Boat arrivals

[*crikey*mate*]

Have any unauthorized boats carrying people with the intent to seek asylum in Australia arrived in the past few weeks?

[polksaladallie]

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polocross58 wrote:.

A mainstream news report of last week claimed Sweden's Green Party 

wanted all men deported from Sweden

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Now there's an idea.

[donnashuggy]

Yep.  I believe Abbott and his government have increasingly earned the approval of the majority since the last election

That's nice 🙂 maybe they just aren't saying so.

[nero_bolt]

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@donnashuggy wrote:

Abbott appeals to all -- to men, to women, to children

ok 🙂 Is he becoming more popular do you think?

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way off topic please try and stay on topic

[polocross58]

Can't you read, Donna ?

Ooops.  Of course you can, as you've demonstrated

How come, then, you are unable to comprehend a  very simple news item, i.e.,  ' A strong majority of Australians, 60 per cent, also want the Abbott government to “increase the severity of the treatment of asylum seekers.”

http://m.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australians-want-boat-arrivals-treated-more-h...

Selective blindness can result in dire consequences.  Maybe an optician can fix it for you before it becomes too dire, huh ?

[polksaladallie]

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@polocross58 wrote:

Well, 60% believe he should treat illegals more severely

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If I thought that were true, I'd be off to Ipanema with Spot.

[nero_bolt]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

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@polocross58 wrote:

Well, 60% believe he should treat illegals more severely

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If I thought that were true, I'd be off to Ipanema with Spot.

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Bye dont let the border gate hit you on the back side on your way out. I do hope that you enjoy Ipanema with Spot.

[polocross58]

Are you another who's unable to comprehend whatever fails to conform with your personal bias ?

You can read and write, obviously.  So why are you unable to comprehend a very simply written news report when the article has been linked for your convenience ?

Here it is, right at the top and easy to find

Quote:

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Most Australians think asylum seekers who arrive by boat are not genuine refugees and there is strong support for the Abbott government to treat boat arrivals more harshly.

A nationwide opinion poll by UMR Research shows that 59 per cent of people think most boat arrivals are not genuine refugees.

The poll, based on a nationally representative sample of 1000 online interviews, shows only 30 per cent of Australians believe that most asylum seekers are genuine refugees while 12 per cent are unsure.' end quote

And here's the link again:   http://m.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australians-want-boat-arrivals-treated-more-h...

When you click ' Read More' ------ walla !  There's more !

So looks like you and Spot better pack your bags pronto, huh ?

[donnashuggy]

I absolutely agree that many on boats are economic refugees, should we treat genuine asylum seekers harshly because of this?

Can you crunch the numbers for me please? How many are fleeing dangerous situations? Do you know?

[polksaladallie]

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@nero_wulf wrote:

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@polksaladallie wrote:

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@polocross58 wrote:

Well, 60% believe he should treat illegals more severely

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If I thought that were true, I'd be off to Ipanema with Spot.

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Bye dont let the border gate hit you on the back side on your way out. I do hope that you enjoy Ipanema with Spot.

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Thank you.  I think Spot has already gone, but I'll know where to find him.  

[**meep**]

Thought I'd actually learn something about the Greens' policy, have a better understanding of it.....But no.....the thread has already turned into posting insults......that's a shame.

oh well.........leave yas to it.