Pro-independence leader takes helm in Scotland

**Mike1** · 17th May 07, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by McClef

Congratulations to Mr Salmond and let's hope it inspires him to wear the kilt more often than Mr McDonnell did!

Wasn't the once enough?

Smilin' Jack in all his <cough, cough> sartorial splendor -

**Big Paul** · 17th May 07, 04:01 AM

A bunch of Jack McConnell

**McClef** · 17th May 07, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

to be fair to Jack he wasnt so bad, he pushed the smoking ban through,

Well that of course is a matter of opinion and off topic.

But "Smiling Jack" no longer I suspect.

Yes Mike that photo was pretty bad but most of the ones posted by Big Paul were somewhat smarter.

**Tartan Hiker** · 17th May 07, 10:19 AM

I am no authority on current politics, but trusting P1M and others I sent the following message:

Dear Mr. Salmond,

Congratulations on your election. Please know that there are many
people all over the world who are proud of their Scots heritage who are
thrilled that a proud Scot such as yourself is now in a position to move
Scotland forward. Wear your kilts proudly and often, as do I.

And here's the reply I just received:

I have received your recent message of congratulation, for which I thank
you very much indeed; your kind remarks are very much appreciated.

Yours for Scotland,

ALEX SALMOND

**Pour1Malt** · 17th May 07, 10:38 AM

ai got a reply tae!

guid oan Alex!

Dear Mr. Wellen,

I have received your recent message of congratulation, for which I thank
you very much indeed; your kind remarks are very much appreciated.

Yours for Scotland,

ALEX SALMOND

**Mike1** · 17th May 07, 10:50 AM

It's good to see you get a response. It's a shame it's obviously a canned response.

I do imagine he has more pressing matters at hand, however.

**Jaggy thistle** · 17th May 07, 01:01 PM

Been waiting over 50 years for this to happen ! the best is yet to come as long as Alex makes a good job of things
Tam

**Sylvain** · 18th May 07, 04:32 AM

Isn't a thread about politics, therefore forbidden?

**Graham** · 18th May 07, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Sylvain

Isn't a thread about politics, therefore forbidden?

To me it seems to be more about Alex Salmond's kiltwearing.
Anyway, imho, there is nothing wrong with talking about Scotland and it's independence, are we not doing the same when we speak of William Wallace and his fight for an independent Scotland?