Congratulations to Mark Daly and the BBC production team behind The Men who sold the Jerseys, who received the award from the Royal Television Society for Best regions current affairs and news event for their documentary into the goings-on in the years before Rangers descended into liquidation. They won against Grananda’s Hillsborough – The Truth At Last, which centred on a hugely important human and political story, which illustrates the standard of achievement.
Television journalist of the year
Congratulations also to Alex Thomson, of Chanel 4 News, “one of the UK’s leading correspondents. With a portfolio of coverage from Syria to door stepping Kelvin Mackenzie over Hillsborough, to Glasgow Rangers, he displays great range and versatility with a knack for finding strong angles and compelling stories. He brings real authority and storytelling skills to whatever he covers.”
Thomson is a game changer. Never has a UK journalist had so many people wanting him to stop asking questions, including many in his own industry. Fortunately he appears to be some kind of Geordie-hostility-feeder.
Good journalism is important. Well done to the winners and those in their support teams.
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Miki67, very sorry to hear you’ve had bad news.
The wife in particular always enjoys your rants and agrees with and shares your views on everything from Maggie Thatcher to SDM to Charlie Green and all the baddies in between. We laughed out loud at your Foghorn Leghorn comparison.
We are glad you’re with your wife as things sink in and you’re in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Amazing the power of this blog.
StJ
notice I din’t include locally elected members.. o))
heard bursting, over 200 bedroom tax cases to clear as well as dealing with ESA appeals DLA to PIP etc…
head hurting,,, medication taken,,,,,bed time… o))
and back to lurking…
theweegreenman,
The world is a tough, cold, dangerous place. We benefit enormously from being part of a large, stable economic and political union.
If Scotland had been independent in 2008, we’d have been wiped out. Iceland x 10. Worth thinking about the next time you apply for a mortgage, draw a state benefit, or go to an NHS hospital.
Personally, I think devolution has been a moderate success, and perhaps could be extended in certain areas.
But I don’t think further constitutional tinkering will materially affect the well being of my family.
I know however, as my family relies on state education, the NHS, state pensions, and a stable environment for business and investment, that independence will have a potentially devastating affect on us.
That’s before we even look at the emerging cultural nationalism we are starting to see…
On the flimsy plans presented so far I think you would either need to be immensely wealthy, or really, really adventurous to vote Yes…
Italiabhoy
I don’t think I meant all the no votes weren’t real Scots. It is very clear that a lot of people do not favour Independence who are “real” Scots, if it came across that way then I understand your concern but I would hope you would know me a little better than that.
I asked how many were actually Scottish and how many weren’t. Do European Students get a vote in this thing? My contact seemed to think their input might have affected the result but by what margin he was unsure. A long way to go he said.
As I told St.John. Doyle I think the breakdown would be interesting to see. Based on what one guy told me he didn’t think it is 100% accurate and he goes there.
As a Celtic fan I am well aware of the dangers of Nationalism but I do not think Scottish Nationalism is a dangerous form of it the way others do. I might be naive or a dewy – eyed dreamer to think that way but I cannot help how I feel.
I think Scotland is what it always has been – a very divided country along a number of parameters and I understand your concerns – really I do – I just think to change things for the better Independence gives us a better shot. You disagree, that’s politics.
I believe they’ll lose the referendum as well for what it is worth. It is inevitable but that vote tonight would be more interesting if it was broken down. If the majority of the no vote are in fact native Scots eligible to vote next year then it really does not look good for a yes vote.
That was all I was driving at. I think we both know plenty of people who will vote who are actual Scots. I don’t consider them to be less Scottish for doing so, just on the opposite side of the fence from me. :)
Tim Malone Will Tell, 22:10
That’s closer to Cornwall than London.
If you’re ever up in the centre let us know. Paul has my details
Snake,
Fair dos. We agree to disagree.
I’d keep an eye on that cultural nationalism stuff though…
ElDiegoBhoy
20:39 on 21 February, 2013
TT
I visit the cemetery regularly. Can you point me in the general direction of your mum’s grave. I’d like to pay my respects.
*Down by the Renton Gate Jim, you’ll see her and my da plus googybhoy’s da.
leftclicktic
22:56 on
21 February, 2013
That’l keep for work tomorrow, HH
blantyretim
23:05 on 21 February, 2013
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Did notice you left out us cooooouncillors all the parties at the full council meeting today battered into the con-dems on the bedroom tax and welfare cuts.
Passed a unanimous motion except for the 1 Tory who forgot to register dissent
See rumours tonight the Govt are thinking of making changes to the bedroom tax and in paying rents direct to tenants and not RSLs, I hopr this comes true
Keep the faith mate have to catch up for a pint soon or are you off it for Lent I gave up cakes and sweeties it is harder for a fatty like me
ItaliaBhoy
I agree. Cultural Nationalism IS dangerous but I don’t think that is Scotland’s or the SNP’s biggest thrust or issue.
What exactly is Scottish Culture?
Shortbread and Kilts? Social values? Something else?
I do see a great deal to celebrate about Scottish culture – music, literature, theatre and even our scran (I could go an Irn-Bru right now I can tell you). I just think it would be better when you don’t measure yourself against false measurements and I’d like to live in Scotland on the day when England win at football and we can say well done and mean it.
Awright, I’ve took it too far noo.
St.John.Doyle
The Republic of Glasgow?
The Dear Green Place?
Stuff it, that’ll do for me.
Snake Plissken
23:16 on 21 February, 2013
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The Peoples’ Republic of Glasgow if you dont mind
St JD
Danny Alexander sent a letter to IDS re direct payments, article on rightsnet today..
me off drink, no just cutting down my weekends only last 5days now.. o))
get a beer soon..
italiabhoy 22:32 on21 February, 2013 Snake, That’s a shocking comment. So the people who don’t vote for independence are not really Scottish now? The more I hear from SNP supporters, the more I fear for my family and my friends in an independent Scotland.
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You’re right, Italiabhoy – we’re all bricking it here in case those brownshirt/Orange Order Nats get independence pushed through. There’ll be pogroms and everything.
Go and have a word with yourself.
The Malts might be better. Naw nae chance!!
Deary me Bill McMurdo, whit is wi’ huns…he makes Bird’s Custard look intelligent..
A lot of people identify themselves primarily as Glaswegians rather than as Scottish.
I think that says a lot about Scotland.
evening bhoys, sorry been a stranger (in training for cycle for Oscar)
Hope we are all well
HH
Right, that is quite enough for me. Hardly a Celtic quote for the last hour. Night Night to any, if any, Celtic Supporters out there.
Weefra HH
weefra
KTF
night bhoys/ghirls
Turnbull Huttons honesty is a breath of fresh air.
The man should have EBT Ogilvies job.
This time GOOD NIGHT
I learned three things today after spending an cracking day on a Spanish golf course with our excellent poster The Exiled Tim.
1. TET does actually live in a cave………………………………..Nice. I thought that was just the pet name for his mountain hun free gaff.
2. The hun lawyer is now on ze lizt after admitting they are a brand new entity……Oops!!
3. Never let a farmer dig up your putting green, it totally screws up your game:-)
TET it was a pleasure to meet you and spend a few relaxing hours in the sun. Enjoy your BP and haggis, and don’t forget to send me some pics of the cave. Next time I’ll come down your way so get some practice on that putting dude, as you said it’s the first thing to go. In fact, it goes faster than the pie whisperer’s chances of walking past a gregs outlet during his extended lunch break.
Hail Hail Bruv
ACGR
Some very interesting contributions to the Independence debate tonight. I hope the Scots people can make an informed choice.
In reference to an earlier post.
I applied to vote but I was told that as I live abroad, I am not eligible to vote. However in a recent French election a work colleague here was able to deposit a vote in her embassy building. Is that UK or Scottish democracy to blame? Probably a bit of both.
This debate though for people in my land of birth (and all over the Internet) now gives people a chance to occupy the political stage and decide what we want.
Salmond is not the issue in my opinion, we need less time for politics taken up by politicians as well. “Policies not personalities” was what Tony Benn ran on in that famous deputy leadership of the labour party contest, which he narrowly lost, and those words ring true today more that ever. We all know the names of leaders in countries, but how much do we know about the hundreds, thousands and indeed millions of people that are all active in that country. I can rhyme off Hollande, Obama, Chavez, Merkel, Cameron, Monti, Putin etc etc and that is just in Europe but how much do we get to talk about the cosmetics industry in France or the sales of skis in Russia. Unless you are superinformed like so many of the erudite rascals on here!
Wheels still in turning and we all need to pedal to get where we want to go.
For wee oscar as well.
Miki67. Stay as strong as your words are as i find them uplifting.
Hail Hail.
ernie lynch
23:20 on 21 February, 2013
A lot of people identify themselves primarily as Glaswegians rather than as Scottish.
I think that says a lot about Scotland.
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I am at a loss to understand the logic of that statement.
Do Mancunians, Liverpudlians, Dubliners, Parisians, New Yorkers, etc, in every country on Earth, not identify with their home city first & foremost.
What has that to do with self-determination ?
Baffled CSC.
Stop press Venezuela now in Europe
Snake
Scottish Universities have always had a high percentage of home grown students. We were always a bit home loving, if you’re being nice, or parochial, if you’re not. The trend for Scots pupils to go to Scottish unis has probably hardened because of the SNP policy on tuition fees. Wiki (I know but I could not find any other source using Google) estimates that 40% of Glasgow Uni’s students come from the West of Scotland. I expect the overall percentage of Scots in the student body, therefore, to be well above 50% and perhaps around the 70% level (guesswork).
If the student referendum had taken place at St. Andrew’s or Edinburgh, there might be a little, but not a lot, more force to your point. On top of the demographics, I seriously doubt there were large numbers of English, Welsh or foreign students who had much interest in defending the unity of UK or passionate over whether Scotland, in some form, went independent. I, seriously, doubt that any but a few English Tory students deigned to vote against.
On top of that, the SNP have poured a lot of time and energy into the student referendum. There was much joking about this in the Herald today ahead of the vote. They invested more time and money and higher profile appearances than the Better Together campaign did.
The Yes vote lost. It lost on a majority of Scots voting. It lost despite a great effort from the SNP to get a good result.
There was no perfidy from Albion. No CIA involvement. Just other Scots who feel differently from you on this issue.
Alex Salmond is a very savvy politician. He will not suspend the referendum on the basis of this student vote but he will give serious thought to his and his party’s tactics.
The SNP losing this referendum was always as likely as Celtic winning this SPL title. The bookies odds are well informed.
Quebec was in a high state of turmoil in the 60s and 70s. Today it is much less of an issue. Canada is unlikely to break up any time soon.
The SNP and others are likely to lose the Independence referendum for the 2nd time in 40 years.
Free by 93, as a slogan, will be replaced by 3rd time lucky and a lot of imagery involving Bruce and a spider.
Ernie
At the risk of becoming irked, what do you mean my living in Slovakia explains a lot?
Identity? TIM of course!
T4
Kilbowie Kelt 23:33 on 21 February, 2013
I’m not really sure what he meant either but the I don’t really identify myself by a location on any level. It’s not something I really understand. If people I ask where I’m form, I’m happy to tell them but it’s not something that defines me, or that I take any sense of pride in.
BundoranBhoy, how are the legs?
leftclicktic, totally agree.
Doc
legs are fine ty mate ;-)
Loving the training tho, hows things mate?
HH
Rimtimtim
Good post. For lots of reasons, lots of Scottish people will not be able to take part in the referendum. What difference their putative votes would make one way or the other is an entirely separate question.
I hope you, C and the wean are well.
SFTBs
I know the demographic will be higher at Scottish Universities especially these days but it seemed only around 2 and a half thousand voted.
I still think a break down would be interesting reading.
I don’t think Scotland is ready for this yet if truth be told but I do think it will come. It may take another 30 years but I think it will come somewhere down the line.
I thought we had progressed. It would appear I was wrong but I’m not despondent by this – there is a long way to go and had the SNP won they might have become complacent. They’ll need to work harder.
BundoranBhoy, good mate, hectic really.
Meeting a few CQNers on the 1st, LionsRoars night.
Doc
Cant make that night, my work has arranged a fundraiser for Oscar same night
HH
Having bother switching of from thinking of one of our own,
and thought I would post this, it was sent to me by a friend in one of the darkest times in my life.
“When difficult times come & overwhelm us so that we cant see the way forward,We have a choice.
We can choose to give up, or we can choose to get stronger.
We can choose to bury our dreams under impenetrable layers of pain & sadness or we can choose to make those dreams even more magnificent & compelling,so that we cannot resist being pulled forward by them.
This is our life and even in the most difficult stretches are very much worth living.
In fact its during our challenging times that we build a new capacity for greater richness.
STAY STRONG Mo Chara YNWA”.
Raise loads mate.