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Dylan:
Imagine a dusty file in a drawer.

What does it contain and who compiled it? Who's drawer is it in? More important, what does it contain?

The answer could be  report of a senior, popular, high profile member of the ministry who is currently in retirement, possibly dead.
It contains a sordid story of a life of depravity which out of control came to the attention of the authorities. Following an incident, the man was visited and after extensive questioning, charges were possibly witheld and the man was warned but let go to continue his life.

The arresting officer was told by his superior that the Minister would not be charged as it was in the interest of the Force to have another lever of control. Sort of "vote collecting" in the House. Since that dark period, the Officer has retired and left the Island.

The Superior officer however had other motives. He was possibly told "make this public and see if you are in a job next week". Big words from a man who has been caught with his trousers literally down. How did the minister do this? perhaps he offered to bring the better part of the government down which would have had a far worse international effect on the then thriving Tourism industry that recent events have. Why? because of what John Grisham would have entitled "The Club".

"The Club"

A collective of Ministers, government employees, Overseas dignatories with peccadillos, Influential people and others in the Private sector with similar "Interests".

Their activities: monetary: expense fiddles, backhanders, freebies, trips; alchoholism, drugs. Power: directorships, chosen positions, control of people. Sex activities such as extra-maritals, whoring, gay, predatory and minors.

The motivation? Inclusion, betterment and accessability.

You couldn't make it up could you!

ole razzy:
Living in such a tiny Island we all at certain times in our lives must have rubbed up against 'The Club'? If you've ever been elevated to a position of respectability, either through your parents choice of school or simply through good old fashioned hard work you will have heard and indeed seen "The Club" in action to varying degrees. In fact it might even be fair to argue that "clubs" exist the world over to serve the voracious appetites of the successful. And it’s tempting to join isn't it? Given the chance. I mean you might not want to satisfy your darkest sexual urges in 'The Club' but you might be quite partial to an extended network of influence, money and dynamic social mobility. Who wouldn't?

The moral question here would seem to be that once you become a fully paid up member what pressures are exerted upon you in order to protect fellow members should they transgress? And yes, rather like a John Grisham novel it is easy to see the moral decline induced by membership and how good people can so easily turn to bad in the blink of an eye.

To what extent is it relevant today in Jersey? This fascinating concept could indeed throw up all sorts of interesting commentary on the nature of our contemporary society at the upper echelons. Indeed the past will also hold a wealth of stories that could go some considerable way to explaining why so many feel disenfranchised with the way our government, and its administration run things.

Excellent thread Dylan. I wonder who (without naming names and becoming libellous) is able to reminisce about their experiences either in or at the mercy of 'The Club'?

boatyboy:
Very Interesting thread Dylan.

What is operation Blast all about ? files being kept on politicions ,Hoover FBI style maybe ?

Quote from the vile blog.

What distinguishes the Jersey establishment is the fact there is no separation of powers - thus all arms of the states are combined into one, de facto, entity and are not subject to any functioning checks and balances.

Rampant corruption - to the extent it is openly practised - with impunity. Spivs-gangsters-criminals.

End of Quote.

Have you noticed that more people are looking at the possibilities you have offered in your post. They are also starting to ask questions including, if we cannot trust those at the top who can we trust. This view has been mentioned on the BBC talk back programme several times over the last couple of months.

Strange how  "SOME"  of Stuart Syvrets unspeakable views just keep flowing back into the public arena and are seen as relevant in today's Jersey.

I think the fact that we have been getting millions of pounds worth of independent expert advice  from lawyers in London was a good thing. Impartial so to speak.

Until it was disclosed that Jersey seems to be joined at the hip for years with 7 Bedford Row, who have been charging Jersey a fortune. Would you want to loose an account that is so lucrative. Who actually decides which legal firm is to be engaged by Jersey ? Is this system open to rigorous checks and balances ?

Boatyboy.

Chevalier Blanc:
Every effort you have to keep fellow club members looked after. Establishment springs to mind.

Dundee:
Is not the forming of groups the way to get things done?

If you do not like the "Establishment" then form a group to counter act it.

I think what the really is concerning is the power that certain individuals have especially as many of them in Jersey are not experienced  to do so, most if not all the errors of our government are due to inexperience and poor management.

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