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An interesting result. Even more so that Nicola has came out already stating she'll go with a minority government. D'Hondt isn't the greatest system, but is reasonably fair compared to something like FPTP. Not really sure how I feel. I was tempted to vote Green on the list and probably should have with hindsight (NE region) but happy to see they won some seats across Scotland and seem to have done well out of the voting system regards numbers and share of the vote. The SNP will also have to focus again and won't be able to steam roll through legislation or clog up committees, and I say that as an SNP member. Hopefully we might see something bolder regards taxation and land reform, but they may well look for support elsewhere for budgets/bills. Seen a few SNP fanatics on social media blaming the Greens which is a bit rich considering there was a meme going around last year "vote with your head in 15, vote with your heart 16'' trying to attract Green voters. Nothing has changed regards the constitution, both the Greens and the SNP have said similar things in that there will be a referendum when people want one - and the Greens will back that, two thirds of their members joined after the referendum and they ken where their bread is buttered. Should be an interesting five years.

Lent on the enter (return it was gr9wing up)

This is where SNP list votes comes in handy.

Labour confident of winning Edinburgh South

No point in trying to make any logic from Orkney (nor Shetland) about Lib Dem vote. Kevin McKenna making some good points about Labour, Scunnered and whoever else on here is a Labour voter.

After nearly killing myself last year on the Limoncella nips for every constituency won by the SNP, I've opted for a slow swig of red wine Labour wine this year sipping away their vote as it falls. Although the thought of Murdo Fraser, Davidson, crowing about second is giving me the boak.

Greens looking good for 4th place and beating Labour in Kelvin (Harvie) according to Twitter.

Probably not on a non UK ip, but you could try tunnelbear - free to download. PS Will send you a PM!

SNP/SNP Tempted to vote Green on the list, but eventually went SNP. Although won't be too sad if the SNP lose their majority by a couple of seats, and require the Greens for govt - who can hopefully push through more exciting land reform. Seeing quite a few SNP/Green on social media etc, but could well be a wee bubble talking to themselves or a good 10-15% of last time SNP list voters have gone that way. Preferably Labour finish second. As shite as they are, I'd quite like to see a dissapointed Murdo Fraser, Ruth Davidson etc through the wee hours after talking it up for months. Greens to overtake the Libs would be very good too. Also wouldn't mind seeing Tavish Scott punted from Shetland although I doubt that'll happen, the Libs to go down to 2 MSPs please, and UKIP to fail miserably with 2% plus give or take, and a close battle to see if the SNP get a majority or need the Greens for govt, will make a fairly mundane election quite interesting.

As much as I dislike Labour, I don't know if I can bare seeing the likes of Murdo Fraser, David Mundell, Margaret Mitchell, and so on all crowing on TV about being the opposition on the 6th of May. So ideally, a shambolic showing from Labour, but they end up something like 22 MSPs and Tories do their usual 15% pish, please! Also, Scottish hacks especially on Twitter - stopping trying to make Ruth Davidson happen. Trying to paint her up as a fun, joly Jock version of Farage doesn't disguise her awful party.

He's romped home in the last few primaries. All were in the North East - where he has done well in every one so far baring Maine. Also, a lot of exit polls showing more and more Republican voters saying they'll back the Republican nominee whoever it is. So you could say for him, it's been a good few weeks. Indiana next - I think if Donald J. wins there, he'll have this tied up before the convention. The Republicans are in a no-win situation. Donald gets the nominee and some of their hardcore may stay home, it goes to the convention and he loses on the first ballot ; he takes the ball and the Republicans lose his voters.

Remain will win well. 65-35 is my prediction.

Yeah, agreed. I received a bottle of Limoncella(sic) and with it's bright yellow colour, decided to play a game that I'll take a wee nip for every constituency seat won by the SNP. The rest was history and a disaster. Great viewing though, and the drama of the majority being confirmed at around 5pm the next day on the list vote.

Lovely jubbly. Although no doubt we'll be treated to a story about mad Vlad Putin's links to it all rather than Britain's finest.

Ball park figure.

Wouldn't mind seeing an SNP-Green coalition. Predictions : SNP to win again. Greens to gain on their 2 MSPs, but nowhere near the 9 or so the last few polls have been predicting - maybe end up with 3 more their current tally. Their fairweather indy/dinnae mind Harvie support to opt for the SNP at the ballot box. Lib Dems to keep their 5, gain one or two even. RISE to have slept through the alarm - and will fail to register outwith Glasgow where there they'll get 2-3% of the vote. As much as I dislike Labour, the thought of Ruth Davidson being championed throughout the media as the official 'opposition', "DIDNT WE DO WELL" is enough of an incentive to hope that Labour still lose lots of MSPs, but evenutally are runners up (in an ideal world, that would be the Greens or whoever, but it's not going to happen). Saying that hopefully the Tories pick up any 55% Brit Nat UKIP votes and stop Coburn and his party from gaining a seat/s.

Thanks. Haha, yes, I'll take my chances with the Air China free delivery.

On the topic of Ali Express, how long did the delivery take to arrive? I was thinking of ordering a gift for someone (hoping it would arrive before the event in seven weeks).

Some very interesting reading here. Breaks it all down too. http://panamapapers.sueddeutsche.de/articles/56febff0a1bb8d3c3495adf4/

Is that two or three even championships on the bounce for Scott Gemmill including a semi-final?

He's right though. Saying that, how many Danes can you or average football fans name?

Good man, Dave. Great song, video, and hope you are well.

Watched a few bits on RTE and read a few pieces about the Rising. A discussion panel with 3 pro / 3 against Irish historians discussing the Rising and the what ifs/may/next/buts of it all - very fascinating. A great nation no doubt at all. Whist Irish pals continued to tell me pre-referendum that it wasn't all milk and honey, and to seriously think before voting, they at least could control their own destiny. Definitely will be wishing them well and cheering them on the summer at the Euros.