Good point. He hasn't done one thing to bring Scots together after the vote. He even excluded the No-leaning press from his resignation speech.
What? No exclusive interviews with Nick Robinson in his diary?
What makes me laugh listening to him still attacking the Westminster parties is that if there was any shred of truth in his words and they can't be trusted and don't give a toss about Scottish interests, how the hell was he gonna negotiate a currency union with them? In the event of Scotland having said yes the Westminster parties would be even less interested wouldn't they?
Bottom line is that Salmond is every bit as full of sh!t as what he claims his political opponents are.
The man has destroyed a nation, I just hope it's not long term.
Comments such as these are ridiculous. He hasn't destroyed a nation - he gave the nation hope. It is not his fault people were happy to continue to allow Scotland being the 4th most unequal country in the developed world. It's not his fault that people would rather not have any say in the future of their country and wished there was no referendum.
I'm gutted by the result, but I'd still do it all again because it was the one time I actually felt like my vote meant something.
This thread just confirms the absolute vile nature of some of the posters here.
This man is full of conviction and whether you agree with his vision or not he is an honourable man.
You should hang your heads in shame.
Quite agree. I was trying to find a post that was positive. I cannot understand people that cannot respect a great politician. He came from working class roots, university, socialism through to SNP. He has worked tirelessly for his country. Sincere, clever, astute, great competitor, and above all plain speaking and honest. If other statesman can speak highly of him and respect his decision to resign why cannot ordinary mortals consider to do the same .I hope, he hands over to Nicola, he has worked with her well and guided her through her younger years. I certainly do not want Gordon Brown who is an incompetent fool with money. Look at what he did!!!!!
I wish Alex Salmond well, but hope he keeps an eye on things. As he says if they back track on the VOW, which I think they will because the backbenchers are up in arms about not being consulted, another referendum could be done.
I believe that he said that he wants to be a constitute member again as he has said in interviews that he loves that aspect of parliament, as it allows him to be closer to the people. This can be either as MSP or MP. I would personally prefer MSP as it allows him closer to his roots and his members, but its entirely down to him.
I sometimes wonder if Salmond would have done the same if he had won - quit while he's winning "I've done my bit, now the rest is up to you."
Salmond was confrontational versus Westminster from start to finish in the independence campaign and it was his main tactic to try to get a majority on the yes side at the ballot box that way.
That tactic alone did not work when it came to the poll.
Salmond has only got something to beat with a club re: the vow.
For his information it's extra powers at Holyrood to be debated and voted on at Westminster what is actually going to Holyrood. Not full devo max already in place being implemented at Holyrood from 22nd September, 3 days after the result.
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What? No exclusive interviews with Nick Robinson in his diary?
What makes me laugh listening to him still attacking the Westminster parties is that if there was any shred of truth in his words and they can't be trusted and don't give a toss about Scottish interests, how the hell was he gonna negotiate a currency union with them? In the event of Scotland having said yes the Westminster parties would be even less interested wouldn't they?
Bottom line is that Salmond is every bit as full of sh!t as what he claims his political opponents are.
Comments such as these are ridiculous. He hasn't destroyed a nation - he gave the nation hope. It is not his fault people were happy to continue to allow Scotland being the 4th most unequal country in the developed world. It's not his fault that people would rather not have any say in the future of their country and wished there was no referendum.
I'm gutted by the result, but I'd still do it all again because it was the one time I actually felt like my vote meant something.
Quite agree. I was trying to find a post that was positive. I cannot understand people that cannot respect a great politician. He came from working class roots, university, socialism through to SNP. He has worked tirelessly for his country. Sincere, clever, astute, great competitor, and above all plain speaking and honest. If other statesman can speak highly of him and respect his decision to resign why cannot ordinary mortals consider to do the same .I hope, he hands over to Nicola, he has worked with her well and guided her through her younger years. I certainly do not want Gordon Brown who is an incompetent fool with money. Look at what he did!!!!!
I wish Alex Salmond well, but hope he keeps an eye on things. As he says if they back track on the VOW, which I think they will because the backbenchers are up in arms about not being consulted, another referendum could be done.
Didn't take him long to consider a different gravy train
"The answer to your question David, absolutely decisively I can tell you I haven't made up my mind. So you'll have to wait and see.
Next!
Salmond was confrontational versus Westminster from start to finish in the independence campaign and it was his main tactic to try to get a majority on the yes side at the ballot box that way.
That tactic alone did not work when it came to the poll.
Why do you assume he sees politics as a "gravy train"?
For his information it's extra powers at Holyrood to be debated and voted on at Westminster what is actually going to Holyrood. Not full devo max already in place being implemented at Holyrood from 22nd September, 3 days after the result.