Is this rumour true? Another Scottish question.?

Question

Rumour from unidentified sources circulating within the inner sanctum of the very body politic of Scottish politics none other than Holyrood itself the very home of Scottish politics that Alex Salmond has refused to discuss the merits and demerits of Scottish independence before a live television audience with George Galloway being a fellow panelist.

Now if these rumours are correct.What valid reason would Alex Salmond have in refusing to be an active participant to present/debate his case for an independent Scotland?

After all they both have a lot in common.which are.

(a) The best interests of Scotland at heart.
(b) Both politicians are former Scottish Labour Party members.
(c)Both former Labour Party Members of Parliament at Westminster.

Now to Bobby's question.
Please remember that this question is not an accusation or statement but a request for information and comment

If these alleged rumours are true. What possible reasons would Alex Salmond have in refusing to take part in a television debate with George Galloway on Scottish independence?

Contributions from Beastie,Andrew 87 and Firetrap much appreciated. Especially if they answer the question and not verbally attack me personally or my sources of information.

Answer 1

ROBERT C..whether the rumour has any basis is really neither here or there. George Galloway who is in no way a favourite in my book, has the ability that is lacking in politics in general. By that I mean he takes the bull by the horns and grinds his opponents into the ground.

If ever a Politician made his mark, than you have to take your hat off,to Galloway, in the way he destroyed the American panel of politicians.

I am not sure anyone else could have achieved that.

Now Alex Salmond, no doubt has done his home work, and here he sees an expert in destroying those who have reached their political ambitions by deceit and false promises.

It would be like a Lamb entering the circle with a Lion.

All the best.

Answer 2

I am no fan of George Galloway, but he made good points on QT. The truth of the matter is, Salmond is a coward and would lose hands down in a debate with Galloway. It's time Salmond told the people the truth about Scottish independence and how it would damage Scotland. Needless to say that's never going to happen.

Answer 3

if George Galloway lived in Scotland Salmond would want to deport him.

George not only is a clever man he is also a great orator.

Salmond has about the same oratory skills has Hitler and is looking for the same outcome.

I have no problem if Scotland vote for independence but the Scots would be wrong to do it under his leadership.

Every free nation in the world allows its people to have the ability to vote why is he intent on stopping Scots outside of Scotland.

Answer 4

I think most of us have learnt how accurate rumours are.

By the way prepare for a verbal attack.

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Foxy i saw that too and was also watching the texts coming in. I have to say i agreed with him.



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So lets get this straight mate.

You wanted three specific Y/A users to answer and not verbally attack them but when one of them surfaces instead of being the better man and accepting everyone's view you decide it would be a good idea to hit back.



David Cameron has a lot to do with it. Especially if he wants to stay in Downing street and continue being a total @rse.



Scots living outside of Scotland should get the vote. Its there damn future so they should play a part in it.

Answer 5

I'm going to go out on a whim here and say for the same reason cameron has refused to debate with Salmond?



Anyway as it is possibly a rumour which you have started as a plant question to sit here and ridicule Salmond i'm not quite sure if i should bite or join the bandwagon



Any suggestions Robert?



Indefensible? are you seriously now contradicting the PM of the UK? After all he refused to debate Salmond on the grounds hes doesn't live in Scotland and only people living in Scotland should debate the subject. His words not mine.



Why should Salmond entertain a political no hoper when the big guns are running scared? Salmond issued a challenge to Cameron who is currently hiding under his bed wishing this was all a bad dream that will go away sooner rather than later.



Until your next pathetic attempt to drum up an anti Scots feeling through what will no doubt be another plant question where somebodys mums sisters pet cat heard from a frog that you will no longer be able to stack boxes in an independent Scotland

Answer 6

Well Robert, you have just said it.It is only a rumour until it becomes fact it is just supposition.Alex Salmond does not have to be at everyones beck and call.Cameron and other major players don't so why should he?

There will be timetables of events when people will and should have their say.

Yes, I agree, George Galloway is very good at public speaking and it would be a very good debate.

Answer 7

Not a fan of either Galloway nor Salmond. But in any case, Salmond would lose any heated debate with Galloway and be publicly humiliated. It could even damage the SNP cause and Salmond knows it.



One thing that triggered me to (kind of) support Galloway was what he said on QT the other night..... "I'M SCOTTISH (but you gave the vote to 16-17 YO and I happen to live South of the border) WHY WONT YOU GIVE ME THE VOTE"? Why indeed..... just because millions of Scots now live in England/Wales/Ireland should not mean they give up their rights to vote in Scottish referendum. The SNP are a bunch of racist clowns, and have even turned their backs on their own people = how nice of them!

Answer 8

Quite untrue. Galloway has only said he intends to oppose Independence http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/george-galloway-ready-for-independence-battle-877779 It's actually David Cameron who wimped out: http://news.stv.tv/politics/220214-david-cameron-rules-out-independence-debate-with-alex-salmond/



Why should Salmond indulge an egotist like Galloway, even if this offer were true?

Answer 9

Alex Salmond has been exposed as a snake oil salesman who works for the EU.

Answer 10

Life's too short to play with you, Bob, that's why I don't turn up. There's little point in banging my head against the brick wall of your wilful ignorance and misinformation. You are not here to learn anything, that much is obvious. Your source is your imagination. Don't try pretending it's anything else if you're unwilling to verify your sources on things that no one but you appears to know anything about.



Although it's nice to note you haven't mentioned that pish about renaming Scotland this time. Perhaps you can be taught.