Chinahand Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Perhaps he's Chinese! I hope you aint implying anything ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 One thing I've always found odd. Why is MEC VANNIN a stuck record that only spouts old style 1970s socialism wrapped up in nonsensical, idyllic rose tinted nationalism. Marx said nationalism was misdirected class war. Looks like he was right when it comes to the IOM. From looking at their policies all I can presume is that MV wants to keep poor undertrodden manx poor and economically isolated. That would be the result of following their policies. And of course noone with an English background is poor or economically isolated on the Island; no they're all supping champaigne and telling their Manx serfs to polish the silver. What toss: all I can say is that I'm glad I had an early night last night and didn't stay up til 2 in the morning arguing bollox. Just to clarify: "free health service for all citizens" means "paid for from general taxation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 "free health service for all citizens" means "paid for from general taxation" The idea for a Manx University on a fully independent Isle of Man is a non-starter as well, but to argue individual policy with the kind of hackneyed nationalism represented by Mec Vannin is largely fruitless. It's focus and strengths do not lie with policy, but with romantic distortions of history and tired utopian visions. It's usually more effective to undermine this vision as a whole, and to point to what will be lost by placing one's faith in mindless nationalism for the sake of it than to chip away at what is ultimately just a facade of interest in rational policy making. Having said that, the progress of Mec Vannin over the past thirty years or so suggests that the Island has little to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I reckon MEC VANNIN = Steven Easy way to find out. So MEC tell us your policy on social security benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 What is Mec Vannin's policy on Ferrero Rocher at my receptions? Although this is a pretty funny thread, this comment actually made me laugh out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Perhaps he's Chinese! I hope you aint implying anything ... Oops! Another international ioncident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Wilddog really needs to keep off the pooter when he's been on the beer. Good thread though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumble Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Top work. Especially... "One of first thing to be delt with in our new state will be EDUCATION" Not a moment too soon it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I expect we'll get a pompous e-mail from the real Mec Vannin telling us that this person does not speak for them and to delete all the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I expect we'll get a pompous e-mail from the real Mec Vannin telling us that this person does not speak for them and to delete all the threads. Mec Vannin pompous? Rather an uncharitable view of them. I mean they're only professing to be guiding us into a utopia, providing a solution to all our social ills, AND satiating their vast, personal persecution complexes that they've projected onto the entire Island. Ah, I see your point now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 How do I join Mec Vannin? I miss the Comedy Club from the Venue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 How do I join Mec Vannin? I miss the Comedy Club from the Venue I think you wrap your head in tin foil, sit in a field and scream at the top of your lungs about how the Queen is stealing your thoughts. Within moments they should be along to welcome you into the brotherhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinloYessir Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Errrr point of fact... You're starting to worry me now.. what do you mean by..... And,becoase i see that you are into racing,i will tell you this:Nigel Ernest James Mansell a MANX former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993) IS A DIE HARD SUPPORTER OF MEC VANNIN. He is about as Manks as my shoit after a curry... come on.. What do you call Manks... and spell the bloody word properly fella; there is no 'x' in Manks. Correct, there is no "x" in Manks, but there is an "x" in Manx - you can see it quite clearly, it is the 4th letter from the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 What is Mec Vannin's policy on Ferrero Rocher at my receptions? Although this is a pretty funny thread, this comment actually made me laugh out loud. Me too. An excellent effort. I have the dubious honour of being in Mr Mark Kermode's "kill" file. Threatening behaviour is an offence irrespective of the medium over which it is made. But such is his fearsome reputation I didn't bother taking it any further. Dream on Mr K..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Not) MEC VANNIN Posted October 9, 2005 Author Share Posted October 9, 2005 I reckon MEC VANNIN = Steven Easy way to find out. So MEC tell us your policy on social security benefits SOCIAL SECURITY need to be universal,and it should be the way to make people who work hard feel like they are doing something for their great country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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