Syrian refugees resettled in resistant Texas, Indiana

WINK News ^ | December 8, 2015 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

[justlittleoleme]

Syrian families have been settled in Texas and in Indiana, the groups helping them said Tuesday, defying efforts by the conservative states' governors to stop their arrival.

A family of six went to live Monday near relatives already living in the Dallas area, said Lucy Carrigan, a spokeswoman for the International Rescue Committee.

"They seem very happy," Carrigan said, noting that they were put up in an apartment with basic furniture and a stocked refrigerator. "And it was almost like breathing a sigh of relief that they have arrived. This has been a long journey for them, and it's been a long journey for a lot of Syrian refugees."

Carrigan declined to make family members available for an interview, but she said they were not fazed by the state's fight or concerns that they might not be welcome in Texas. Fifteen more Syrians are expected to arrive in Houston this week, according to court filings made by federal officials

Meanwhile, a Syrian couple and their two small children arrived safely Monday night in Indianapolis, where they have relatives, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis said in a statement. It said the family fled Syria three years ago and underwent two years of security checks before being allowed to enter the U.S.

Archbishop Joseph Tobin said he considered Gov. Mike Pence's recent request to not bring the family to Indiana until Congress had approved new legislation regarding immigrants and refugees. But he said he welcomed them anyway because helping refugees "is an essential part of our identity as Catholic Christians."

[grobdriver]

"They seem very happy," Carrigan said

I bet ol' Lucy didn't ask their neighbors what they thought of the situation...

[Resolute Conservative]

Appears Bishop Tobin is cut from the Pope’s cloth.

[Blue Turtle]

And like robots, the media focus on Trump’s statement rather than the man with the actual power to stop this.

[lulu16]

The picture at the link is a graphic that looks like an invasion and overthrow by immigration. Terrible.

[GregoTX]

And sending them to States where the Governors say they are not welcomed is intentional. obongo made it a point to say the Governors to not have the authority to reject them and he wishes to make a point that he will do what he damn well pleases like any tin pot dictator would.

[W.]

0bama's kids!

With apologies to Jerry Lewis...

[Mich Patriot]

Tobin should put them in his OWN neighborhood, or better yet, his own home.

[Tenacious 1]

Meanwhile, a Syrian couple and their two small children arrived safely Monday night in Indianapolis, where they have relatives, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis said in a statement. It said the family fled Syria three years ago and underwent two years of security checks before being allowed to enter the U.S.

Archbishop Joseph Tobin said he considered Gov. Mike Pence's recent request to not bring the family to Indiana until Congress had approved new legislation regarding immigrants and refugees. But he said he welcomed them anyway because helping refugees "is an essential part of our identity as Catholic Christians."

I'm sure these refugees were Christians. At least the Bishop has a plan to convert them to Christianity/Catholism going forward, I'm sure. Does the Catholic Church now save souls for Alah too? When does the Catholic Church plan to start an official political party? Or are we going to continue to delve deeper and deeper into the immoral cesspool and inhumaen debachery that is American Politics? Have the leaders of the Catholic Church now joined the politically adulterous ranks in the same way those who crucified Jesus did? Have they joined forces with government to do their bidding? Who does the Catholic Church serve, God or the Government?

I've said it before. The leadership of my faith is lost. And I am upset and ashamed about it.

[moehoward]

"Archbishop Joseph Tobin said he considered Gov. Mike Pence's recent request to not bring the family to Indiana until Congress had approved new legislation regarding immigrants and refugees. But he said he welcomed them anyway because helping refugees "is an essential part of our identity as Catholic Christians."

Suuuuuuure you did Joe. The Catholic church has been facilitating the invasion for decades.

[I want the USA back]

0 brought them in and is responsible for any damage they cause.

[dware]

I thought Abbott was blocking this?

[T-Bone Texan]

Our government sells us “families”, but America get “sleeper cells”.

Your government is the enemy and they seek to destroy us.

[rigelkentaurus]

let’s cut out the middle men, save ourselves a lot of time, money and personal tragedy and move them straight in to jail.

[Georgia Girl 2]

I hope they don’t get too comfortable because in 13 mos Trump is sending them back home. Hopefully before they buy guns and shoot the place up for Jihad.

[dforest]

Sad thing for Indiana. Muslims running around to drug stores buying att trac phones in bulk lately.

[soycd]

Did they get free prayer rugs and a compass pointing to mecca?

Meanwhile, homeless Vets are in the streets starving while these moslems get free room and board.

[austinaero]

Carrigan said, noting that they were put up in an apartment with basic furniture and a stocked refrigerator.

Can’t do it for our vets though, right?

[bgill]

This Texan is very, very ashamed of Texas.

[Joe Boucher]

Yeah, them Syrian mooselimbs will Blend with all that Indiana Bible Belt.
I can see all the pot luck dinners now.