tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post937136967722924140..comments2023-05-01T16:14:04.382+01:00Comments on Scots and Independent: Lib Dems "To Mount Referendum Review"Richard Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380671811598211337noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-47115073893016528272009-11-02T15:07:39.945+00:002009-11-02T15:07:39.945+00:00"As Liberals we accept the will of the people..."As Liberals we accept the will of the people, not the will of some fundamentalists whose pursuit of the mantra of so-called independence works against the best interests of our nation."<br /><br />Very desperate stuff from the singular "Liberal for Life".<br /><br />The Libdem Rome burned years ago, I am surprised you pretend that the Libdems even have a fiddle after this ridiculous debacle where the word 'federalist' is notable by its absence.Kinghobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415777782987749659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-78849058038787570352009-10-21T20:16:25.147+01:002009-10-21T20:16:25.147+01:00The reason !!!! this is from their constitution
W...The reason !!!! this is from their constitution<br /><br />We believe that sovereignty rests with the people and that authority in a democracy derives from the people. We therefore acknowledge their right to determine the form of government best suited to their needs..." <br /><br />Except for Scotland, apparently.<br /><br />Except for Scotland, apparently<br /><br />Except for Scotland, apparently<br /><br />Except for Scotland, apparently<br />Except for Scotland, apparently<br />etc etc etc etc etcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-6320862282247427942009-10-15T22:53:00.222+01:002009-10-15T22:53:00.222+01:00Anonymous needs to realise the people spoke at the...Anonymous needs to realise the people spoke at the last election and decided, as a majority, to reject the party proclaiming independence and vote for parties who actually stood for more, albeit diverse, policies whilst united in their defence of the United Kingdom. <br /><br />As Liberals we accept the will of the people, not the will of some fundamentalists whose pursuit of the mantra of so-called independence works against the best interests of our nation.<br /><br />We are the real democrats and until the next election that ought to be what the present party in minority governement ought to realise and accept is the will of the people right now.<br /><br />So go back to your bunkers and prepare for opposition again.Liberal for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867086515136782140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-56487407701054916972009-10-14T20:26:48.759+01:002009-10-14T20:26:48.759+01:00The reason !!!! this is from their constitution
W...The reason !!!! this is from their constitution<br /><br />We believe that sovereignty rests with the people and that authority in a democracy derives from the people. We therefore acknowledge their right to determine the form of government best suited to their needs..." <br /><br />Except for Scotland, apparently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-11479333929686415692009-10-08T23:19:14.274+01:002009-10-08T23:19:14.274+01:00Will either still be in charge of their MSP's ...<i>Will either still be in charge of their MSP's after the General Election?</i><br /><br />Who knows, Wardog? And who indeed would have thought it, Jeff?Richard Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380671811598211337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-88424008143084614332009-10-08T19:59:14.884+01:002009-10-08T19:59:14.884+01:00Fascinating stuff Richard, and fine analysis there...Fascinating stuff Richard, and fine analysis there.<br /><br />I could scarcely believe it when I saw it this afternoon but the Lib Dems do have a commendably good record of throwing issues out to the membership and taking a line from there, so fair play to them.<br /><br />And of the 3 bullet points, I have to think it's number 3 at play.<br /><br />On top of that, Tavish's well-known frustration with Calman must be a part of this.<br /><br />And then on top of that, even if it is a vote winner, it could well keep the man in his job a little bit longer as he had been turning a deaf ear to one too many of his members/PPCs.<br /><br />November 2010 is on (perhaps), who'd have thought it...Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485196287282298695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35490153.post-21395716049118724742009-10-08T19:04:10.679+01:002009-10-08T19:04:10.679+01:00An interesting day indeed with Gray looking very &...An interesting day indeed with Gray looking very 'peelly wally' after his fith question and especially when juxtaposed to Goldies very solemn and fitting line of questions and then Tavish displaying a real wobble with this review.<br /><br />Will either still be in charge of their MSP's after the General Election?<br /><br />Richard Baker getting swatted by Salmond was classic, is there no end to the man-child's petulance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com