Cults, Politics and Religion
As expected, Tommy Sheridan has been sentenced to a hefty prison sentence of three years - which has effectively ruined any future career as a politician.
His wife Gail made a defiant statement outside the court today - declaring that the real reason her husband has been sent to jail - is because of his fight against injustice and inequality.
Which is of course - complete nonsense.
Because he has gone to prison for telling lies in court - not least against fellow members of the Scottish Socialist Party.
Whom he accused of entering into the most unlikely conspiracy - with the News of the World and the Lothian & Borders Police Force.
The end result is that the Tommy Sheridan breakaway party from the Scottish Socialists - Solidarity - now resembles a religious cult like the Moonies - where blind faith has replaced logic, evidence and reason.
The 'Socialist' vote in Scotland has been dealt a grievous blow - by the antics of these self-appointed, messianic leaders.
Leaders who appear more concerned with their own giant egos - and appearing on Celebrity Big Brother - than they are with the day-to-day problems facing ordinary working people.
His wife Gail made a defiant statement outside the court today - declaring that the real reason her husband has been sent to jail - is because of his fight against injustice and inequality.
Which is of course - complete nonsense.
Because he has gone to prison for telling lies in court - not least against fellow members of the Scottish Socialist Party.
Whom he accused of entering into the most unlikely conspiracy - with the News of the World and the Lothian & Borders Police Force.
The end result is that the Tommy Sheridan breakaway party from the Scottish Socialists - Solidarity - now resembles a religious cult like the Moonies - where blind faith has replaced logic, evidence and reason.
The 'Socialist' vote in Scotland has been dealt a grievous blow - by the antics of these self-appointed, messianic leaders.
Leaders who appear more concerned with their own giant egos - and appearing on Celebrity Big Brother - than they are with the day-to-day problems facing ordinary working people.
