tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post928925325164277677..comments2024-03-29T09:36:27.923+00:00Comments on SCOT goes POP!: Salmond still a class apartJames Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-57529859062422849572010-06-19T01:31:53.308+01:002010-06-19T01:31:53.308+01:00I agree, Marcia, although I do think the SNP will ...I agree, Marcia, although I do think the SNP will in some ways be fighting in a much tougher environment than they were in 2007. Some left-wing voters seem much more ready to unrealistically project all their hopes onto Labour when they are in opposition.<br /><br />On the plus side, there won't be the 'fear of the unknown' that there was about electing an SNP government in 2007.James Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-67455577213806681002010-06-18T17:28:22.555+01:002010-06-18T17:28:22.555+01:00No one is thinking of Holyrood elections at the mo...No one is thinking of Holyrood elections at the moment and those in Labour who think they are home and dry based based on the Westminster election should treat that election with caution.<br /><br />It was an anti-Tory vote not a pro-Labour vote.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-79032776355498674762010-06-18T14:42:22.724+01:002010-06-18T14:42:22.724+01:00what kind of possible coalition arrangments would ...what kind of possible coalition arrangments would there be? Ccould there be two con-lib coalitions in holyrood and westminster!?? i take it a lib-lab coalition is ruled out?<br /><br />also lets face it, Salmond is operating in an unfair very hostile pro-unionist media environment. if the other 3 parties' leaders had to face the same intense scrutiny / bashing etc they wouldve been destroyed a long time ago. but i do worry that the snp is getting a little too complacent and comfortable in government. and lack the passion and sense urgency they had some time ago.donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-50420166983478465992010-06-18T02:39:12.333+01:002010-06-18T02:39:12.333+01:00If Scotland puts an Iain Gray-led Labour party bac...If Scotland puts an Iain Gray-led Labour party back in power, then to be perfectly honest, it doesn't deserve independence. Surely, SURELY even the people of Glasgow will think "hold on, this guy with the Quagmire jaw would be a complete embarrassment on a world stage. I can't let this fool represent my country"?<br /><br />If they try the "only we can stop the Tories" nonsense again, then they are fools. But if the electorate fall for it, then they are even bigger fools. Worryingly, I can see it happening.<br /><br />One thing is certain: the televised debates with Salmond taking on Gray will be hilarious. Although sometimes their exchanges at FMQs does seem like when you try to explain to someone succinctly why they're wrong about something - with evidence to back you up - but they're too stupid and pig-headed to take any notice. Obviously Gray is the stupid one.Doug Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017218581660887134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-34743152837169699322010-06-18T01:31:56.938+01:002010-06-18T01:31:56.938+01:00You're right, James. With the help of the Dai...You're right, James. With the help of the Daily Record and the like, Labour will get away with anything and everything in this campaign.<br /><br />But we can't just sit here and moan about. We need to have a proper case to take to the people. We need to fight back against their lies. I know it wont be a popular viewpoint, but I think the leadership need to get their finger out.Ezionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-74115573756994599062010-06-18T00:33:17.988+01:002010-06-18T00:33:17.988+01:00That's certainly true, Ezio, although Labour w...That's certainly true, Ezio, although Labour will probably be hoping they can get people to answer a different question, ie. "Do you like Tory cuts? If not, vote Labour." It's a complete nonsense, of course, but no more nonsensical than the basis on which they somehow won 41 Scottish seats on May 6th - that "only a vote for Labour could prevent a Tory government".James Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-34443570688263573532010-06-17T22:59:43.747+01:002010-06-17T22:59:43.747+01:00I wouldn't worry too much about it just now, J...I wouldn't worry too much about it just now, James. Nobody is even thinking about Holyrood just now, Westminster is still dominating the headlines. I'm a poltical geek and I couldn't tell you what's been going on at Holyrood lately.<br /><br />When the election comes closer, people will start to think about who they want to run the Scottish Government. If you ask someone "Do you want Iain Gray to be Scotland's First Minster?", the answer of any thinking person can only be a resounding no.Ezio Auditore da Firenzenoreply@blogger.com