Theodolite Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 I listened to him on the Sunday pre-Mannin line programme this week. He inferred that as he had been selected by the prime minister he had been effectively 'democratically elected'. Tony Blair/Gordon Broon's cronies got in with 22% of the available vote and 33% of the actual turnout. Democracy my arse. Religion and politics don't mix in my view. Tynwald should vote to take away his vote IMO - but to be polite, simply let him still attend and have his say. He had a way with Teflon coated words alright, and has obviously been groomed in the ways and means of Tony. Something like: Yes of course, by being awarded the post via Gordon and the very Queen herself - who are themselves of course democratically elected or something to do with a democratically society, he too was therefore democratically elected (I was waiting him to finish the sentence with an aloof "how can't you see that, you pleb") . . . and as for all this "what about judaism and catholicism". The Isle of Man is a designated Christian Church of England country therefore ipso dipso factatum, there NEEDS to be a bishop. So there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 . . . and as for all this "what about judaism and catholicism". The Isle of Man is a designated Christian Church of England country therefore ipso dipso factatum, there NEEDS to be a bishop. So there. The Isle of Man is not populated by a bunch of sheep bowing to a nanny state therefore ipso dipso factatum, there NEED NOT be some pompous over paid member of a useless brainwashing sect representing the views of an ancient fable who calls himself a Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Baaaaaaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 The Isle of Man is not populated by a bunch of sheep bowing to a nanny state therefore ipso dipso factatum, there NEED NOT be some pompous over paid member of a useless brainwashing sect representing the views of an ancient fable who calls himself a Bishop Exactly. put them all to the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Baaaaaaa. Damn where did I put my wellys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 . . . and as for all this "what about judaism and catholicism". The Isle of Man is a designated Christian Church of England country therefore ipso dipso factatum, there NEEDS to be a bishop. So there. Bollocks. Who designated it a C of E country? The C of E I would guess. I would prefer it if our govenments could distance themselves from superstitious claptrap and mumbo-jumbo based around all-powerful supernatural beings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Baaaaaaa. Damn where did I put my wellys Somebody stole them and i think i know the culprit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_y...ire/7448006.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekinvig Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 i think the bishop will be an asset to the island, and maybe he can stop the building of a mansion house in the grounds of peel cathederal. i've seen the plans and wonder why these people are still collecting money on a Sunday, when they obviously have money to burn. why on earth do they need such a big residence for a church this size, they reckon 30,000 people a year will come over just to see that quaint parish church, and enjoy the cafe facilities they are planning. one good thing is the elaborate gardens which will be laid out. at last somewhere nice for the feral children of peel to consume the alcohol they've bought from local retailers. i do wonder though how much it will cost each year to keep these gardens looking nice, as the children destroy them on a regular basis. i do wonder which local building firm will be used to carry out all of this lucrative work and which firm will be contracted to keep the gardens looking nice. still if you look for an alternative use for this prime land in peel, how about a bloody car park with doggy bins and another cafe and hairdressers you can never have enough of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 We must stop with all this Bishop bashing You're just jealous Bishop envy. If everyone had their own bishop to bash, then there would be more harmony in the world, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 The new Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man is to be enthroned at Peel Cathedral before a congregation later. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7454585.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodolite Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 There has been much reporting on the News on Manx Radio about the "Enthroning of the Bishop" I think this Isle of Man thing is getting out of hand, the joke is wearing thin. 80,000 people and we have a throned bishop, a governor, a president, a clutch of deemsters, an Attorney General, 24 MHKs, some MLCs, and all topped off with a few legion of highly paid and pensioned civili servants. I do take it that the Bish is paid for by the Church of England? Which if he is, makes it rather odd that he has a vote at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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