Happier diner Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: As you say, the vehicles should give way. Sadly there are a lot of Honda Jazz-driving old duffers who are as thick as the proverbial. No doubt it’ll be another of those thick twats who’ve driven at 37 all the way from Ramsey and still drive at 37 turning into a side road. Hope the pedestrian is OK and the halfwit in the car loses their licence. Yeah. What we don't need is more Hyundai i10 drivers ripping up the roads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Loving the resurfacing as you head north out of Lower Foxdale. Nothing wrong with the job but a bit was missed as somebody hadn't moved their car. A car which has a DoI high vis vest on the passenger seat.... 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 CM Cannan has been on the NPM (MR) this morning - pre recorded - as no doubt he was under the quilt! He sounded pathetic really, hardly confident, and as though he has something to hide. He says that a new DOI Minister will be appointed immently, he has had reevaluated his current team. Rearranging deckchairs on the sinking ship? Minister Professor Ashfords return? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 25 minutes ago, 2112 said: CM Cannan has been on the NPM (MR) this morning - pre recorded - as no doubt he was under the quilt! He sounded pathetic really, hardly confident, and as though he has something to hide. He says that a new DOI Minister will be appointed immently, he has had reevaluated his current team. Rearranging deckchairs on the sinking ship? Minister Professor Ashfords return? He hasn’t got many to choose from although Kate & Jane aren’t very visible so maybe they could take on role 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Banker said: He hasn’t got many to choose from although Kate & Jane aren’t very visible so maybe they could take on role They could but I can’t see either of them being any use in the role and the Department. Both are merely CM Cannans stooges. I can’t see either questioning, probing or standing up to civil servants. They aren’t going to disagree and do what’s right. In some cases personal ambition within COMIN is very much in control. For all his faults, ex Minister Thomas - like him or loathe him - he was principled to a degree and if he disagreed he stood his ground. Could you picture ex Minister Professor Know it all Ashford disagreeing and arguing? Yes Chief Minister! Outside bet - Ann Corlett MHK - invisibility is her specialty, and will be a total pillar of the establishment, and will do whatever is asked without questioning. Whilst the new appointment might be immenient, which either suggests it will timed for Mondays news agenda, or at least before the IOMG conference, as CM Cannan will want to be at his dick waving best. Edited September 9, 2023 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I hear they are fitting a revolving door on the DoI Ministers Office but it's behind schedule and over budget. CM also mumbling about changes at the DoI. At a guess it'll be dividing it back into Education, Healthcare, Public Housing, Transport, Highways, Ports and Properties (pendulum swings). Each will have a new logo (plent more colours left for the swooshy things) and manxified re-branding along with all new EV fleets while planning a spec built new HQ facility at the IOM Business Park with windymills and sunnyplates. Of course it'll be on the inside of the TT course thus justifying the need for the Braddan Bridge Flyover project to maintain access year round. But I'm probably wrong. In a years time we'll be posting on "The (former) DoI wins again" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: I hear they are fitting a revolving door on the DoI Ministers Office but it's behind schedule and over budget. It will be found to have unexpected voids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, 2112 said: CM Cannan has been on the NPM (MR) this morning - pre recorded - as no doubt he was under the quilt! He sounded pathetic really, hardly confident, and as though he has something to hide. He says that a new DOI Minister will be appointed immently, he has had reevaluated his current team. Rearranging deckchairs on the sinking ship? Minister Professor Ashfords return? the return of the callister perhaps ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3FM News...Watterson won't be making any friends within the DOI either then 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 49 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: planning a spec built new HQ facility at the IOM Business Park with windymills and sunnyplates. Of course it'll be on the inside of the TT course thus justifying the need for the Braddan Bridge Flyover project to maintain access year round. Open to correction, as always: but if they built the HQ at the IOM Business Park, that would be outside the TT course - wouldn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 My money is on Tim Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Happier diner said: My money is on Tim Johnson. Well he’s done an incredible job at DFE I suppose. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, WTF said: the return of the callister perhaps ???? Hope so, Comedy Gold on a daily basis, and he won’t last long, as someone will have it in for him - fellow politico or civil servant who has been upset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: 3FM News...Watterson won't be making any friends within the DOI either then 🤭 I doubt it, I find Mr Squeaker to be somewhat lazy. He would rather have a prominent role with the opportunity to raid the dressing up box, and to look important. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 It is too unwieldy and needs breaking up. Alfie did mention in his news flash that that the COM would look into reforming the department which makes me wonder if he is thinking of going down this path. If this happens it would make the job much more manageable. FYI I have used the term NEWS FLASH lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.