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Charles Kennedy dies - aged 55

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by CheGuevara, Jun 2, 2015.

Discuss Charles Kennedy dies - aged 55 in the TalkCeltic Pub area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. mygirlmaria

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    Very sad to hear this.:54:
    Effectively i was one of his followers for a long time as a Lib Dem voter, and in my lifetime he was their best leader in my opinion.

    Lovely man.
     
  2. Markybhoy

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    Sad news. I didn't agree with his politics but he seemed like a nice man.

    :rip_1:
     
  3. gunt

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    very sad. Lovely gentle honest bloke. Was very successful as leader and stuck to principles on Iraq and voted against coalition. Made Libdems look far more attractive than Labour during Blair years. Tragic end to his life - divorce a few years back, his close dad died just weeks ago. Obviously in very bad way over last while with the drink. Clegg etc not fit to lace his boots. RIP.
     
  4. gunt

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    Was thinking that. He would have been a good Libdem MSP to be at HR. He was a soft NO and I think he would have been very positive about Home Rule/Devo-Max negociations if he had been involved. Seriously saddening - much more so than normally would be about some politician I didnt know. A good man in a house of snakes.
     
  5. StPauli1916 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Agree with all of that.

    I think a measure of the man is I even believed Cameron was genuine in his praise of him and his sorrow( and I never think that.)

    R.I.P

    :shamrock:
     
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    Echo that mate.

    R.I.P.
     
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    I never met him yet I feel as if I knew him, by all accounts he seemed like a right clever, nice, trustworthy, friendly and likeable guy.

    R.I.P Charles :shamrock: I was sad to hear of your passing.
     
  8. Vertie Auld

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    Tomorrow's National

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    His enemy was within.:54:
     
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    Genuinely sad to hear this news, seemed like a good guy. 55 is no age to die.

    R.I.P Charles :shamrock:
     
  11. Bangarangura

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    r.i.p great guy, pretty much grew up with him around and met him a few times, used to * about in his garden when I was younger
     
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    Such sad news, one of the few politicians who actually spoke the truth.

    He will be sorely missed. RIP.
     
  13. Vertie Auld

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    The National getting it right, again...

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  15. Jack Torrance Heeeeeere's Johnny! Gold Member

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    rags just can't help themselves.
     
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    He is a great person,a great man,a true genuine character,he will be sorely missed,i was very sad when i heard this very sad news.
     
  17. Tim-Time 1888 Always look on the bright side of Life Gold Member

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    Aye he will be missed politically that's for sure, which is selfish, as his family must be devastated RIP.

    On radio Scotland they broadcast the speeches from WM today (33.20 mins in) he was held in high regard. Camerons tribute was especially good.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05x1tyn
     
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    Yes it was.
     
  19. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    RIP

    A beacon within the morally corrupt.
     
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