On March 6, 2024 at 2:58 pm, K.D. wrote:
I've been seeing lots of videos with Pierre Poilievre and he is rather impressive, though I hate to get my hopes up. What are your thoughts on the man?
On March 6, 2024 at 2:58 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
Andrew, Would you explain why the Canadian government is pushing MAiD as much as it seemingly is? Has something triggered the desire to grow that program?
On March 6, 2024 at 2:58 pm, Frank Gallenstein wrote:
Hi Andrew,
My wife and I along with another couple who been good friends with me and my wife for the past 50 plus years are planning a trip to Newfoundland in the July timeframe with stopover day trips on the way there to Niagra Falls and coming home to Portland Maine.
Anything coming from Trudeau lately we should watch out for that might restrict on our freedom or result in jail time?
P.S. If you have any good tips on accommodations, meals, sights, we're all ears.
On March 6, 2024 at 2:58 pm, Bill Dekker wrote:
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for stepping in to keep the Clubland conversation going. I appreciate how you, Laura, and other hosts bring your own perspectives to the conversation.
Earlier this year, Mark acknowledged the passing of musician Denny Laine. Two days before Mr. Laine passed away, Canadian musician Myles Goodwyn also left us. I'm old enough to remember when April Wine was regularly on Canadian radio and touring along with many other Canadian performers during the 70s and 80s.
My question is: Do you think these bands would have done better or worse if there had not been Canadian content requirements to make space for them? Since the internet wasn't around, there were far fewer ways to hear these groups and in hindsight, providing some level of protection against a very large and established American music system gave the Canadian bands a chance to grow.
CanCon now seems to be a futile effort despite the recent Federal attempts to restrict news and entertainment options for Canadians on the internet.
Warm Regards,
Bill
On March 6, 2024 at 2:59 pm, Steve from Manhattan wrote:
Hello Andrew! Thank you and the entire Steyn team for another wonderful cruise. The "sun" and "sea" part is always a welcome distraction from the "civilizational collapse" aspect of the Steynian journeys. At last week's on board book signing, Mark was kind enough to refer to me as his "favorite Montenegrin brigand." This leads to my question: on the next Steyn cruise, would it be possible to provide at least an introductory survival course, perhaps calling it "Brigandry 101"? If civilizational collapse is actually right around the corner, aren't we all going to need—in one quick hurry—some new skills?
On March 6, 2024 at 2:59 pm, Richard Caskey wrote:
Andrew, I saw a GBNews presenter give a fairly butch treatment to a family of Syrian groomers and rapists. Is this a one off reporter straying from the reservation or is there some re-thinking going on at GBNews?
On March 6, 2024 at 2:59 pm, Penns Woods wrote:
Andrew... what are your thoughts on Canada reinsting visa requirements for Mexican nationals?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Matt from Upstate NY wrote:
Andrew,
I've seen many on the left throw around the idea that the right especially under Trump subscribes to the idea of "Christian nationalism." I'm on the right. Did I miss the memo? I'm completely in the dark, what the heck is Christian nationalism anyway?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Toby Pilling wrote:
I don't have much in common with 'Gorgeous George' Galloway, but did find his observation that Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are 'two cheeks of the same backside' quite accurate - would you agree?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
Hi Andrew!
It was super cool to meet you live & in person!
We were wondering if your show is available on podcast,
so we can catch up on Canadian content.
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Gregory Laughton wrote:
So any thoughts on whether Jill Biden makes that call to "A Place for Mom" on behalf of sleazy Joe before the convention?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Keith Farrell wrote:
Between Super Tuesday, Fani Willis, Ofcom and GBgnoose, and the UK budget, you could do with 2 hours Andrew.
My question: the Office for Budget Responsibility forecaststhat the record 2.8 million people off work with long-term health problems are about to be joined by more people in the same boat. Allied to the evident excess deaths, is it time for Mark's formal response to Ofcom to be "Told you so"?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm, George Pereira wrote:
Andrew,
Will Fiddler on the Roof ever be on Broadway again?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:01 pm, Harold Emmons Jr. wrote:
A Nation can't survive without secure borders. Considering that millions of unvetted people have illegally entered the USA and the existence of other variables, are we witnessing the eventual destruction of our Democratic Republic?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:01 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
We hope the cruise was restorative for Mr. Steyn & lifted his spirits some.
We pray for his health all the time.
On March 6, 2024 at 3:07 pm, Mike Cliffson wrote:
Dear Mark
Re of ofcom their aiders and abetters and networked woke unexcellent embodiments of "thelaw"
Nil cArborundum illegitimi
May the Almighty Upset their politics!
And confound their knavish tricks!
They are so mediocre lesser scions of greater generations
re ofcom : you could outclassthat lot in any argument .,.but will they let you and will they continue to destroy centuries of lawto do so? How much do they care it's visible ?
There isn't ajury or is there?
I fear with that Grauniad columnist siccing ofcom onto GBnews that it is worse than "ok when we do it"nor that Ofcom mission creep(Etype Jag) hasxceeded their remit but that sane decent Brits seem to think it's very existence ok .
On March 6, 2024 at 3:09 pm, Nicola Timmerman wrote:
Sorry I missed the cruise but it is my husband Eric's time to travel and is going to Japan so there goes the travel budget.
Do you think Trump will be assassinated - does he have any Israeli bodyguards or just useless Secret Service?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:12 pm, Ming The Merciless wrote:
There were many an interesting discussion over dinner during the Cruise. One I remember was the issue of contemporary Americans maybe not always being treated fairly on the basis of their political leanings, ethnicity or even gender by the courts, bureaucracy, employers, etc. One has to keep perspective, it was stated, and remember how much worse thing were in this regard, particularly for Black Americans so many years ago. There was for instance that awful Dred Scott case, when Chief Justice Taney couldn't bring himself to recognize that Black Americans had rights that others "were bound to respect". Even after the Civil War there were times and places that a Black citizen could not even count on the Law to protect his very person, when lynching was practiced sometimes with impunity and even cases that went to trial were overturned by jury nullification. Thankfully that monster state of affairs is long dead (no matter what BLM may honk) and today's Americans are much more secure under the Law. But will it always be so?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:23 pm, Suzanne Reny wrote:
I'll take the bait, Andrew. What's your point of view regarding Canada's online hate bill?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:23 pm, Brian from Minneapolis wrote:
Dear Andrew,
Why does the west play by a different set of rules than the rest of the world? Israel/Gaza is a prime example of this. No one argues Hamas attacked, kidnapped, rape, and kills Israelis yet Israel is accused of genocide. Why do we fall into the trap of having to allow our societies to become the very ones that teach such hate towards Israel. Surrendering our values for those who wish to destroy us hasn't worked out anywhere in the western world but they insist this is being welcoming. What say you Andrew?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:36 pm, Mark Lipniacki wrote:
Greetings Mark,
Knowing Boris Johnson as you do, do you think there is any substance in the accusations levelled against him by Tucker Carlson.
Salus et Vita,
mark
On March 6, 2024 at 3:36 pm, Leo VT wrote:
Hi, Andrew,
Sorry we missed the cruise this year. Sounds like it was another rollicking time.
A quick note to Frank G., Niagara Falls is one heck of a side trip to Newfoundland. I would recommend the Maid of the Mist or Hornblower boats to the foot of the Falls. Best way to feel the Falls.
My question, similarly to the UK, in Canada we are seeing the "pro-Palestine" protesters bullying the police forces into submission. Is there a way to fix this, or are we too far gone?
On March 6, 2024 at 3:36 pm, Brian from Minneapolis wrote:
So many public service ads for veterans and youth preventing suicide yet it is embraced as an option in Canada. How can you show concern over suicide deaths among the LBGTQrty community while say you're willing to kill them? MAiD sounds just as evil as it sounds, like a maid or cleaning lady, cleaning up a crime scene. We dispose of fetuses without blinking so why not adults or teen agers as well? Brave New World stuff.
On March 6, 2024 at 3:43 pm, Idaho Bob wrote:
Welcome back to the saddle, Mark. We've missed you.
I enjoyed your assessment of the U.S. military yesterday, though you could have widened the focus to include their green energy initiative. (Who knew you could move a military with solar panels and heavy, fire-prone lithium batteries?)
So, our military isn't serious...and they struggle with recruitment. Would you agree this is a reflection of a broader economic problem? Our institutions and private companies suffer the same derangements. Executive focus is increasingly devoted to DEI, ESG, and climate change. Between early retirements, quiet quitting, and a simple lack of motivation to support those initiatives, my sense is that our productivity is collapsing. A comment I've heard frequently is: "If our executive management isn't serious about the business, why should I be?"
On March 6, 2024 at 3:43 pm, JC of Weston-super-Mare wrote:
Hi Mark
Last week, your excellent stand in & everyone's Jewish mom, Laura RC, commented that we would be very dull folk if we focused solely on politics & current affairs, so I'm going to ask a different kind of question.
I really enjoyed the story of My Funny Valentine on Song of the Week last month. What a sad figure the talented Larry Hart appears to have been. If I recall correctly he was one of the favourite lyricists of the late Benny Green. I used to listen to his Sunday afternoon shows on the Art of the Songwriter on BBC Radio 2, which ran for the best part of two decades during the 80's & 90's. Clearly you both shared a common passion, so my question is did you ever come into contact with Benny?
In the meantime I must add that for me you have taken Benny's format to a whole other level & you are the perfect one stop media shop for political commentary & musical appreciation. Long may it continue!
All the very best,
John Creasey
On March 6, 2024 at 4:02 pm, Nicola Timmerman wrote:
Don't miss the Gaspe peninsula in Quebec on way. There is a site in the south of the peninsola which is a UNESCO site where fossils were discovered of first creatures emerging from the ocean to live on land. If camping in any federal park book well ahead of time, even now if possible. That's quite the long road trip from Niagara so be sure to spend the night somewhere along the way.
