[LeatherTrumpet]

has anyone on this forum not gone in a shop and thought "oh sh1t my mask" and had to go get it, get it out a pocket?

or stood too close to someone or passed them in an aisle too close


I mean it would be like having a go at a politician for going 75 on a motorway

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Just because she has apologised makes no difference at all. If we all went around without masks only to apologise when we get caught...where would we be

In schools... ( that’s what a selfish minority do )


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[Nicky91]

sack this silly woman

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

To be brutally honest this is a tiny break, I’ve seen my dad, mother, sister, brother do exactly the same at a restaurant when standing up to go by the bathroom. It is easily forgotten when in a restaurant or a public place as it’s not that normal. As other people around you are also not wearing masks because they are seated, there is no reminder. To me it just seems the case of being human and forgetting for a few seconds

The social distancing is clearly seen and has been instilled in us for much longer, making it hard to forget. If she was up in there grill then I would be annoyed/frustrated, but she isn’t and It’s a tiny rule break and I’m not going to condemn someone when the vast majority of the public have done the same at one point or another (forget to put a mask on for some seconds when standing up to move when previously seated - I have done it, and I think a lot would be lying if they once had not forgotten if they’ve been fortunate enough to visit restaurants / other venues... difference is her one mistake is going to be caught on camera..)

That’s just my two cents anyways

That’s a pretty perfect take on things to be fair


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[Tom4784]

She's dumb for doing it. If we lived in a just world, she would have been punished for this just like Dominic Cummings should have been but if the Tories are immune to consequences, they can't expect Nicola Sturgeon to face them just because they oppose her.

They're all dicks for not following regulations that they put into motion. The rules should apply to everyone, but they clearly don't.

[Mystic Mock]

Wear a mask it's that god damn simple.

I'd have more sympathy if she was struggling with the social distancing aspect of it all, not the easiest part.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It was a very dumb thing to do, not much more to say about it than that really.

Comparing a 2-second removal of a mask to Cumming's several-day-long Covid odyssey across Britain is ludicrous though . He knowingly actually had Covid for a start.

Oh Cummings situation was far worse, no question about that from me.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Well an apology from her is more than was ever even hinted at from Cummings never mind given.

Cummings was a disgrace....Nicola Sturgeon has more to lose imo. Its easy to forget and have moments like that...it wasnt pre planned like Cummings and she has done all she can do. Its great to apologise but then sometimes apologies count for nothing and when you are in such a position you shouldnt put yourself in any position where you have to apologise.
But as its Christmas I might forgive her even though I dont care for her much

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

has anyone on this forum not gone in a shop and thought "oh sh1t my mask" and had to go get it, get it out a pocket?

or stood too close to someone or passed them in an aisle too close


I mean it would be like having a go at a politician for going 75 on a motorway

Yup....but I dont get paid mega bucks to lecture my countrymen to wear masks

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Wear a mask it's that god damn simple.

I'd have more sympathy if she was struggling with the social distancing aspect of it all, not the easiest part.

It is simple but it’s also an easily mistake to do. If she had covid and knew about it then it will be a different story. When I was at my dads funeral the other week a mask was the last thing on my mind and I went **** my mask and put it on. Just one of those things really. She was still distancing herself

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by LukeB

It is simple but it’s also an easily mistake to do. If she had covid and knew about it then it will be a different story. When I was at my dads funeral the other week a mask was the last thing on my mind and I went **** my mask and put it on. Just one of those things really. She was still distancing herself

I get what you're saying, but to me the Mask part is the first step for me as it stops me from potentially breathing on anyone if I have Covid.

I suppose it's different mindsets, but the social distancing aspect is the part that I struggle with the most to remember.

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

To be brutally honest this is a tiny break, I’ve seen my dad, mother, sister, brother do exactly the same at a restaurant when standing up to go by the bathroom. It is easily forgotten when in a restaurant or a public place as it’s not that normal. As other people around you are also not wearing masks because they are seated, there is no reminder. To me it just seems the case of being human and forgetting for a few seconds

The social distancing is clearly seen and has been instilled in us for much longer, making it hard to forget. If she was up in there grill then I would be annoyed/frustrated, but she isn’t and It’s a tiny rule break and I’m not going to condemn someone when the vast majority of the public have done the same at one point or another (forget to put a mask on for some seconds when standing up to move when previously seated - I have done it, and I think a lot would be lying if they once had not forgotten if they’ve been fortunate enough to visit restaurants / other venues... difference is her one mistake is going to be caught on camera..)

That’s just my two cents anyways

Completely this, I really can’t see this as more than a mistake, rather than a deliberate rule-break like so many seen recently, I’ll save my anger for them.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

So because it's a leader that people like, it's just a little break of the rules and doesn't matter? Got it

100% Nail on the head Bots

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

To be brutally honest this is a tiny break, I’ve seen my dad, mother, sister, brother do exactly the same at a restaurant when standing up to go by the bathroom. It is easily forgotten when in a restaurant or a public place as it’s not that normal. As other people around you are also not wearing masks because they are seated, there is no reminder. To me it just seems the case of being human and forgetting for a few seconds

The social distancing is clearly seen and has been instilled in us for much longer, making it hard to forget. If she was up in there grill then I would be annoyed/frustrated, but she isn’t and It’s a tiny rule break and I’m not going to condemn someone when the vast majority of the public have done the same at one point or another (forget to put a mask on for some seconds when standing up to move when previously seated - I have done it, and I think a lot would be lying if they once had not forgotten if they’ve been fortunate enough to visit restaurants / other venues... difference is her one mistake is going to be caught on camera..)

That’s just my two cents anyways

That tiny 'break' means nothing she could still spread it in those few minutes, I do agree with your post other than the excuse made that its just a tiny 'break' when if it had been Boris more would have condemned it.

[Oliver_W]

She's generally a bit ghastly but does this really matter? I'd imagine it's a one off, I'm sure we'd have heard endlessly about it if she'd done it before.

[DouglasS]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

That tiny 'break' means nothing she could still spread it in those few minutes, I do agree with your post other than the excuse made that its just a tiny 'break' when if it had been Boris more would have condemned it.

Oh for sure, had it been Boris people would be at his throat! I would bet on it (including by those who are forgiving of Sturrgon for this mistake, I would hold the same opinion though, not wearing a mask whilst standing up from a table doesn’t deserve a witch hunt imo). I think government ministers (all of them) are held to a top high standard, and all of them make mistakes, it’s just caught in the public eye. It’s like a witch hunt sadly, especially for any conservative member, they will be blamed for almost anything sadly

[thesheriff443]

An honest mistake is simply that.

Perfect human beings don’t exist I’m afraid.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by arista

[Scotland's first minister has apologised
for breaching Covid rules by taking
her face mask off at a wake.

The Scottish Sun has published a photograph
of Nicola Sturgeon standing talking to
three people at a social distance,
but with her face uncovered.
She was attending a wake after the funeral
of a Scottish government
civil servant who died with Covid.
Ms Sturgeon had been wearing a tartan mask
and is said to have taken it off briefly
as she was leaving the venue.
The Scottish government's Covid regulations say
that customers in hospitality venues must
wear a face covering except
when seated - including when they are entering,
exiting and moving around.]







https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-55419564


Sack Her

I hope she didnt touch her face after fisting that chair.

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

That tiny 'break' means nothing she could still spread it in those few minutes, I do agree with your post other than the excuse made that its just a tiny 'break' when if it had been Boris more would have condemned it.

I think the difference being that Nicola has been critical of any of her MP’s breaking rules, so it’s believable it being an honest mistake, where as Boris has let multiple of his staff, family etc break the rules with no consequences, with Cummingsgate being the main reason people stopped paying attention to covid rules.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

That tiny 'break' means nothing she could still spread it in those few minutes, I do agree with your post other than the excuse made that its just a tiny 'break' when if it had been Boris more would have condemned it.

Exactly..

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

So because it's a leader that people like, it's just a little break of the rules and doesn't matter? Got it

Does that not happen the other way when it's a leader certain people don't like.
Or just apply to leaders of others parties not Tories.

I rarely ever for instance, like any leader, I was a Con once, never liked any leader.
I voted Lib Dem in 2010, I couldn't stand Clegg.

I haven't REALLY liked any leader of Labour or Con since 2010.

I admit I do admire Sturgeon for her REAL, not put on compassion.
I think she's the best of all leaders of any Party at present.

Yes, I again state she was wrong to remove her mask.
I'd guess she has tested negative when tested.

However contrast her genuine apology today and publicly at the start of her press conference on covid.
With the farce of Cummings.
Who was fully supported by Johnson too.

I responded to Kate raising that point.
It's not about just supporting a leader that's liked.
Crikey, if that was the case, I'd likely have in the past not have supported any leader.

Haven't liked a single one right from Blair onwards of all Parties.
However certainly, I admire Nicola Sturgeon's covid actions.
Her genuine compassion for those left bereaved and determination to do her best and quickly.
So yes, I would accept her apology because I also believe it's as heartfelt as her compassion to those bereaved due to covid.

[parmnion]

She looks like shes borrowed trumps hair.