I like it when someone shares my point of view. Actually, and perhaps I am maturing, but I also like when someone challenges me with a different point of view – what an opportunity to learn something new. But I hate ambivalence, double standards, two-faced people. Far too many politicians fit that bill. In fact, for politicians it is almost…
Tag: Scotland’s referendum
Game of Thrones
In years to come I expect they will write a new chapter in Game of Thrones – the reinstatement of Scotland as an independent nation. Of course, what people are really interested in is the intrigue that preceded the event and we are living this in real-time, as I write. On the last full day before the historic Independence Referendum…
Did Goebbels inspire the BBC?
I think we all knew they would throw the kitchen sink at the YES campaign – but all we’ve had so far is the drain. I hope we are all holding our nerve while the fear mongers thrash about like a salmon that just leapt onto the bank – dreadful pun! The ‘highs’ and the ‘lows’ of the campaign so…
Cloak & dagger
When I am on the doorsteps every night I am able to address many questions. Currency comes up repeated and I had never failed to reassure people with some simple honesty. Listening on the radio or watching on TV I get very frustrated when I hear this question coming up time and time again. This is not a measure of…