[Former Proud Canadian]

Surely you jest, but if the SHTF, I’m expecting some refugees. We had three waves of refugees in the past, but they were all political refugees.

[Gay State Conservative]

Surely you jest, but if the SHTF, I’m expecting some refugees. We had three waves of refugees in the past, but they were all political refugees.

Not long ago I made inquiries regarding the possibility of being granted "permanent residency" status in Australia.Not as a refugee (political or economic) but simply because I love the country and people.I had no intention of renouncing my US citizenship at all.It had nothing to do with dissatisfaction with my homeland.

Anyway,I was told that under the "points system" they use to determine eligibility I didn't even come *close* to qualifying basically for two reasons 1)I got zero points for "age"...they want kids in their 20's and 30's...and 2)I didn't have a skill that was in short supply there.If I had been a nurse or physician I *might* have had a chance.Was I disappointed? Yup.Was I angry...did I feel cheated? Nope.Australia was being selective,wanting those who would "contribute" to the nation for a long time and who wouldn't take a job that could be filled by "real" Australians.

It would be fully reasonable for Canada to take the same basic attitude toward potential immigrants from the US (and elsewhere).Too bad *we* didn't take that attitude.

[dfwgator]

We had three waves of refugees in the past, but they were all political refugees

Save some Tim Bits for me.

[Leep]

Surely you jest

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Surely. My comment was to show how stupid our American Government has become.
Canada is smart and doing many of the things we should have done.
Like lowering corporate taxes.
We are trapped in this perpeptual losing proposition, which is bogus at its core, of trying to right the wrongs of our past.
It use to be in America, not so long along, if you made the effort you could create a comfortable life for yourself and your family.
Its still possible but getting harder and harder. Before long it may well become impossible.
Especially,IF the prog control freaks do not quit the social engineering and stop monkeying around with everyone’s existence.
Get the G’mint out of our business (and bussinesses)
Stop regulating us out of existence and stop getting in the way of drilling and while they are at it fix the progressive tax code!

Then we can get back to not caring what color you are, what religion, what your sex preference is...Who cares?
Make yourself useful and stop expecting other’s to take care of your sad ass!