Jared Omara MP ..

[Ms Macbeth]

A genuinely Independent MP would be a breath of fresh air. He isn't. It's quite sad really, a case of more ambition than ability. Even though his behaviour wasn't checked thoroughly, he must have been a convincing candidate for selection, or he possibly just ticked a box. Leaving the party came across as fairly childish IMO.

 

A person with a strong moral code, or even a good grip on reality would probably resign rather than let down their voters? Especially if they understood their condition was being made worse by being in a public role. And Mr Omara has said his mental health has suffered.

[paula4sheff]

A genuinely Independent MP would be a breath of fresh air. He isn't. It's quite sad really, a case of more ambition than ability. Even though his behaviour wasn't checked thoroughly, he must have been a convincing candidate for selection, or he possibly just ticked a box. Leaving the party came across as fairly childish IMO.

 

A person with a strong moral code, or even a good grip on reality would probably resign rather than let down their voters? Especially if they understood their condition was being made worse by being in a public role. And Mr Omara has said his mental health has suffered.

 

It was probably the old "it's not what you know, it's who you know" that allowed him to stand in the first place.

 

It's fairly clear to everyone that he fully intends to sit out his tenure, picking up the money, and doing as little as possible. He may even feel that in some way he 'deserves' that or that he is "playing the system". What price dignity and respect though?

[Daven]

I can't believe this thread is still running. How tedious.

1186 posts from the same people saying the same things over and over and..........

[paula4sheff]

I can't believe this thread is still running. How tedious.

1186 posts from the same people saying the same things over and over and..........

 

No need to click on it then. Or be one of the 'tedious' people posting in it!

[Ms Macbeth]

I can't believe this thread is still running. How tedious.

1186 posts from the same people saying the same things over and over and..........

 

It was started over a year ago. Perhaps there was some thought that a by-election would have been in the offing by now, hence the ongoing interest. Anyone putting themselves forward for well paid public office must be aware they are accountable for their performance. Not a job for the majority of us.

[paula4sheff]

It was started over a year ago. Perhaps there was some thought that a by-election would have been in the offing by now, hence the ongoing interest. Anyone putting themselves forward for well paid public office must be aware they are accountable for their performance. Not a job for the majority of us.

 

Perhaps the subject of a local MP making homophobic and sexist remarks, being suspended, then quitting the Labour party to go independent and doing nothing in his time in his office is something interesting that people might want to follow and discuss?!

 

That's another option. Perhaps it's actually less 'tedious' than threads about, say, driving, commuting or light bulbs to some people?

[The Joker]

Perhaps it's actually less 'tedious' than threads about, say, driving, commuting or light bulbs to some people?

 

light bulbs have a purpose

[ANGELFIRE1]

He unseated Clegg, the momentum morons are pleased at that alone.

 

 

Got rid of a chameleon by voting for a jester, that will work then, not.

 

Angel1.

[paula4sheff]

Just been to the Washington. Jared drinking there- didn't seem too bothered by the fact it was rammed packed, had loud music and a dance floor....

 

Very tempted to make a comment to him but thought bettter of it. His 'disabilities' don't seem to stop him drinking in this environment.....

 

Getting drunk on a dancefloor- OK.

 

Attending parliament- can't be done.

 

Absolutely disgraceful.

[ECCOnoob]

Just been to the Washington. Jared drinking there- didn't seem too bothered by the fact it was rammed packed, had loud music and a dance floor....

 

Very tempted to make a comment to him but thought bettter of it. His 'disabilities' don't seem to stop him drinking in this environment.....

 

Getting drunk on a dancefloor- OK.

 

Attending parliament- can't be done.

 

Absolutely disgraceful.

 

Shame, I would have taken the opportunity to politely mention it. Maybe I would have taken a picture and popped it in to a local newspaper perhaps.

 

The man is clearly playing the disability card and taking the Michael.

 

He is supposed to be a public servant paid from us taxpayers to do a job.

 

Since he clearly cant be sacked a bit of PR damage might make him and his "people" take notice.

 

Reputation Management seems to outweigh over everything else these days.