Rossy Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14499020.Nicola_Sturgeon_drawn_into_SNP_love_triangle/ Now, we're all victims to human weakness.....but FFS, what a shambles. The deputy leader of the SNP, married to another senior member, and another senior SNP politician ?? What in God's name were they thinking ? Just at a pivotal moment for the SNP and for Scotland, at a time when the Scottish government should be unveiling radical new plans to improve health, education and living standards in Scotland...this complete chaos comes along. Hosie especially has let down himself, the party and the voters. With power, comes scrutiny and responsibility. The anti-SNP press...quite rightly...will have a field day with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 50 minutes ago, Rossy said: With power, comes scrutiny and responsibility. The anti-SNP press...quite rightly...will have a field day with this. Yer a day late Rossy. Front page on every paper yesterday. I was talking to a mate recently who's an SNP member and wants Hosie as next leader. Never saw the appeal myself, and I'd say he's blown his chance now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antidote Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 56 minutes ago, Rossy said: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14499020.Nicola_Sturgeon_drawn_into_SNP_love_triangle/ Now, we're all victims to human weakness.....but FFS, what a shambles. The deputy leader of the SNP, married to another senior member, and another senior SNP politician ?? What in God's name were they thinking ? Just at a pivotal moment for the SNP and for Scotland, at a time when the Scottish government should be unveiling radical new plans to improve health, education and living standards in Scotland...this complete chaos comes along. Hosie especially has let down himself, the party and the voters. With power, comes scrutiny and responsibility. The anti-SNP press...quite rightly...will have a field day with this. Fully agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If we were still living in the 1950s then the SNP might have a problem Cant see thousands of people being disgusted and refusing to vote for them again Seems The Daily Star is the rag thats emphasising it more than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antidote Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Yer a day late Rossy. Front page on every paper yesterday. I was talking to a mate recently who's an SNP member and wants Hosie as next leader. Never saw the appeal myself, and I'd say he's blown his chance now.... I'm surprised Alan didn't start a thread on this yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: If we were still living in the 1950s then the SNP might have a problem From a moral stand-point, you're right of course. People don't care who's bonking who, they're just happy to read about it. As an SNP member though, I'm finding this frustrating. I want to see headlines about policies and plans, not love-triangles or dodgy expenses. Hard to believe that Hosie, as deputy leader, got caught up with some obvious slag. There's no fool like an old fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, Rossy said: From a moral stand-point, you're right of course. People don't care who's bonking who, they're just happy to read about it. As an SNP member though, I'm finding this frustrating. I want to see headlines about policies and plans, not love-triangles or dodgy expenses. Hard to believe that Hosie, as deputy leader, got caught up with some obvious slag. There's no fool like an old fool. Agreed I should have added that it might hurt the individuals themselves a little when it comes to re-election in their constituencies Id imagine Sturgeon will be raging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Not sure how much people will care. I would not have even noticed this story had this thread not been started. No fool like an old fool it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If Sturgeon's happy about one thing it's that this didn't come out a fortnight ago! Fortunate for the SNP that there are no major elections for a while. She'll need to focus on getting their house in order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If this was going to come out, then now is probably the best time. Will also distract from the inevitable sackings that will come in today's reshuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailender Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Alex Neil gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, aaid said: Will also distract from the inevitable sackings that will come in today's reshuffle. Heard Richard Lochhead has fallen on his sword for personal reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Heard Richard Lochhead has fallen on his sword for personal reasons. Apparently his wife is fighting cancer so that may be a genuine case of wanting to step back. Alex Neil has "resigned" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 34 minutes ago, Rossy said: From a moral stand-point, you're right of course. People don't care who's bonking who, they're just happy to read about it. As an SNP member though, I'm finding this frustrating. I want to see headlines about policies and plans, not love-triangles or dodgy expenses. Hard to believe that Hosie, as deputy leader, got caught up with some obvious slag. There's no fool like an old fool. YHYH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 18 minutes ago, jailender said: Alex Neil gone Probably for the best. His heart's in the right place but Sturgeon really needs someone stronger in that role, especially as its now likely to include some significantly increased responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) I wonder if the Unionist parties will be as magnanimous as the SNP were over Gordon Matheson's peccadilloes ? Edited May 18, 2016 by Ally Bongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: I wonder if the Unionist parties will be as magnanimous as the SNP were over Gordon Matheson's peccadilloes ? The parties themselves tend to keep quiet about these things, as they all know that they're just one vodka martini away from the same thing happening to them. The press however, are another thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 35 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: I wonder if the Unionist parties I don't want to live in this country anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have tweeted Serena Cowdy to see if she is available .. 19 minutes ago, Scunnered said: I don't want to live in this country anymore Thats how it is now even though you disagree Independence or Tory Unionism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: . Thats how it is now even though you disagree Independence or Tory Unionism Sounds like Northern Ireland now. I've even got folk putting up flags in my estate. Union Flags and Saltires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Toepoke said: Heard Richard Lochhead has fallen on his sword for personal reasons. Tbh i think it was coming anyway, he has lost the fishing industry all by himself hopefully his replacement will start to rebuild the bridges That were burned, he was a disaster for the industry ,, sorry to hear about his wife,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Bad headlines and an absolute shambles from the individuals involved. I never liked the idea of Hosie as deputy to Sturgeon. He has a smugness about him that is horrible to watch. A very similar style that gained Salmond such a dislike from many, but Hosie doesn't have the intelligence of Salmond. He's a danger in such a senior position for me. I notice that one of the reports stated that he was earmarked as the one to be pushing the independence case/drive over the coming summer months. I would think that is far from wise to leave that in his hands. Also with his separated wife (Shona Robison) likely to be appointed to the position of Education minister - which is being given high profile and importance over this parliament then I'm not sure how well it bodes for the party as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, phart said: Sounds like Northern Ireland now. I've even got folk putting up flags in my estate. Union Flags and Saltires. Thats how the Unionist parties wanted it - it's their only hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 This is a nine day wonder. Might damage Hosie's career, but the independence movement is bigger than one man and depending how all parties move on, it probably won't make any difference in the long run. i always thought Hosie comes across pretty well, but like Joe McKee at Morton, he's not that outstanding and not irreplaceable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 who cares? It's hardly Profumo. It's not like they were spit roasting her on stage at the Armadillo. "married men shouldnae be shagging"..."moral crisis"..."Scottish independence squashed forever" consenting adults daeing what we're all genetically programmed to do. awbdy cheats. It's great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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