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Moral Argument

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Anti Immigration / refugee protests on an already occupied land eradicating indigenous populations by European settlers is nothing but a joke. The mere fact your ancestors arrived here 2-3 generations back, doesn't offer entitlement as …
Anti Immigration / refugee protests on an already occupied land eradicating indigenous populations by European settlers is nothing but a joke. The mere fact your ancestors arrived here 2-3 generations back, doesn't offer entitlement as owner of the land. Do you remember how many slaves European Colonizers have killed? King Leopold, Algerian war of Independence against France, how many African slaves lost their lives to build the Congo-Ocean Railway? Spanish demolition of Aztec and Inca empire in South America, did you remember the Encomienda system?! Why did Taino people vanish on Caribbean Island?! Portuguese forced labor policies in Angola, Mozambique?? Millions of them lost lives to fight against Portuguese colonizers. Then our favorite East India Company, the British empire where Sun Never Set. They decimated India, Australian Aboriginal, New Zealand Māori and Red Indians, native Americans who migrated to America from Asia long back. How many natives' indigenous populations countries after countries, continent after continent, their father mother daughter son wife husband grandparents your ancestors have killed???? Do you have any count????? In this civilized world no Supremacists be it Right or Left wing, especially Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin like White Supremacist have no place anymore, you have done enough good for the world. You cannot justify your stand using a Charlie Kark.
Extended moral argument invoking historical colonial atrocities to delegitimize anti-immigration sentiment and assert moral hypocrisy of European-descended populations.
280073 Sep 19, 2025
The racism spewed by these individuals in this video is the reason why many immigrants look for enclaves where others look like them. So many lies too. Immigrants still have to prove their financial state …
The racism spewed by these individuals in this video is the reason why many immigrants look for enclaves where others look like them. So many lies too. Immigrants still have to prove their financial state to support dependents and themselves. The issue is the color of their skin NOT whether or not they came legally.
The commenter argues that racism (not legal status) drives immigrant behavior and challenges the video's claims as discriminatory, appealing to fairness principles.
HakunaMatata-n8n Sep 19, 2025
So its okay for europeans to go steal and take over people's land?
So its okay for europeans to go steal and take over people's land?
Uses historical moral argument about European colonialism to challenge the legitimacy of current immigration debates.
Way2Showa4Ya Jan 28, 2026
If you don't want to be described as colonisers because "it's something that happened before you were born", Stop trying to claim that you "built this country".. because the people who built it? We're colonisers. …
If you don't want to be described as colonisers because "it's something that happened before you were born", Stop trying to claim that you "built this country".. because the people who built it? We're colonisers. Anything you mention that the immigrants are doing now? Can be said about European history doing to the native people. Nothing has changed. You're just on the other side of the fence. Welcome, you built the fence that surrounds us. Wait till they start putting you in designated areas, like you do to natives and their reservations.. to this very day. Best regards: a native American (Canadian).
Appeals to historical justice and hypocrisy, arguing that European colonization parallels current immigration concerns and that critics cannot claim moral high ground.
redemtion33spawn Sep 12, 2025
This is how a state men respond. With intelligence and integrity ??????
This is how a state men respond. With intelligence and integrity ??????
Praises the speaker's intelligence and integrity as exemplary statesmanship, appealing to ethical leadership values.
@patriciaauricchio316 Mar 4, 2025
Funny how some people get upset about immigrants coming to Canada… forgetting that Europeans were the first “immigrants” here, who stole the land from Indigenous people. Now they’re getting a tiny taste of what Indigenous …
Funny how some people get upset about immigrants coming to Canada… forgetting that Europeans were the first “immigrants” here, who stole the land from Indigenous people. Now they’re getting a tiny taste of what Indigenous folks felt when settlers showed up and changed everything.
Appeals to historical justice and hypocrisy, arguing European settlement parallels current immigration and Indigenous dispossession.
D.Rose_Smith Sep 18, 2025
I am an american. What the f. This is not the america is know. Supporting dictatorship and fighting our allies.
I am an american. What the f. This is not the america is know. Supporting dictatorship and fighting our allies.
American expressing moral outrage at government supporting dictatorships and abandoning democratic allies.
@MrOompaloompa26 Mar 4, 2025
Yes Canada show your dignity, say no to bully. The world can see what is righteousness. People often forget they only live for a brief moment, all these bullies will be recorded in history and …
Yes Canada show your dignity, say no to bully. The world can see what is righteousness. People often forget they only live for a brief moment, all these bullies will be recorded in history and their bad name stuck forever.
Appeals to righteousness and dignity as moral principles, framing Canada's stance as ethically justified against bullying.
@cong8973 Mar 4, 2025
I like your videos but stop racism at least beep it, I mean a white person talking shit about Africans is real racist
I like your videos but stop racism at least beep it, I mean a white person talking shit about Africans is real racist
Commenter appeals to ethical principles against racism while critiquing the video's content moderation.
btin1791 Jan 27, 2026
Le monde appartient à tout le monde
Le monde appartient à tout le monde
States a universal moral principle ('The world belongs to everyone') asserting ethical grounds for open immigration.
Artdessin06 Feb 20, 2026
The larger issue you don’t seem to understand or convey in your video is the fact that this racist and ignorance-fuelled behaviour becoming so normalized without thinking about the deeper issues at hand trickles into …
The larger issue you don’t seem to understand or convey in your video is the fact that this racist and ignorance-fuelled behaviour becoming so normalized without thinking about the deeper issues at hand trickles into society at large is it eventually seeps into racism in general towards other cultures (although it’s not right towards any culture or ethnicity). Basically if you’re not white or white passing people become less inclusive or accepting, or write you off thinking you’re a foreigner (have seen this being experienced by a lot of Canadian born friends). This is all in all a reflection of the failing critical thinking skills in our society and dumbing down of our culture. If you think you’re gonna sit cushy and you’re safe because you’re not one of the indians, well you just might be next! People have lost empathy and decency. A lot of the videos posted online are exaggerated posts to garner views and engagement, but it’s not necessarily the truth.
Critiques normalization of racist behavior and appeals to empathy, decency, and critical thinking as moral imperatives while warning of broader societal consequences.
aliakayy20 Feb 8, 2026
As an American, I am grieving for the downfall of our democracy and the devastation it will create for everyone. We are soooo sorry!
As an American, I am grieving for the downfall of our democracy and the devastation it will create for everyone. We are soooo sorry!
American commenter expresses moral concern about democratic decline and apologizes on behalf of their nation.
@starrysummers Mar 4, 2025
That’s racist white man says Africans has a low IQ of 70 sir get a life!!
That’s racist white man says Africans has a low IQ of 70 sir get a life!!
Calls out racism as morally wrong, defending against discriminatory claims about intelligence.
nancystclair1376 Mar 2, 2026
Canada forgets God and is now in trouble! Canada needs to get back to God and the church
Canada forgets God and is now in trouble! Canada needs to get back to God and the church
Appeals to religious and moral principles as the basis for Canada's social problems and solutions.
reenagreen6644 Sep 8, 2025
This is how a President should conduct his self. Well spoken and talks with confidence and courage. \n\nWow…. \n\nKamala sounds like the better choice now ?
This is how a President should conduct his self. Well spoken and talks with confidence and courage. \n\nWow…. \n\nKamala sounds like the better choice now ?
Praises leadership qualities through comparison with other political figures, appealing to standards of conduct and communication.
@durrell4856 Mar 4, 2025
To see so many "likes" and "laughs" for the guy on the bike is despicable. He was not "speaking facts", he was simply being ignorant and racist, which you guys love to see, smh. I …
To see so many "likes" and "laughs" for the guy on the bike is despicable. He was not "speaking facts", he was simply being ignorant and racist, which you guys love to see, smh. I always find it so fascinating how much "hate" the world has for Africans/blacks. Claiming that they're "sooooo inferior/unintelligent"🙄😒 lol, we all know that IF that were honestly the case then the world wouldn't need to constantly try to put them at a disadvantage. IF you all honestly believed that "blacks are inferior", then you wouldn't constantly be obsessed with black people, you'd simply let them be. We all know it's a projection. People see the greatness and constant resilience of blacks, which pisses you guys off lol. Now argue amongst yourselves under my comment 😌✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿😝
Defends a marginalized group against racist claims by appealing to fairness and human dignity, while asserting collective identity and resilience.
najmaj Jan 28, 2026
The guy on the bike was actually disgusting./. To say that Africans have low intelligence is INSANE!! And for you the creator of this content laughing like an asshole is equally annoying. Yt ppl need …
The guy on the bike was actually disgusting./. To say that Africans have low intelligence is INSANE!! And for you the creator of this content laughing like an asshole is equally annoying. Yt ppl need to understand they are not superior they are not smarter than anyone else. I have my own issues with Indians because many of them are racist towards blacks but they have the right to be whenever they want. Yt ppl are the problem!!!!! Unfollowing this dumb ass page.
Commenter condemns racist statements as morally wrong while asserting that racial superiority claims are unjust, though also makes sweeping identity-based generalizations.
agriswold2009 Jan 28, 2026
TRUMP TRAITOR AND DOLL OF TERRORIST PUTIN.
TRUMP TRAITOR AND DOLL OF TERRORIST PUTIN.
Makes strong moral accusations of betrayal and corruption against a political figure.
@tsolmonjigjid3172 Mar 4, 2025
Trump and his lackey's are a stain on the country and whatever legacy it might have. Imagine siding with a murderer and dictator like Putin let alone starting a trade war
Trump and his lackey's are a stain on the country and whatever legacy it might have. Imagine siding with a murderer and dictator like Putin let alone starting a trade war
Condemns political leadership on ethical grounds (association with authoritarianism, trade war harm) while comparing to international actors.
@randomrangoon5476 Mar 4, 2025
Ts sh racist gng
Ts sh racist gng
Accusation of racism directed at the video or its subject matter, framing the issue in moral/ethical terms.
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