the stinking enigma Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The trouble with these protests and stuff is that most people are too busy working to earn a living than to take a day off without pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'd quite like to join a protest against Manx gas, but the guy organising it seems like a bit of a prick. Similar to that pot petition that got thrown out for being handwritten, organised by smackhead/thief put me right off signing it. Maybe I'm part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 No need for a protest in this matter. Any decent MHK should see there is something wrong with this anachronistic big smug money giveaway. The problem is, each and every one of our so-called representatives are now in the system and have been bought. They have been made to feel important by the government and like obedient puppy dogs, they have learned who puts butter, and jam, on their bread. Besides, protesting on the Isle of Man can leave you very exposed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 It puzzles me why those people at manx radio or the newspapers have never put howard on the spot and asked him about his views on the countryside allowance thing. Even to get a no comment answer would be a step forward from what they have done so far. Why does no-one ever ask he himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 41 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: I'd quite like to join a protest against Manx gas, but the guy organising it seems like a bit of a prick. Similar to that pot petition that got thrown out for being handwritten, organised by smackhead/thief put me right off signing it. Maybe I'm part of the problem. No you aren't. You are always full of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 48 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: I'd quite like to join a protest against Manx gas, but the guy organising it seems like a bit of a prick. Similar to that pot petition that got thrown out for being handwritten, organised by smackhead/thief put me right off signing it. It’s a very strange thing that many causes one sympathises with also bring with them a disincentive, in respect of how frequently they are fronted up by twats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: It puzzles me why those people at manx radio or the newspapers have never put howard on the spot and asked him about his views on the countryside allowance thing. Even to get a no comment answer would be a step forward from what they have done so far. Why does no-one ever ask he himself? Fear of reprisals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 It has been put to him directly on Manx Radio, in a pantomime sort of way. On cue, Howard was quick to reply, in a "he rides a Harley" sort of way, that he doesn't receive a penny but his tenants do. What a generous man he is. But obviously, as pointed out previously, the grants are factored in to the level of rent. I mean, what a knacker to even say that. He must think the people of the Isle of Man are really dumb. He was right about one thing though, no one is going to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkle Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, TheTeapot said: I'd quite like to join a protest against Manx gas, but the guy organising it seems like a bit of a prick. Similar to that pot petition that got thrown out for being handwritten, organised by smackhead/thief put me right off signing it. Maybe I'm part of the problem. Watch "gone to pot" 9 o clock ITV, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, twinkle said: Watch "gone to pot" 9 o clock ITV, great stuff. I tried, but the presenters annoyed me. What strange choices? Edited to add: The Isle of Man needs to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkle Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 A strange bunch as you say,but interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Half an hour in to the programme...not so sure this sort of thing would be good for IoM. Lots of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 23 hours ago, quilp said: And then what will they do? Likely as not it'll be the same as it ever was, they'll accept what they're told, moan about it for a while then quickly roll over and forget about it in supine indolence. A typical example is the gas rip-off; many thousands of locals took a rather dim view of the new terms and were, by their own accounts, very angry. A demonstration of this anger was organised with much fanfare. Less than 100 people turned up... Lol. So does anyone know how today's latest protest went..? It's a nice day an'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 31 minutes ago, quilp said: So does anyone know how today's latest protest went..? It's a nice day an'all. I saw a picture on Facebook, you'll see more grumpy people at the Ramsey Shoprite checkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Around 50 people, according to MR, with another stand-up-and-be-counted planned for Tuesday. Someone has to make the effort... 502696-1.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.