John Wright Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, buncha wankas said: So Hilary Wharf is in Douglas Central so why is he standing in East? Does he want to represent his community or is he just looking for a way in anywhere, more career politicians is what no one needs. In Douglas, where constituency boundaries, names, and members per constituency, have changed most over the last 40 years, does it matter. We've had plenty of MHK’s not living in the constituency they represent, over the years. I think I can name 15 since 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 3 hours ago, buncha wankas said: So Hilary Wharf is in Douglas Central so why is he standing in East? Does he want to represent his community or is he just looking for a way in anywhere, more career politicians is what no one needs. He just wants to shove his snout firmly in the trough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, John Wright said: Hilary Wharf is on South Quay, South Quay is in Douglas Central. Think Hilary Wharf is built where the original Ian Sims Auto Electrical and Dive Centre was. It is there, but Ian Sims Auto Electrical started where Tiger Tim’s was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, buncha wankas said: So Hilary Wharf is in Douglas Central so why is he standing in East? Does he want to represent his community or is he just looking for a way in anywhere, more career politicians is what no one needs. Neither of the current Douglas East MHKs live in the constituency (Robertshaw doesn't even live in Douglas). And Josem only lives across the Harbour. And it's certainly the constituency you are most likely to get elected in by accident. Joughin only got in in the by-election with 18% of the votes cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buncha wankas Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Attila said: He just wants to shove his snout firmly in the trough Has he got a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 5 hours ago, buncha wankas said: So Hilary Wharf is in Douglas Central so why is he standing in East? Because its the place you need the fewest votes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: Because its the place you need the fewest votes. Especially when it gets up to around nine candidates. It can be a bit of a lottery. Couple of good candidates lost out only by a few votes last time. Did DE get the best representation last time? Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Raekwon Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 He's standing in Douglas East because the people of Douglas East have asked him to stand. At least that's what he said in that horrible video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I don't think living in your constituency is that important especially when they are the size of a postage stamp in terms of the electoral roll for each. In the UK candidates are regularly parachuted in or are journeymen from constituency to constituency until they are elected somewhere. I think Josem deserves a crack at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheTeapot Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Good, vote Joney and him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy123 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Amadeus said: It’s for council. Not keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 55 minutes ago, Fluffy123 said: It’s for council. Not keys. No, it's for keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 hours ago, The Duck of Atholl said: In the UK candidates are regularly parachuted in or are journeymen from constituency to constituency until they are elected somewhere. Because there is a party system so the person is not so important 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 35 minutes ago, Amadeus said: No, it's for keys. No, it's for Council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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