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Newfoundland National Holiday Proposal.(Budge Day)

Posted on October 2, 2014 by irishroverpei

I would like to propose to the people of Newfoundland a new National Day of celebration called “Budge Day”. It should be celebrated on the 2nd October every year. Schools, government offices and businesses  should be closed the only exception … Continue reading →

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Just Good Manners

Posted on May 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

One might ask what is the meaning of protocol ? I think to put it in simple terms it means “Good Manners”. That brings me to today’s subject and the manners sometimes displayed by our elected officials. In the case … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor

Posted on January 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

I hope I don’t bore too many people who are not from PEI, with my latest letter. It really is important and I really do believe it needs as much publicity as possible.  Our only island water table is at … Continue reading →

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Sheridan – Is This Guy for Real?????

Posted on December 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

I have to scratch my head every time this guy Sheridan opens his mouth. Here is our Minister of Finance Wes Sheridan AKA the Billion Dollar man who has set off on a quest across Canada to improve the CPP … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win and to heck with Harper!!!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

I’m doing my best to forget Harper and the scandals in the senate. I must admit Arsenal are helping me!!! Another great win today 3-0 over Cardiff City. We now lead the league with seven points, way to go Gunners. … Continue reading →

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Poor Dumb Paul Calandra–The Bus is Coming.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

The Harper trade mark when things go wrong, is to throw someone under the bus. For Paul Calandra the bus is coming. However finding bodies to throw under the bus must becoming harder and harder.  Calandra has potentially thrown away … Continue reading →

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Canadian Democracy?????

Posted on November 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Four photos, just a small portion of our gallery of rogue politicians, if I was to publish them all there would be no room for anything else. But what is going on this country, do we not have any honest … Continue reading →

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Gas Figures MPG?????

Posted on November 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Many people today purchase a new car based on the fact the manufacturer claims great fuel economy. When we bought the Kia Soul they were advertized at 48 mpg. Shortly after the purchase it was discovered the mileage figure was … Continue reading →

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The Day Kennedy Died

Posted on November 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

November 22nd 1963 the day President John F Kennedy was shot in Dallas Texas. Where were you on that fateful day? I was aboard the British submarine HM/SM Alcide en-route from Faselane Scotland to Portsmouth England. We had just completed … Continue reading →

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A Story Worth Sharing

Posted on November 21, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought this cute little story was worth sharing. —————————————- The 12 year old soldier of the Great War: In 1916 a 12 year old boy walked into the Recruitment Office and signed up. I can’t recall which regiment he … Continue reading →

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