Tag Archives: BBC Scotland

Naming and Shaming

Oscar Wilde wrote: “In old days men had the rack. Now they have the Press. That is an improvement certainly. But still it is very bad, and wrong, and demoralizing. Somebody — was it Burke? — called journalism the fourth … Continue reading

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YES2 GAME ON, IT HAS BEGUN

Indyref 2 has begun. With all the mayhem and media concentration on the blood letting In Westminster over the past week, and The Tories and Labour leadership ripping into each other after the Euro Ref result, in a manner resembling … Continue reading

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The Lunatics have broken out of the Asylum

I haven’t made any real comments on any forum during the course of the EU debate, instead I have simply watched and listened as events unfolded. However, having spent a good part of the last year touring all around England,It … Continue reading

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You WILL do as we tell you

Back in the days of the 1970’s when I was a mere teenager, it was common knowledge which newspapers promoted certain parties. The Express was a Tory paper, the Record was a Labour paper , and these 2 papers carried … Continue reading

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The Big Issue

In watching this general election closely a few things have sprung out at me, some by their absence and others by their over exposure. The absence of leaders coming anywhere close to the real public has been a stand out. … Continue reading

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Drooket

Well Done those hardy souls who took part in yesterdays Campaign for Balanced broadcasting Rally, and getting soaking wet in torrential rain for their troubles. Thanks to everyone who made it along, and who braved the elements to listen to … Continue reading

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BARD2014

On Saturday 18th May there will be a March and Rally in Glasgow to highlight the horrendous imbalance which is persistently taking place in the Independence debate in particular. I will be one of Speakers at this event,which seems rather … Continue reading

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Christmas Present

As we fast approach another Christmas day, I will probably be taking a wee break over the the next couple of weeks, until the beginning of the New Year. I may add something periodically, but I will be absent for … Continue reading

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Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond (Hurricane Sandy)

As the Global news goes right over the top, with all the fuss about Hurricane Sandy…A somewhat scaled down version of Scotlands own Hurricane Bawbag..which Scots had great fun with earlier in the year. The fuss has probably reached epic … Continue reading

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Bad News in the Offing…BBC Scotland Unbalanced

Ok folks that’s it….Done and dusted…the last major election before the Independence vote in 2014. Seemingly the turnout for the Council elections may have been slightly under what to expect for a stand alone Council election, but for the results … Continue reading

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