The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1434 - Justin Trudeau Declares Tyranny In Canada
Feb 15, 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's invocation of the Emergencies Act raises alarm over civil liberties and government overreach during the Freedom Convoy protests. The potential dangers of normalizing emergency powers are discussed, including financial freedoms being compromised with bank accounts frozen. The analysis extends to Ukraine's crisis, highlighting the geopolitical implications and the need for military preparedness. The dialogue critiques leftist ideologies while assessing how pandemic restrictions influence individual rights and government authority.
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Tyranny in Canada
- Arresting protestors for civil disobedience is acceptable.
- Confiscating protestors' money and freezing their bank accounts is tyrannical.
Trudeau's BLM Support
- In June 2020, Justin Trudeau attended a BLM rally during the pandemic's first wave.
- He defended his actions, citing the importance of balancing competing interests.
Emergencies Act Justification
- The Canadian government claims the protests endanger lives, yet the truckers have not caused any injuries.
- Provinces have the capacity to handle the protests, so invoking the Emergencies Act isn't justified.
