READING the Alex Salmond exclusive on Wednesday left me with a feeling of sadness for him (‘Indy must not get stuck in transient Dr Who time loop’, April 21).
Here was a man who all his political life had fought for an independent Scotland.
A politician who I always considered was astute and clever, with great political acumen and with an extensive knowledge of his country’s history.
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What I got from the exclusive was his hindsight take as to how smart and clever he was in hoodwinking David Cameron into giving us a referendum.
Pre-2014 there was a political and social world light years away from the political/social conditions and circumstances that now exist and are requiring more complex analysis.
For him to make comparisons with a sci-fi fantasy TV show deepened my sadness.
Bobby Brennan
Glasgow
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