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Topic Originator: hurricane_jimmy
Date: Tue 30 Apr 11:41
Fundamentalist Christian. Just naw.
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Tue 30 Apr 11:59
If she puts independence at the forefront of her time in office, then aye.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 30 Apr 14:38
I`m pretty sure she stated before that her Christian values wouldn`t interfere with decision making.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 30 Apr 14:45
That must be very difficult to do.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 30 Apr 15:46
Not really. We`ve just lost an FM who follows a religion that has equally questionable views around homosexuals and womanhood.
For me the single biggest issue that needs dealt with is gender. Nip it in the bud now, and I don`t mean by answering "what is a woman?". We`ve had decades now of hospitals and prisons considering the needs of trans people but now it`s suddenly become a big deal. Many places now have unisex changing rooms and toilets so I don`t see the big deal. What IS a big deal is ensuring all people who need care and support are getting it so it would make more sense to focus on sorting out health and social care rather than the very niche issues experienced by a tiny minority of people.
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Wed 1 May 08:36
Just not Swinney. He had his chance. 4 years in charge and he was a disaster.
Kate would be a new start.
If they go Swinney then I will have no party to vote for as I can`t really stand any of the others.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Wed 1 May 09:19
Quote:
moviescot, Wed 1 May 08:36
Just not Swinney. He had his chance. 4 years in charge and he was a disaster.
Kate would be a new start.
If they go Swinney then I will have no party to vote for as I can`t really stand any of the others.
Don`t understand why Honest John is hanging about, an additional £102,000 a year for the next 2 years then an index linked FM pension of £52,000 per year for life.....
Once again ignoring their membership to line their own pockets and keep a lid on their indiscretions.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 1 May 09:52
You could make mercenary allegations about any MSP or any MP of any party, in fact against probably any politician anywhere in the world. `They`re only in it for the money`.
What about your pals in Alba who were so principled they switched parties while in office but didn`t give their constituents a chance to re-elect them?
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Wed 1 May 10:14
Wee Eck , don`t forget about Mr Wings Over Scotland himself, Craig Murray, who today announced he is going to stand as a candidate for George Galloway`s party. Galloway who is vehemently opposed to Scottish independence. Must be money to be made.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 1 May 10:27
Galloway is the main subject of John Crace`s political sketch in the Guardian today if you`re interested.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/30/who-is-the-vainest-of-whitehall-george-galloway-just-shades-it?CMP=share_btn_url
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Wed 1 May 11:12
George Galloway may indeed be vain... but with considerable justification. His achievements greatly outweigh his faults. He may be short in stature, but he is a giant in Westminster right now. I am pretty sure he will destroy Keir Starmer`s ambition to be PM.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Wed 1 May 11:41
What achievements?
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Wed 1 May 11:51
Quote:
OzPar, Wed 1 May 11:12
George Galloway may indeed be vain... but with considerable justification. His achievements greatly outweigh his faults. He may be short in stature, but he is a giant in Westminster right now. I am pretty sure he will destroy Keir Starmer`s ambition to be PM.
Hahahaha - trying too hard mate, put the rod away
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Wed 1 May 12:44
Quote:
OzPar, Wed 1 May 11:12
George Galloway may indeed be vain... but with considerable justification. His achievements greatly outweigh his faults. He may be short in stature, but he is a giant in Westminster right now. I am pretty sure he will destroy Keir Starmer`s ambition to be PM.
Chinese whispers all the way to Australia , 🤣
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 06:27
Well the continuity candidate honest John looking like he`s our new leader.
Devolution and the old Guard win again.
No wonder Murrell allegedly spent the members Independence fundraiser ringfenced money.
Well let's face it there was never going to be an independence campaign
The Greens 💚 in charge for the next 2 years and keeping the devolutionist party on the gravy train.
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 06:35)
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Thu 2 May 06:35
“Honest John the donkey”
You sound more like Parboiled every day
I see you quickly edited that out… getting your logins confused again?
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 06:36)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 07:08
The alternative was Labour FFS. How are Alba supporters this dense?
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 08:22
https://yoursforscotlandcom.wordpress.com/2024/05/02/some-random-thoughts-about-any-leadership-race/#respond
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 08:47)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 2 May 09:05
Quote:
DBP, Thu 2 May 06:35
“Honest John the donkey”
You sound more like Parboiled every day
I see you quickly edited that out… getting your logins confused again?
Yes. That one did look like Parboiled wrote it. Tenruh is doing more to harm the independence cause than Douglas Ross. I don`t believe he has ever been anything other than a unionist.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Thu 2 May 09:24
agreed, I can only assume the thought process is that if he can undermine and remove independence credibility from the SNP, it may split the vote to Alba and let unionist politicians through?
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Thu 2 May 09:55
Quote:
DBP, Thu 2 May 09:24
agreed, I can only assume the thought process is that if he can undermine and remove independence credibility from the SNP, it may split the vote to Alba and let unionist politicians through?
I honestly didn`t realise the power of .net when it comes to our mainstream politics.... 🤣🤣🤣
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 10:40
Swinney in the frame.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Thu 2 May 10:48
...well if everyone does a little, it becomes a lot
there`s probably a whole army of bitter unionists like parboiled/tenruh doing the same on forums up and down the land
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 10:54
Quote:
DBP, Thu 2 May 09:24
agreed, I can only assume the thought process is that if he can undermine and remove independence credibility from the SNP, it may split the vote to Alba and let unionist politicians through?
Snp don`t have any independence credibility unless you can show me otherwise, they even allegedly spent their members fundraiser for independence.
Give me one example that proves they`re committed to Independence, just one in the last 10 years....and don`t say the baby box
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 11:18
You`re confusing your governments here slightly. Holyrood exists to run devolved functions. It`s SNP MPs in Westminster who are responsible for pushing for mechanisms to be put in place to create an environment whereby Scots can vote.
In terms of what the SNP have done in Scotland/Holyrood, I`d say not too much tbh. The impressive thing is they`ve kept the lights on whilst austerity measures have been put into place.
Things like child payments, baby boxes, free bus passes have reduced poverty but I`d suggest are masking it to some extent.
Free nursery hours to me are absolutely superb. Sadly a bit too late for me but we were definitely close to my wife giving up work when our kids were younger because the majority of her pay was going on nursery fees. I think it`s brilliant that this is now available to parents and hopefully keeps people (especially mothers) in work.
Things like free prescriptions and free school meals I`m less sure about. It depends on how much this actually costs when you consider scale and savings from administration.
Alcohol, drugs and mental health I would view as failures. I`m supportive of consumption rooms and people having access to the drug that can save people who are ODing, but I`d suggest these are just treating the problem rather than solving it. I appreciate this is NOT an easy thing to solve AND that theyl key cause in all three is poverty, which the SNP have attempted to reduce through free buses, prescriptions, meals etc.
I suppose how I look at it is "what would other parties do differently?" Alba`s approach seems to be to merely take the SNP approach and do more of it (more free school meals, higher child payments etc.).
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 11:23
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 11:18
You`re confusing your governments here slightly. Holyrood exists to run devolved functions. It`s SNP MPs in Westminster who are responsible for pushing for mechanisms to be put in place to create an environment whereby Scots can vote.
In terms of what the SNP have done in Scotland/Holyrood, I`d say not too much tbh. The impressive thing is they`ve kept the lights on whilst austerity measures have been put into place.
Things like child payments, baby boxes, free bus passes have reduced poverty but I`d suggest are masking it to some extent.
Free nursery hours to me are absolutely superb. Sadly a bit too late for me but we were definitely close to my wife giving up work when our kids were younger because the majority of her pay was going on nursery fees. I think it`s brilliant that this is now available to parents and hopefully keeps people (especially mothers) in work.
Things like free prescriptions and free school meals I`m less sure about. It depends on how much this actually costs when you consider scale and savings from administration.
Alcohol, drugs and mental health I would view as failures. I`m supportive of consumption rooms and people having access to the drug that can save people who are ODing, but I`d suggest these are just treating the problem rather than solving it. I appreciate this is NOT an easy thing to solve AND that theyl key cause in all three is poverty, which the SNP have attempted to reduce through free buses, prescriptions, meals etc.
I suppose how I look at it is "what would other parties do differently?" Alba`s approach seems to be to merely take the SNP approach and do more of it (more free school meals, higher child payments etc.).
Thanks for the above comments, but my question related to what the SNP has achieved in furthering the cause to independence
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 11:33)
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 11:32
Quote:
DBP, Thu 2 May 10:48
everyone does a little, it becomes a lot
there`s probably a whole army of bitter unionists like parboiled/tenruh doing the same on forums up and down the land
What do you think caused the 50,000+ ex SNP members to leave the party.
Whatcould have been achieved if they had been kept on side?
Actually what do you think caused their leaving the SNP? They`re maybe all Unionists now.
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Thu 2 May 12:15
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 11:18
Things like free prescriptions and free school meals I`m less sure about. It depends on how much this actually costs when you consider scale and savings from administration.
Hi Jake. I can`t help you with the free school meals but I can give you context on the free prescriptions administration.
Prior to free prescriptions I worked in the Grampian health dept which checked all the prescriptions before paying pharmacists.
So the department consisted of 7 full time employees and I think 2/3 part-timers. We had to check all the prescriptions to make sure that all the free prescriptions were genuine. A very time consuming job. If one was spotted then not only did the pharmacist not receive payment but we had to attempt to track down the person who wrongly said they were entitled to a free prescriptions. We were never able to always track them down.
Now for context the same department now consists of one full time employee and one occasional part timer.
I assume that this would be replicated across all the health areas. A considerable saving on wages etc
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 2 May 12:32
I think the problem is that many devolved policies have become such an accepted part of life in Scotland that people forget they are peculiar to this part of the UK.
Watching Debate Night on BBC Scotland last night many people in the audience seemed confused over the control the SG had. There were a lot of comments about `the cost of living`. Do they think Holyrood was responsible for covid, the increase in interest rates and world oil prices? Of course the opposition parties were churning out their usual sound- bites about 17 years of chaos with no mention of the fact that the electorate had backed the SNP in every election during that time.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 12:36
Free prescriptions were introduced in 2011
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Thu 2 May 12:38
Tenruh, had those fifty thousand not left the party then it`s likely many of the remaining seventy thousand would have.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 2 May 12:53
`Free prescriptions were introduced in 2011`
What`s your point?
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Thu 2 May 13:17
Free prescriptions, Uni fees, and council tax freeze for Morningsiders and all the other wealthy areas.
SNP Tartan Tories indeed
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Thu 2 May 14:35
Do they think Holyrood was responsible for covid, the increase in interest rates and world oil prices?
Watching FMQs today and people seem to think that Westminster is responsible.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 14:40
Tenruh, this thread relates to SNP in Holyrood. Holyrood can`t do heehaw about independence as it`s not a devolved matter.
Parboiled, whilst I agree I`d seek to review who benefits from freebies, as has been helpfully highlighted further up, the cost may be minimal as a result of reducing the admin burden.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 15:36
Kate`s done a runner and now there`s a second candidate see below
Looks like there is at least one second candidate called Graeme McCormick prepared to force the skint BuSNP into a contest!
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 16:30
Graeme McCormick
2nd May 2024 at 4:21 am
Hi Iain,
I think I’m the SNP member trying to get in the ballot paper for the leadership contest.
It’s hard but from a standing start yesterday i already have 40 nominations and others on the way. I reckon I’ve just about cleared the 20 branch threshold but will not take anything for granted.
Could you please circulate amongst Salvo members ? If they are SNP members , I’d be grateful if they email me on t1feu@hotmail.com and I can arrange for them to sign the nomination form.
Yours for Scotland
Graeme
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Thu 2 May 16:35
And the sun will set tonight over a Jockland still wrapped in the loving embrace of its neighbour and benefactor, as it has for centuries, and will forever…🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 17:10
A candidacy vote isn`t expensive. What it does though is elongate the process.
Is BuSNP a typo or just your latest nickname for the SNP, Tenruh?
Also, you`re not called Iain and Graeme isn't an MSP.
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 17:14)
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 17:44
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 17:10
A candidacy vote isn`t expensive. What it does though is elongate the process.
Is BuSNP a typo or just your latest nickname for the SNP, Tenruh?
Also, you`re not called Iain and Graeme isn`t an MSP.
What you mentioned above was not my typo, it`s text written by someone else.
You don`t need to be an official. you just need the required members votes to get on the ballet. 100 members from the minimum of 20 branches.
He`ll probably find himself suspended by the party by Monday.
I think he`s frustrated by the party, he`s a strong advocate of Land taxation and the conference topics committee won`t allow it to be debated.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 18:07
He SHOULD be suspended. He`s an absolute bell end who hates the SNP 😂
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 2 May 18:51
If Stephen Flynn couldn`t enter the contest because he isn`t an MSP, how can `Graeme`?
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Thu 2 May 19:04
He couldn`t be FM but he could be leader of the SNP. However in practice the position really needs to be held by the same person if the SNP are in power.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 20:08
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 21:56
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Thu 2 May 19:04
He couldn`t be FM but he could be leader of the SNP. However in practice the position really needs to be held by the same person if the SNP are in power.
The next 2 years will have the Greens 💚 in power then from 2026 its going to be a Unionist coalition.
So sad really as the last 10 years with all the opportunities the SNP had they`ve blown it for personal greed rather than serving the people who put faith in them.
Post Edited (Thu 02 May 21:57)
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Thu 2 May 21:59
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 20:08
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
Guy`s was Humza your candidate of choice?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 2 May 22:25
I didn`t really have a candidate of choice. Initially I favoured Kate Forbes until she bad-mouthed her fellow ministers. I thought that was a serious lack of judgement unbecoming a future FM.
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Thu 2 May 23:47
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 2 May 22:25
I didn`t really have a candidate of choice. Initially I favoured Kate Forbes until she bad-mouthed her fellow ministers. I thought that was a serious lack of judgement unbecoming a future FM.
She wasn`t wrong though ...🤣🤣
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 2 May 23:48
Quote:
Tenruh, Thu 2 May 21:59
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 20:08
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
Guy`s was Humza your candidate of choice?
I`d probably have gone with Forbes but would prefer someone like Maree Todd tbh.
Your boy Graeme would last about 5 minutes in Holyrood.
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Fri 3 May 05:38
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 23:48
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Tenruh, Thu 2 May 21:59
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jake89, Thu 2 May 20:08
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wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
Guy`s was Humza your candidate of choice?
I`d probably have gone with Forbes but would prefer someone like Maree Todd tbh.
Your boy Graeme would last about 5 minutes in Holyrood.
That’s 4 minutes longer than tenruh lasts in bed
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Fri 3 May 06:12
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 23:48
Quote:
Tenruh, Thu 2 May 21:59
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jake89, Thu 2 May 20:08
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
Guy`s was Humza your candidate of choice?
I`d probably have gone with Forbes but would prefer someone like Maree Todd tbh.
Your boy Graeme would last about 5 minutes in Holyrood.
Think he`ll know that Jake.
He, like many other ex and remaining members realise they have no say whatsoever since all controls were sneakily removed from the them.
If he gets the required support from the members it`s a good kick in the goolies to their leaders.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Fri 3 May 06:17
Quote:
Back_oh_the_net, Fri 3 May 05:38
Quote:
jake89, Thu 2 May 23:48
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Tenruh, Thu 2 May 21:59
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jake89, Thu 2 May 20:08
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wee eck, Thu 2 May 19:45
A time-waster then.
Yet Tenruh`s candidate of choice. Read into that what you will.
Guy`s was Humza your candidate of choice?
I`d probably have gone with Forbes but would prefer someone like Maree Todd tbh.
Your boy Graeme would last about 5 minutes in Holyrood.
That’s 4 minutes longer than tenruh lasts in bed
Praise in deed BOTN....thanks for the praise.
I`m at an age now where I spend more time in the bathroom than the love ❤️ zone.
Post Edited (Fri 03 May 06:17)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 3 May 07:43
Tenruh, the guy isn`t making any sort of point. He`s appears to be neuro divergent and in need of some support if it isn`t already in place. Now THAT is an area the SNP and wider Westminster government are failing on.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Fri 3 May 23:37
Quote:
Parboiled, Thu 2 May 13:17
Free prescriptions, Uni fees, and council tax freeze for Morningsiders and all the other wealthy areas.
SNP Tartan Tories indeed
I could point you in the direction of the nearest A&E if you want. That`s a serious head injury you`ve had
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Sun 5 May 19:18
Graeme McCormick – a retired solicitor who has served as Convener of SNP’s Dumbarton branch – was at the All Under One Banner march in Glasgow on Saturday seeking to gather the required support to stand for leader.
It is understood McCormick believes he is very likely to receive the 100 nominations from at least 20 SNP branches before the Monday deadline.”
McCormick previously highlighted in an exclusive interview with The National that he felt the route to independence lay in international treaties – a motion for which was rejected at last year’s conference, where he also unsuccessfully ran for SNP president.
The activist still appears to believe this route is the way forward for independence.
In a letter to The National, McCormick said he wishes to stand because “I know of no potential candidate who is prepared to call an early Holyrood election”.
“Central to the campaign is that a majority vote will result in the SNP MPs being instructed to dissolve the union, establish the sovereign government of Scotland, advise the UN that the union is ended and that Scotland will adhere to the terms of the Vienna Convention on the dissolution of a former state,” he wrote.
“Under international law, this is the “how” of delivering our nation statehood.”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 5 May 21:01
He does realise that only independent countries can sign international treaties?
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Sun 5 May 21:30
Quote:
jake89, Sun 5 May 21:01
He does realise that only independent countries can sign international treaties?
Jake It would break your heart if Scotland gained independence.
The guys shown more initiative over the last 5 days than the whole of the SNP have in 10 years
Post Edited (Sun 05 May 21:33)
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Sun 5 May 21:41
Prior to the management (Robertson) removing the members powers the campaign for a new leader would take 18 weeks....with members scrutiny removed they've ended up with a continuity candidate and they haven't learnt from that mistake as they're trying to replace him with another.
Looks like protectionism to me.
https://www.facebook.com/share/NQYsgMCX9hfHH7j4/
Post Edited (Sun 05 May 21:52)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 5 May 21:57
Here`s a challenge for you, Tenruh. Explain how international treaties can be set by a non-independent nation to become independent.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Sun 5 May 22:10
Quote:
jake89, Sun 5 May 21:57
Here`s a challenge for you, Tenruh. Explain how international treaties can be set by a non-independent nation to become independent.
Couldn`t explain it, no idea about the formalities only interested in independence the technical issues are for the politician`s and the legal profession.
What I don`t understand, though, is how you can voluntarily join a union but you cannot exit it without permission from the other party.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 5 May 22:22
Because Scotland didn`t voluntarily join. Some rich bastards got a bit richer by selling Scotland down the river.
I agree with you though, it shouldn`t be this hard. The UK left Europe without even a binding vote.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Sun 5 May 22:44
Graeme McCormick after a discussion with Swinney pulls out of the race for leader of the SNP although he reached the threshold to force a vote
Post Edited (Mon 06 May 05:58)
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Topic Originator: Tad Allagash
Date: Sun 5 May 23:26
‘The UK left Europe without even a binding vote.’
And the UK joined the Common Market in 1973 before ANY vote, binding or otherwise.
It SHOULD be hard for politicians of the day to do anything, particularly something that could be irreversible.
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Mon 6 May 06:04
Once again the management of the SNP close down debate on who and who cannot decide policy.
Surely it should be the membership who decides the leadership outcome.
Now we have another example where the party`s been captured.
Will this has-been be any better than the last time or is he just the next continuity candidate ?
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZPKWM69oUwthBKZE/
https://youtu.be/6V1K9pMlimE?si=PXCh0t4EBahTWMAF
Ever get the feeling the members are being cheated ?
Post Edited (Mon 06 May 06:15)
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Mon 6 May 09:37
Ask your man Graeme these questions Tenruh. He`s the one that made the decision not to stand. No doubt he`ll just be another trougher now though.
If the party has been captured then it`s because all those who left to set up Alba were so meekly seen off the premises. If they couldn`t even fight for their party how could they ever be trusted to fight for the nation .
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 6 May 10:05
It`s amazing how this guy turned from hero to villain in such a short time. Some of these comments on facebook show there are some extremely nasty individuals in the anti-SNP faction.
It`s always good to hear The Who though!
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Mon 6 May 10:11
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Mon 6 May 09:37
Ask your man Graeme these questions Tenruh. He`s the one that made the decision not to stand. No doubt he`ll just be another trougher now though.
If the party has been captured then it`s because all those who left to set up Alba were so meekly seen off the premises. If they couldn`t even fight for their party how could they ever be trusted to fight for the nation .
Firstly Graeme I don`t know from Adam. Secondly 50,000+ have left the SNP, Alba has around 7,000 members so that`s not Alba`s problem.
I cannot speak for anyone else, but for clarification I left the SNP prior to Alba forming, the reasons for leaving was twofold, the political power that the membership enjoyed was undemocratically removed from them and secondly although not an angel the false allegations by senior officials of the party to jail an innocent man sat uneasy with me also.
Are you a member of the party TWHK ? If so what are you doing to change things or are you on the payroll?
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 6 May 11:44
Graeme stood down to support Swinney. He got his fleeting moment of attention and that`s all he wanted. I hope he passes on his explanation of how to raise international treaties from Holyrood though...
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 6 May 13:59
It must have been a stitch-up - Ross and Sarwar say so!
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Mon 6 May 15:32
So the great Forward to the Past new leader installed himself, no opposition, no rival allowed, no vote..
All he needs is bit of hair on his baldy napper and a wee moustache …
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Mon 6 May 15:51
…”we need to stop shouting at other” says the baldy bawbag who yelps his heid aff at opponents when they are speaking and claps like a demented seal looking for his dinner
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 6 May 16:20
What he said was literate, unlike your quote.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 6 May 17:56
Quote:
Parboiled, Mon 6 May 15:32
So the great Forward to the Past new leader installed himself, no opposition, no rival allowed, no vote..
All he needs is bit of hair on his baldy napper and a wee moustache …
The only thing you missed is killing 6 million Jews, gays, disabled people but don’t stop your comparisons.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Mon 6 May 18:19
Aur quite an embarrassing and ill thought out post by Parboiled.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 6 May 19:10
Quote:
Parboiled, Mon 6 May 15:32
So the great Forward to the Past new leader installed himself, no opposition, no rival allowed, no vote..
All he needs is bit of hair on his baldy napper and a wee moustache …
Now comparing Scottish politicians to Hitler 🤦🏻♂️ any chance of doing something with this cretin admin? Or can we all just say as we please with zero consequences? 🤔
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 6 May 19:49
Godwin`s law alive and well with Parboiled 🤣
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Tue 7 May 07:39
Apologies, that was a step too far. Swinney will not of course cement his grip on the party by bumping off potential rivals.
He is though guilty of the most honking hypocrisy - he laments the polarisation of politics and calls for civility. A bit rich from someone who has been shouting at opponents in Holyrood to drown them out or disrupt them for about 20 years...
A good few hypocrites on here as well, latent and blatant anti Semitism tossing words such as Holocaust and genocide around like confetti
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 7 May 07:50
Amazing thing the search feature. Can you give examples of people on this thread inappropriately mentioning the Holocaust or genocide?
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Tue 7 May 08:44
Quote:
Parboiled, Tue 7 May 07:39
Apologies, that was a step too far. Swinney will not of course cement his grip on the party by bumping off potential rivals.
He is though guilty of the most honking hypocrisy - he laments the polarisation of politics and calls for civility. A bit rich from someone who has been shouting at opponents in Holyrood to drown them out or disrupt them for about 20 years...
A good few hypocrites on here as well, latent and blatant anti Semitism tossing words such as Holocaust and genocide around like confetti
Ha ha, apologies in the first paragraph and a kick in the ⚽️ ⚽️ in the last paragraph 😅
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 7 May 10:28
`He is though guilty of the most honking hypocrisy - he laments the polarisation of politics and calls for civility. A bit rich from someone who has been shouting at opponents in Holyrood to drown them out or disrupt them for about 20 years...`
Pot.., kettle..., black...when you consider some of the posts on here from the most divisive and prejudiced contributor to this Forum.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Tue 7 May 12:25
Don’t congratulate your other half tenruh - not a good look
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Tue 7 May 16:56
Quote:
Parboiled, Tue 7 May 07:39
Apologies, that was a step too far. Swinney will not of course cement his grip on the party by bumping off potential rivals.
He is though guilty of the most honking hypocrisy - he laments the polarisation of politics and calls for civility. A bit rich from someone who has been shouting at opponents in Holyrood to drown them out or disrupt them for about 20 years...
A good few hypocrites on here as well, latent and blatant anti Semitism tossing words such as Holocaust and genocide around like confetti
Now hiding behind anti-semitism. Classic right winger bollocks
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Topic Originator: hurricane_jimmy
Date: Wed 8 May 00:30
For me, Parbroiled is like the wave-particule duality: Is he an abysmal troll or simply a space cadet? Genuinely curious.
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