HeliX Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Think it's more about what you say when you do speak. It would be great for Israel and Palestine to have a ceasefire surely that's just common sense, does it really need some insignificant "politician" on the Isle of Man to say it? I quite like to know which politicians weren't really bothered about thousands of dead kids when it comes to voting time. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, thommo2010 said: I personally would like the mhks to sort the many issues on this Island before getting involved in an issue that's been going on for god knows how many years I agree - but expressing an opinion on social media is a long way from IOMG getting involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, HeliX said: I quite like to know which politicians weren't really bothered about thousands of dead kids when it comes to voting time. Is that a question you ask the candidates at the time of election? Never really seen it mentioned in any manifestos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Is that a question you ask the candidates at the time of election? Never really seen it mentioned in any manifestos No, which is why it's helpful that they sometimes express opinions despite it resulting in a dozen whining pages on a forum afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, HeliX said: No, which is why it's helpful that they sometimes express opinions despite it resulting in a dozen whining pages on a forum afterwards. Would of thought it would be a given that nobody wants to see kids dying is it really something that needs to be expressed? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, thommo2010 said: Would of thought it would be a given that nobody wants to see kids dying is it really something that needs to be expressed? There are bootlicking shitheads all over the place cheering this massacre on 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Would of thought it would be a given that nobody wants to see kids dying is it really something that needs to be expressed? Weird how not many have the bottle to oppose it then eh? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Gladys said: I don't think she thinks she, Alf or the collective IOMG can influence, but her point is to 'put our flag in the sand' and I agree. However, Alf has refused her request because we cannot interfere in the UK's international affairs. That's fine, but it still should not stop us from expressing a collective opinion, if it is the collective opinion of IOMG. She did say that Jersey officially objected to the Gulf War in the early 2000s. Is it fine though? We pay them handsomely to look after our international affairs, should we not be entitled to at least have an opinion? Good on Jersey for having the balls to stand up and be counted. I really am dismayed by our government sometimes. They're the first to bang on about what a global player we are when it comes to facilitating the rich paying less tax, publicly signing international agreements left right and centre. When it comes to showing a bit of humanity though, they sing a different tune and hide behind our archaic constitutional arrangements with the UK. We need to stop walking by on the other side in relation to this sort of thing and stand up and publicly condemn both sides of this horrific war, regardless of the UK's position. Who was it that said the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best is the wrong thing and the worst thing is nothing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, A fool and his money..... said: Is it fine though? We pay them handsomely to look after our international affairs, should we not be entitled to at least have an opinion? Good on Jersey for having the balls to stand up and be counted. I really am dismayed by our government sometimes. They're the first to bang on about what a global player we are when it comes to facilitating the rich paying less tax, publicly signing international agreements left right and centre. When it comes to showing a bit of humanity though, they sing a different tune and hide behind our archaic constitutional arrangements with the UK. We need to stop walking by on the other side in relation to this sort of thing and stand up and publicly condemn both sides of this horrific war, regardless of the UK's position. Who was it that said the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best is the wrong thing and the worst thing is nothing? I did say it should not prevent a collective opinion being voiced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, A fool and his money..... said: Good on Jersey for having the balls to stand up and be counted. I really am dismayed by our government sometimes. They're the first to bang on about what a global player we are when it comes to facilitating the rich paying less tax, publicly signing international agreements left right and centre. When it comes to showing a bit of humanity though, they sing a different tune and hide behind our archaic constitutional arrangements with the UK. We need to stop walking by on the other side in relation to this sort of thing and stand up and publicly condemn both sides of this horrific war, regardless of the UK's position. An interesting view - and unusual on MF! The cynics and critics on here want to have their cake and eat it: criticising IOMG for doing and saying nothing; then criticising them again if they get “above their station” and forget how ineffectual they are on the world stage. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: This is all just so 'on brand' for Josem, I assumed you'd made it up. You didn't: He never disappoints. Big Chief I - spy will give you a 100 points for spotting someone sporting this badge ( sorry peace pin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 6 hours ago, thommo2010 said: nobody wants to see kids dying is it really something that needs to be expressed? Apparently! If I don't wear a 3 Legs/ Star of David badge, am I anti Semitic??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Gladys said: I did say it should not prevent a collective opinion being voiced. Yes, I wasn't criticising you, I should have been clearer, I agree with what you've said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Kopek said: If I don't wear a 3 Legs/ Star of David badge, am I anti Semitic??? If you do wear one, are you pro-Josem??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Kopek said: Apparently! If I don't wear a 3 Legs/ Star of David badge, am I anti Semitic??? Is there an anti-Josem badge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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