Tag Archives: change

My Own Point Of View

Posted on September 9, 2016 by irishroverpei

Its a little strange how I became involved in the many issues regarding the legion. I began my own campaign a few years ago to have  section 419 of the criminal code amended to allow blood relatives to wear late … Continue reading →

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Legion Message from the National President

Posted on August 23, 2016 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! since last week I have received over sixteen thousand hits and numbers are still climbing. There is no question many people are angry with the legion. Letter from National President. To be fair we should recognize the new President … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick Day Storm?

Posted on March 19, 2016 by irishroverpei

Saint Patrick day was a quiet time this year although we did get a mini storm on the 18th, maybe ten centimeters of snow. However as the saying goes, March came in like a lamb but could possibly go out … Continue reading →

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A New Prime Minister

Posted on October 20, 2015 by irishroverpei

I think the best thing that can be said about yesterdays election results is that Harper is gone. It is also good to finally wake up and find the longest election campaign in Canadian history is over too. As for … Continue reading →

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Tis a Grand Day for the Irish

Posted on May 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

Tis a grand day in the Republic of Ireland. The nation voted overwhelmingly in favour of same sex marriage. What an amazing break through in Ireland, what an amazing break away from the domination of the Catholic church in Ireland. … Continue reading →

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Oh No!!!! Not Again, Islanders Never Learn.

Posted on April 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

It is with dread in my heart that we enter the final week of the Provincial election campaign. If we are to believe the polls, and they are usually quite accurate, we are in for more of the same old … Continue reading →

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Signs of Desperation

Posted on April 9, 2015 by irishroverpei

Paul Mac Neill of the Eastern Graphic states the election is the PC’s to lose. I mostly agree with his prediction but I think we could see a few surprises along the way. We are aware there are still three … Continue reading →

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Real Change???

Posted on March 13, 2015 by irishroverpei

Changing a few faces is not real change, it is quite definitely more of the same with a new look. These new faces go around patting each other on the back claiming transparency, responsible and good fiscal management. They change … Continue reading →

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Did The Stars Align??

Posted on January 13, 2015 by irishroverpei

Last evening was my moment at the local legion to present what I suspected might be a controversial resolution. I don’t know how it came about but it seemed like all the stars aligned just at the right moment for … Continue reading →

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Growing Green!!!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by irishroverpei

In the recent New Brunswick provincial election a lone Green candidate was elected. That is ironic when we think of Prime minister Harper in New York and is not attending the World conference on climate change????. Does he care about … Continue reading →

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