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Old 25th Jun 2008, 23:48
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wildweeble
 
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I wouldn't worry too much about the opinions of Rob Gibson. All parties have rent-a-gobs and the SNP is especially blessed.

Putting aside the fact that defence is a reserved issue - which makes his opinion on this matter entirely irrelevent - and putting aside, too, your annoyance at the ingratitude of his complaint and your frustration at the apparent ignorance of an elected member of the Scottish parliament at a time when British servicemen and women are giving their lives, and take a moment to consider the SNP's record in government to date.

Pretty much every manifesto promise has so far fallen flat on its face.
Reduce class sizes? Can't afford it.
Local income tax? It'll cost more than council tax, say local authorities
Abolish student loans? Er, no, not exactly.
PFI? Local authority bonds, anyone..? Thought not.
Norwegian-style oil fund for Scotland? Not until Scotland becomes Norway.
I could go on but it has been a long day.

Now, before I'm accused of being a Labour/Tory/Lib Dem stooge, let me add that the opposition has been spectacularly feeble and it is my duty to torment them all.

So do not fear Rob Gibson, gentle military aviators, but carry on overflying his home happy in the knowledge that although his views mean doodly-squat, you are defending his right to have them.
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