Scottish Politics / Independence - Vol 12

[dxg]

cuprabob said:

dxg said:

Anyone heard that Sturgeon has apparently got herself a nice news presenter job with ITV?

I'll try to find a source when I have a moment later...

Yes, it was announced and mentioned on this thread a couple of weeks ago she's going to be a pundit on election night.

Ah, I though it was something permanent. I guess she's best only making plans for the short term.

[Roderick Spode]

irc said:

Only a one off pundit job for STV on election night. I usually watch BBC but may take a look to see her excuses as SNP seats fall

Didn't have you down as a sado-masochist. Imagine willingly subjecting yourself to an entire night of listening to fingernails on blackboard that is Sturgeon's narcissistic nasal Ayrshire whine. Add to that the self important pomposity that she will inevitably carry into the conversation, the delight at every Tory loss, and the incredible brazen brass neck she will show at every SNP loss - it'll all be "it wisnae me" as each domino falls. Hard pass for me on that one.

[irc]

Roderick Spode said:

irc said:

Only a one off pundit job for STV on election night. I usually watch BBC but may take a look to see her excuses as SNP seats fall

Didn't have you down as a sado-masochist. Imagine willingly subjecting yourself to an entire night of listening to fingernails on blackboard that is Sturgeon's narcissistic nasal Ayrshire whine. Add to that the self important pomposity that she will inevitably carry into the conversation, the delight at every Tory loss, and the incredible brazen brass neck she will show at every SNP loss - it'll all be "it wisnae me" as each domino falls. Hard pass for me on that one.

Oh no! Couldn't watch her all night. Just popping in for a visit wondering if she will still be blaming Thatcher/Westmister/Tory Austerity etc.

[Big Rod]

cuprabob said:

No issue with postal vote here, it arrived last Saturday.

We're still waiting on ours.

Cutting it fine despite applying promptly and chasing repeatedly. Apparently it should arrive today but if that passes they couldn't tell me if I could change the address it should be sent to. I'm a somewhat irked by the ERO blaming royal Mail and vice versa. Admittedly, there'll be a significantly higher volume of applications but it's not rocket science.

[tim0409]

I’ve just went past the parliament and SNP HQ on my motorbike this morning and there is a large yellow coach with SNP branding parked up, so they must have some money left over from the motorhome.

[Klippie]

tim0409 said:

I’ve just went past the parliament and SNP HQ on my motorbike this morning and there is a large yellow coach with SNP branding parked up, so they must have some money left over from the motorhome.

That's next years tax rises sitting right there...we will all be paying for it.

[Klippie]

There a petition going to try to stop Sturgeon from getting the STV election gig...I urge everyone on here that hates Surgeon to sign up, your vote might just make the difference...and please share the link around.

https://www.change.org/p/ban-sturgeon-from-itv-ele...

[alangla]

Klippie said:

There a petition going to try to stop Sturgeon from getting the STV election gig...I urge everyone on here that hates Surgeon to sign up, your vote might just make the difference...and please share the link around.

https://www.change.org/p/ban-sturgeon-from-itv-ele...

This is the channel that made that sycophantic, North Korean style Covid tribute video we’re talking about here, yes? It’ll make zero difference.

[csd19]

Big Rod said:

cuprabob said:

No issue with postal vote here, it arrived last Saturday.

We're still waiting on ours.

Cutting it fine despite applying promptly and chasing repeatedly. Apparently it should arrive today but if that passes they couldn't tell me if I could change the address it should be sent to. I'm a somewhat irked by the ERO blaming royal Mail and vice versa. Admittedly, there'll be a significantly higher volume of applications but it's not rocket science.

I ended up dropping into my local delivery office this morning as I do a keepsafe on my mail when I'm away with work but it hadn't been delivered so far. Top guy behind the counter was able to bring my mail (including my postal vote and all the political leaflets) to me, he said they've had staffing issues recently so that's affecting the rounds. Sample size of 1 so taken with a pinch of salt but could similar be happening with you?

[tim0409]

Klippie said:

There a petition going to try to stop Sturgeon from getting the STV election gig...I urge everyone on here that hates Surgeon to sign up, your vote might just make the difference...and please share the link around.

https://www.change.org/p/ban-sturgeon-from-itv-ele...

I commented on The Times article yesterday and received quite a lot of “likes”; it does seem like an odd decision from ITV to alienate more than half your potential viewership.

[hidetheelephants]

tim0409 said:

I commented on The Times article yesterday and received quite a lot of “likes”; it does seem like an odd decision from ITV to alienate more than half your potential viewership.

Chapeau.

[irc]

alangla said:

This is the channel that made that sycophantic, North Korean style Covid tribute video we’re talking about here, yes? It’ll make zero difference.

It's a tough call but that video possibly marked the absolute low point of the Scottish and UK transformation from journalism into the Nicola fan club.

https://www.facebook.com/danwootton/videos/thank-y...

[ScotHill]

Ironically, I remember many people in England who watched the UK election debates in 2017 that wished they could vote for Nicola Sturgeon! She was the only one talking sense, apparently, but I guess that's what people said about Senator Palpatine.

[Master Of Puppets]

And on that day let's all spare a thought for the people that were sent to the care homes who most certainly wont be able to watch. RIP.

[irc]

ScotHill said:

Ironically, I remember many people in England who watched the UK election debates in 2017 that wished they could vote for Nicola Sturgeon! She was the only one talking sense, apparently, but I guess that's what people said about Senator Palpatine.

I had to google Palpatine.

"Scheming, powerful, and evil to the core"

[Roderick Spode]

ScotHill said:

Ironically, I remember many people in England who watched the UK election debates in 2017 that wished they could vote for Nicola Sturgeon! She was the only one talking sense, apparently, but I guess that's what people said about Senator Palpatine.

El Sturgie spouting populist bks on the back of all the freebies handed on by Westminster, it's no wonder people were enthused by bankrolled Socialism on stilts. "Wow, free stuff! Wish I could vote for her..." It's very easy to postulate largesse when you don't have to worry about the bills.

Maybe the Tartan Dictator thought all those lovely donations from the deluded Yes sycophants were the same as the Westminster block grant - free money that she could (allegedly) use to her own ends? No wonder the poor girl's confused. Allegedly.

[jet_noise]

tim0409 said:

I commented on The Times article yesterday and received quite a lot of “likes”; it does seem like an odd decision from ITV to alienate more than half your potential viewership.

You are Jeremy Clarkson AICMFP

[Taffer]

Just like the other Friday afternoon flyer updates, another ferry delay announced on the day the Scottish Parliament goes into Summer recess, just after the last FM Questions. Who'd have thunk it?

Only 3 weeks this time, if you can believe it.


https://www.fergusonmarine.com/news/update-to-nzet...

[hidetheelephants]

Taffer said:

Just like the other Friday afternoon flyer updates, another ferry delay announced on the day the Scottish Parliament goes into Summer recess, just after the last FM Questions. Who'd have thunk it?

Only 3 weeks this time, if you can believe it.


https://www.fergusonmarine.com/news/update-to-nzet...

Absolute joke.

[Taffer]

hidetheelephants said:

Absolute joke.

Zippo's Circus were in Inverclyde last week - they could have gone on a recruitment drive at Ferguson's while they were in town.