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But neither myself or this Sea Lion character have been identified

Please stop talking in riddles.

Sorry I do have a sense of humor. Honestly can’t see the joke. Could you explain and I’ll laugh along with you, promise

I can honestly say that I am not! Never heard of Sea Lion. How on earth have you come to that conclusion? Interesting exchange though

Yes. Your point being?

Apologies I didn’t realize it was anti government posts only

I don’t think it would so if I were Dr Glover I wouldn’t. But if it would exonerate me I would publish and be damned

Resigned or not you would still want to protect your reputation. I didn’t assume anything that’s why I phrased it as a question. Thank you for your helpful answer. God help us if everyone on here who is disparaged has a hissy fit. I will continue to address her as Dr Glover without waiting for an invitation to do otherwise . If an invitation comes it comes.

No

But if you did would that prove beyond doubt that the anonymous letter did not exist or was made up?

I agree

With due respect and to paraphrase “ she would say that wouldn’t she?” Having been put in my place by her (“It’s Doctor Glover to you”) taken together with her self important pronouncements on this thread, I don’t imagine she is the sort of Doctor of who a subordinate could easily get the measure of . Do I assume you believe that this letter never existed?

I think this is a very unfair and unwarranted slur on a man ( actually two men) who are having to make important decisions during these difficult times. Yes as H Q said on Thursday they won’t always get everything 100% right but they’ve not done so bad so far. Re letter gate, rather than being a “calculated attempt to impugn/discredit Dr Rachel Glover” reading the letter was more to reassure the rest of her team in the light of events that their input was also appreciated, that they should not feel undervalued and it was so much more than a one woman team. Clumsy perhaps but emotions seemed to be running high at that time, so perhaps understandable.I see no reason to believe that the letter was not genuine. And even though it was shredded (maybe somewhat unwisely I concede) there is a record available of what it contained. This seems to be a classic example of build them up and them knock them down. From heroes to zeros in a matter of months for some. Let’s not forget the Government were being lauded so long ago ( rounds of applause outside Government building etc being mooted) Its certainly my experience that the Government still enjoys a lot more support in the wider community, than those of the nay sayers and cynics contributing to this forum.

But if say Doctor Glover joined the AA and selected her title from the drop down list as “Dr” (which is an option) the AA would correspond with her as Dr Glover. This would not be in her capacity as a doctor but would be a personal letter.

I could have sworn that I saw on television the Union Flag being taken down from the European Council in Brussels on that date. Of course there is a transition period, but to say Brexit has not happened and the UK has still not actually left is patently nonsense

I don’t know whether you missed it but the UK left the European Union at 11 pm GMT on 31st January 2020

Brexit has happened. Not sure what you are saying. Please explain

Don’t know, seems like a rhetorical question. Who? and by what mechanism?

And why have we been able to go to pubs and restaurants these last few weeks when those in England haven’t ?

Who determines the rate of income tax you pay? I think that is an important element of self determination.

They also manage the economy, decide social policy, keep the Island (largely) COVID free and other important stuff Re Dr Glover, no bee, no bonnet, although I must confess as a previous contributor has said her sense of self importance does irritate.

Well I did suggest that you should acknowledge that the working life of an MHK was more than just about debating potholes which could appear to be look like you were being flippant. You have complied somewhat grudgingly by including the debate on teachers pay which you may think seem to add a bit of gravitas to your understanding of the role of an MHK. There was no request for an apology from me just a request that you should acknowledge that the role of an MHK is more than debating potholes. Then you try and deflect attention from this discussion by bringing up the archaic nature of the way the Court goes about its business. It is indeed your choice to practice science and you may be quite good at it but like sports etc it should be kept out of politics (and please don’t protest that it was not you who brought it into it) Perhaps this whole business can now be put to bed and you can accept the thanks due for your contribution in these difficult times

It’s OK

And the way we have been able to live life largely as normal during this global pandemic. Let’s not forget that.

I guess I was hoping for some sort of contrition by you acknowledging the working life of an MHK was more than just about debating potholes. I should have known better.