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Refugees Travel Free or Pay???

Posted on January 21, 2016 by irishroverpei

It seems the newly elected Liberal government find themselves in a difficult position regarding the latest wave of refugees. Before the election the earlier arriving refugees were billed for their travel costs, while refugees arriving since the election, fares have … Continue reading →

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Refugee Crisis?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is the copy of an editorial piece that appeared in the Calgary Herald, I’m not sure I totally agree with the writer Karla Swanzey, she is a somewhat controversial writer. Nevertheless, we should take stock of what is happening … Continue reading →

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Refugees or Invasion. Part Two

Posted on September 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

As I expected I have received several responses to the above blog heading I posted on 25th Sept. A few as expected opposed the content but most were in general agreement. It wasn’t posted to start an argument or to … Continue reading →

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Refugee Crisis Continued

Posted on September 8, 2015 by irishroverpei

I still have difficulty having sympathy for this current crisis situation, I see angry young men yelling and shouting at Troops, border guards and officials. These people do not display the anxious  fear and fleeing from war and persecution that … Continue reading →

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More on Muslims in Europe.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by irishroverpei

This is a rather long winded read but quite interesting and I believe important too. Living in the isolation of Canada’s smallest Province we do not often see what is happening elsewhere in the world. It is also a follow … Continue reading →

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Looking After our Servicemen and Women

Posted on May 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

In this age of crooked politicians and Senators, who are over paid yet still feel they deserve more. They cheat on their expense claims, pad their travel cost etc etc. Then we have the immigrants, our governments give them homes, … Continue reading →

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Will There Always Be an England????

Posted on November 9, 2011 by irishroverpei

After viewing the video it really is a good question, will there always be an England. Its time for the authorities to stamp out this outrage. If these people are citizens or immigrants and they can’t follow the law of … Continue reading →

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What is this country coming too????

Posted on August 25, 2011 by irishroverpei

When I decided to immigrate to Canada in 1966 I was told at Canada House in Belfast N.Ireland. Son, if you go to Canada you will have to work hard there are no handouts there! Boy have those values changed … Continue reading →

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