747-400 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Roxanne said: And she’d ROCK the suits! Best publicity/tourist/world market opportunity ever. Has she got it tho? Who’s heard her speak? Does she hold command? Listen to her speak in interviews; very thorough. Also quite open with her views on her fb page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Claire Christian also (just) fails the Thomas Test - CM candidates should have topped the poll in their constituency? Do people think that matters? If it did the eligible would be - Moorehouse Cannon Corlett Faragher Ashford Maltby Caine Lord-Brennan Poole-Wilson Callister Hooper Watterson Interesting that this would be the Keys if Pongo's desire for winners only came about. 50:50 gender balance, 2 Labour, 1 Lib Van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Ham_N_Eggs said: but has yet to make any meaningful contribution. BUT she was only there a year so no doubt she will make an impact over the next five years. NONE of them have made any meaningful positve contributions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, 747-400 said: Listen to her speak in interviews; very thorough. Also quite open with her views on her fb page. Her contributions so far haven't convinced me that she'll be a good mhk yet, let alone CM. She's in the wait and see phase for me, too soon to consider for the top job. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747-400 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 48 minutes ago, Roxanne said: And she’d ROCK the suits! Best publicity/tourist/world market opportunity ever. Has she got it tho? Who’s heard her speak? Does she hold command? Could do wonders for the Island. I already see huge opportunities, tv doc ”the female chief minister” 😎possibilities are endless, a tv series capturing all the behind the scenes shenanigans that don’t happen in Tynwald. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Declan said: Claire Christian also (just) fails the Thomas Test - CM candidates should have topped the poll in their constituency? Do people think that matters? If it did the eligible would be - Moorehouse Cannon Corlett Faragher Ashford Maltby Caine Lord-Brennan Poole-Wilson Callister Hooper Watterson Interesting that this would be the Keys if Pongo's desire for winners only came about. 50:50 gender balance, 2 Labour, 1 Lib Van. I'm skeptical that CT stated only those who have topped the dual member vote can stand for the top job - we all know HQ did not Anyway, Mr Thomas has offered his Policy Agenda 2021 to form the backbone of the next Programme For Government http://bit.ly/3zJdG7e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, SleepyJoe said: I'm skeptical that CT stated only those who have topped the dual member vote can stand for the top job - we all know HQ did not He said it in response to my question at the Manx Radio Question Time thing last Tuesday. about 34 minutes in Edited September 26, 2021 by wrighty Link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 4 hours ago, 747-400 said: Could do wonders for the Island. I already see huge opportunities, tv doc ”the female chief minister” 😎possibilities are endless, a tv series capturing all the behind the scenes shenanigans that don’t happen in Tynwald. 🤪 Does this follow on from the Jurby Prison Docu-Comedy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, 2112 said: We will be paying for all the Afghan and Syrian Refugees. We haven’t got any. However given that by any economic definition we have full employment I would suggest that we invite an appropriate amount to come and live here. So as well as fulfilling our moral obligations we gain more economically active citizens ( subject to work permit obligations of course!) Win Win situation. Edited September 26, 2021 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: We haven’t got any. However given that by any economic definition we have full employment I would suggest that we invite an appropriate amount to come and live here. So as well as fulfilling our moral obligations we gain more economically active citizens ( subject to work permit obligations of course!) Win Win situation. As they mostly seem to be young males crossing the channel do we have any vacancies for suicide bombers? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 5 hours ago, SleepyJoe said: I'm skeptical that CT stated only those who have topped the dual member vote can stand for the top job - we all know HQ did not Well there you go then. And HQ has done a top job. Elected is elected and as such you are eligible for a shot at CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Well, I wouldn't go quite as far as saying HQ has done a top job but I'd hate to think that the equals who the new FM would be first among had to come from a top notch of constituency first placed MHKs - that would be snobbery of the worst order, & exclude CT himself from the role this time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebean Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 In times when you need to face tough choices, make tough decisions and drive through policies and change you need a strong leader with a group of talented people whose efforts he/she can marshal. I am not sure that we have a great depth of talent, but some is there. I really don’t think that leadership can be offered by a technocrat who is bright but dull and uninspiring. The likes of CT wouid be plausible if everything was fairly rosy in the garden and further enhancements were desirable. I don’t think we are in that position right now. However if the only other option was another pompous oaf who could read stuff out and block questioning that might expose his shortcomings, CT would be a good choice. He is not another HQ. But the choice is a bit wider this time round and I hope our MHKs can see it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747-400 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, joebean said: In times when you need to face tough choices, make tough decisions and drive through policies and change you need a strong leader with a group of talented people whose efforts he/she can marshal. I am not sure that we have a great depth of talent, but some is there. I really don’t think that leadership can be offered by a technocrat who is bright but dull and uninspiring. The likes of CT wouid be plausible if everything was fairly rosy in the garden and further enhancements were desirable. I don’t think we are in that position right now. However if the only other option was another pompous oaf who could read stuff out and block questioning that might expose his shortcomings, CT would be a good choice. He is not another HQ. But the choice is a bit wider this time round and I hope our MHKs can see it. Agree 100%. So who would you like to see in the running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 15 hours ago, finlo said: As they mostly seem to be young males crossing the channel do we have any vacancies for suicide bombers? No but we have 2 Legco vacancies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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