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The Butterfly Rebellion 2014
Padre Andrew replied to Hessen's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
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It depends which issues are important to them, so find that out first. It’s amazing how often the reason for someone’s uncertainty can be dealt with. Had this today in the street stall in Perth. 1. Reason for being undecided: We can’t keep the pound. Response: yes, we can; it’s ours, and there’s no mechanism for taking it away from us. Even Alistair Darling admitted that. 2. Reason for being undecided: I don’t like Alex Salmond. Response: it’s not a vote about Alex Salmond or any other individual. And in twenty years’ time when your grandkids asked you why you noted No and you say “I didn’t like that Alex Salmond” they’ll say “Alex who?”. This vote is about what kind of Scotland we want in the future. 3. Reason for being undecided: the supermarket prices will go up. Response: if Asda or any other supermarket are stupid enough to hike their prices up (and they’re not that stupid), Aldi and Lidl will be waiting for your custom. The point is, many people have paper-thin reasons for not being in the YES camp. With just a few details and a mention of bringing democracy closer to home, getting rid of nuclear weapons etc., you’ve a great chance of persuading them. They just want to hear it from someone they know rather than a politician because they probably just don’t trust politicians.
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The Flow Of People To Yes
Padre Andrew replied to Dillinger's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
Another good guy on our side -
Next Poll
Padre Andrew replied to Clyde1998's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
There was always going to be a sh*tstorm in the last ten days if the polls were close. They’re badly rattled, and if Ricky Ross’ tweet is right, then those on the ground in high level ‘No’ politics know they’re sliding. So, expect more to come in the next few days. They’ll throw everything they’ve got at us. Just keep the faith! -
Scotland Stay With Us
Padre Andrew replied to Alan's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
These are hilarious. A few claim to cringe at some of the No campaign’s efforts to cajole / threaten us to stay in the union, but they are cut from the same whining love-bombing end of the cloth. “We love you, don’t go”. You’re “the five million counterweight for the 60 million. The pricking conscience” (Amy from Oxfordshire); “Don’t ‘start a new nation’” (yes, really: Matthew Lumby from Chester) Roll on next Thursday. -
Light Relief
Padre Andrew replied to kumnio's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
This must be after we upgrade the M74 then. -
Scumbag Bbc
Padre Andrew replied to Roscoe's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
She's got good teeth!? -
Getting Out The Vote
Padre Andrew replied to wwta2007.com's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
I'm doing this. Whatever's needed - lifts to the polling station, polling duty. If you can - take the day off and help out. -
Scumbag Bbc
Padre Andrew replied to Roscoe's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
Some people in BBC Scotland must be bricking it. They’ve been punting the unionist line relentlessly since the debate began, and yet the poll still looks close. There must be some who have considered it could be a YES, in which case what are they going to do? -
Scottish Sun To Back Yes ?
Padre Andrew replied to FuNsTeR's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
Murdoch likes a winner -
Ukip And The Orange Order
Padre Andrew replied to Alt-Del's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
Link for this? -
"son, I Voted Yes"
Padre Andrew replied to Maq's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
Great wee song. -
Daily Swing Towards Yes
Padre Andrew replied to Clyde1998's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
This is a line I'd love to believe, but I just can't. Older people (more likely to vote No, by most accounts) have a good track record of getting out and voting. What am I missing? Which Nos won't bother? -
The Flow Of People To Yes
Padre Andrew replied to Dillinger's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
The No lot in Perth have been stickering anyone walking past their High St stall, including tourists. They're looking desperate. That said, I saw my first No campaigners out leafleting today - a group of about ten, all pretty well dressed. No idea where they came from (i.e. local or imported). -
The Flow Of People To Yes
Padre Andrew replied to Dillinger's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
It would be good to know what finally persuaded someone to change their mind - it might help us to persuade others. Probably going to vary a lot, but it's all useful information -
Murphy Stops Soapbox Tour
Padre Andrew replied to Toepoke's topic in Anything Goes - Other topics not covered elsewhere
It is counter-productive. I know waverers who are more likely to vote No now because they came across some medley on YouTube of Murphy getting heckled. Heckling and debating are fine, but shouting someone down (including questioners) just looks like yobbishness, and that’s a vote loser. I guess it’s all in the editing, though: which bits gets to YouTube and which don’t.