0bserver Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: Yeah, it's not like his new job gives him much opportunity to talk about stuff, especially on the radio. More it's good for him to keep his hand in on this as he may need those skills in 4 years time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, 0bserver said: More it's good for him to keep his hand in on this as he will need those skills in 4 years time. Fixed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I'm rather relaxed about MHKs having hobbies, provided they don't impinge on their work. An MHK writing a novel and get royalties would be fine. Stu hosting a podcast supported by subscribers would be similar. Theoretically this is no different. But is there a conflict of interest here? Does it give him a financial stake in Manx Radio and the continuance of the TT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Christian Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, Declan said: I'm rather relaxed about MHKs having hobbies, provided they don't impinge on their work. An MHK writing a novel and get royalties would be fine. Stu hosting a podcast supported by subscribers would be similar. Theoretically this is no different. But is there a conflict of interest here? Does it give him a financial stake in Manx Radio and the continuance of the TT? It’s not for the TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Youaintseenme said: It does. It’s about 60 percent of what it should be 24 MHKs for 85,000 people. You're going to be hard pressed to argue for much more. And from my experience there are some MHKs who don't give a damn or a reply to their constituents. No wonder they had so much time to memorise all the freemason speeches (and lick stamps and that in their Post Office for li'l' old ladies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Youaintseenme said: It does. It’s about 60 percent of what it should be Thanks for your thoughts on the matter, Daphne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 5 hours ago, WTF said: another one is the one way from kingswood grove down into st barnabus in douglas , some kingswood staff seem to think they can just nip up that hill when ever they like and the one way doesn't apply to them. They should have a TT bellend traffic award. Went to watch the racing on the Southern 100 course this afternoon. Get stuck behind a long queue of traffic going back to Douglas at nearly stand still speed up past King Bills and the airport roundabouts. Finally get to pass at the Total Station what is a silly old twat in a mobility scooter doing 5 mph down the middle of the road deliberately holding up the traffic. It was like he had some sort of death wish. Not sure why you’d be that thick unless you actually wanted to die being hit from behind at 50mph. Some of these clowns need dealing with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman34 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bandits said: They should have a TT bellend traffic award. Went to watch the racing on the Southern 100 course this afternoon. Get stuck behind a long queue of traffic going back to Douglas at nearly stand still speed up past King Bills and the airport roundabouts. Finally get to pass at the Total Station what is a silly old twat in a mobility scooter doing 5 mph down the middle of the road deliberately holding up the traffic. It was like he had some sort of death wish. Not sure why you’d be that thick unless you actually wanted to die being hit from behind at 50mph. Some of these clowns need dealing with. Couldn't get on the bus? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bandits said: It was like he had some sort of death wish. Everest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, manxman34 said: Couldn't get on the bus? He was more likely to get under a bus to be honest. It’s like the cyclists on the Mountain a few years ago. I don’t understand why people seem to be hellbent on being such total dickheads just because they think they can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bandits said: silly old twat in a mobility scooter doing 5 mph down the middle of the road deliberately holding up the traffic can't fckn wait to do that 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Bandits said: He was more likely to get under a bus to be honest. It’s like the cyclists on the Mountain a few years ago. I don’t understand why people seem to be hellbent on being such total dickheads just because they think they can. You'll have to ask the ACU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve_Christian said: It’s not for the TT. He’s commentating on the TT. Therefore, he has a vested interest in the continuance of the TT to continue his side hustle. But I’m sure he’ll be objective next time it’s funding is discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve_Christian said: It’s not for the TT. He’s commentating on the TT. Therefore, he has a vested interest in the continuance of the TT to continue his side hustle. But I’m sure he’ll be objective next time it’s funding is discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve_Christian said: It’s not for the TT. He’s commentating on the TT. Therefore, he has a vested interest in the continuance of the TT to continue his side hustle. But I’m sure he’ll be objective next time it’s funding is discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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