Declan

The interesting thing about that was he thought that it was John Wright that blocked him and that John retained stealth moderator powers. But that can't be the case, can it?

That is incredibly Pooteresque.

It's seems a bit like rules for rules sake, but there could be a justifiable reason behind it. Sadly, I think some teachers think that arbitrary rules (like the school uniform zealots) are preparation for a life where there will be rules you don't always agree. Unfortunately, kids, petty people are everywhere and sometimes life's easier if you let them get their way. You need to pick your battles and I'm not sure this one is worth it. Incidentally, the redheaded productions guy needs a new profile pic. Looks like a report on a school shooting.

Sing with a lisp.

Alternatively, the government spends a lot of money on heritage sites etc aimed at tourists. Normally visitors pay the Steam Packet or an airline to get here upon which the government takes duties and stay in a hotel whose staff pay taxes. Even those that stay with family buy food and drink whilst they're here. But a cruise ship passenger, doesn't spend much time here - no Steam Packet fare, no airport duty, no accommodation costs. A small lunchtime snack, maybe a souvenir. Why shouldn't the government seek to maximise the revenue, otherwise why invite them?

So the democratically elected members of the Keys were in favour of change. And Rob sought to scupper it with a public consultation. This shows the public favour change. The turnout is not enough for Rob to considerate it significant. The answer to that is, we're a representative democracy and our representatives have already spoken.

wow

None the wiser. What's a 2chicks egg white? Paint?

What?

Source?

I blame the Normans.

Rochdale has drawn the short straw, MP wise over the years.

I think Eddie Lowey is still alive. So I'd be careful comparing him to Max, he might sue.

So is Mr Love-Rash, a former journalist, saying that when he tweeted "please take care" to a stalker, on the day he was sentenced to prison, he was actually asking that the stalker "takes care" in how he raises issues in future? And rather than apologise for expressing himself so badly, he blames Dr A for getting the wrong end of the stick and the public for responding with the "wrong sort of heat".

Interesting discussion. But I think we've overlooked the big question, why does he call himself Tim G Love-Rash? You almost expect his tweets to be "Here's a tune for all the ladies out there from Teddy Pendergrass".

All evidence points the other way.

Do you remember those 80's TV dramas where England fell under the spell of a populist demagogue and descended into totalitarianism? They always had backdrops like that.

The second doctor graduated in medicine from Glasgow in 1888. But it in universe it's claimed that the word doctor is derived from him - like hoover. Wrighty is a doctor but he is The Doctor, if you like.

Since these posts were made. Won the league cup, 2nd on goal difference in the League, 5-1 up away in Europe, and progressed in F.A. Cup - despite having to rely on reserves at times.

You mean Man U fans. OPTA still suggesting an Arsenal win is least likely. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/08/opta-football-predictions/ Although I suppose those that want an exciting race too, it's a good result.

So we're asking questions based on Ian Dury songs now? "Could the Treasury Minister please list for the Manx Public Reasons to be Cheerful?" "What a waste of taxpayers money" "Did the Post Office Chairman meet Plastow Patricia on his recent fact finding trip to London? Was she partial to his abracadabra?"

4) Perhaps training will sort out the useless chairman's son.

The surprise was mine that it wasn't that bad.

"Will the minister outline how the tender process works, does the Winner Take It All?" "Minister, One of Us is lying" "Will the department Gimme Gimme Gimme (a new school for my constituency)?" "How much Money Money Money will it cost?" "Does The Honourable Member's Mother Know?" "At Waterloo, did Napoleon surrender, or is that another example of woke rewriting of history in our schools?" "I have a dream that one day the children in my constituency will have a new school. When, minister?" "Thank you, Chiquita, I mean Eaghtyrane" "Can you hear the drums Fernando?" "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do thank the minister for his answer..." "When the Chief Minister next appoints a minister for education will he take a chance on me?" "What's the name of the game where you tick off all the bullshit ideas you hear on a Bingo card?" "When I kissed the teacher, who reported me to the Standards Committee?" "Voulez-vous repondre en franacias?" "Friday night and the lights are low, you are looking out for a place to go, where do they play the right music?" "Chief Minister, knowing me knowing you, is this best we can do?" "Minister, Thank You for The Music, but I think you are just avoiding answering the question." "Will the Minster of Home Affairs consider tackling the menace of dog dirt in our community by instigating a team of Pooper Scooper Super Troopers?"

Will rang me Dad when I was about eight, and a big Mister Men fan. I answered the phone "Mum Mr Tickle's on the phone!". She replied "ahh yes Will Tickle" and that was the funniest thing I had ever heard.