The Voice of Reason Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 37 minutes ago, Thomas Dalby said: I have always been by inclination generally supportive of the monarchy and am by no means a republican, no doubt as a result of respect for QEII’s reign. I also appreciate that with the King suffering from cancer it is not easy for the Queen to undertake longer visits and wish them both well. But nevertheless the likely cost of this, which will be borne by the Isle of Man, does surely seem disproportionate for what looks like being a flying visit for a few hours. What is the likely cost for this? Will it be borne by the Isle of Man? If we have to stump up for a meal of queenies with bacon, Loaghtan lamb with all the trimmings and a cup of coffee for Camilla and her entourage I don’t think it’s really worth making a fuss about. I think we need to know the cost before deciding or not whether it is disproportionate. I imagine any Royal visit anywhere can be challenged as being value for money. In my youth I was a full on Republican foaming at the mouth about how the public should not spend a penny on the Royal Family. I’m a lot more relaxed about it now, there’s a lot more important stuff to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: In my youth I was a full on Republican foaming at the mouth I find that image hard to imagine, if you don’t mind my saying so. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casta Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 *Queen's visit* (I don't think she will reply to the thread unless the grammar, syntax etc. is correct) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, Gizo said: Man ruthlessly applies for city status demanding that any other applicant isn’t worthy of consideration and denouncing their respectability. Wins city status Man questions the cost of gaining city status and it’s confirmation by monarch. you can’t make this shit up. I will quote you purely as it will get a reply from @Amadeus Has the Royal visit been planned around the two week rota when the lower part of Town have had their bins emptied or will Camilla see 12 days of overflowing shit in King Street? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, Gizo said: Man ruthlessly applies for city status demanding that any other applicant isn’t worthy of consideration and denouncing their respectability. Wins city status Man questions the cost of gaining city status and it’s confirmation by monarch. you can’t make this shit up. Say what? I’m just trying to see what it costs and more importantly who will pay for what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 What it costs is damage to our Ancestral Psyche!!! We were an independent Nation and then the English invades us, took that away that and now Douglas wants to forgive and forget all that History for the glory of your Councillors and their collective egos??? While African and Caribbean and southern US states are being asked for 'apologies' for their past enslavement for the British behaviour to their citizens, should we not be doing the same??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I think Camilla's visit is a good metaphor for the complete nonsense that is the monarchy, especially as it applies to the island. Here we are bowing and scraping to a woman whose only claim to fame is that she was shagging some hereditary titled, inbred twat while he was married to someone else. Closing off half of Douglas at God knows what cost seems logical by comparison. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, Kopek said: What it costs is damage to our Ancestral Psyche!!! We were an independent Nation and then the English invades us, took that away that and now Douglas wants to forgive and forget all that History for the glory of your Councillors and their collective egos??? While African and Caribbean and southern US states are being asked for 'apologies' for their past enslavement for the British behaviour to their citizens, should we not be doing the same??? Absolutely! Constitutional modernisation here is very long overdue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, A fool and his money..... said: hereditary titled, inbred twat while Hey, there's nothing to prove he is a 'twat'??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 When you apply to be honoured with City status it has consequences, one being the King or his representative visits the City until that happens the City status is not valid. The time to query ‘ how much ‘ is before you make the formal application not now…too late is the cry. Remember Douglas Council asked for this it was not thrust upon them so they should and probably will shoulder the cost which will probably amount to sandwiches and sausage rolls they may even open the bar. The cost of security should not be that much the swat gang are pretty well underemployed anyway so that is about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: When you apply to be honoured with City status it has consequences, one being the King or his representative visits the City until that happens the City status is not valid. Must be a busy fella, with over ten thousand cities in the world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 28 minutes ago, A fool and his money..... said: Here we are bowing and scraping to a woman whose only claim to fame is that she was shagging some hereditary titled, inbred twat while he was married to someone else Speak for yourself! I bow and scrape to no-one! (Well, maybe Gladys, but just a bit - I do like lilac…) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dalby Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 There are references here to the cost of the trip being a few sausage rolls and Manx queenies with bacon. As I understand it, for these visits the entire cost of the security operation is paid for by the IOM, including all special protection and police officers from the UK, vetting and advance planning. For a 2-3 day visit I can see it, for a few hours, I question it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 52 minutes ago, Kopek said: What it costs is damage to our Ancestral Psyche!!! We were an independent Nation and then the English invades us, took that away that and now Douglas wants to forgive and forget all that History for the glory of your Councillors and their collective egos??? While African and Caribbean and southern US states are being asked for 'apologies' for their past enslavement for the British behaviour to their citizens, should we not be doing the same??? Don't forget the bloody Norwegians either, they invaded us too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Amadeus said: Say what? I’m just trying to see what it costs and more importantly who will pay for what. 7 minutes to reply - please step back Frank you don’t do yourself any favours. It appears that you’re following the @Rob Callister election text book. All the best…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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