747-400 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Omobono said: 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 , Hopefully with the Island’s commitment to CO2 reductions, he will lead by example and reduce travel and do those meetings by Zoom. 🤪 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours 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. Except to be fair, he didn't really. He wears a kilt like it was a skirt, and with his hat at a jaunty angle too, he reminded me a wee bit of a pantomime dame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Omobono said: 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 , It would be good if somebody could list the successes for the Island that he has brought during his terms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buncha wankas Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 hours 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. Does Skelly get a vote like the Bishop? The Bishop getting a vote in constitutional issues is a complete farce and un democratic 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, buncha wankas said: Does Skelly get a vote like the Bishop? The Bishop getting a vote in constitutional issues is a complete farce and un democratic Yes, and a casting vote 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buncha wankas Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, John Wright said: Yes, and a casting vote FFS. So 2 unelected get votes to influence the elected, on top of the MLC unelected. I think a new thread is needed. That is beyond a farce how many not elected votes are there all together 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Now you can see why it's the oldest continuous gravy train, sorry, parliament in the world. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747-400 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, buncha wankas said: FFS. So 2 unelected get votes to influence the elected, on top of the MLC unelected. I think a new thread is needed. That is beyond a farce how many not elected votes are there all together I was surprised by the number of MLCs when looking at the voting yesterday. First it looked as if all MLCs had voted JW, then I found one, two, three additional had voted for LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, 747-400 said: I was surprised by the number of MLCs when looking at the voting yesterday. First it looked as if all MLCs had voted JW, then I found one, two, three additional had voted for LS. [Points to another thread]: LegCo also get to vote and they currently tend to ignore the CoMin line. Greenhill is the only reliable CoMin vote plus possibly Henderson (who can be a bit maverick) and the Bishop. What did surprise me was how few backbench MHKs voted for Watterson (and that Cregeen and Ashford did). Whether this is because they can't stand him or whether they think he should stop pissing about in wigs and get a proper job in government, I don't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: [Points to another thread]: Greenhill is the only reliable CoMin vote plus possibly Henderson (who can be a bit maverick) and the Bishop. They know which side their bread is buttered for sure. And newbie MHKs know just what to do should they fancy a hefty payrise, a seat at the top table and 'Hon' in front of their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: [Points to another thread]: LegCo also get to vote and they currently tend to ignore the CoMin line. Greenhill is the only reliable CoMin vote plus possibly Henderson (who can be a bit maverick) and the Bishop. What did surprise me was how few backbench MHKs voted for Watterson (and that Cregeen and Ashford did). Whether this is because they can't stand him or whether they think he should stop pissing about in wigs and get a proper job in government, I don't know. Interestingly it was one of those two CoMin members that was slating Skelly off on my doorstep the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, 747-400 said: Hopefully with the Island’s commitment to CO2 reductions, he will lead by example and reduce travel and do those meetings by Zoom. 🤪 No friggin' chance! Nice try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, buncha wankas said: FFS. So 2 unelected get votes to influence the elected, on top of the MLC unelected. I think a new thread is needed. That is beyond a farce how many not elected votes are there all together Time to take the vote away from the Bish & make MLCs obtain a public electoral mandate 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Laughable piece on the Nations Propaganda Mouthpiece Manx Radio, with the new El Presidente Skelly proclaiming that Tynpotwald is the Nations most valuable asset. I don’t know what planet he is on, or whether he is taking the piss, arselicking his backers, or he genuinely believes in this. Quite frankly there are other valuable assets that the IOM has, and I would say that it’s political institutions are way down the list. Still whatever turns you on ……….. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Yes, I saw that. Bit of a faux pas. Surely the people are the islands best asset. Tynwald as a building is looking well jaded from the Prospect Hill entrance and the chamber reminds me now of a smoke stained union negotiating back room from the '70s.. Cold in winter, poor acoustics, poor public parking, not even televised in this day and age. Needs at least £5 million to freshen up and improve access. Noticed there were no prayers in Manx last sitting. As for the processes and procedures in Tynwald - radical overhaul needed. The days of watching those older and richer business and land owners speak and for the plebs to hang on their every word are over. This Tynwald was tired, not just on Covid, but with little scope for imagination / new thinking. Needs reinvigorating, a sense of new pride, more accessible to and engagement with the public. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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