Gladys Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 5 minutes ago, cissolt said: True, not many current mhks would hope to earn more than that in regular life. Civil servant equivalent of a heo or higher? I hoped some of the newer intake would have more shown more moral fortitude. Why would the back benchers not question this? They have nothing to lose, they can't be ousted. That is the point of them, isn't it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, Gladys said: Why would the back benchers not question this? They have nothing to lose, they can't be ousted. Money and displaying future suitability for a role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: Only another four years and then you can empty them all out We can't even attract bar staff let alone decent politicians! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I have raised my concerns with my MHK. He was receptive but not vocal. I just hope he is keeping his powder dry. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 2 minutes ago, Gladys said: Why would the back benchers not question this? They have nothing to lose, they can't be ousted. That is the point of them, isn't it? Because they want to be ministers. I believe Rob Callister has stated that he was disappointed not to be made a minster at the last reorganisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 2 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Because they want to be ministers. I believe Rob Callister has stated that he was disappointed not to be made a minster at the last reorganisation. Most people in Onchan were disappointed that he wasn’t the Messiah either. Topped the poll but basically it seems the support is only on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Ship Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 5 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Because they want to be ministers. I believe Rob Callister has stated that he was disappointed not to be made a minster at the last reorganisation. Is an inabilty to ask questions (like: "Why is this sub judice?") a pre-requisite for aspiring ministers? (Sorry - that's a daft question, isn't it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Because they want to be ministers. I believe Rob Callister has stated that he was disappointed not to be made a minster at the last reorganisation. But there were those who said they didn't want a Ministerial post as a cornerstone of their campaign? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Ship Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) This all sort of reads like a third-rate John Grisham novel. "The Manx Firm" anyone? (I suppose the only difference is that members of this "Firm" don't get bumped off. They don't, do they?) Edit: Or "The Best Club in the World"?] Edited May 14 by Ghost Ship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 2 minutes ago, Ghost Ship said: Is an inabilty to ask questions (like: "Why is this sub judice?") a pre-requisite for aspiring ministers? (Sorry - that's a daft question, isn't it?) Well, it isn't really. It is a basic demonstration of an inquiring mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmeee Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 4 minutes ago, Gladys said: Well, it isn't really. It is a basic demonstration of an inquiring mind. Witch! Burn her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmeee Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/covid-advisory-group-disbanded-by-comin/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Itsmeee said: Witch! Burn her! Save on the heating bills! Not witch, memsaab please, I have made this point many times (well, once). Edited May 14 by Gladys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Ship Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, Gladys said: Well, it isn't really. It is a basic demonstration of an inquiring mind. Oh - I think you may have misunderstood. I meant I was asking a stupid question. I think it's obvious that they don't want ministers with an enquiring mind. (a) Some people ask questions because they don't know something but want to find out about it. (b) Some people don't ask questions when they should because they don't want to appear stupid. (c) Some people don't ask questions because they are stupid. (d) Some people don't ask questions because they know they aren't meant to... Two of these qualities are essential for success in some jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Ship Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 What is Dr Ranson doing now? Is she still in her non-job at DHSC? Is she even on the island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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