tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36841665.post1686264392331911418..comments2023-12-31T13:47:05.758+00:00Comments on Fat Man on a Keyboard: Prime suspectThe Plumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09244528534476387323noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36841665.post-71533430123957169772007-09-20T10:35:00.000+01:002007-09-20T10:35:00.000+01:00I lived in Edinburgh in the eighties and used to r...I lived in Edinburgh in the eighties and used to read the Scotsman regularly – a copy thoughtfully provided by my employer. The letters column was extraordinary. One could find comments there which would not appear in any other British publication I am aware of – no, not even I think the Mail. I don't read BNP material. The people sending in these comments are clearly deranged by sad life experiences or something in the water (deliberate contamination of Scotland's water by the English might actually have been a subject, but I can't truthfully swear to that).<BR/><BR/>The standard approach by letter writers to the news seemed to be if the English are being picked on, good. Anyone who hates the English must be supported by a true Scot.<BR/><BR/>This Russian chap might well be in the early stages of radiation sickness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36841665.post-15316130672153565022007-09-19T15:26:00.000+01:002007-09-19T15:26:00.000+01:00Is the sheep thing a reference to foot and mouth? ...Is the sheep thing a reference to foot and mouth? Although, have to admit I'm ignorant about the particular british "policy" that caused it.<BR/><BR/>To add balance to your piece though, there is moderation to be found in the comments too...<BR/><BR/>"I would agree with the allegations directed at the government and the queen, but its a bit unfair saying all of us."<BR/><BR/>He's right. People can be so unfair about these things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194824254220957288noreply@blogger.com