This synthetic outrage is really, really tedious. Anyone who saw the tweet could instantly tell from the context that “anti-Scottish” was intended to be shorthand for “anti-independence”.https://t.co/wV7WAEZov1
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
Devi Sridhar is American, and no-one can reasonably expect someone from outside Scotland to know with precision how the different constitutional camps label themselves, and what is likely to cause offence.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
Davidson knows full well that the words weren’t intended in the way she is pretending to take them, which means she’s demonising a leading scientific expert on the basis of what is essentially a falsehood.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
That’s the second time in the space of a few weeks, Ruth. It’s becoming a habit. And just like the first time, it tells us far more about you than about the person you’re smearing.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
Ironic that the whole point of Devi Sridhar’s tweet was to explain that unionists were making politically-motivated attacks on her. The reaction proved her spectacularly right. I wonder if Ruth thinks we’re not intelligent enough to spot that.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
Also: if you dislike “anti-Scottish” as a substitute for “unionist”, fair enough, but perhaps stop describing yourselves as “pro-UK”. It’s logical enough to infer from such language that your opponents must be the “pro-Scotland” side.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 4, 2020
Their true concern is of course that her advice might help Scotland eliminate the virus. In contrast to our neighbours. Can’t really say that though, can they?
— Andy M (@andylmo) July 4, 2020
The Scottish Tories had a choice in this crisis. They could have been part of ‘Team Scotland’. Instead they’ve decided to be pro-virus, and I’m not sure they’ll ever be forgiven.https://t.co/OiQrlTxEn6
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 3, 2020
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce should reflect carefully on their ill-judged call for the Scottish Govt to put “politics…to one side” and “align with a UK-wide approach” on air bridges. It isn’t politics they’re asking to be set aside, it’s public health.
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 3, 2020
