P A G Public Meeting
"Freedom and Whisky Go Together”*
presentations by
Julian Todd
(TheyWorkForYou.com)
Ralfy Mitchell
7:30pm,
Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Claremont Hotel, Douglas
Admission free - All welcome
Freedom of Information (FoI) has always been a priority for PAG. We believe that this year’s General Election will be strongly influenced by use of the internet with more candidates having websites. Similarly the local media will feature video interviews with candidates.The public too is realising what a powerful force social networking can be in political action.
Despite promising a Freedom of Information Act, our government still holds back the legislation. We wish to nudge FoI to the top of the IoM political agenda. Obtaining and imparting accurate information is a vital part of the modern political process.
Julian Todd is creator and co-founder of TheyWorkForYou.com, an influential website which keeps tabs on the U K’s parliaments and assemblies. He is an active FOI campaigner who last year shared a platform with Julian Assange of WikiLeaks.He will explain how the public can use the internet to influence government and effect change.
Ralfy Mitchell is someone who, from his own front room in Maughold, with a video camera, a website and endearing personality has built up a worldwide following for his independent eccentric video reviews of whisky. He describes his site ralfy.com as “substance over style!”.
Let your friends know - everyone is welcome - admission free!
* The event title is derived from a Robert Burns inscription: “Freedom and Whisky Gang Thegither, Tak Oft Yer Dram” (Freedom and Whisky Go Together, Drink Your Whisky)