RMR: Rick and Jack Layton

[linksbrawler]

R.I.P. Jack Layton..

You inspired me, my family, friends and the rest of Canada.

[Zorn27]

miss yeah jack :(

[Counterbrilliance]

Canadian leaders are the dullest ever, this man is meek like a kitten and Stephen Harper has a face like a clown fish and is as dull as a tuna sandwich.

[MelodicRadiation21]

@Counterbrilliance I'll assume you're from the States, then? We don't need our politics to get shot in the face or be of a "different" race to be popular. ;) Besides, I'd rather my politicians be smart than idiotic.

[johnnyblazeksgldp]

he would have been a great prime minister

[TheSage555]

This is one thing I love about Canadian politics, if anything our leaders are fairly approachable people who are willing to do things like this. Jack, especially, was a great man in his ability to convey true and meaningful sincerity and remain connected even after many years in Ottawa. We all miss you, Jack.

[Rossco9898]

Love you Jack

[folsom90]

RIP Jack Layton

[photobattenberg]

I love being Canadian!!

[GeninClover10]

R.I.P

Jack, your loving smile and attitude were infectious! Thanks for being one of the only politicians who really cared about Canada. You have given so much to this country and we thank you for it :) Rest in peace

You will be forever missed <3

[RavenMad101]

Why couldn't harper have gotten cancer instead :(

[landlogger]

@RavenMad101 Yah! he is shaming our country in many ways.

[TorrenGallagher]

God bless! =) Such a personality... =)

[sarrazinmars]

He is gone..no fare.. what an amazing human being was Jack Layton. R.I.P

[FRE1991DDIE]

The ending was hilarious!

Rest in Peace & Love Jack!

[musikluver]

He speaks Chinese!?

[montrealcdn]

@musikluver his wife is chinese

[IamAlastair]

@musikluver Chinese isn't a language lol

[musikluver]

@IamAlastair i know :P I figured it was Mandarin but I can never tell the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese

[moongirl786]

Such an awesome man. I'm glad he got to see his dream of becoming the official opposition come to fruition. He brought the NDP to new heights never even dreamed possible a few years ago. Rest In Peace.

[TheAliHakeemi]

if i could id stick my hand up jack laytons bum and rip the cancer out

[eatthedead666]

@TheAliHakeemi 

me to bro... me too....

[JoseTwitterFan]

Damn, he was 4 years away from possibly becoming NDP Prime Minister #1! R.I.P. Jack.

[Dontquotemeonthat]

wow, what a great fella

[Dwanika]

i just watched RMR sleepover with Stephen Harper and it seemed to staged..almost rehearsed. I love how natural and real this video is. RIP Jack

[nekciw]

@Dwanika I just did the same thing and felt the same way. I spent most of this video smiling.

I miss the fucking shit out of this man.

[z24baller]

The good people always die,but killers deadbeats,scum of society live full lives.

[merseywhogirl]

HI all. Please watch my video tribute to Jack Layton..RIP jack, we'll always remember you!!

[Nothernwolfboarder]

Good night sweet prince

[Trund27]

@Nothernwolfboarder Aww..Nicely said

[getjiggywithit007]

Even though I don't really support his policies and his terrible Cantonese lol, Jack Layton is a class act and a respectable politician. RIP Jack

[ImSoOffended]

RIP Jack, why couldn't the conservatives get cancer instead? we don't need them.

[StandUpForCanada1867]

@ImSoOffended That comment is just plain GUTLESS. Wishing cancer on anyone is totally uncalled for.

[ImSoOffended]

@StandUpForCanada1867 being right winged is totally uncalled for.

[StandUpForCanada1867]

@ImSoOffended Hey, it's a hell of a lot better than being a left-wing, tree-hugging communist.

[BoredomCorner]

@StandUpForCanada1867 Do you even know what a communist is?

I'm not joking, your average Conservative seems to think that just having concern for other people is communism!

[Trund27]

@BoredomCorner That's what I am always saying!!! Thank you for that

[StandUpForCanada1867]

@BoredomCorner Yeah a communist is someone who thinks a doctor should get paid the same as a taxi cab driver. That's basically all you need to know.

[somewhatlongdong]

Aside from his very sad death, he really has a cool house! I'd love to be off the grid and have a geo-thermal furnace, and all of that insulation.

[ralphyization]

RIP jack! You definitely have a loyal following! Not just politically .

[MtsLankstar]

r.i.p. jack layton

the one man that no one can make fun of/hate... because he truly cared about his country

...whether you agree with his political views or not.

[isocrate27]

1,628,483 Québécois te saluent.

[peacefrog0521]

Olivia's an MPILF. 

[recklesscoalition]

I miss you JACK. Rest in peace.

[pawanjatt7101]

r.i.p jack. u were an inspiration to canadians and others worldwide:(

[TheSingam075]

Jack was one of the best NDP leaders ever.........:(

[switz92]

@b3gregjockca ...... What are you thinking ( Or lack thereof ) Your comment is totally tasteless and rude . I too don't care for the way many politicians go about the business of running this country , however there is no place for a mindset such as yours . Having lost a child of three and a half years to such a disease myself , I would never wish that fate on anyone . Shame on you , and I feel sorry for you ....

[switz92]

@switz92 .... WOW , You need help .

[musicbrain5]

If only every politician was as classy and personable as Jack Layton.

All politics aside, he was a true visionary, speaking about things like HIV / AIDS, same-sex marriage, gender equality, and prevention of violence against women, when he was just a Toronto city councillor during the 80's. A time when these topics were taboo.

Way to go Jack! We will miss you.

[EssiacHempLaetrile]

"Cannabis (Cannabinoids) destroys Cancer cells."

Dr. Liu, University of London, United Kingdom

[xTachibana]

R.I.P Jack Layton: You Will Be Missed

[wkozaa123]

I told my bro that Jack Layton owned him in Cantonese. True story.

[cooney76]

I enjoyed watching this when I first saw it, so after his passing I thought I would watch it again. RIP Jack Layton.

[makkakman]

PROUD TO BE FRENCH canadian from quebec... us here we loved layton before he die

[XFactor1111]

Jack Layton will be remembered as an incredibly charismatic and genuinely good person. We'll miss you.

[radialgoodness]

What a likeable guy. Too bad I never got to meet him. Watching this puts things in perspective about what is important in life: family and shared experiences. It's quite eerie to see the actual bed he passed in. RIP Jack, we won't forget you.

[DaftBryan]

Thank you Jack.

[59swl]

Wish all the heart-felt feelings toward Mr. Layton would have been votes when he were alive. Amazing to see the right-wing press, who tore him up one side and down the other, is now fawning over him. Just saying...

[oscarmu25]

R,I,P jack

[stanbimi]

Jack Layton is a likeable politician who really care for issues of the average person, that's really rare. Such a loss for Canada.

[Blairw85]

RIP Jack, you were a fantastic, stand up human being and great politician!

[manhattan85]

I abhor the NDP's politics but he was a genuinely likable person, something that in my mind is difficult for a politician to be. I dare say he'd have made a good president with a non-NDP controlled Congress. RIP Jack.

[greenlucy1]

@manhattan85 Oh yes, likely the best President the US has ever had.

[manhattan85]

@greenlucy1 No, that's one NDP thing I can get behind - electoral reform. In my mind Jack woulda been a great president, as long as the rest of the party wouldn't wreak havoc with the economy. You see, the Americans have the best system on paper. It's just there's too many people and elections (midterms, every 2 years) and too much polarization. We should have a republic and vote for your MP, Senator and President ONCE every 4 years. Jack woulda flourished.

[sullivanseven]

Winners will never lose, you won a nations' heart and that's the biggest victory.

[cindy85123]

R.I.P Jack. You were and will always be a great man~

[mr10am]

wow, he has a really nice house.

i like how he has a orange ladder and the orange tint in his doorway light.

[douvil]

Could cancer kill a couple of asshole for once and leave good honest people alone for a while??

[manhattan85]

@douvil My late friends agree. Well said.

[wkozaa123]

@douvil more like AIDS

[canadianglock22]

@douvil but jack layton was an asshole

[BadGroundBand]

@canadianglock22 I strongly disagree, but this shouldn't have been spammed youtubers. Rest well Jack.

[montrealcdn]

@douvil unfortunately it's opposite

[sulako]

Miss you Jack.

[frecklemelon]

A man with a heritage to be proud of. Thank you Jack.

[thegozy6]

i may have not supported his ideology buy man he was one of the most friendly, approachable politicians you could ever meet

[SherryGreens]

Jack you inspired so many, and were so committed to a clean green world. You will be missed.

[dmc967]

I hate it when people say all politicians are liars and snakes. How can anybody say that about Jack Layton? RIP Jack. I didn't vote for you, and that really doesn't matter

[cndraycott]

My heart truly breaks for this country. I hope that in my life time, I can vote for a politician with as much integrity, patience, and fortitude as Jack Layton. I hope with all my might that the memory of Jack will inspire more young people in this country to get involved in politics and provide us with the positive and future thinking leadership that this country so sorely needs.

Jack, you will be missed. Thank you for loving your country and working toward your dream of a better Canada.

[greenlucy1]

@cndraycott I second that!

[thecampbellcat]

Jack Layton's untimely death is a terrible loss to our country. He embodied all of the traits that we want in our leaders but so rarely get - integrity, intelligence, commitment, compassion, humour.

[urbanmuscle21]

@thecampbellcat you forgot Commies

[malmonator]

Jack is one cool dude. I'm going to miss being inspired by him.

[WayneMugsby]

Damn it jack! Why did you have to be so awesome?

[sohcahtoa1970]

Miss you terribly already, Jack. What a lovely tribute this video has become.

[wonphi]

truly a great man that will be missed. I am glad to have been inspired by him.

[DextersRuffLife]

The country will miss you Jack, but your spirit lives on in those you inspired!!!

[LynnSkot]

Beautiful and funny and wonderful and inspiring and irreverent.

[GoLeafsGoBaby]

Although I am not an NDP supporter, but if we had the choice of voting who our Prime Minister should be, Jack Layton will always have my vote.

[namois01]

I'm sorry about the loss to our country by your passing. Rest in peace.

[spaztickolon]

I wasn't a huge fan of the NDP but I think they were a great balance against the conservatives. I don't think they'll be the same without Layton. Terribly sad.

[JG129]

RIP Jack !!!

[Hannahdoobers]

What a loss to Canada. An honourable man.

[ExodusPessoa]

Today no one is Liberal-Conservative-Green or even NDP. We are all just Canadians in mourning. Rest in Peace Jack we will miss you. Try to live everyday like it’s your last because one day it will.

[ExodusPessoa]

Jack you were a better man than me brotha. Canada loves you and will miss you.

[ExodusPessoa]

Today no one is Liberal-Conservative-Green or even NDP. We are all just Canadians in mourning. Rest in Peace Jack we will miss you. Try to live everyday like it’s your last because one day it will.

[ExodusPessoa]

I don’t think Canadians will ever get over Jack Layton’s death and that’s the way it should be. When someone this great passes on you never truly get over it. All you can do is manage the grief until the day you die. And if you’re fortunate enough to be as great your death will have the same impact. This will create a cycle of grief and greatness, which inevitably will make our way of life on this planet better.

[ChantillyMs]

May you rest in peace, Jack.

[lorinhl]

Living in Buffalo I'm lucky to get to see Rick Mercer on my cable--and of course, Hockey Night in Canada. I really respected Mr. Layton and feel very sad today to read of his passing. I wish America had more people of his intelligence, gentleness and conviction. You didn't need to agree with him politically to greatly admire him. The world suffered a loss today.

[JDubs878]

How quickly things can go down hill:

- Not even 4 months ago he was on stage celebrating his party's greatest electoral triumph

- A month ago a totally transformed very sickly Jack makes his last public appearance

- Yesterday Aug 22 he's gone

Sometimes I forget how truly fragile life is and it makes me want to try much harder to enjoy it because everything can be great today, but you could be gone tomorrow in a flash. Should just don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy everyday of life you have

[sensgirl33]

My god Jack We will miss you !!! Thank you for all your hard work for Canadians!!

[B21983]

Never agreed with the man's politics (other than support for the monarchy) but always thought he was a class act and a nice guy. RIP Jack.

[Toronto2245]

RIP

[yamisakuma]

Jack Layton, you were an inspiration to us with your optimism and energy. This video was really inspiring. R.I.P.

[23Prospero37]

A gentleman, and a politician of honour and integrity. He will be missed.

[bigdaddyhame]

really weird that "Get Well Soon Jack" banner in the kitchen..

[sheilaboyd2008]

@bigdaddyhame The banner and cards were for his bout with prostate cancer in 2010.

[jamk9]

RIP

[JamieRamagePhotog]

Mikash: I hear ya... Never met Jack, but feel a sense of loss... I can't imagine how Olivia and the rest of his family must feel...

[Czarewich]

Being a great man: It's not just about talking the talk. It's about walking the walk. Rest in peace, Jack Layton; you were a truly great man.

[gagsnet]

R.I.P. Jack Layton. You were one of the best leaders.

[rameitori]

His charisma will live on

[AndrewSmith00000007]

Never felt so sad for death of a politician. Jack may you rest in peace.

[richardzhang214]

I am here to show my respect to Jack

[whatthafahk]

does anyone know his address in Toronto? I'd like to send flowers

[gagsnet]

@whatthafahk

Toronto Office: (416) 405-8914

Jack Layton, M.P.

Leader of the NDP

221 Broadview Avenue, Suite 100

Toronto, ON

Canada

M4M 2G3

[leafgrrl]

R.I.P. Jack

[evexlyn]

His cantonese is awesome!! This made me smile despite today being such a sad day.

[7KSC7]

R.I.P Jack Layton, seems like everyone is spreading this video around, in remembered of you.

[thejoshmcconnell]

Just an Interesting note... at about 1:56 you can see a handmade sign hanging in the kitchen that reads: "Get well soon Jack!" despite being a year and a half old video.

RIP Jack. An inspiring man who was taken too soon. So close, yet so far.

[soryu2222]

@thejoshmcconnell that was his first round with cancer

[KirkLives]

A better "Man of the People" in politics you may Never find again!

[starfish422]

Such a lovely gentleman. You'll be missed, Jack.

[williamrx7]

Thanks Jack, you'll be missed.

[lolitafantasy]

RIP Jack, you served as an influential and dedicated politcian to canada. You lost your battle to cancer so close to your breakthrough in parliment. May you never be forgotten.

[TH3G0DF4TH3R]

Rest in peace, Jack.

[galnamedmal]

I want to cry, what a truly warm-hearted, caring man. The only politician I've ever liked and believed in. Why do all the good ones have to go? :(

[ThtGuyNTheBackground]

RIP Jack Layton. The best politician this great country will ever have! :(

[x0xkasumix0x]

R.I.P Jack, We love you. You will be dearly missed but your inspiration will live on. <3

[billiebutton18]

R.I.P. Mr. Layton

[LongStoryShort00]

RIP Jack :(

[mikash33]

We'll miss you Jack

[annakwan78]

Politics aside, Jack Layton was a truly proud Canadian with an incredibly warm heart. You left Canada much too soon. RIP.

[rudimamaify]

Two of my favourite Canadians! RIP Jack.

[billbellbass]

"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world." -Jack Layton

[AmylynVeritas]

RIP Jack Layton

my condolences to your family and your party

you were a good man, may God bless you and may you now be at peace

[tyherd]

to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die...

[Lisanab]

This will always be my favourite Jack interview. I'll miss you Jack.

[Bobofet241]

You will be missed Jack.

[Alembic]

is it just me or are the frame rates wonky

[RawbThatPunk]

@Alembic it's just taken right from broadcast that's why.

[boredonthetubez]

rip Jack, forever will be missed among canadians.

[wolfspiderbc]

I'll miss Jack Layton.

[redhead1892]

one of the few canadian politicians who could be looked at as a good example. a very inspirational person. RIP jack layton

[ziomany]

Good night sweet organge-y prince

[evexlyn]

Rest in peace.

[iLuvBarRefaeli]

Rest in Peace Jack, I voted for you buddy.

[04Ammy04]

Thank you Jack. RIP

[MsSasso1]

Goodbye Jack. Thanks for keeping it real.

[FriendlyMcDonnell]

Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world. - Jack Layton

[wongavery1698]

One of the few inspirational and irreplaceable leaders of a political party. RIP Jack Layton, you will be missed immensely.

[flowerheadish]

Miss him dearly!

[bargains002]

RIP

[wooglin1968]

A man who cared and actually practiced what he preached. Good for you Jack. You went too soon. We never had a chance to really say goodbye to you. RIP.

[Blurgle3]

This is so hard to watch today.

[MsLadyWolff]

RIP, you will be sorely missed

[Bhorzo]

RIP

[bignbeautiful18]

Didn't think I could be this bothered by the death of a total stranger. RIP Jack. The only politician I had any hope for.

[MrsSouviens]

@bignbeautiful18 I feel exactly the same... i tear up watching this...

[TeleWires]

RIP Jack.

[tambam89]

What a sweet, caring, incredible man. I will miss him so much. He was truly an inspiration.

[destiny86510]

RIP Jack. Someone who actually believed and practiced what he preached.

[PluripotentBrain]

Fuck. Don't want to believe your gone...

RIP

[hellooooo000]

Hmmm, he seems like a really good man. My condolences to his loved ones from an Australian.

[ricas77]

RIP Jack. You were a great leader and a humble person.

[MrDubDisciple]

Jack there are others you have inspired beyond measure. Canada will benefit from your legacy for millenia to come.

[dabidaoud]

RIP Jack. A true example of what Canadian politics should be doing.

[nerdondo]

Jack's the best. May we long and fondly remember him. Thanks so much RMR!