Whatnonsence Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Given - I'm told by a member of the house that was canvassing on my doorstep - that Mr Skelly has just recently been accused of breaching Tynwald Member Standards, which is also being reviewed as a breach of CoMin Code by Cabinet/ChiefMin... I'm a little surprised by his appointment. Should be an interesting few months ahead for him. Shortest term Presidente ever? In Manx Politics to breach anything is a feather in the cap certainly no detriment to the career 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Whatnonsence said: In Manx Politics to breach anything is a feather in the cap certainly no detriment to the career Erm, well. I can't argue with that statement really. Buncha bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebean Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, buncha wankas said: Nominal, as CM is exiting stage in a few months You are right of course. The DfE should be a dynamic agency delivering good results for the economy and people of the Isle of Man. Replacing one empty vessel at the political helm with another is not going to make matters any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4mbi Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 3 hours ago, TheTeapot said: Does that mean Robertshaw spoiled his paper?! Wonder what he wrote... "I'm not voting for either of those cockwombles" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, b4mbi said: Does that mean Robertshaw spoiled his paper?! Wonder what he wrote... "I'm not voting for either of those cockwombles" No it was Moorhouse. Robertshaw appears as Mr Deputy Speaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I'd put moorhouse top 5 in my all time favourite manx politicians even before this. I'd say top 4 now. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 hours ago, the stinking enigma said: I'd put moorhouse top 5 in my all time favourite manx politicians even before this. I'd say top 4 now. Have you ever seen him trying to order a pint in the pub? That's a priceless Top 3-esque experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Does Skelly still have to secure a seat in the September election to retain his presidency fancy dress outfits? Asking for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Skelly's going to look like a right plonker in the fancy dress; like a character out of Gilbert and Sullivan. At least Rodan had the size and figure to carry it off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Manx Bean said: Does Skelly still have to secure a seat in the September election to retain his presidency fancy dress outfits? Asking for a friend. No. President of Tynwald comes with a seat on LegCo and office as presiding officer of LegCo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_N_Eggs Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shake me up Judy said: Skelly's going to look like a right plonker in the fancy dress; like a character out of Gilbert and Sullivan. At least Rodan had the size and figure to carry it off. I suspect they resize the outfit given that Claire Christian was about 5ft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ham_N_Eggs said: I suspect they resize the outfit given that Claire Christian was about 5ft. Claire has only been an MHK 12 months. Clare, on the other hand, was MHK, MLC and President. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_N_Eggs Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, John Wright said: Claire has only been an MHK 12 months. Clare, on the other hand, was MHK, MLC and President. Not saying you're a pedant but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, NoTailT said: Have you ever seen him trying to order a pint in the pub? That's a priceless Top 3-esque experience. I like the open ended way you have described that. So much that i have decided to move him up to number 3. Apologies to phil gawne 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 12 hours ago, buncha wankas said: Nominal, as CM is exiting stage in a few months Mr Skelly is home and dry now until the next election for President , 5 years from now, nice job traveling the world CPA presiding officers meetings and conferences , no doubt he will renew his relationship with the world Manx society , and if he licks enough boots a Gong will be coming his way as an added bonus , for all he has done for us on our behalf !and at our great expense , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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