Moghrey Mie Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 I think Mr Hooper said the Department for Enterprise virtually runs itself now that various agencies have taken over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Manifestos are the best of intentions. But in the IOM they're impossible and I doubt most voters even read the damn thing. Hooped, LibVan should mean no CoMin, he did it anyway. I don't know much about Tim but we need credible people steering these important departments. Fuck the manifesto, if he comes up with the goods. Not sure why people feel the need to raise it as an issue right now. Save it for if he makes a mess. Normally but this was a specific commitment he chose to make that was in his power to deliver. It's not "free ice cream for everyone if we can afford it". "Ahh but the strength of the Manx system is you vote for an Independent based on the quality of person's character and ability" the establishment say. But if even personal commitments in manifestos are ignored you cannot trust any one who stands as an independent. How do you vote against the Manx Government if - you only find out who's leading it, who's in it and what it's policies are after the election and people who say they're not going to be part of it -join it. The ability to vote against the government is fundamental to democracy. But we've basically had the same one since the 80's and because they're all corrupt independents out for themselves we can't even cast a losing vote against them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I predict rises in grants for farming enterprise... 4 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Does the electorate have the right to change their mind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 A Farmer, who has their whole life has benefited from "free money" - AKA farming "Grants" and Subsidies" is not the right person to put in that department. Remember the Department "For Enterprise" should mean private sector but from what I see has happened with it over the last 5-6 years now looks like gov taking over private sector enterprises and running them badly. You lot are really royally Fuc*ed............. A farmer in charge of developing private enterprise... 🙂 You could not make that sh1t up....................... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Your divorce is on show again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Blade Runner said: A Farmer, who has their whole life has benefited from "free money" - AKA farming "Grants" and Subsidies" is not the right person to put in that department. Remember the Department "For Enterprise" should mean private sector but from what I see has happened with it over the last 5-6 years now looks like gov taking over private sector enterprises and running them badly. You lot are really royally Fuc*ed............. A farmer in charge of developing private enterprise... 🙂 You could not make that sh1t up....................... Blade Runner for minister for fun and tourism!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, NoTailT said: Not sure why people feel the need to raise it as an issue right now. Save it for if he makes a mess. In 6 months time. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Rob back to MUA ?😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Billy the Kid said: When canvassing for the constituency he specifically told me he would not accept any ministerial position as he would be serving his constituents by holding the Government to Account! He was the only candidate who verbally lied to me though….. as he was the only one we saw on our door step. You should have known. The people that aspire to be mhks have a naive, but definate political ambition. Why else would they do it? The true colours are out. I dont blame him for it. It would have been better if he was just plain honest. PS he wont last. He's a nice enough chap and I think he will want to make a success of it. Is he tough enough? That is the question. ImO no he wont. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Banker said: Rob back to MUA ?😂 You might be right. Who else is there left to have a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, Happier diner said: You might be right. Who else is there left to have a go? Alf could have chosen Jason Moorhouse to stop him asking questions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Well someone had to do the Job , he has been a department member for some time and aware of what the job entails ,after listening to Hooper trying to be sarcastic and clever at question time this morning , if he is like this when speaking to potential investors and captains of industry then a lot of damage has been done , Tim has much more business acumen and personality about him , regarding breaking his election promise and not taking a ministerial job , then maybe he is one of the few in there who really understands how badly the island and its economy is performing and is prepared to take on the responsibility for trying to do something about it rather than bombarding everyone with silly meaningless questions all the time or resorting to social media , lets give the boy a chance ! not many others in there give me confidence , or capable of moving the island and its economy forward , 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Blade Runner said: A Farmer, who has their whole life has benefited from "free money" - AKA farming "Grants" and Subsidies" is not the right person to put in that department. Remember the Department "For Enterprise" should mean private sector but from what I see has happened with it over the last 5-6 years now looks like gov taking over private sector enterprises and running them badly. You lot are really royally Fuc*ed............. A farmer in charge of developing private enterprise... 🙂 You could not make that sh1t up....................... A slight upgrade on Ann Corlett being in charge of digital and having no presence on the internet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Declan said: I've no idea, he might be suitable I don't think I've heard him speak on anything; my criticism was on him breaking a clear commitment in his manifesto. Cannon probably had a bit of hobson's choice - I'd probably scrap Home Affairs and manage with one less minister, but that would cause issues for the CM in maintaining a majority. Commitment with the breaking strain of a KitKat. A politicans word is a weak foundation to build upon. Watch what they do; Not what they say they will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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