Donald Trumps Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I'm hoping Kerry Sharpe can reopen Tynwald debate on her Public Media report which is on this months Order Paper 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I hope not. Its rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, piebaps said: I hope not. Its rubbish. Here's the proposal: http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/20182021/2019-PP-0143.pdf Do you think it's all rubbish, or just particular bits of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 In light of the recent output from Manx Radio, I see that document in a fresh light. There are some interesting ideas in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) I think so gettafa Think there was disagreement between the houses/chambers so it didn't get the go ahead The subsequent debate on Manx Radio was lacklustre to say the least The proposal should be returned to Tynwald for debate again in consequence of the MR changes Edited November 14, 2019 by Donald Trumps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) But the heat has been taken off the politicians. Manx Radio Morning Mandate was always good to keep up with current affairs and politics, including on the spot interviews with MHKs etc. It was not afraid to raise controversial or contentious topics. I think the current situation of quizzy-quiz, pop-jangle radio will suit many MHKs very nicely, and I would even go so far as to say this was the way it was planned by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Quayle's gaggle and the various hangers on. After all, if there is any Government publicity required then the ex-hacks in the Cabinet Office can do it as, when or if they feel it is required. These days we have compliant and avuncular Andy Wint doing such as pre-planned interviews at lunchtime and stuff at tea-time. It is occasionally interesting but very sterile (aka boring). Such as James Davis was squeezed out, Stu Peters put out to stud, and Beth Espey made into a Stepford Wife. Maybe Manx Radio right now is just how the House of Keys wants it. And at the taxpayers' cost. Edited November 14, 2019 by gettafa 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 But if nobody listens to it the politicians lose out!........much the same as we lose out paying tax to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 What is it currently achieving for the taxpayers £1m? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, gettafa said: But the heat has been taken off the politicians. Manx Radio Morning Mandate was always good to keep up with current affairs and politics, including on the spot interviews with MHKs etc. It was not afraid to raise controversial or contentious topics. I think the current situation of quizzy-quiz, pop-jangle radio will suit many MHKs very nicely, and I would even go so far as to say this was the way it was planned by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Quayle's gaggle and the various hangers on. After all, if there is any Government publicity required then the ex-hacks in the Cabinet Office can do it as, when or if they feel it is required. These days we have compliant and avuncular Andy Wint doing such as pre-planned interviews at lunchtime and stuff at tea-time. It is occasionally interesting but very sterile (aka boring). Such as James Davis was squeezed out, Stu Peters put out to stud, and Beth Espey made into a Stepford Wife. Maybe Manx Radio right now is just how the House of Keys wants it. And at the taxpayers' cost. It's not just MR. It's rife throughout the Island... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Donald Trumps said: What is it currently achieving for the taxpayers £1m? F all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parchedpeas Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Donald Trumps said: Here's the proposal: http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/20182021/2019-PP-0143.pdf Do you think it's all rubbish, or just particular bits of it? It's rubbish. From pretty much start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, parchedpeas said: It's rubbish. From pretty much start to finish. Can't really say, I gave up listening a few weeks ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 55 minutes ago, parchedpeas said: It's rubbish. From pretty much start to finish. No it isn’t. It may not be what you want but many think it is pretty good. If you want pop music played by school leavers there are other options available. More talk and more interaction with the listeners is what local radio is about. I can’t fault it and hope they are not put off by the haters, especially on here. There are a lot of hard working, dedicated staff at Manx Radio, who don’t deserve the sh** they are getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, dilligaf said: No it isn’t. It may not be what you want but many think it is pretty good. If you want pop music played by school leavers there are other options available. More talk and more interaction with the listeners is what local radio is about. I can’t fault it and hope they are not put off by the haters, especially on here. There are a lot of hard working, dedicated staff at Manx Radio, who don’t deserve the sh** they are getting. That's an interesting comment as I agree. Unfortunately when I got back to the IOM a few weeks ago after the revamp I heard less talk and more music which made me look elsewhere. Are you really sure it is more interesting talk? Like say radio 4? I just heard more pop songs of no interest to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBrown Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, NoTail said: That's an interesting comment as I agree. Unfortunately when I got back to the IOM a few weeks ago after the revamp I heard less talk and more music which made me look elsewhere. Are you really sure it is more interesting talk? Like say radio 4? I just heard more pop songs of no interest to me. The lack of that grim miserable bloke at lunchtime is an improvement, though I really could not give one shit who Victor fucking Kneale was. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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