Fred the shred Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 The turnout for yesterday’s election in Ramsey was 18.6%. This complete apathy in politics by the general public is scary there were four candidates which is good for a local authority but why is there such disinterest by the general public ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Nobody cares about local politics apart from when the rates go up and the bins aren’t emptied. We need LGR and get rid of local government but the issues is that IOMG likely won’t do any better or more efficient job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) Local politics is the same as national politics and people have realised that you cannot trust a word any of them say. It’s just a club for some to join with connections in the right places. Edited March 8 by x-in-man 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 5 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: The turnout for yesterday’s election in Ramsey was 18.6%. This complete apathy in politics by the general public is scary there were four candidates which is good for a local authority but why is there such disinterest by the general public ? Disillusionment with the whole process leading to the belief that regardless of who they vote or don't vote for, nothing will change? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) This is hidden away on government website and looks dull. It's time for the people responsible for holding elections got into the 21st century. https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/elections-and-voting/local-authority-election/ Exciting or what? https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/elections-and-voting/local-authority-election/how-to-vote/ Edited March 8 by Moghrey Mie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 There has been a lot of publicity regarding this election all the candidates have been on MR and the Ramsey notice board I don’t know what else they can do. I wonder how many 16 yr olds voted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 4 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: There has been a lot of publicity regarding this election all the candidates have been on MR and the Ramsey notice board I don’t know what else they can do. I wonder how many 16 yr olds voted ? According to this all young people are taught politics at primary and secondary level. https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/elections-and-voting/related-news/?altTemplate=ViewCategorisedNews&id=129315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 7 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: There has been a lot of publicity regarding this election all the candidates have been on MR and the Ramsey notice board I don’t know what else they can do. I wonder how many 16 yr olds voted ? According to this politics is taught in schools at primary and secondary level. https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/elections-and-voting/related-news/?altTemplate=ViewCategorisedNews&id=129315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Hopefully the two new candidates for psm commissioners can sort out the golf pavilion fiasco must been empty a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Because it needs reform Because government lacks balls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 16 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: Because it needs reform Because government lacks balls It's a self propelling death spiral. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 21 minutes ago, GreyWolf said: Hopefully the two new candidates for psm commissioners can sort out the golf pavilion fiasco must been empty a year now. It is now (finally) available for rent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Just now, TheTeapot said: It is now (finally) available for rent Not a bad rent. Shouldn't stay empty for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, Passing Time said: Not a bad rent. Shouldn't stay empty for long It was very popular under the previous tenant, and has definitely been missed down there. I hope you are right and someone quickly takes it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 When you can get into office automatically if no-one else stands it's hardly conducive to democracy is it? I'd rather see a seat remain vacant until there a minimum of two candidates. Likewise, no matter who we vote for, the same mandarins are still behind the scenes pulling the strings. Maybe there ought to be term limits for senior officials say 10 years in the role with a planned succession in the last 12 months. Otherwise it's the same old shit, different face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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