buncha wankas 207 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Cretin Cretney aka self appointed Minister of Fun as in a DJ has nominated his teaching assistant daughter for a ticket on the gravy train he rode so well. I have never heard of her which must be why she is knocking on doors so early. 1 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roxanne 2,974 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Or perhaps she is motivated, sincere, hard-working and wants to give herself the best chance of success? I can understand why that may be a difficult concept for you to grasp of course. 11 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Mexico 10,710 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 10 minutes ago, buncha wankas said: Cretin Cretney aka self appointed Minister of Fun as in a DJ has nominated his teaching assistant daughter for a ticket on the gravy train he rode so well. I have never heard of her which must be why she is knocking on doors so early. What constituency? There were rumours about one of his daughters standing in Douglas South in the past I seem to remember. But they're right that you need to start early - most seem to think you only need to start six weeks before and then are surprised how long it is to get round the constituency. (I make this point every five years. No one ever takes any notice). Of course it's also possible that she could be standing for the Council as the elections are in April (Covid willing). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom 249 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I think Josem will be giving it a punt again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTeapot 11,437 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, The Phantom said: I think Josem will be giving it a punt again. HOORAY! 2 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom 249 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, TheTeapot said: HOORAY! Agreed. He's a bit liberal for me and unfortunately not my constituency. I'd vote for him if i could. He seems pretty switched on and is willing to challenge the establishment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock 12,136 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, The Phantom said: I think Josem will be giving it a punt again. Thought he was moving onto other things? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom 249 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Just now, Albert Tatlock said: Thought he was moving onto other things? I think just stepping down from LibVan. No word of not doing anything political - maybe just as an independent? I've seen him post on MF before, so maybe he'll comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asitis 5,994 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I'd vote for Josem, purely on the grounds he is as far removed from the old boys club as it is possible to get, and that imo is what we really do need, to move forward ! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTeapot 11,437 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I wouldn't, because he consistently jumps to conclusions for sets of data that aren't there, oh, and he thinks Brexit and the ending of free movement was a good idea, oh and he thinks minimum alcohol pricing is a good idea, oh, and he's not in any way shape or form a 'liberal'. Oh, yeah, and he's far too sensitive to be a politician. 3 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Declan 7,469 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: What constituency? South Douglas for the Manx Labour Party. Hopefully, Devon Watson will stand whatever Douglas East is now called. He's beginning to sound like a leader of the opposition in recent posts. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roxanne 2,974 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 He's always been an excellent speaker. One of those that when he talks everyone listens. It will be a balance for him to ensure he doesn't do it too much and turn people off. We're a fickle bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quilp 11,336 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Dare I declare it but Josem has gone up in my estimation, on the back of a couple of interviews. One being the weekend debate chaired by Moulton on IoMtv with Stokes from ITV and Robertshaw last November. He said some sensible things (honest!), as did Robertshaw, both being particularly scathing about the egos and power decision-making within government and the debacles of the prom and other projects especially. He has a bit of independence about him, like that Watson fella. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom 249 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 26 minutes ago, asitis said: I'd vote for Josem, purely on the grounds he is as far removed from the old boys club as it is possible to get, and that imo is what we really do need, to move forward ! I was gonna say similar. Him not being 'local' is a potential benefit. If i recall he actually did a politics degree or something similar. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apple 1,346 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) Didn't he say recently he was going to run a charity or something social and presumably may rely on Government subsidy? I think he could challenge and make a difference but in the end you have to take everyone with you. Chis Thomas told me that a long time ago. Could Josem take everyone with him? Not sure. Look forward to seeing these new people attend Tynwald and Douglas council meetings in preparation for their standing, or maybe they don't really need to know what's current. Edited January 5 by Apple 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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