This is a poster which appeared on the Scottish Libdum's Facebook page. The First Minister of Scotland is currently in Qatar to drum up business for Scotland. He mentioned in a speech that there are many similarities between Scotland and Qatar, particularly in oil, gas, education and low-carbon economies.
The image, showing a mock up of what appears to be a 'darkened' or unshaven First Minister in Arab head-dress next to a camel, could be construed as racist. The accompanying text makes three outright lies about the First Minister in an attempt to scare voters into voting against Scottish independence.
The image clearly alleges that the First Minister is homophobic. However Alex Salmond has made clear his support for lesbian and gay rights and has spoken in favour of the introduction of gay and lesbian marriage on a par with heterosexual marriage.
The image also implies that Alex Salmond intends to set himself up as a dictator in an independent Scotland, an outrageous, and possibly defamatory, statement to make about a democratic politician.
The image clearly alleges that the First Minister is homophobic. However Alex Salmond has made clear his support for lesbian and gay rights and has spoken in favour of the introduction of gay and lesbian marriage on a par with heterosexual marriage.
The image also implies that Alex Salmond intends to set himself up as a dictator in an independent Scotland, an outrageous, and possibly defamatory, statement to make about a democratic politician.
The SNP have long distanced themselves against the death penalty.
This type of petty mud slinging is common amongst Unionist politicians who have shown that they don't mind slandering other countries and bring the reputation of Scotland down along with their slanders. Only a short while ago, Labour 'leader', Iain Gray insulted the country of Montenegro, causing an international incident.
Rennie apologised for the statement later saying,
