I have received two emails now and also comments on Twitter from my acquaintance Rob Williams the journalist asking why Welsh Ramblings has played no role whatsoever in the Plaid Cymru leadership race. Rob suggested I thought too much of myself if I thought I was doing people favours by "staying out of it".
The answer is I have stayed out of the race because I don't want to use this blog to state a preference for any candidate. Generally Welsh Ramblings shouldn't be seen as an official Plaid Cymru blog. That is why whenever I write about the party I say "they" rather than "we" because it's just my opinions about Welsh politics. My interest is in broader isses around progressive nationalist politics in Wales, not just tribal politics or specific parties. This has worked well because I can write about different things that are not getting commented on because everyone is tied up with the Plaid contest.
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I can see the logic of your position, but an official Plaid blog is the one that should retain neutrality - which is has done. In letting the process run its course, you have perhaps helped maintain the civilised and fair-minded tone of the debate so far.
However, having followed the contest quite closely myself, attending the hustings at the hallowed Gnoll RC last night, and knowing of your progressive vision for the party, I think you will have come to the same conclusion as so many of us, that there is only one viable choice if we want to see Plaid, and Wales, go forward and prosper. Why don't you come out and say it now? Unless you endorse DET, nobody will hold it against you! (LOL)
Big shame. All the best.
DISHONEST- another "feather" to put in your "The Things They Say" bar!
You don't need to say Ramblings. Given the views you so excellently expound on your blog, there is only one possible choice for you. And it's the same as mine.
Well it's interesting and a good thing that all three candidates describe themselves as socialists as well as nationalists.
They are all singing the sustainable, green song as well, but they are all following Leanne on that.
PS How can a socialist of any description be a loyal and fawning subject of the Monarchy? Cognitive dissonance if ever I saw it!
Fair play Ramblings. Agree to disagree on this one. I'd just hate the candidate who you want to win to lose out for the want of a little extra help that's all. - RW
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