Controversial U.S. political commentator Ann Coulter said she’s determined to “save the good Canadians” in Calgary and regions west from “crazy liberals,” a day after she was met by protests in Ottawa.
Coulter spoke at the University of Calgary on Thursday night, the last stop of a three-city Canadian tour. She is famous for inflammatory comments against Muslims, liberals and gay people.
Her speech at the University of Ottawa was cancelled after safety concerns amid protests on Tuesday night.
“It’s quite a country you have here,” Coulter told Evan Solomon, host of Power & Politics, on CBC News Network on Thursday. “I’m more determined than ever to turn pretty much from Calgary through the west into the 51st state now. We got to save the good Canadians.”
“Save us from what, Ann?” Solomon asked.
“From the crazy liberals. From the crybabies,” Coulter answered, sporting sunglasses. “How did Canada go from being the country that sends us all our best comedians to a bunch of whining, crying babies that can’t take a joke?”
In an online column, Coulter claims Houle is guilty of hate speech because his missive sparked the demonstration that led to her speech being cancelled.
When asked what her message to Canadians was, Coulter answered: “It’s a lovely little country. I do recommend that you get free speech. It’s a lot of fun.”
About 200 people lined up outside the Red and White Club on the U of C campus on Thursday evening where Coulter’s speech had been moved for security reasons. About two dozen protesters stood quietly with hand-drawn signs.
Many people said they were fans of Coulter, while others said they were there to ask tough questions and hear what she had to say.
Organizers said the event — free for students, $10 for non-students — was sold out.
