Much as I hate to say this (1 Viewer)

Deleted member 5849 said:

But isn't the local politician with the best skillset to attempt to mediate and resolve this... our beloved Geoffrey Robinson?

His political leanings see him aware of the needs of a Labour dominated council, whereas his business dealings see him able to empathise with the motives of an organisation like SISU. Moreover, he's got experience with the likes of Craigavon of the merits of offshore trusts...

Add to that, whatever your personal feelings about him, the fact he surives in politics to this day shows his awareness of the need to play the game, to talk to people on their terms rather than butt heads.

Nobody else around in the local area however can have an awareness of local needs, and an empathy with ideological positions of both sides of the divide...

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Deleted member 5849 said:

But isn't the local politician with the best skillset to attempt to mediate and resolve this... our beloved Geoffrey Robinson?

His political leanings see him aware of the needs of a Labour dominated council, whereas his business dealings see him able to empathise with the motives of an organisation like SISU. Moreover, he's got experience with the likes of Craigavon of the merits of offshore trusts...

Add to that, whatever your personal feelings about him, the fact he surives in politics to this day shows his awareness of the need to play the game, to talk to people on their terms rather than butt heads.

Nobody else around in the local area however can have an awareness of local needs, and an empathy with ideological positions of both sides of the divide...

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skybluetony176 said:

i like what you are saying northern wisdom. but their lye's the problem, because he has the right skill set and contacts and a certain degree of clout to get the situation resolved i would doubt Joy would meet him. hence the Nikki Sinclair meeting.

i'm not one of his constituents but i don't think it would do any harm to put pressure on him if he is your local MP. he does work for you after all.

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fernandopartridge said:

You're missing the point. The fact that he has clout is exactly why Joy may meet him.

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Deleted member 5849 said:

It's not about casting stones, it's about empathy.

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