Boo Gay'n Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) I read this tweet with genuine astonishment. Controlling the media is the first resort of despots. Edited July 19, 2023 by Boo Gay'n 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) He’s a lone voice and he’s not letting go. All that passive aggressive bollocks directed at him during the covid briefings by Quayle, Ashford, and Henny has made him stronger not weaker. They’re scared. Edited July 19, 2023 by Roxanne Spelled Ashford's name wrong. 😊 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 It would be good to know who the gatekeeper Civil Servants are, and what the lawsuit is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weliveinhope Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Does the Governor hold any power over government? If there is such a thing as a vote of no confidence it would be pointless being put forward via the MHK route. This is another area where our 'government of unity' seeks purely to protect itself. Is there any recourse at all or are we stuck like this until the next election? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 This potentially has heinous shades of the persecution of the late Roly Drower. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just now, Two-lane said: It would be good to know who the gatekeeper Civil Servants are, and what the lawsuit is. No lawsuit will have been launched yet. What he will have got will be a letter from Callin Wild (who seem to be the go-to people for this) which will probably be both threatening and vague. Being specific would make it easier to challenge and identify what was actually scaring them. It's not just that this is oppressive, it's also profoundly stupid. It's like sacking Callister and expecting him to keep quiet. And it's the sort of thing that will not only attract attention on-Island, but off it as well. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 According to the (UK) Law Society, The government defines SLAPPs actions as “an abuse of the legal process, where the primary objective is to harass, intimidate and financially and psychologically exhaust one’s opponent via improper means”. Doesn't sound like our government / civil service at all, does it? Oh no, wait... 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 36 minutes ago, Roxanne said: They’re scared. Just wait until conducts his own interview with Zandra Lewis.. They've probably got one eye on that already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, Sheldon said: Just wait until conducts his own interview with Zandra Lewis.. They've probably got one eye on that already. There'll be a whole committee tasked to bury and frustrate any Abbotswood inquiry, and they'll be on it now. People will go to jail if what's alleged is true and there's a proper investigation from the U.K. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 There is a frightening parallel to another thread on MF where we are being asked to “refrain from publicly speculating” about the tragic aircrash by the local plod. Since when has it been a criminal offence to have curiosity? This os of course more serious as its blows a neat hole in the whole spirit of freedom of information and wait for it..transparency (sorry, a little wee came out then I was laughing so much). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 "Becoming" despotic? When it suits its purpose, never been anything but. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 HMS Smiter arrived in Douglas today. Could be the advance party from the British Armed Forces to take back control after one too many embarrassing Govt fiascos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Manx Bean said: There is a frightening parallel to another thread on MF where we are being asked to “refrain from publicly speculating” about the tragic aircrash by the local plod. Since when has it been a criminal offence to have curiosity? This os of course more serious as its blows a neat hole in the whole spirit of freedom of information and wait for it..transparency (sorry, a little wee came out then I was laughing so much). "Frightening"? One is people being asked not to speculate. Difference between that and a genuine cover up. Personally feel the former was just to avoid gossip growing it's usual three legs. Do believe this isn't a good thing though, albeit I think Moulton is a bit of a fool personally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weliveinhope Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, jackwhite said: "Frightening"? One is people being asked not to speculate. Difference between that and a genuine cover up. Personally feel the former was just to avoid gossip growing it's usual three legs. Do believe this isn't a good thing though, albeit I think Moulton is a bit of a fool personally. He's not a fool, but he has a lot of learning to do re his presentation etc. Sometimes it feels as though hes Robertshaw's fall guy, given the way he often cuts him down - which isnt professional. These arent live broadcasts, so theres ample opportunity for there to be a more polished presentation and for Robertshaw not to constantly correct him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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