TDYER63 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I dont watch Question Time but two of my friends watched it last night and said Ian Blackford did well. Interestingly neither of them like Blackford , and one of them doesn't even like the SNP, however he said of Blackford’s performance : ‘ Blackford had a quieter demeanour last night than I was expecting, which actually made him more credible - and not just a stereotypical Tory/Boris shouting ‘Brig o Doon ‘ SNP MP. A refreshing and positive change of approach in my opinion ‘ . The guy voted for independence but isnt keen on the SNP and tbh I am not certain he would vote yes next time. He is not a typical Tory but his politics are probably slightly to the right of centre. These are the type of voters that the SNP could potentially win over with a different approach. They ( SNP) may have now saturated the market for voters using Tory bashing rhetoric and should focus on fighting Scotlands corner in a more positive way. I am not saying not to call out Westminster when warranted, I just think there are voters out there put off by all the negativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I watched it too, and yes, Blackford was quite impressive. I also watched Debate Night, on the BBC Scotland channel for the first time. My favourite part was this raging Yoon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 7 hours ago, Dave78 said: I watched it too, and yes, Blackford was quite impressive. I also watched Debate Night, on the BBC Scotland channel for the first time. My favourite part was this raging Yoon... ‘Do the day job then we’ll look at it ‘ 😂😂 Oh , ok. If you say so Mr Nobody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 At a basic level, the ‘day job’ is independence 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 12:34 PM, Dave78 said: I watched it too, and yes, Blackford was quite impressive. I also watched Debate Night, on the BBC Scotland channel for the first time. My favourite part was this raging Yoon... On 12/6/2019 at 7:52 PM, TDYER63 said: ‘Do the day job then we’ll look at it ‘ 😂😂 Oh , ok. If you say so Mr Nobody. Notice he said Your independance A weird use of language from allegedy someone living in Scotland Or maybe a tourist who missed the bus back to Surrey... I love the Unionists saying get on with the day job when they cannot see that in comparisson to other areas we aren't as we are not making a horses arse of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 7:52 PM, TDYER63 said: ‘Do the day job then we’ll look at it ‘ 😂😂 Oh , ok. If you say so Mr Nobody. What an angry man, shouting and pointing. I find it hard to imagine going to (by the sound of it) someone else's country and barking at the locals that their government is so wrong they should be ruled by someone else. More generally, I was just wondering why so many prominent unionists (not ordinary voters) come across as angry and bitter. I mean, it's true that for some causes, people fighting for social justice come across as angry as a wrong is needing to be righted - homelessness, welfare cuts, etc. But why so angry and bitter about something that hasn't happened yet? In indyref 2014, Better Together was dominated by Project Fear; I don't recall much joyous celebration of Britishness, I only remember there being a couple of demos of any size. One was the Orange Order in Edinburgh, and the other was I think some union jack waving one-off in Trafalgar Square. (that came almost insultingly late in the day ,as if most people in UK really didn't give a flying f--- about Scotland until the very last point at which they were in danger of 'losing' us.) Anyway. Better not sound angry and bitter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 6 hours ago, exile said: What an angry man, shouting and pointing. I find it hard to imagine going to (by the sound of it) someone else's country and barking at the locals that their government is so wrong they should be ruled by someone else. More generally, I was just wondering why so many prominent unionists (not ordinary voters) come across as angry and bitter. I mean, it's true that for some causes, people fighting for social justice come across as angry as a wrong is needing to be righted - homelessness, welfare cuts, etc. But why so angry and bitter about something that hasn't happened yet? In indyref 2014, Better Together was dominated by Project Fear; I don't recall much joyous celebration of Britishness, I only remember there being a couple of demos of any size. One was the Orange Order in Edinburgh, and the other was I think some union jack waving one-off in Trafalgar Square. (that came almost insultingly late in the day ,as if most people in UK really didn't give a flying f--- about Scotland until the very last point at which they were in danger of 'losing' us.) Anyway. Better not sound angry and bitter! I remember embarrassed Irish pals cringing at the universally despised Bob fucking Geldof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Mark frae Crieff said: Notice he said Your independance A weird use of language from allegedy someone living in Scotland Or maybe a tourist who missed the bus back to Surrey... I suspect he doesn't subscribe to being a 'new Scot'. In fact, i suspect he's a British nationalist white settler. Thankfully, his native Scots born children probably won't have the same colonialist baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Dave78 said: I remember embarrassed Irish pals cringing at the universally despised Bob fucking Geldof. Geldof is West Brit right down to his Blackrock College bootstraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Dave78 said: I remember embarrassed Irish pals cringing at the universally despised Bob fucking Geldof. 3 hours ago, aaid said: Geldof is West Brit right down to his Blackrock College bootstraps. Aw c'mon guys, it's Christmas time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 From Dundee tonight so expect no-one with a Dundonian accent. The Panel. Joanna Cherry, Val McDermid, Ian Murray, Alex Massie and Tom Tugendhat. Don't seem to have been able to get a Scottish Tory on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Should in theory be an easy ride for Joanna and Val after today's developments Hopefully there are enough Yes voices in the audience to boo the fuck out of quisling Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapofGlencoe Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 each to their own but i question how much this show matters these days. not watched it in years and don't feel any less informed. just people trying to one up each other and wannabe politicians on the other side. It's match of the day for some but don't see it having the affect as in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 I thought Ian Murray was anonymous, while Massie was trying to be clever but didn't make much of a point. The tory guy reminded me of Tom Hollaner in In the Loop, sort of bbumnling away with some rehearsed soundbites. Cherry must have done well because a lot of people are angry she got her point across! The very presence of Val M was enough to signal it's not just about the SNP. Fiona Bruce comes across poorly as having so obviously just researched some info she wouldn't normally know about Scotland to try to catch Joanna Cherry out. Yes it's all a bit of pantomime but it's interesting to see the points made and brought up by the public and not fed through the normal state propaganda. For example the one guy who just said simply (something like) "Chill, we'll have a currency, it's not difficult" was worth a hundred white papers that nobody reads, I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 QT tonight could be interesting, Peter Wishart on, and John Ashton who thinks that governements should be doing more to contain the virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, exile said: QT tonight could be interesting, Peter Wishart on, and John Ashton who thinks that governements should be doing more to contain the virus that putting it mildly on the Ashton front. He's been laying into them heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Knew I shouldn’t have read this thread again. Nothing like seeing Bob Geldof’s face to put you in a bad mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bonzo Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 5 hours ago, bonzo said: Oops🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Watching Fiona Bruce trying to shut Darren Loki McGarvey up tonight was absolutely hilarious 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, slasher said: Watching Fiona Bruce trying to shut Darren Loki McGarvey up tonight was absolutely hilarious 🤣 I missed it tonight. Is it worth watching on iplayer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, fringo said: I missed it tonight. Is it worth watching on iplayer ? Na, not really mate. Just that moment of comedy when Loki was off on one about mental health and because of the facetime format Bruce was unable to shut him up 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, slasher said: Na, not really mate. Just that moment of comedy when Loki was off on one about mental health and because of the facetime format Bruce was unable to shut him up 🤣 Fair enough. The programme has declined in recent years. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 From Edinburgh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, exile said: From Edinburgh... Two SNP women on the panel - something go wrong with the casting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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