Declan Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 14 hours ago, the stinking enigma said: To make this easier to understand for the likes of me, can we break the parishes down into world cup groups. Which is the group of death and which parish is the group of sleep? Peel - 2 sitting ministers, 1 former minister (and ex MHK/MLC), a sitting MLC, the Green Party, whatever Trevor Cowin is, and another - Group of Death Douglas Central - Group of Sleep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Middle - group of madness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Ramsey no game walkover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Douglas East - Splitsville FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Douglas South - Germany straight through to the final. (Oh sorry that was local elections ) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 With nominations opening on Wednesday, the number of candidates having announced they are standing is now 60 - still down on 2016 (63). Of course people may withdraw as well as emerge at the last minute. Though as Ramsey has shown over the weekend things can change fast. Unlike the local elections, when it went from a quarter to 40%, the percentage of women candidates hasn't shifted much. It was 21% in 2106 and is only 23% now. Though 2016 was well up on previous elections were the percentage was usually in the low teens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh G Rection Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 10:56 PM, Roger Mexico said: With nominations opening on Wednesday, the number of candidates having announced they are standing is now 60 - still down on 2016 (63). Of course people may withdraw as well as emerge at the last minute. Though as Ramsey has shown over the weekend things can change fast. Unlike the local elections, when it went from a quarter to 40%, the percentage of women candidates hasn't shifted much. It was 21% in 2106 and is only 23% now. Though 2016 was well up on previous elections were the percentage was usually in the low teens. I've only just started my Manifesto so unfortunately unless there is a miracle I think it will be the next administration until it's time for me to stand up for and on behalf of the Island's young people. I'll be the equivalent of HM Sole, but with an increase on the following things: I promise to have more than one brain cell. I promise not to dress like an absolute whopper. I promise not to put on an American accent. Any further suggestions well in advance welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 I heard HM Sole was Alan Bells lovechild. Not sure how true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 14 hours ago, NoTailT said: I heard HM Sole was Alan Bells lovechild. Not sure how true. That will have been an immaculate conception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 10:56 PM, Roger Mexico said: Unlike the local elections, when it went from a quarter to 40%, the percentage of women candidates hasn't shifted much. It was 21% in 2106 and is only 23% now. Though 2016 was well up on previous elections were the percentage was usually in the low teens. It was a few elections ago when a chap phoned the Mannin Line (maybe David Callister was presenter) and proclaimed that the Isle of Man should celebrate being the first country to give women the vote, by taking it off them. It was a strong Manx accent and the comedic timing was impeccable to the extent that it sounded absolutely genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I know some of out elected have a record of being papped steaming. Is this HM Sole off his tits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 The worrying thing for me, with candidates standing on the climate change card, is that whilst we should all be aware of the problem and potential solutions, it wouldn’t matter if the population of the island spend 24/7 farting fresh air. Nothing we do here will make the slightest bit of difference and we shouldn’t be spending money on schemes, while people are homeless and/or hungry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYWIZ Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Lightening McQueen said: The worrying thing for me, with candidates standing on the climate change card, is that whilst we should all be aware of the problem and potential solutions, it wouldn’t matter if the population of the island spend 24/7 farting fresh air. Nothing we do here will make the slightest bit of difference and we shouldn’t be spending money on schemes, while people are homeless and/or Trouble is, just about every country could say the same. Global problems require collective action, with every country doing their bit. Your argument is the same as an individual littering on the grounds that their little bit won't make any difference. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeBrew Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 20 hours ago, NoTailT said: I know some of out elected have a record of being papped steaming. Is this HM Sole off his tits? No, it’s not. Wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I wouldn't trust anybody to govern me that wasn't off their tits at that age. What can they teach me about life? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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