James Hampton Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, notwell said: I think you completely don't understand what the Chamber is about or does. I notice you did not answer my question. I think I do. It's quite clear on their website if you want to look, and to be honest whether they are a minority or not is irrelevant. It's a political lobby group strongly pursuing a particular political direction - as stated on their website. The point is that if Manx Radio is supportive of that it is no longer politically neutral, and quite happy to be so it would seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hampton Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I should point out I have said nothing of whether I agree or disagree with their political objectives, the point was neutrality of a government funded broadcaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mugabe Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 You're absolutely right, James. It's obvious to everyone with more than two brain cells. I can understand why Notwell is having trouble figuring it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I think you are looking into it far too deeply James. The Chamber has a number of members from retail, law, insurance, engineering, telecoms, banking, IT, eGaming, travel to name a few. All of those sectors and companies employ huge numbers of people. And those sectors support or are interlinked with everything else. It isn't about minority interests of a few. Far from it really. As for Manx Radio joining - it looks straight forward to me. It's an opportunity for them to sell their services to a ready made audience and one bit of business covers the fee. I don't really agree that the chamber is hugely agenda drive aside of just really wanting what is best for the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 30 minutes ago, Robert Mugabe said: You're absolutely right, James. It's obvious to everyone with more than two brain cells. I can understand why Notwell is having trouble figuring it out. Well that'll be two of us then given your brain cell count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, notwell said: I don't really agree that the chamber is hugely agenda drive aside of just really wanting what is best for the island. They want what's best for the island in their view, which isn't necessarily what's best for the island. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 What is then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 That's a stupid question and misses my point completely. Have a little think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: That's a stupid question and misses my point completely. Have a little think about it. It doesn't really miss your point. If you think they have a bias or view about what is best for the island and you think it isn't the correct view then what is best for the island? Virtually every sector of business is represented by the way (in relation to their 'view') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, notwell said: It doesn't really miss your point. If you think they have a bias or view about what is best for the island and you think it isn't the correct view then what is best for the island? Virtually every sector of business is represented by the way (in relation to their 'view') Surely the only reason the CoC exists is to promote what's best for it's members not for the good of great unwashed? 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Faceman Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, James Hampton said: I should point out I have said nothing of whether I agree or disagree with their political objectives, the point was neutrality of a government funded broadcaster. They shouldn’t be a member of Chamber in my book. They aren’t a commercial operation for a start they get a massive grant from the taxpayer to stay afloat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarne Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 You have a point - but other companies are also in receipt of government money who are part of the Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hampton Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, notwell said: I think you are looking into it far too deeply James. The Chamber has a number of members from retail, law, insurance, engineering, telecoms, banking, IT, eGaming, travel to name a few. All of those sectors and companies employ huge numbers of people. And those sectors support or are interlinked with everything else. It isn't about minority interests of a few. Far from it really. As for Manx Radio joining - it looks straight forward to me. It's an opportunity for them to sell their services to a ready made audience and one bit of business covers the fee. I don't really agree that the chamber is hugely agenda drive aside of just really wanting what is best for the island. I'm not disputing who they are or what they do, but are you telling me that CoC policy is set by all people employed by those businesses, or by the people who control them? Are you seriously trying to imply that the CoC is politically neutral? I will restate that I am not commenting on their policies. Edited November 18, 2017 by James Hampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hampton Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Tarne said: You have a point - but other companies are also in receipt of government money who are part of the Chamber I think the point here is that it's a national broadcaster the majority of people would assume must be politically neutral. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkle Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, James Hampton said: I think the point here is that it's a national broadcaster the majority of people would assume must be politically neutral. ASSUME ?????????????????????????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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