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A very judicious response. Like you we decided to go with the overall success and focus on the riveting elements of it.
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But, as things stand, there is no substantive information and economic detail on exactly what economic strategy and its associated policies would be pursued for an independent Scotland.
The First Minister’s ‘Scotland’s Economy’ paper, recently launched, was profoundly disappointing in this respect and, in its lack of economic substance, replaced by ad-man puffery, was damaging to the campaign’s credibility.
We can assure you and anyone, that when such information becomes available – and we are sure it will because it must – we will not be prejudging it but will respond to it with open mind and goodwill and the necessary intelligent scrutiny.
We have WANTED and still want to see a coherent, joined up, strong, imaginative, challenging and achievable strategy and policies put forward for a specific future for Scotland – honestly described in unchallengeably accurate costs and benefits and carving out an identity for Scotland that is realistic and unique.
The extent to which all we are being offered is essentially the status quo with a new badge and a few costly goody bags to entice ‘Yes’ votes could not undermine the ‘independence’ prospectus more thoroughly.
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It is necessary is to know the realistic costs, perceive the realistic benefits and decide if the price is worth paying.
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This was a RESPONSE to a party political slanting of the issue – scoring points in an internal SNP turf war which should never have happened, was consciously manipulated, and has divided a party I voted for and was a member of until relatively recently – when I stopped my subscription in a mixture of anger, despair – and contempt – at what was and is – being done to hopes for better governance in Argyll and Bute.
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Despite myself, I was impressed and sometimes moved by the ceremony. The bit with Bond was very funny, Mr Bean less so. The children’s literary section was quite scary. Not sure about the Arctic Monkeys but that might just be me showing my age. My weans thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle (though they are now very tired this morning).
I suppose it is a British characteristic to have a bit of a cringe about any event we organise but this one worked. let’s hope the games themselves are as good.
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A very judicious response. Like you we decided to go with the overall success and focus on the riveting elements of it.
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Well its taken me until now to lift my jaw off the floor…
Not really. I will admit to a number of WTF? moments during last night’s festivities and wondered if it would have made a little more sense if I had been plastered.
However, thought the whole Middle Earth turning into Les Miserables version of the Industrial Revolution was original and cleverly thought out, if perhaps a bit chaotic. Loved the rings.
Although I did read some comments from Americans this morning asking why Abe Lincoln was in that bit LOL
The whole Great Ormond Street/NHS chunk was well, a wee bit bizarre. My thoughts were how much of the honouring of the NHS was down to the Government trying to improve their position in the Great British public’s opinions – if so, it didn’t work, scumbags.
I was actively rooting for Voldemort to go Medieval on Mary Poppins and relieved when they moved on.
Thought Emile Sande’s singing was superb and moving, just wish the expressive modern dance had been zapped by Voldemort as well, but was eternally grateful for Mr Bean’s appearance – although totally confused as to why he was in it.
HM Queen – the ultimate Bond Girl. You really can’t get any better than that.
Music section, not bad but overly long.
Parade of athletes, advised a friend to go out and do a shopping as this would still be going on when she got back.
The lighting of the cauldron was spectacular though. A stunning piece of sculpture and highly original.
Overall, I felt a small rumbling of patriotism somewhere deep inside me. I silenced it with a piece of toast.
Fingers crossed for a good medal haul though. No matter what your opinions or politics, no-one can belittle the time, effort or dedication all of these athletes have put in to reach this point.
I wish them all good luck.
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I didn’t see it (except for the Queen / James Bond joint venture) so I’m worried about ‘lighting the cauldron’ – did they cook a ‘great white explorer’, CSB? – or was the slavery etc bit of our history skated over?
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What slavery would that be Robert? LOL
Afraid the biggest controversy I noticed was that the Sex Pistol’s “God Save the Queen” was used in the lead-in – for about 2 seconds.
When it came to the history of music section of the ceremony, they bottled doing it in front of HM and instead they used “Pretty Vacant”
All in all, very pc deliberately unoffensive.
Shame.
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A triumph for Danny Boyle. He even managed to upset Aidan “Jackboots” Burley MP – my cup runneth over!
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Mr Burley is reported to have”spoken his mind”; that will be where he went wrong.
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It reminded me of the Doctor who season finales where they squeeze everyone they possibly can in and then a few more besides.
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For me,the show was almost spoiled by the choice of song for the children’s choir from Scotland . Flower of Scotland was unsuitable for the event .
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