In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan expressed his reluctance to visit Canada, despite its natural beauty, due to his concerns over the country’s political climate and erosion of personal freedoms. Rogan, known for his candid and often controversial views, didn’t hold back when discussing his reasons for avoiding Canada.

“Vancouver is one of the most beautiful places,” Rogan began, acknowledging the country’s scenic allure. However, he quickly shifted to explain why he no longer travels to Canada. “I don’t go to Canada anymore,” he stated bluntly. When asked why, he responded, “I just don’t trust any of it up there. I just think that they’re so far into tyranny right now, like the laws that they’re passing, the erosion of people’s rights, like I don’t want to support it. I think it’s horrible.”

Rogan’s remarks were met with surprise by his co-host, who pointed out that many fans in Canada still want to see him perform. “They want to see you,” the co-host said. Rogan’s reply was resolute: “Still, you get rid of that guy. I’ll come back.”

Despite his harsh criticism, Rogan expressed empathy for the Canadian people. “I think a lot of people there just want to laugh. I think people need to laugh,” he acknowledged. He expressed concern for the country’s direction, describing it as “a scary spot” and a place in the midst of a “full-blown communist takeover.”

Reflecting on his past visits to Canada, Rogan reminisced about the country’s reputation for kindness. “I used to say that Canada’s 20% less douchebags. Like the people are 20% nicer than most people that you meet in America,” he said. However, he believes this kindness has been exploited. “That’s why they get roped into all this. That’s why they get roped into hate speech laws, because they want to be kind. They want to be good people. They don’t realize like compelled speech has a terrible ending. It always ends in communism.”

Rogan’s critique extended to the enforcement of these laws. “Because someone to compel that speech, who does it? The people with guns. And they tell you what to do, and then you have violence that is enforced to get people to follow a doctrine that they may or may not believe in,” he warned.

Joe Rogan’s strong stance on Canada’s political situation reflects his broader concerns about freedom of speech and government overreach. His comments, while controversial, highlight a perspective that resonates with many who share his skepticism of governmental power and the potential for abuse.