Frankie 8,148 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 First Minister is delaying new Bill until the end of the year! A victory for common sense! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I saw it just the right time when he was mentioning the end of the year. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westendblue Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 i'd like to think it was common sense, but i get the feeling it was the realisation that there was no way this law would get passed and they would look even more ridiculous than they currently do! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,148 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 i'd like to think it was common sense, but i get the feeling it was the realisation that there was no way this law would get passed and they would look even more ridiculous than they currently do! A bit of both I'm sure. Salmondis stubborn but he's not stupid. Now we have to ensure the Bill is re-written properly. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Clowns pretending to be a government 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,876 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Salmond, for all his faults, is no fool. Whether this is victory for common sense or the result of some Machiavellian strategy, the issue seems to have forced everyone into a consensus - i.e. that firstly something needs to be done, and that everyone needs to be consulted and that any bill has to be practical and fair. Result! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie RFC 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Loved John Lamont's comments regarding the Scottish school system. The phrase 'nail hit on the head' springs to mind 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannochsidebear 2,306 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Trying to force through a lop-sided piece of trash in the close season when football fans are on holidays and certainly not having meetings etc to discuss these things was a clever move. However it was so ridiculous and badly written that it was fairly easy to rip it to shreds and as more and more people (non-RC of course) came out and ridiculed it, including the committe in Holyrood who are supposed to examine every bill in detail, it was doomed. Hopefully this will give us time to prepare proper representation, lobbying and make this bill, if required at all, a fair and just law for all, not just for the MOPES. I can see it disappearing into the dust if the 2011-12 season progresses without any major flashpoints. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I can see it disappearing into the dust if the 2011-12 season progresses without any major flashpoints. Flashpoints and an excessive media furore over them will be deliberately fabricated. All it will take is one or two minor incidents blown out of proportion as well as one or two fabricated stories and they'll get a Bill passed. Mark my words: There will be constant mention in the media of last season's supposed bomb threats and the attack on Lennon at Tynecastle. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't think they ever really beleived that they could have got this through so quickly. They just played it out then done the double take to show what an understanding and listening government they are. Old political trick, but good news just the same. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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