Manus Island

[nzspokes]

Well I'm pleased to see that the New Zealand government is pledging 3 million dollars to support the plight of the refugees.

(And I'm mildly amused at the number of dumb fucks on here that seem more interested in wanking on about all their little guns).

Shame the Govt cant be fucked to spend that money to feed its own citizens on its own soil that cant feed themselves.

But I guess that wont make the world press now would it.

[AllanB]

Unfortunately I've been seeing this shit all my 52 years so I've become shockingly immune to such situations.

The world starves while I sip on a fine wine.

Pathetically sad really.

[Katman]

Shame the Govt cant be fucked to spend that money to feed its own citizens on its own soil that cant feed themselves.

But I guess that wont make the world press now would it.

Would you rather we spent another 26 million on another flag referendum?

Or gave another 11.5 million to a shady Saudi sheep farmer?

[Graystone]

Only 2 choices?

Would you rather we spent another 26 million on another flag referendum?

Well it did have more choices...

[AllanB]

Would you rather we spent another 26 million on another flag referendum?

I really wanted a new flag. Stupid Pommy piece of shit lame flag.

[Katman]

I really wanted a new flag. Stupid Pommy piece of shit lame flag.

I, on the other hand, didn't give a fuck.

And I thought the 26 million was a complete waste of money.

[AllanB]

I, on the other hand, didn't give a fuck.

And I thought the 26 million was a complete waste of money.

The cost was rather impressive, and surprising. Clearly a lot of people got rich out of the process.

[eldog]

What are other countries doing?

surely this isn’t Australia/nz Problem.

3m, how much gets to them?
Should we send 3m in nz made goods?
how much booze, piss and ciggies should we include?
Probably spend 1m in goods, 1m in getting it there and 1/2 of it actually gets used. Rest is sold.....
and what’s changed?

katmans agenda is? Give him 3m and see what happens?

[scott411]

The bit that you have to convince me of - is that it was my problem in the first place - if that is the case, then they are responsible. If not, then they are not.

And from my understanding - Those on the Island were given the choice of:

Return to where you came.
Settle in PNG.
Settle somewhere else.

Yet, for some reason they aren't happy with that, they want to get to Australia, at which point - they aren't refugees, they are Economic Migrants.

this is the part that the media is really not saying that much, the detainees have choices where to go and be looked after, but its not where they want to go, so they are protesting,

its been interesting listening to talk back on this issue this week, a number of ex security guards and other staff from the Manus island, they dont seem to have much sympathy for them and tell some horrific stories,

[FatMax]

Shame the Govt cant be fucked to spend that money to feed its own citizens on its own soil that cant feed themselves.

But I guess that wont make the world press now would it.

Stupid idea. $3M would solve nothing.

Feed the refugees to the citizens that cant feed themselves, solves all the problems.

Either that or encourage these 'citizens' to get off their behinds and grow something, or eat the neighbours cat, or quit smoking and use that money for groceries.....either way take responsibility for themselves.

Its the 'give the money to the lazy gits' attitude that makes you refugees in your own country.

And Cassina is a legend, you lot are just a bunch of bullies

[Oakie]

Well I'm pleased to see that the New Zealand government is pledging 3 million dollars to support the plight of the refugees.

Well it's been a funny old week and here I am near the end of it agreeing with Katman. Wonder what marvels the weekend will bring?

[Swoop]

Cassina is a legend

These "assylum seekers" can join the queue of people applying to come here in a systematic and legal manner, not jump the queue like they want to. Dopey cunt Taxcinda is playing into their lap perfectly though.
Three million would help a lot of our homeless or "poverty stricken youth" though.

I have to agree that Miss Cassina is a Leg end. = An ankle. Three feet lower than a cunt.

[Katman]

These "assylum seekers" can join the queue of people applying to come here in a systematic and legal manner

And they should be provided with the basic necessities of life while doing so.

[pritch]

I can see what the Oz govt is afraid of. If the Manus Island people come here, as soon as they get citizenship they will head back to Oz.

A few decades ago NZ accepted a wave of refugees from Vietnam, several families came to this town. With one exception as soon as the families got NZ citizenship they went to Sydney, pooled their resources, and opened a restaurant.

The one exception is interesting too. The oldest son went to university to get an engineering degree while dad and the other two brothers worked a bakery. After dad retired the two sons worked the bakery until recently when the older of the two went to South Australia to manage a farm they had bought. Last time I looked son #3 still runs the bakery.

[Katman]

I can see what the Oz govt is afraid of.

With one exception as soon as the families got NZ citizenship they went to Sydney, pooled their resources, and opened a restaurant.

And how is that a drain on the Australian taxpayers?