leadership, legislation, social policy, chains of command.

[@Xukaiwen2]

I'm one of those weirdo cyclists that wears spandex and rides around with snow on the ground. I see no problem with having cycle infrastructure away from major streets. In fact, I prefer it.

[@dorinleeds1169]

I would be intrested in seeing interviews with the people who work at the safe drug injection sites. I suspect if they have done it more than 18 months they will report the problem as worsening, not getting better. I would also suspect those who claim it is better will display mental illness themselves or be battleing with their own addictions. If they are battleing their own addictions then their ego is harming those they claim to be helping. We can always find people who are worse off then ourselves to feel better about ourselves.

[@midmomom2490]

Well said

[@nadeemamode]

Great comment

[@rossinstalls]

Watch Canada is Dying

[@invisiblewounds]

Always delivering the content that matters making people think beyond their idiotic Facebook lifestyle

[@wilfriedvanleer585]

It’s always a pleasure listening to Dr. Peterson. He reminds me common sense isn’t dead (yet). I hope Mr. Furey will become the new mayor of Toronto. He has this unmistakable politicians smile, so that’s a start. Plus, he has ginger hair and like ginger cats they’re the most feisty ones. Now walk the walk.

[@marcoaslan]

Awesome

[@odigity]

You can't. The Federal Government and big cities are unsalvageable. Focus on decentralization - nullification, secession, moving out of cities, increasing self-reliance, connecting with small-town communities for mutual aid, etc.

[@odigity]

Because the cities, more than any other part of our "society", grew around statism as its core - around the concept of government controlling everything - which is the worst possible model. Entrepreneurs need to start creating small, privately-owned, for-profit cities that cater to a variety of lifestyles (from conservative to drag queen story hour) and compete for customers because of a financial incentive to do so - unlike government, which doesn't own, it just controls without owning - a completely irrational relationship.

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

Agreed! And the best part is: you don't have to vote on anyone for that (ie depend on someone with way too many incentives to be selfish rather than civic)

[@straighttalker9410]

I studied and lived in Toronto from 1982-1989. I love the city and still visit family and friends there every year. A lot can be done to make it better. Take a close look at Singapore and Tokyo for some good ideas......I wish you the best of luck.

[@JeremyWallaceSnackums]

As "adverse" as this convention was, probability is it's one of the better/best 2+ hours of "pure" learning the lessons learned previously and are being passed along to anyone and everyone willing to learn. Dr. Peterson, please doing your important work of connecting everyone together!?!?!!

[@claudeyaz]

I'm only halfway through but I hope Jordan Peterson asks him what he plans to do when Canada's federal government starts to come for him. Whether the federal government cuts funding or redirect taxes or does other things to sabotage his actions

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

Man A LOT of what he's saying is happening to the police force in Austin. My daughter's friend has to move to Huston PD because this exact thing is going on

[@Martigore1]

So excellent!

[@avb2522]

i thought i knew, but then i listened and realised i knew so little to none. thank you for this topic discussion Dr.Peterson.

[@tinkerwithstuff]

In Europe, there are random stabbings, too. They don't seem to relate to drugs, though. The official explanation is usually "mentally disturbed". Make of it what you will that this disproportionately correlates with a tendency to shout something that has a similar ring to "Aloha Snackbar!"

[@Puss1man]

Europe is gone, for a long time now. Expatriate to better places..

[@Alex-hu5eg]

​@Ay Panini Wtf, I live in Budapest, and it is one of the safest cities in the world. You know that Europe is made of many countries, right?

[@hiroshi138]

Forcing commuters to "choose" alternate means of transportation by making city driving intolerable will not have the desired effect as long as streets and public transportation remain unsafe. People will just move somewhere else instead; abandoning the cities to the lawless hordes.

[@SafeADude]

that's exactly what they want.

[@grannyannie2948]

There next step is 15 minute city zones, where movements are restricted to how far you can walk in 15 minutes. The goal is to prevent protests when people discover the reality of net zero. These city zones (sometimes called Smart Cities) are already being trialed in Australia and Britain.

[@Paakku97]

By building car centric cities you basically force all the bikers and walkers by making it intolerable because of the sprawl. Also public transportation is very difficult and inefficient to build in car-centric and sorawling cities. So it goes the other way too.

[@Paakku97]

​​​@@grannyannie2948 a dense city structure has many benefits and I definitely would choose living in a dense urban areas like Berlin or Amsterdam that has plenty of parks and green areas and isn't super loud with all the cars (which make the most constant noise in the city). Much better than some sprawling American or Middle-East city that is only good for car users and barely even has pedestrian paths. Those conspiracy videos are very surface level and fear-mongering. I wonder who has interest to fear monger about reducing oil and car dependence? Hmmmm 🤔

[@midmomom2490]

@@Paakku97 Hmmm unless public transportation is safe clean etc no one will want it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@charlesherrera1633]

Same things happened in Denver. Homelessness is up 400% crime 150% pollution and traffic is out of control downtown because half the lanes are now bike lanes

[@diannecarter1754]

I am a retired police officer and I agree with you that on all levels Law Enforcement needs changed. Law Enforcement (in the US) has no support system. As I watch events unfold I see a lack of training and a lack of stress management unfolding. It will take a lot to correct this issue. With all of that being sad what communities are now having to hire from is not necessarily the best pool of candidates because...lets be honest who would want that job now. Love the topic and insight of this podcast. If you want a better community you have to build it and that starts with the people.

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

To me, cities are doomed. I plan on taking back my connection to nature and our ancestors, by moving to the countryside as soon as posible.

[@pfarabee]

The problem is more extensive than just the abandonment of the broken windows policies. It isn't just that they are allowing the classic broken windows issues to go unhandled. That is, things like turnstile jumping and graffiti, etc. No, it is much worse. They are actually asserting that not only should "minor" crimes historically in the broken windows category not be prosecuted, but that the category itself should be greatly expanded to include more serious things that were never in that broken windows group to begin with. Someone shoplifted "only" $800 worth of items? Well that should now be included in the broken windows category, minor nothings that should be completely sidestepped by the administration and not prosecuted in any way. All they did was assault a police officer? Well who cares about that? Assault of a police officer is now in the broken windows category to be completely ignored. The category is growing alarmingly, and including things that any sane person should recognize as something that is not at all a "minor nuisance crime"

[@Mrjorden-xn7id]

🙏🙏👆 let talk on telegram.

[@colemarsh13]

Thank you sir

[@Jpro88]

Anthony will be getting my vote for mayor this Election

[@hephaestus7768]

I just went downtown Toronto recently, and this old women right in front of me just peed in a jar.

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

Lol

[@timelesscynic2495]

Comment section with recently dropped videos is like ….. ‘I was here first. Look at me. Notice me.’