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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 14, 2008 19:50:06 GMT
ADMIN - I have asked if it would be OK to link to my blogsite, or campaign site when I've added something to it.
I have not received a reply, but notice this post by ADMIN when I first joined -
"Feel free to use the forum to promote your standing whenever you desire."
Am I still free to use this site to refer people to my election sites?
How about a thread that takes advantage of my standing for Deputy so that posters can ask, and debate my platform as well as other political issues?
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Post by Bea on Sept 14, 2008 22:54:43 GMT
Jez,
I'm sure you will be made welcome on this board to use as a platform and a place where members can discuss issues with you in a civilised manner.
Admin are not too happy on trollers ,or those who are here purely to cause trouble .
That sort of behaviour does nothing to advance change,or progress with the system.
If i'm speaking out of line ,no doubt admin will tell us .:-)
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 19, 2008 14:28:51 GMT
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 19, 2008 18:03:21 GMT
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Post by Jersey Forum Admin on Sept 19, 2008 21:36:52 GMT
Hi Jez, just back form my holidays and slowly catching up on events. Of course you are free to use the forum to promote your standing as long you abide by the rules of the forum. I look forward to reading your blog and wish you luck.
Admin
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 23, 2008 16:53:26 GMT
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 23, 2008 17:00:02 GMT
I guess the losers will stand as deputies. Democracy in action again  I've never liked the idea of losing Senatorial or Connetable candidates seeking election via the Deputy elections. To me it seems to dilute integrity. |
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Post by eastrock on Sept 23, 2008 18:02:53 GMT
Great post on your blog Jeremy, I look forward to reading your thoughts on other subjects.
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 27, 2008 17:46:10 GMT
Great post on your blog Jeremy, I look forward to reading your thoughts on other subjects. Thank you, Eastrock! For all: - Please fire away with any questions. |
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 27, 2008 21:02:37 GMT
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Post by eastrock on Sept 27, 2008 23:19:18 GMT
No! Personally I expect more. Where are the questions?
Spot on the mark. Why? How? Who? When? Where? What for?
Not enough questions get asked. This is something that has always baffled me. It's as if (the cynic in me speaks up) they have something to gain personally from the whole scenario and they just want the the issue to sweep through with no problems, no questions asked.
And this problem extends far beyond the States. Millions of people are influenced by Governments and so called officials/experts and take their word as gospel on whatever they preach. They are appealing to our guilty consciences, massaging our egos or appealing to our greed. Is it their fault or ours for being so lazy and weak?
Slightly off topic there.
Jeremy: a lot of candidates join politics with all the best intentions. Shenton and Ozouf got my votes. Now I would not give them the time of day. It seems, to be successful in politics you have to tow the party line. How will you be successful without compromising your reasons for being a politician in the first place? If you are elected will you be justifying a change in direction by telling the electorate "you do not understand the full picture", in two years time?
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Post by markforskitt on Sept 28, 2008 17:48:18 GMT
I guess the losers will stand as deputies. Democracy in action again I've never liked the idea of losing Senatorial or Connetable candidates seeking election via the Deputy elections. To me it seems to dilute integrity. I'm with you on that Jez. I have stated in my blog I believe all seats/positions due for re-election should be contested on the same day. It would be hypocritical to say the least to then proceed to stand as a deputy if I lost a senatorial election. I have commented on the blog that I won't do that. |
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Post by markforskitt on Sept 28, 2008 19:27:35 GMT
A couple of people have commented to me when out and about that deputies should not be ministers. I think they are mindful of Mr de Faye. I see no problem with deputies being ministers providing they have not previously been rejected as a senator in the same set of elections. After all, if the populace at large have rejected them, they can hardly have the confidence of the public to act as a minister on their behalf.
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Post by crappogre on Sept 29, 2008 9:13:38 GMT
I'm not hopeful of people voting for change.
The post of Senator is seen as a senior one by the public, and historically has been mainly reserved for people who have already proven themselves as Deputies.
The only way that will change is if the elected terms are made equal, so the distinction between Senator and Deputy is purely one of parish representation versus the islandwide mandate.
Until then, who can blame a failed Senatorial would-be trying again for the 'lesser' post? At the end of the day it's still up to the electorate, so it's not exactly totally unfair.
The main problem in Jersey is that only the conservative old folk vote. So that's the kind of representation we get. We truly do get the government we collectively deserve.
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 29, 2008 20:36:10 GMT
It seems to be hotting up here in Suburbia. There could be a total of 6 candidates for two Deputy positions.
There are 3 contestants for the connetable: Len Norman: Gerrard Baudains: Edgar Wallis.
Only one candidate can win leaving two who may contest the later Deputy seat. Let's say, for argument's sake, it is Wallis, and Baudains. They now throw their hats into the ring alongside me - Jeremy Strickland, and existing Deputy Ian Gorst. That makes four of us. I have heard that an Anne Dupre also intends standing, making five of us. The sixth is partly my doing he is Colin McNamara of the Monster Raving Loony Party. I've helped him and his party to register under the relevant Law. He was too late for the Senatorial, and being a Clemmentais will now focus on the Deputy hustings making six in total.
Anymore?
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 29, 2008 20:44:29 GMT
I heard about somebody called Mauger? I hope your taking the ....? If not the count is 7 |
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Post by Jeremy Strickland on Sept 29, 2008 20:47:37 GMT
Have you noticed that this humble site has two Senatorial candidates, as well as one Deputorial?
Speaking of which - welcome Nick Palmer, and Mark Forskitt.
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Post by eastrock on Oct 1, 2008 7:42:40 GMT
Four!
Welcome Daniel Wimberley.
Quality!
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Post by Bea on Oct 1, 2008 23:25:04 GMT
Mike Higgens is coming over as a good one too,any one any thoughts on him?
Had a brief chat with him earlier after the hustings,and was very interesting to hear his views on bank deposit guarantees,which we do not presently have in place to safeguard investors money .
No doubt this week ,we will see a sudden rush to introduce some safe guards to protect people's savings .
Alan Breckon made some comments along with Mike Higgens ,that work has been done on this in the past ,but has been sitting on desks in high office , because the powers that be believed we would be immune from global market forces ,because of the tight banking regulations in place.
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Post by uylenspieghel on Oct 5, 2008 13:18:14 GMT
I guess the losers will stand as deputies. Democracy in action again I've never liked the idea of losing Senatorial or Connetable candidates seeking election via the Deputy elections. To me it seems to dilute integrity. Yes and no. I am all for a general island-wide election for all, on the same day. However, with the system as it stands I can see how some people would see one particular candidate suitable for deputy but not quite yet for senator. There are constables I like as "fathers of the parish"; in that role I think they do a very good job. But boy, I certainly want them out of the States. Most of them haven't got a clue when it comes to island-wide issues; they haven't read any of the paperwork and merely vote on likes and dislikes and on what Godfather Walker has told them to do. Also, with the huge number of candidates now, I think some people that would have been really good may miss out, and at least the electorate still have a second chance to vote them in. Unfortunately, I realise all too well that is how Terry Le Main and Guy de Faye got in. Mmmmm maybe I should give it another thought ! I would not necessarily see it as something negative, even though - as I said - a general, island-wide election is still my preferred option. |
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