2112 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 IOMN&P Facebook page has links to the Elections Hustings, chaired by Julie Edge. What is comical is Laurence Skelly talking about accountability and transparency. Hardly a good statement from someone who’s current department is hardly the byword for openness, accountability and transparency. Still it’s its riveting stuff, two talking bollocks and pretending they are constitutional experts, Juan Watterson and Laurence Skelly. Still if Skelly doesn’t get the role, he won’t be an MHK so can’t screw the island up anymore. If Spuan Juan gets in, he gets to raid the Speakers dressing up box. Who do the contributors of MF want as El Presidente? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Money more wisely spent than on a salary for these clowns ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) Juan will be the better President. But he's also the been ok as Speaker, PCC chair and mildly rebellious MHK for Rushen. If I could guarantee he'd do more of the same next time, I might be tempted to vote for him. Certainly looking as good an option for a Rushen voter disgusted with the Quayle years than the other COMIN Party candidates Haywood and Kemp at the moment. Edited July 15, 2021 by Declan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 🤮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Johnson Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) The whole lot of them need emptying, the last 18 months has shown that they are incapable of governing anything, let a lone a "country" The ignorance shown by totally dismissing the advisory group is the final nail. Bunch of fuc*ing incompetents. They normally get by because the IOM government does not have to make any proper, life changing decisions. This is different. Covid has changed that and its like going into war with a primary school teaching assistant as the leader (No disrespect to primary school teaching assistants BTW - I am sure they know their own capabilities) Listening to MBE today was sickening, "Its COMIN decision at the end of the day" absolute f'ing arseho*es Edited July 15, 2021 by Boris Johnson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 The position was effectively created from nowhere to accommodate one individual, long since passed. Time it was reviewed. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 What exactly does the role entail? It seems superfluous other than to reward a long serving MHK with something tangible, Skelly isn't really in that bracket though? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) The role is just like that of the woman in full evening dress who used to come on at the end of the Morecambe and Wise show. Edited July 15, 2021 by Shake me up Judy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 There has been so succession planning for the next president in Tynwald ,and out of the two Juan is the only one with experience as a presiding officer sadly Skelly has been a disaster and his department is only a short head behind the department of infrastructure , ,far too many lost opportunities ! and an expensive talking shop, interesting to see he has not the confidence or wish to stand and face the electorate in Rushen , but happy for his mates to push him into a position where he can travel the world , without anyone questioning his ability or indeed what he is doing in the name of the people of the Isle of man and at a very nice salary and pension , The position of president is generally filled by a Tynwald member who has served the Island with distinction ,and can command respect and support from his fellow members , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Omobono said: There has been so succession planning for the next president in Tynwald ,and out of the two Juan is the only one with experience as a presiding officer sadly Skelly has been a disaster and his department is only a short head behind the department of infrastructure , ,far too many lost opportunities ! and an expensive talking shop, interesting to see he has not the confidence or wish to stand and face the electorate in Rushen , but happy for his mates to push him into a position where he can travel the world , without anyone questioning his ability or indeed what he is doing in the name of the people of the Isle of man and at a very nice salary and pension , The position of president is generally filled by a Tynwald member who has served the Island with distinction ,and can command respect and support from his fellow members , Well that rules both Watterson and Skelly. Distinction and Respect …………..nah. Watterson has been scathingly critical of Government policy recently, hardly becoming when you want to crawl your way into the top role. Perhaps another compromise candidate will be found …………….. Ashie, please! Edited July 15, 2021 by 2112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, 2112 said: Well that rules both Watterson and Skelly. Distinction and Respect …………..nah. Watterson has been scathingly critical of Government policy recently, hardly becoming when you want to crawl your way into the top role. Perhaps another compromise candidate will be found …………….. Ashie, please! Makes Juan perfect. I'm told he's not in favour though with members because he also wants to study for a law degree part time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Shake me up Judy said: The role is just like that of the woman in full evening dress who used to come on at the end of the Morecambe and Wise show. …and I love you all!! Edited to add - Bizarrely, having just typed that, her name suddenly popped into my head…Janet Webb. I didn’t even know I knew that! Edited July 15, 2021 by Uhtred 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, NoTailT said: Makes Juan perfect. I'm told he's not in favour though with members because he also wants to study for a law degree part time. Crikey, is he planning on becoming AG once he has finished his term as El Presidente? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, 2112 said: Perhaps another compromise candidate will be found …………….. Ashie, please! Please ...no. He needs a rest now. Believe me, he needs rest. I believe we could all benefit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Apple said: Please ...no. He needs a rest now. Believe me, he needs rest. I believe we could all benefit. I agree totally , he's far outreached his capabilities months ago. He's been found out far to many times in recent months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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