tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post3790704791343433907..comments2023-12-20T19:39:29.865+00:00Comments on Munguin's Republic: SNP: The Turbulent Years by Gordon Wilson.Munguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16475165830302054002noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-86772323035501264242009-09-27T00:31:31.755+01:002009-09-27T00:31:31.755+01:00Munguin. From what I saw at the book signing it wo...Munguin. From what I saw at the book signing it would take me no more than 5 years to read it... If you want to wait that long for a review I'll gladly undertake it (for a small consideration of course).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-8975919560840949852009-09-26T22:53:36.095+01:002009-09-26T22:53:36.095+01:00Sophia thats a good summary. The 79 Group was a mo...Sophia thats a good summary. The 79 Group was a move to the left. But Gordon did continue to lead the party until 1990. I agree time moves on.Munguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475165830302054002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-3381288998411134432009-09-26T21:24:56.144+01:002009-09-26T21:24:56.144+01:00That's a pretty good summary Sophia.That's a pretty good summary Sophia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-4801043773027314252009-09-26T16:22:24.646+01:002009-09-26T16:22:24.646+01:00It might be a good read, but personally, I think t...It might be a good read, but personally, I think the story is really of setting a stage. The SNP's story really began withe 79 Group. The first time Nationalists really looked at the Scottish Nation, realised that the mass of Scots were voting Labour, not because Scots were expressing Labour values, but because Labour were expressing Scots values. Over the years, as Labour has changed its values, becoming more metropolitan, the SNP have spoken to more and more Labour voters, who wish to continue expressing Scottish values. Alex, through the years, has successfully led this change of focus.<br />Interestingly, in doing this he has cemented the SNP in the ex-Tory strongholds won in the 74 and 87 elections, indicating that it is the expression of a Scots polity and people, rather than a Labourite-left, that will draw the Central belt next year...<br /><br />Wilson did his bit, he was a good leader for his time, but time moves only one way...Sophia Panglosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089164117446635962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-55311758676727025722009-09-26T14:21:32.604+01:002009-09-26T14:21:32.604+01:00How much is Wilson paying you for this?How much is Wilson paying you for this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-72706316009277827832009-09-26T12:17:39.060+01:002009-09-26T12:17:39.060+01:00Tris, of course you can borrow it. How long would ...Tris, of course you can borrow it. How long would it take you to read it do you think? If you want you could write a review.<br /><br />I've been toying with the idea of going through my blog list, going to each of them and mentioning the book, you know in an off hand fashion.Munguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475165830302054002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-28283747397251808422009-09-26T11:36:39.914+01:002009-09-26T11:36:39.914+01:00Well, I'm broke, but if I pop round to Munguin...Well, I'm broke, but if I pop round to Munguin Towers and sort out the staff problems for you, will you let me borrow it.<br /><br />It does look a good read, if a little on the "academic" side, but with Gordon's incredible knowledge and the fact that this is not just history to him... he was actually living it, and in the middle of it, I think it's worth reading.<br /><br />You're right my furry friend, a plug on Spook's blog will undoubtedly have it in the best sellers' list within days.... LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-64196499315990474032009-09-26T09:51:03.225+01:002009-09-26T09:51:03.225+01:00I feel a bit cheap by not reviewing the book here ...I feel a bit cheap by not reviewing the book here but as I say I read slowly and what with all this blogging and my staff problems at the castle. I promise I will get round to it. <br /><br />In the meantime I like Gordon Wilson so I thought I would shamelessly plug his book on here on this Saturday morning while nobody has anything else to do.( AMW a mention on your blog might do wonders for sales lol)Munguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475165830302054002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-82728415730584194832009-09-26T09:29:43.835+01:002009-09-26T09:29:43.835+01:00Seems like a really good read. Yeh its books like ...Seems like a really good read. Yeh its books like this that will Myth bust the unionists quislings <<< My new best word.<br /><br />It is intresting though that Labour keep brining this old hoodoo up nd the SNP brining down the Callaghan gov. Its not as clear cut as they make out.<br /><br />This does look like a really good book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com