comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
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Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
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Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
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comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
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Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
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Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
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Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
Just a reminder that the Holyrood has a minority government, on c45% of the popular vote, while
Westminster has a government with an 80 seat majority on less than 45% of the popular vote.
Repeating red top headlines promulgated by the Jeffrey Epstein black book dwelling chairman of the Spectator is beneath the wit of this forum and its posters.
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
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Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
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Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
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Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
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This is where that’s coming from. Others are reporting it’s over 7,000 new members.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19136153.nicola-sturgeons-appearance-alex-salmond-inquiry-sparks-surge-snp-members/
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 32 seconds ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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It’s all possible but I see them as managing to control the country now for 15 years and counting despite their abhorrent record on education and all things health.
Get the country independence and who is likely to shift them? It’ll be some time for sure and how much more damage will they do with far less money is my concern?
The Tories have a license to do almost as they want especially with emergency powers right now but they have a growing dissatisfaction from within that should prevent their worst excesses in more normal times. They’ve also something of an opposition albeit paltry.
The SNP have nothing to worry about. They can effectively do as they please. Change the voting system perhaps? Who knows?
comment by My Partially Peeved POV (U10636)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
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Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
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Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
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Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
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This is where that’s coming from. Others are reporting it’s over 7,000 new members.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19136153.nicola-sturgeons-appearance-alex-salmond-inquiry-sparks-surge-snp-members/
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Not sure 7,000 new members who would likely have voted for them anyway would make any difference but it’s good headline.
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
Anyway. On a more cheery subject.
With a real likelihood that many people won’t be able to travel away on their holidays this year the average price for a stay in the U.K. has gone up a whopping 35%.
Absolute rseholes. Again it’ll be the ones who just manage to get a break who’ll now be priced out.
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comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
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Saw last night that some of the senior tories up here were unhappy with the statement from Douglas Ross calling for NS to resign. They hadn’t been consulted on it before he released it.
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The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
comment by My Partially Peeved POV (U10636)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
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Saw last night that some of the senior tories up here were unhappy with the statement from Douglas Ross calling for NS to resign. They hadn’t been consulted on it before he released it.
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He's an absolute dullard. A small minded, power hungry man who will simply repeat soundbites for the next few years until he gets found out.
Meh, it’s like football - every team has a shelf life and it can turn in an instant. People will and won’t vote for the Scottish branch of English parties on points of principle. In the event of Indy these parties will have to change too so it’s too tough to predict an outcome.
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 48 seconds ago
The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
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If they are the only party who continue to commit to free tertiary education they will get my vote regardless.
comment by lexballielegend (U22335)
posted 1 minute ago
Why are Anti-Indy, Unionists and some English people so terrified by the possibility of Scottish Independence?
If Scotland is such a drain, and so poorly run etc... would they rather not be rid of us and keep all their money and assets for England, Wales and NI.
Just let us run our own country, let us elect our own affairs good or bad, if we fook it up you can enjoy saying 'telt yeah'
Get Scotland free from WM control, get your Nuclear subs tae fook, and we will take it from there...thanks.
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I think you’re way off the mark. Maybe politicians and the monarchy want to keep a United Kingdom but the general population couldn’t give much of a fwck. Plenty have idealistic notion of retaining a U.K. but they probably want the Commonwealth back too. Or maybe they can for a long weekend and enjoyed the heather or something.
Seriously, most people would be more than happy to cast Scotland adrift. Indications are that England would see a growth of 3% in GDP if the Barnet formula was cancelled.
Essentially it’s a nice thought to keep the nations together but meh, that’s it. Want to go, then stop whining and fwck off is the mantra.
Anyhoo changing subject, I see that Liverpool are falling as fast as Celtic these days. Fragile footballers eh?
comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 31 seconds ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 48 seconds ago
The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
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If they are the only party who continue to commit to free tertiary education they will get my vote regardless.
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That creates an issue where Scots students having free university education prevents them from travelling and experiencing other countries and ways of life to an extent.
Unless they want to pay for it of course.
Dross’s determination to not toe the London line on many matters is admirable but will ultimately lead to his downfall. Like all the others.
That creates an issue where Scots students having free university education prevents them from travelling and experiencing other countries and ways of life to an extent.
Unless they want to pay for it of course.
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I think it was the UKs withdrawal from Erasmus that has hindered that, no?
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comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 22 seconds ago
Dross’s determination to not toe the London line on many matters is admirable but will ultimately lead to his downfall. Like all the others.
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Call me a cynic, but so far he's only 'rebelled' against the Government on issues that they were going to win a majority vote on anyway, and with little consequence. These power stances he does all seem a little staged to me.
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comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
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Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
posted on 5/3/21
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posted on 5/3/21
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
posted on 5/3/21
Just a reminder that the Holyrood has a minority government, on c45% of the popular vote, while
Westminster has a government with an 80 seat majority on less than 45% of the popular vote.
Repeating red top headlines promulgated by the Jeffrey Epstein black book dwelling chairman of the Spectator is beneath the wit of this forum and its posters.
posted on 5/3/21
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
posted on 5/3/21
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This is where that’s coming from. Others are reporting it’s over 7,000 new members.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19136153.nicola-sturgeons-appearance-alex-salmond-inquiry-sparks-surge-snp-members/
posted on 5/3/21
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 32 seconds ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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It’s all possible but I see them as managing to control the country now for 15 years and counting despite their abhorrent record on education and all things health.
Get the country independence and who is likely to shift them? It’ll be some time for sure and how much more damage will they do with far less money is my concern?
The Tories have a license to do almost as they want especially with emergency powers right now but they have a growing dissatisfaction from within that should prevent their worst excesses in more normal times. They’ve also something of an opposition albeit paltry.
The SNP have nothing to worry about. They can effectively do as they please. Change the voting system perhaps? Who knows?
posted on 5/3/21
comment by My Partially Peeved POV (U10636)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by HB Fash - "like a pack of cards" (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
As for Sturgeon, made of teflon.
SNP party numbers have taken a big boost. A swing and miss from the Unionists.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Is that right?
I’m reading they’ve taken a significant hit and the notion of an overwhelming majority at the elections along with a mandate for independence is about 50/50 now.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Their website crashed with new registrations and that's not what the latest poll shows
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Really?
Not what I’m reading but hey ho. It will be what it will be.
I’d worry if any country has a leader who was “Teflon”.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This is where that’s coming from. Others are reporting it’s over 7,000 new members.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19136153.nicola-sturgeons-appearance-alex-salmond-inquiry-sparks-surge-snp-members/
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Not sure 7,000 new members who would likely have voted for them anyway would make any difference but it’s good headline.
posted on 5/3/21
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
posted on 5/3/21
Anyway. On a more cheery subject.
With a real likelihood that many people won’t be able to travel away on their holidays this year the average price for a stay in the U.K. has gone up a whopping 35%.
Absolute rseholes. Again it’ll be the ones who just manage to get a break who’ll now be priced out.
posted on 5/3/21
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posted on 5/3/21
comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
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Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Saw last night that some of the senior tories up here were unhappy with the statement from Douglas Ross calling for NS to resign. They hadn’t been consulted on it before he released it.
posted on 5/3/21
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posted on 5/3/21
The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
posted on 5/3/21
comment by My Partially Peeved POV (U10636)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 1 minute ago
I tend to agree, ginger . They’ll likely get the benefit of the doubt if they ever achieve it and form the first government but the fundamentalist vote could go elsewhere. Who’s to say they won’t just reinvent as ‘the’ centre left party assuming Labour continue to wither?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Assuming that any other party is credible they will pick up votes.
The withdrawal of Scottish MP"s from WM will create slightly bigger talent pools for the parties to fish in and potentially lead to stronger oppositions.
If the other parties and their leadership cant produce an suitable alternative, like WM, Scotland will be dominated by one party.
I"m not sure any of this is the SNP's fault.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Saw last night that some of the senior tories up here were unhappy with the statement from Douglas Ross calling for NS to resign. They hadn’t been consulted on it before he released it.
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He's an absolute dullard. A small minded, power hungry man who will simply repeat soundbites for the next few years until he gets found out.
posted on 5/3/21
Meh, it’s like football - every team has a shelf life and it can turn in an instant. People will and won’t vote for the Scottish branch of English parties on points of principle. In the event of Indy these parties will have to change too so it’s too tough to predict an outcome.
posted on 5/3/21
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 48 seconds ago
The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
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If they are the only party who continue to commit to free tertiary education they will get my vote regardless.
posted on 5/3/21
comment by lexballielegend (U22335)
posted 1 minute ago
Why are Anti-Indy, Unionists and some English people so terrified by the possibility of Scottish Independence?
If Scotland is such a drain, and so poorly run etc... would they rather not be rid of us and keep all their money and assets for England, Wales and NI.
Just let us run our own country, let us elect our own affairs good or bad, if we fook it up you can enjoy saying 'telt yeah'
Get Scotland free from WM control, get your Nuclear subs tae fook, and we will take it from there...thanks.
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I think you’re way off the mark. Maybe politicians and the monarchy want to keep a United Kingdom but the general population couldn’t give much of a fwck. Plenty have idealistic notion of retaining a U.K. but they probably want the Commonwealth back too. Or maybe they can for a long weekend and enjoyed the heather or something.
Seriously, most people would be more than happy to cast Scotland adrift. Indications are that England would see a growth of 3% in GDP if the Barnet formula was cancelled.
Essentially it’s a nice thought to keep the nations together but meh, that’s it. Want to go, then stop whining and fwck off is the mantra.
posted on 5/3/21
Anyhoo changing subject, I see that Liverpool are falling as fast as Celtic these days. Fragile footballers eh?
posted on 5/3/21
comment by Magnum. (U22391)
posted 31 seconds ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 48 seconds ago
The SNP have a chance of getting a majority at this election - and the ability to get that under our voting system shouldn't be underestimated or played down - because people like me will be feeling forced to vote for them so we can finally get a definitive answer to the independence question.
I would have absolutely no intention of voting for the SNP in an independent Scotland and I suspect a significant chunk of those who'll vote for them in May will feel the same way.
As Zico said earlier, they are a vehicle to independence. While I admire Sturgeon as a politician, I think their domestic record is poor and I think we can do better.
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If they are the only party who continue to commit to free tertiary education they will get my vote regardless.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
That creates an issue where Scots students having free university education prevents them from travelling and experiencing other countries and ways of life to an extent.
Unless they want to pay for it of course.
posted on 5/3/21
Dross’s determination to not toe the London line on many matters is admirable but will ultimately lead to his downfall. Like all the others.
posted on 5/3/21
That creates an issue where Scots students having free university education prevents them from travelling and experiencing other countries and ways of life to an extent.
Unless they want to pay for it of course.
______________________________________
I think it was the UKs withdrawal from Erasmus that has hindered that, no?
posted on 5/3/21
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posted on 5/3/21
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 22 seconds ago
Dross’s determination to not toe the London line on many matters is admirable but will ultimately lead to his downfall. Like all the others.
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Call me a cynic, but so far he's only 'rebelled' against the Government on issues that they were going to win a majority vote on anyway, and with little consequence. These power stances he does all seem a little staged to me.
posted on 5/3/21
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