Declan Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 But he’s not standing anymore. And the tone of that message probably gives a clue to why he wasn’t elected. Let’s not be too harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynragh Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 38 minutes ago, Declan said: And the tone of that message probably gives a clue to why he wasn’t elected. Hit the nail on the head there. Some people like a bully if they think the bully is on 'their' side - thankfully not enough to get him elected. The tone is that of a spoilt child having a tantrum because they didn't get what they wanted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Nothing like as dramatic as John Orme doing a runner from the count, and not waiting with the rest of the candidates for the declaration, when it became apparent in 1986 that he hadn’t been re-elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCallig Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, John Wright said: Nothing like as dramatic as John Orme doing a runner from the count, and not waiting with the rest of the candidates for the declaration, when it became apparent in 1986 that he hadn’t been re-elected. (That was 1991) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 46 minutes ago, John Wright said: Nothing like as dramatic as John Orme doing a runner from the count, and not waiting with the rest of the candidates for the declaration, when it became apparent in 1986 that he hadn’t been re-elected. He did a Boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Roxanne said: Harsh or realistic? Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, McCallig said: (That was 1991) Yes. You are correct. I miscalculated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 14 hours ago, Roxanne said: Rushen has had lucky escape. Not too sure about that. Ok with JW but it came across that all the good doctor is interested in is the...good doctor. Hasn't really done anything via the local roles she had. TBH, I expect more of the same. JW will be able to direct help and support her though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: I’m sure lots of voters feel cheated my Watterson again. Voted for an MHK to represent them. Ended up with a bewigged largely ceremonial arse once more. Makes you sick doesn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, offshoremanxman said: I’m sure lots of voters feel cheated my Watterson again. Voted for an MHK to represent them. Ended up with a bewigged largely ceremonial arse once more. Why? It was obvious he was going for Speaker again. This is what we voted for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeBrew Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, offshoremanxman said: He didn’t fight a campaign saying ‘I’m going to be speaker again’ so that isn’t really what I’m sure many people voted for. Er… he made it very clear he wanted the role of speaker again, ideally. He was quite open about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 4:22 PM, John Wright said: It’s hardly dignified or attractive if he intends standing again. to err is human Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Halsall Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 9 hours ago, StrangeBrew said: Er… he made it very clear he wanted the role of speaker again, ideally. He was quite open about it. He wasn’t open about it on my doorstep. We actually discussed the subject too, he had plenty of opportunity to say if that was his intention. Feck, I even said he was too bright and too experienced not to be a minister in the next government. Your goodself and Declan had a different sales pitch from JW than the one he gave me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I voted for one good constituency MHK with a proven track record of working hard for the local community. I got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Halsall Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Apple said: I voted for one good constituency MHK with a proven track record of working hard for the local community. I got one. Well done, I couldn’t find one with those skills so I voted for Juan. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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