We weren’t taking a position on this, Mairi …

Comment posted For the record: the 2012 Olympic Flame in Argyll by newsroom.

We weren’t taking a position on this, Mairi – and if we did it wouldn;t be far from yours.
we were looking at the evidence around the identity and function of the ‘grey runners’ and coming to a possible conclusion – which seems to have been spot on.
This too has been very cleverly handled – they really are ‘greyed out’ and attract no attention but do put protection exactly where it may be needed.

Recent comments by newsroom

• Serenissima waits for higher tide – and she has had earlier identities
  We are, of course aware of that.
  Watching at the time, what we saw her do was make marked changes of course over a short distance, some times at 90 degrees and at one point turning through 180 degrees three times in a row.
  While some of this could have swinging to tide and current, the repetitions did seem to suggest controlled activity.
  And it was only when she settled that her AIS recorded ‘At Anchor.’
• Update on SNP meeting
  As we have said, the potential Holyrood candidate offered support for SNP selection against Mr Mackenzie, as we reported,is not a political figure – and that includes Mr Allan, who is certainly one such.
  We will identify the person concerned when selection time comes around but not until then. Until that point, it is not the person offered the goodie bag who matters, it is the easy use of the patronage of the pork barrel to buy obligation where it might be personally useful – and the continuing failure of loyalties.
  Councillor Semple is certainly much more experienced than Councillor Taylor and has held a range of senior responsibilities.
  The ‘why not’ question is one for the party and it would be interesting to know the answer.
  Councillor Semple is apparently to be given the Economic Development brief – which would be far more personally developmental than trying to lead, with no authority whatsoever, in the current circumstances, with party control now at the level of ‘submission of intent in advance and sign-off – or not’.
• Good news from salmon farming sector: Marine Harvest breaks ranks and seeks ASC certification
  The ‘end of the decade’ limitation is germane and explain why S&TAS rightly gave the news no more than a qualified welcome.
  It is as admission that change is necessary, though – so it’s important to push for that to be sooner rather than at the end of 2019. There is no reason why it should not be.
• Update on SNP meeting
  The fact that Mr Allan was asked and agreed not to resign does not negate the fact that he was to resign – and should have done so.
  Councillor McCuish was persuaded not to resign and will have to make his mind up at what point he puts the interests of his constituents before those of his party.
  Sandy Taylor IS a novice councillor.
  As a former council officer and not at the most senior level, it is hard to see how he would – if he were to be voted Council Leader – successfully translate to being senior to those who have been his own line managers.
  The fact that he has not been able to protect his group of councillors from tightened control measures from party central does not suggest someone with what it takes to stand ground over those he perceives to be his seniors.
• SNP meeting on Monday may be testing time for mega-coalition proposal
  We’re not going to do a ’20 questions’ routine but, to let local politicians off the hook, it’s not any of them.
  And we’re now taking a vow of silence.

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