Stuart Syvret

[Chevalier Blanc]

Does anybody have anything to say about Stuart going for re-election?

[Dylan]

Denial is a river in egypt?

[man in the street]

the ballot box will show, i do kind of think ,that a vote for syvert is a display of displeasure with the goverment

[Deputy Dawg]

the ballot box will show, i do kind of think ,that a vote for syvert is a display of displeasure with the goverment

I think the ballot box will show that Stuart is out of touch with the majority of voters. We now have three "left" candidates that will be taking a split of the votes. Stuart, Francis and Geoff (who will be concerting the effort of the JDA). Add to that the loss of a large number of ladies votes with Suzette Hase running and Stuarts chances are even more remote. On the right, we have Rod and Pat. Pat has already had a go at politics and didn't really give any benefit to the Island and so would be the second horse on that side of the fence.

We have others running, but none that could prove that they could make fiscal decisions to benefit the Island or have any experience in business or policy. Mike Vibert was always a yes man and did whatever was asked of him without thinking about those that voted him in. Gerard Baudins, in my view a bit two faced especially when you review the sale of his own land in one of the other posts. Guy du faye I think is just put in for the comedy aspect and won't actually be running (even he can't be that thick). Anyway, past and present state members have got us into the shit that we are currently in and generally use the "safe pair of hands" ploy in their speeches, a monkey on morphine would probably be as safe as some of these guys.

Others are in for the numbers, a bit of free advertising in preparation for the elections in 2011 and who can blame them, but none that stand any chance of winning. I would however follow the speeches of Nick as he does have a bit of an Oscar Wilde whit about him even though his policies and ideas would make Trotsky blush.

So far I believe it is a four horse race, Rod Bryans, Suzette Hase, Francis le Gresley and though I hate to say it, Geoff Southourn though that is only because of the money that will be spent on his election by the JDA. I did however notice that one ex-senator Ted Vibert was toting for Southern, when in reality the same Ted Vibert has the best chance of all people to get in at these elections and should really have been backing himself.

[moot]

I think the ballot box will show that Stuart is out of touch with the majority of voters. We now have three "left" candidates that will be taking a split of the votes. Stuart, Francis and Geoff (who will be concerting the effort of the JDA). Add to that the loss of a large number of ladies votes with Suzette Hase running and Stuarts chances are even more remote. On the right, we have Rod and Pat. Pat has already had a go at politics and didn't really give any benefit to the Island and so would be the second horse on that side of the fence.
We have others running, but none that could prove that they could make fiscal decisions to benefit the Island or have any experience in business or policy. Mike Vibert was always a yes man and did whatever was asked of him without thinking about those that voted him in. Gerard Baudins, in my view a bit two faced especially when you review the sale of his own land in one of the other posts. Guy du faye I think is just put in for the comedy aspect and won't actually be running (even he can't be that thick). Anyway, past and present state members have got us into the shit that we are currently in and generally use the "safe pair of hands" ploy in their speeches, a monkey on morphine would probably be as safe as some of these guys.
Others are in for the numbers, a bit of free advertising in preparation for the elections in 2011 and who can blame them, but none that stand any chance of winning. I would however follow the speeches of Nick as he does have a bit of an Oscar Wilde whit about him even though his policies and ideas would make Trotsky blush.
So far I believe it is a four horse race, Rod Bryans, Suzette Hase, Francis le Gresley and though I hate to say it, Geoff Southourn though that is only because of the money that will be spent on his election by the JDA. I did however notice that one ex-senator Ted Vibert was toting for Southern, when in reality the same Ted Vibert has the best chance of all people to get in at these elections and should really have been backing himself.

Sounds just like the Grand National !

[namoop]

I can't wait for the manifestos to be published. With the exception of Syvret, each one of the candidates will promise to banish unemployment, cut States spending (but not States jobs), fill the "black holes", reduce taxes, give more to the young, elderly, unemployed, employed, married couples, unmarried mothers - (tick whichever applies) and revitalise the finance, tourism and agriculture industries. Of course none of them will explain exactly how they will accomplish this as it would involve going intofar too much detail. In short, they will promise the electorate the Earth in exchange for their votes.

Syvret, on the other hand, has already given us some clues as to his manifesto's content on his blog site. Apparently Syvret's aim, if re-elected, is to remove the other 52 current States Members at the next election and replace them with members of a Party (yet to be formed) of which he will be the leader. This alone will cure all of Jersey's ills and bring about a new Golden Age.
Early danger signs to watch out for are stubble on the upper lip, taking up painting as a hobby and a penchant for designing his own uniforms.

[Dylan]

It's all in Pip's hands, fill black holes tick, give more to the young tick, get a new outfit tick, golly the list will go on!

[Dundee]

I can't wait for the manifestos to be published.

Syvret, on the other hand, has already given us some clues as to his manifesto's content on his blog site. Apparently Syvret's aim, if re-elected, is to remove the other 52 current States Members at the next election and replace them with members of a Party (yet to be formed) of which he will be the leader. This alone will cure all of Jersey's ills and bring about a new Golden Age.
Early danger signs to watch out for are stubble on the upper lip, taking up painting as a hobby and a penchant for designing his own uniforms.

I was overseas when he first stood and had no interest in the matter but from what I understand he was allied with green party members when he first stood then ditched them when he got in. Mr reliable? I think not.

[rico sorda]

Having read the Rod Bryon's article in the JEP tonight it again brought it home to me how organized the right are. The establishment will always control the chamber because they now how to play the game.

The left they bitch,fight and shaft each other,  the right just go about it in some kind of organized pecking order look how they have played this by-election working together for their greater good I for one respect that

I have never really liked politics and this past week has brought it home, it's a dirty old world. I will give stuart my full support for this by-election then after that couldn't care less

My main concern is bringing the truth out about the cover up of the child abuse investigation nothing more nothing less.

Fair play Establishment lol we never stop learning 

rs

[Dundee]

Vote for Stuart and cover it up and get nothing done.

[boatyboy]

truthseeker 
Posted May 24, 2010 at 10:07 pm

We have a govt which is now a rich boys cartel,Dandara seem to get whatever they want,bankers do as they please and coerce local politicians to dance the finance dance.continually voting for establishment yes men is just so dangerous.the nanny state is sick pure and simple.we have 94 million pounds to find in what is welfare /dole..SS may be a pain in the butt to some but a great Devil’s advocate…one wonders what greater speed the materialistic boys club would gather without some counterpoint,some brake against the rampant rape and pillage of Jersey…and to all those who want to foster the open door policy…let them all live at your house….Hmmmn… sudden loss of such a liberal attitude.


 I sense.we need good solid govt and proper rules,my sister married an Australian…and still had to serve two years probation on entering the country which had there been something dodgy undisclosed that came up later or if she had gotten in trouble with the law she would have forfeited being able to live there,despite being married to an OZ citizen and being a specialist child care nurse….so let’s not be so prissy about life and grow up.the establisment will ruin and bankrupt the place…buy hey by then they’re all cozy in the villa in Barbados not giving a hoot as they bled the place dry.we need some people who ask the tough questions and are not afraid.

http://www.thisisjersey.com/2010/05/18/stuart-syvret-calls-for-party-politics/

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Unfit and unqualified.

From Ray McCredie.

THE right-wing Machiavellian, dictatorial bullies, vastly overpaid civil servants and associated ‘carpet baggers’ who run this Island are constantly at odds with the wishes of the public on almost every issue and appear to write their own laws, within which, concepts like right and wrong cease to be relevant. Through these laws they become isolated and indifferent towards any society.
In my opinion, most of the Council of Ministers are unfit and unqualified to decide what is or is not right for us. A brief examination of their recent track record supports this.
Senator Cohen has made too many controversial decisions to mention, not least of all, the large scale development in St Helier with inadequate parking. Is he aware of the current parking problems?
Senator Ozouf made one of the worst political decisions ever when he allowed GST to be added to the shelf rather than the till, resulting in obscene mark-ups. His reason for doing so was pathetic and caused everyone’s cost of living to increase by several hundred pounds annually. With GST set to increase, a repeat performance is imminent.
Senator Le Sueur, previously treasury minister, was overall responsible for the failure to set the rate to purchase the incinerator,……………………..continued

http://www.thisisjersey.com/2010/05/18/unfit-and-unqualified/

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Which  candidate do we trust to ask those difficult questions. Which candidate will sight accountability and checks and balances as top priority. Which candidate is or has not been part of a paid States quango. Which candidate will stand up and be counted. It is not that those standing are poor characters, its not that they are dishonourable in fact the opposite, but do they really have what it takes ?

The truth is the Jersey States have warned us that by having structural deficits, serious changes will have to be made. We have seen the dismal efforts. Remember trying to close a community centre, stopping transport for the old and infirm and stealth tax increasing everywhere and more to come. 60 out of 7,0000, asked for voluntary redundancies. New government in the UK as sad as it may be, have no intention of ending up like Greece who was far to generous with its public sector spending. It had a serious structural deficit. Who will Jersey turn to should we need to borrow money?  Once in that position, how we will we get out?

BB

[Dylan]

Sell off the estate to the private sector, everybody else has had to do so!

[namoop]

To continue BB's questions:

which candidate couldn't be arsed to turn up for work on most days prior to running away?, which candidate had been in the States for the past 20 years and, so far, has failed to make any difference?, which candidate has yet to put forward any positive ideas concerning the Island's future?, which candidate is incapable of forming long term professional or personal relationships?, which candidate will consider any idea or point of view as long as it's his own?, which candidate preys on the feelings, of the hurt and damaged members of our society to bolster his own ego?, which candidate feels that he must insult, demean and degrade anyone or anything he doesn't agree with?, which candidate would be a total unmitigated disaster if he were re-elected? etc........

The coming by election is not about electing someone to bring about change, there is not enought time for that, it is about temporarily plugging a gap left by a petulant, cowardly inverse snob, basically, any warm body with a pulse will do as long as it is not Syvret who, for once, should be made to face the consequences of his actions. Real change can only be brought about in the 2012 elections when, hopefully, we can persuade some decent candidates to stand and get rid of the incompetent cretins currently in place.

[boatyboy]

Quote:-


For in that candidates' meeting, with the Connétables – after the public meeting – the gloves were already off – and there was nearly (metaphorically speaking) blood on the walls.

And it didn't even involve me in any prominent way.

A lengthy and heated discussion took place – triggered by one – quite startling – factor.

Those parish Constables present announced – quite casually – to the assembled candidates – that "they" were "not going to permit any 'un-accredited' media to photograph, record or video in any of the public hustings meetings".

You just couldn't make it up

Here was a last desperate throw of the dice – by the Jersey oligarchy – to cling on to their media monopoly – and stop free people from photographing or videoing – in order to report - public political meetings – whilst only allowing their own, oligarchy media to report proceedings.

I absolutely objected to this – pointing out its utter non-compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights.

The response of the Jersey Connétables?

Unquote:-
.................................................Links are not allowed to non- accredited websites, so you will have to go to the vile blogg to find out out if the " Jersey Way" triumphed.

BB

[Dylan]

The mandate for all the Constables is the same. A bit like "I Ching" - under opression - do nothing!!

That is why feck all gets done!