The Salmond is off

[Qwert1e]

bazza white said:

I think he was going either way.

Isn't that the same as going both ways?

[anonymous-user]

I add the opinion that none of the Westminster leaders had a democratic mandate to make the pledges that they made.

[anonymous-user]

unrepentant said:

They should have an election now. The SNP have failed, they stand for independence and the Scots have rejected that by a comfortable margin. The Scots need a new governemnt who can lead the majority of Scots who favour the union.

Most people voted SNP because they got fed up with labour and wouldn't vote Conservative. I doubt he wanted a referendum on independence this year and never really expected to win. He has been much more effective in gaining power and wealth for Scotland as first minister than he ever would as in charge of iScotland. He's done loads for Scotland by gaining increased devolved power and he is actually very popular. I certainly would never vote for him but I think he's been a huge benefit for his country.

He managed to get 45% of the vote for independence with no economic policies whatsoever. He has likely sparked off major constitutional change for Scotland and the entire UK. Then when he didn't win he resigned possibly leading to another referendum sooner than if he'd stayed on.

I doubt we've seen the end of Alex Salmond.

[anonymous-user]

Breadvan72 said:

I add the opinion that none of the Westminster leaders had a democratic mandate to make the pledges that they made.

How's on earth is that going to pan out?

[mrpurple]

el stovey said:

I doubt we've seen the end of Alex Salmond.

Don't salmond die once they have spawned?

[FiF]

dingg said:

Rovinghawk said:

It's an admission of defeat and by doing so he comes across better than those who try to cling to a position even when they shouldn't.

100% agreed

its a pity more don't do the same when they fail dismally

Well rodger me senseless with a bodkin up against the wash house wall.

More principles in the old toad than all of the current Westminster crop combined. Possibly.

Let that be the start of a new order.

Not just politicians but others too e.g. civil servants, councillors and officials etc.

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Breadvan72 said:

I add the opinion that none of the Westminster leaders had a democratic mandate to make the pledges that they made.

Was 'The Vow' a false advetiement directed at those undecided voters

[otolith]

Breadvan72 said:

I would tend to say that the person who makes a pledge and breaks it is the baddie!

Miliband is back-peddling because he realises that Cameron set a trap for him and he walked straight into it.

[Hooli]

Breadvan72 said:

Resignation is appropriate and even, dare I say, principled.

I agree.

[DMN]

There is no place for nationalism in a modern, educated world.

[Einion Yrth]

mrpurple said:

Don't salmond die once they have spawned?

Pacific salmond do, Atlantic salmond not necessarily.

[grumbledoak]

He just went up in my estimation.

[cardigankid]

Mermaid said:

Breadvan72 said:

Resignation is appropriate and even, dare I say, principled.

Agree, and he fought a good fight.

45% (for it was about him too) is more than our PM enjoys.

+1 I disagreed with him, but to get 45% of the electorate behind one party? 45/55 isn't what I would call decisive. Not sure how they are going to find someone of a sufficient quality to replace him. I would also say that this referendum should be a wake up call to the Westminster politicians to start doing their jobs.

[otolith]

Einion Yrth said:

mrpurple said:

Don't salmond die once they have spawned?

Pacific salmond do, Atlantic salmond not necessarily.

From a cock to a kelt!

[Dogwatch]

el stovey said:

He managed to get 45% of the vote for independence with no economic policies whatsoever.

Essentially the Emperor had no clothes. If he had come up with workable proposals the removal vans would be outside No.10 now.

'The Battle for Scotland was damn near lost on the playing fields of Eton'.

[steveT350C]

[Ayahuasca]

Scuffers said:

Breadvan72 said:

Resignation is appropriate and even, dare I say, principled.

I agree, although I would suggest his principals had nothing to do with it!

The principal may have principles but the principle is that the principal is your pal.

[Fordy Bob]

Alex Salmond stated this week he would not look for another referendom on independence "in his time" his time is no more a new leader would not have thet remit.Ya f*****g beauty another referendom in 5 years.
Just a wee side note for the 55% less than 24 hours after the result the deal for new powers if the No vote won is already starting to unravel as Cameron can no longer garauntee the time frame to deliver the promised powers.This just gets better,car crash time.

[MonkeyHanger]

A heartwarming testimonial from another fine, upstanding politician.

[lamboman100]

Excellent news.

Just Cameron, Darling and Murray to go