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Something tells me our veneer of civilisation may be at risk



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Published Date: 07 March 2008
By ROBERT MCNEIL
NO-ONE more than the present writer knows the veneer of civilisation is exceedingly thin. You say: "Oh, Rab, how sorry for you we feel. So obviously beautiful and bright, and yet so miserable. If only you would lighten up."
And I say: "No, madam, I cannot lighten up. I've read history books. Well, one. I've stravaiged hither and – on a good day – yon, witnessing hypocrisy, lying, bullying, betrayal, and cycling.

"Hell's bells, I've followed Hibs for 45 years. I know ...



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  • Last Updated: 06 March 2008 11:17 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Robert McNeil
 
1

donald,

glasgow 07/03/2008 07:08:53
Man is still not far removed from the beast.
2

glassbenmhor,

07/03/2008 11:24:53
Circulation figures seem a shame ,there is,at times the odd good article that has somehow managed to detach itself from Labour's backside

 

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