Imagine: a government that puts its own citizens first.
“‘They will only see Italy on a postcard’: Country’s interior minister refuses to let rescue ship carrying 224 migrants dock, a week after turning away vessel with 630 people on board,” by Tim Stickings, Mailonline, June 22, 2018:
Italy’s hard-line interior minister has refused to let a rescue boat with 224 migrants on board dock in Italy, saying those on board ‘will only see Italy on a postcard’.
Matteo Salvini’s latest move to clamp down on arrivals from the Mediterranean comes a week after he turned away another foreign ship, the Aquarius, which was carrying 630 migrants and had to reroute to Spain.
Salvini said the latest ship, operated by German aid group Mission Lifeline, had loaded the migrants in Libyan waters against the instructions of Italy’s coast guard.
Mission Lifeline denied Salvini’s claims, saying it conducted the rescue in international waters and asked for a safe port, which had not been assigned.
The interior minister, who is urging Malta to take in the Dutch-flagged ship as he pressures European partners to share the burden, said today: ‘We cannot take in one more person. On the contrary: We want to send away a few.’
Salvini added: ‘For the safety of the crew and those rescued we humanly and politically ask Malta to finally open one of its ports, and then seize the ship and its crew.’
He said: ‘Italian ports are no longer at the disposal of traffickers. Open the Maltese ports! Open the French ports.’
The Aquarius, operated by SOS Mediterranee and Doctors Without Borders, took the migrants to Spain, travelling an additional 932 miles, after Italy and Malta refused to let them land….
St. Manuel II Palailogos says
Based Italia.
Clive J Maclennan says
Perhaps others should be a little tougher.
Timothy says
Let’s hope More countries do this.
James says
Why Malta, why Spain, or France? Bring them back to Africa! Those so called rescue ships and lifeline groups are all EU UN sanctioned. What is their objective, their end game? Such foolish, child minded leaders they are. They can’t seriously still believe in some future utopia where we all just get along. Muslims are not streaming into Europe to get along.
Palace Dog says
The European elites will always have their heavily guarded castles. They simply aren’t concerned with the serfs.
Michael says
At a certain point, the guards can no longer protect the castles. They are simply overwhelmed by a tide of Islamic invaders.
Diane says
Exactly!
Rufolino says
These events haven’t changed the situation: the migrant surge into Europe continues and will continue.
The idea that Italy is going to “deport half a million illegal migrants”, as the Government claims, is utterly preposterous. 2000, maybe !
The underlying situation is not going to change. The death of Europe is on the horizon.
jusswonderin' says
A question – how does Italy propose to deport “half a million illegal migrants” who don’t want to be deported?!
robyt says
because malta is closer than any other country and it safe. because france bombed lybia. because spain gov wanst them.
Anne Smith says
Yes, it makes excellent sense to tow the whole damn lot back to Libya and they can go back to their countries and sort them out instead of trying to take over our well ordered societies. Most of the “refugees” are actually male immigrants of military age evading their responsibilities in their own countries.
If our leaders let in these people we will all end up living in the sort of shitholes they have made their own countries into. When they achieved “independence” from British colonial rule, most of the African countries were pleasant, well run and law abiding. Under native rule they have become pits of corruption, poverty and disease.
brane pilot says
The population of the Africa and the Developing World will double by 2050.
This population growth will be exported as migrants.
Open borders in the face of this demographic tsunami is mass suicide.
If survival of Western civilization is immoral, then a moral solution is no longer an option.
The mindless charity that subsidized generations of overbreeding in countries that cannot support large populations is now returning to haunt the West.
It is June, 1914. The leaders now are as stupid as they were then. The consequences will be similar.
Older Canadian says
You are correct with the population numbers. There is also a real threat of food shortages worldwide which was talked about in the early 70’s if population control was ignored. This fear was one of the main reasons family planning was encouraged upon the western countries. I remember the politics on this. Problem was the third world didn’t get the same indocrination.
Walter Sieruk says
It would be wise of the people of Italy to beware of so many Muslim migrants who will attempt to enter Italy. Likewise, It’s also wise of the other Europeans of the other nations of Europe, as Germany Denmark , Sweden and so on , The Europeans need to put a hold to the mass influx of so many Muslims into their nations because of foolish and lacks immigration policies
Many jihadist /Muslims have the Islamic agenda and quest to conquer the nations of the West for Islam. Either “by hook or by crook” as in by engaging in the stealth jihad or in the violent and deadly “jihad of the sword.” Likewise part of all this in is by the Muslim infiltration of the Western countries which is being accomplished by the great number of Muslim migrants who are entering the Western nations.
As a Former Muslim had revealed in his book when he wrote that “there has been large –scale immigration into the West, from Islamic nations…of Muslims who are implacably hostile to the West, have no desire to learn why the West became so rich and tolerant , and certainly have no desire to assimilate. They feel no gratitude of allegiance to their Western host nations; their only obligations are to fellow Muslims.”
The author further clarifies by adding. “The mere presence of so many Muslims in the West had affected the domestic and international behavior of governments, whose foreign policy is dominated by fear of offending their Muslim population ready to riot on the slightest pretext. Those unassimilated Muslims are committed to introducing Islamic laws in the West. , and they are able to do so cleverly exploiting the freedoms created over the centuries by the infidels.” [1]
As for that above statement that the “Muslim population [is] ready to riot on the slightest pretext…” This is valid evidence that the old saying is true .Which is that “Evil is always looking for an excuse.”
On this very important subject another scholar in his book informs the reader that “Islamic involvement in the political process is much more advanced in Europe than in the United States. “ and he further makes it known that “Of all the continents of the world, Europe is probably the number one target by Muslim strategists who are seeking world dominance.”
[1] THE ISLAM IN Islamic terrorism by Ibn Warraq, page 354
[2] HOW ISLAM PLANS TO CHANCE THE WORLD by William Wagner , pages 176, 195.
Ren says
Keep your borders strong, Italy.
Rufolino says
Good advice Ren, yes. But already TOO LATE.
And if you are considering the half-million illegal migrants who are going to be “DEPORTED”, don’t ! Because this isn’t going to happen, it’s just politics.
robyt says
why do you think so? what is really important is not giving tax extorted money to these people. the best way is to stop the UNHCR protection scam.
Jay says
Italy is using common sense. Just as Hungary, and Poland closed their borders to protect their
soverignity, Italy is following! Look at the mess and cost to Germany, France and England, Sweden, Norway, etc etc. not to mention crime, diseases, welfare, and the fact that less than 2% of migrants ever work! It’s billions of dollars.
All soverign nations need closed protected borders. I always thought going to the Euro and giving up individual currencies was a huge mistake. Let’s hope the USA can keep our borders secure and protect our nation. Go Trump 2020 ??????????
KJW says
Closing the borders doesn’t keep out Muslims, they’re flying in on visas, work visas, refugees, etc. There are way more new Muslims than the numbers given and they’re not all from war-torn countries. Quote a number started coming in in the early 2000s. Just ask Muslims where they’re from. In a town near me there’s a whole bunch Turks that weren’t there 25 years ago. No refugees from Turkey and they’re not all young.
Trump isn’t doing anything about it. I just keep seeing more and more, and young pregnant ones.
peter says
I am sad to inform you my friend but the latest intel is he is not runnujg in 2020.
Infidel_mohandjob says
Kudis Italy stick to your guns !
gravenimage says
“They will only see Italy on a postcard”: Italy turns away another migrant ship
………………
Hear, hear!
c matt says
Salvini = Italian for “save”, which is exactly what he is doing for Italy and its people. It can not be a coincidence.
Ole Pederson says
A sorry mess. The migrants will leave whatever port they’re dumped in and move on to Germany, Sweden or France.
c matt says
If it is a Dutch-flagged ship, send it to Holland.
Guy Forester says
Via the Suez canal.
Don McKellar says
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE, ITALY.
Diane says
I understand your point, but I still feel it’s “better late, than never”. I have distant relatives who live in Italy, and I am just grateful that Salvini is doing what he can, to put the brakes on. If he turned away a previous boat of 200+ migrants…. and now, a boat of 600+ migrants, it’s still a reduction…. better than an increase. And by the way, since all our comments seem to be viewed by the powers-that-be who OWN all “Social Media” platforms, I want to make it clear: I have nothing against any human being, white, black, brown, red, yellow. What I don’t like, is overwhelming any country with more people than it can actually support/sustain. It’s common sense. In the USA, we arrest individuals who hoard animals. Supposedly, the person feels overwhelming compassion for every single stray dog/cat, and COMMITS TO HELPING EVERY SINGLE ONE….even when their RESOURCES ARE COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED. Without common sense—–but full of compassion —- they just continue hoarding more, more, and more animals, until EVERY ANIMAL IS LIVING IN HORRID CONDITIONS! In the USA, we ARREST individuals who create these horrible conditions for animals….. AND YET(!), when a country’s leaders embrace this SAME HOARDING MENTALITY toward human beings, the global “elites” try to make common people think it’s VIRTUOUS(!) to keep hoarding more and more people that may never be able to support themselves(!) Some may never learn a new language, or learn a new trade or skill for employment. No country can sustain that kind of welfare, for more, and more, and more people, forever. It’ll eventually collapse. Again, I have nothing against any individual human being, of any race. I”m just saying, no country can embrace a hoarding mentality as a financial policy…even in the name of compassion. At least Salvini is trying to establish common sense policy.
Lauren Hermann says
Excellent analogy, Diane! Again, this is such obvious commen sense, and yet the left can’t seem to see beyond it’s evil nose. Mark my words!! Everyone should be prepared for a war, and should have a “Plan B”–just in case the war is not conventional or declared.
Rufolino says
Exactly, Ken. This makes absolutely NO DIFFERENCE to the catastrophic situation Europe is inflicting on itself.
Don McKellar says
What would the fake Pope say?
Rufolino says
Frankie is probably too enraged to utter.
For the first time in a VERY long time the policies of the Italian Government are in direct opposition to the stated policies of the Pope.
Given the Pope’s mad views about Islam and migrants, this is cause for some celebration.
abad says
Excellent news.
Italy has too rich a cultural heritage to be tainted by Islam.
Lydia Church says
Finally someone takes the right stand!
infidel says
Another Islamic TRUISM from the annals of the Infidel:
Just because a Muslim is a great sportsman or an entertainer or a movie superstar in a non-Muslim country makes ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE to JEHAAD. Jehaad will continue from other Muslims even if this successful Muslim is treated like a GOD in that non-Muslim country. And that goes for all those Muslim sport-stars thriving in Khafir nations..
infidel says
And want to add: Neither will this successful Muslim do anything against Jehaad. In fact, he/she will enjoy the best of both worlds.. adulation from the khafir and silent support to Jehaad..
Guy Forester says
However, if not “muslim enough” when sharia kicks in, he/she will be one of the first to get the chop chop square treatment. The same goes for the leftists, liberals, and other useful idiots. Even conversion to islam may not save them.
Baucent says
Bravo Salvini! Finally a European nation has the courage and commonsense to follow an Australian style “Turn back the boats” policy. If they keep it up, the flow will stop. And those German busybodies will be sent packing as well.
Pierre-anthony Christian says
Japan was the first to ignore the immigration directive, their P.M. said no to anything muslim, no teaching no mosques, no schools.” We have our own problems to fix first before we even think about them.”
Valkyrie Ziege says
; If Africa is the “Garden of Eden, therefore send the slaves, because that is what they are, and slavery is illegal in civilized countries, back to the Garden of Eden.
Guy Forester says
Way to go Italy!
However, I do not think that the Maltese should open their ports, nor can they. Malta survived an Islamic invasion centuries ago. They have a limited population and resources. Refuse entry to these ships.
Better yet, the Greek and Italian navies and coast guards need to do another Lepanto. This time, go to the Libyan and Tunisian ports and sink all of the “refugee boats” before they can put to sea.
When the “rescue boats” go out to sea prior to picking up the “refugees”, they should be boarded and confiscated, and the crews arrested for aiding and abetting human trafficking. This what this really is, a well financed human trafficking operation.
If the EU or NATO complains, tell them to send their own boats down to pick up refugees and take them to Brussels.
Anne Smith says
Quite right – the so called “rescue boats” should be scuttled n harbour before they can bring their unwanted cargoes to Europe. All those manning them should be arrested when they return to Europe and charged with ;people smuggling.
SAVE FERRIS says
German run “mission” send them to germany, they are the largest and richest in europe
Pierre-anthony Christian says
What about a blockade of the northern African ports where they are coming from nothing allowed to leave that looks suspicious?
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
The Maltese remember.