Is Mr Poots Someone Fit To Lead A Political Party In The 1St Century?

[Atheist]

Someone who puts his religious belief above the scientific consensus.

[Atheist]

Whoops, I think my 2 key is sticky!!

[douglas9401]

No, you were right the first time.

[Buenchico]

Your key isn't sticky, Atheist. It just recognises that Edwin Poots holds 1st century views ;-)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Poots#Views

He seems to be in the wrong country. If he was in the USA, he'd have over a third of the population agreeing with him!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_creationism

[Peter Pedant]

oh god poor fellow
( young earth creationism)

the advantage of american crazy creationism is that it gives European scientists a well deserved edge in the open world market

[woofgang]

very appropriate name

[Atheist]

Thanks, Doug and Buen :-)

[THECORBYLOON]

As he plans to remain in his current Ministerial position, I'm intrigued as to how the new First Minister will carry out that role when someone else heads the Party.

[Peter Pedant]

a propos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_creationism

is an excellent article - even for wiki - and brings out the importance of the geological changes ( in thought ) that preceded Darwin

[ the earth was obviously changing from the geology point of view - from a static created state - and so when Darwen said ditto for species - alot of Victorians said yeah so what]

[Atheist]

re Whoops! I've just realised that some of AB's Russian/Chinese/Korean puppets might take offence and think that I'm supporting Mr Biden, just because I might be sounding a bit unhappy about ignorami gaining polirical power.

[brainiac]

As well as his crazy creationist beliefs, he seems to have had a charisma bypass - he makes Keir Starmer look animated

[ynnafymmi]

Wasnt Mr Poots a leading character in the classic novel-a diary of a nobody?I hope this present day mr poots doesnt have a bath in a newly red painted bath...

[emmie]

that would be Charles Pooter ^^

[emmie]

i listened to him for a few minutes, and realised that he's actually a robot, i can't believe they elected him at all. Charisma by pass, monosyllabic, monotone robot.

[Spungle]

Mr Poots is as qualified to lead a political party, the same as any practising Muslim, Jew, Hindu or Sikh.

His faith doesnt get in the way of leading a political party, or making Northern Ireland a safer and better place.

[emmie]

perhaps not, but creationism, come on.

[Spungle]

It doesnt appear Poots is ramming his faith down anyone's neck, so let him crack on with leading his party. Only my opinion.

[Spungle]

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-harvey-632788113_dup-linkedinthenews-politics-ugcPost-6799672705827307520-rmYV

[emmie]

perhaps not but he is in a very powerful job, where his views could well be held up as the truth. Creationism is not something i would aspire to.

[Spungle]

You are perfectly entitled to your personal views and beliefs, as is Mr Poots. He is not, as I pointed out, ramming them down anyone else's throat and, whatever anyone else thinks, he has the courage to stand by his convictions. I would welcome that in any politician.

[tomus42]

No. Anyone who believes the earth is 6000 years old is arguably insane.