stocky Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) I like Patrick Harvey and the Greens, the New Lass, Lorna Slater comes across well Ill probably go full green after Indy . Well SNP first election then green afterwards, if im still alive that is 😉 I really hope the turn out is over 50%, as that would be a big stick for teh Yoons to beat us over teh head with. The young vote is engaged this time like never before, so hopefully. Edited May 4, 2021 by stocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, aaid said: No idea on turnout. It's been a pretty flat campaign for a couple of reasons. Covid restrictions have stopped a lot of the set piece events which tend to get things going and get people enthused, also there's a sense of inevitability about the result - clearly the SNP will be the largest party and will form the next government, all that's in doubt is whether or not that will be with an outright majority. However, I saw a recent poll - Lord Ashcroft I think - which said that SNP voters were more determined to vote than any other party. There are however just under 200,000 more people on the electoral register than in 2016 and there will obviously be a much higher proportion of postal voters. And no Subway hide and seek. That's one of my most favorite election moments, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Whit colour is the of paper is the list ballot? I've heard it described as orange and peach. It can't be both surely 🤔 Anyway my list vote is going to Alba I've decided. Fingers crossed its not a bad move 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 56 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: they give the Tories a run for creepiest party in Scotland,, Think you are mistaking the greens for Alba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiesdad Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Think you are mistaking the greens for Alba. 👍😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, slasher said: Whit colour is the of paper is the list ballot? I've heard it described as orange and peach. It can't be both surely 🤔 Anyway my list vote is going to Alba I've decided. Fingers crossed its not a bad move 🤞 It's the ballot paper that isn't purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, slasher said: Whit colour is the of paper is the list ballot? I've heard it described as orange and peach. It can't be both surely 🤔 Anyway my list vote is going to Alba I've decided. Fingers crossed its not a bad move 🤞 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Orraloon said: It's the ballot paper that isn't purple. Mibbe am interested in the aesthetics of the occasion 🤔 Anyway you sure it's purple? Might be lilac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) I'm not against Alba and I would like to see them return Eck and possibly a couple more, but their supporters on Twitter are just awful, TBH. Look at that Wings tweet about if you vote Lib, SNP, Green - just very nasty, and almost cult-like. Edited May 4, 2021 by weekevie04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, killiefaetheferry said: Me too. It's an informed choice on my part based on 4 previous votes in ma hoose. 2 x SNP/SNP and 2 x SNP/Green have only returned yoons. Admittedly a wee bit of a shot in the dark but I think Alba might do well in my area 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I think Lorna Slater's been a breath of fresh air, and has been more bold and outspoken about independence than Nicola Sturgeon (that wouldn't be too hard, some might say). The Greens don't have a 14 year government record to defend and can point out the bits they did achieve by supporting the SNP. I can imagine they would appeal to the 'younger generation' and maybe urban/vegetarian population not directly affected by jobs in the oil industry and farming, but can afford to be a bit idealistic. I'd say what matters for indy is that the greens count as a pro indy party (just as Labour counts as unionist, however many of their voters are pro indy). They also have a record in how they have behaved in parliament, as far as I can see generally constructive though sometimes applying pressure but providing the crucial support when most needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, aaid said: Coven - really? Nothing like a casual bit of misogyny on a Tuesday lunchtime. Misogyny? Pish. No, I'm thinking more of the witches at the beginning of Macbeth. That tweet by Kirsty Blackman about a committee of 5 men and 5 transwomen being gender balanced in her opinion sums them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Squirrelhumper said: Think you are mistaking the greens for Alba. no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Latest polls (I know, I know... all caveats apply) Opinium (28 April - 3rd May) Constituency: SNP ~ 51% (-2) Con ~ 23% (+2) Lab ~ 19% (+1) LD ~ 7% (+1) List: SNP ~ 41% (-3) Con ~ 23% (+1) Lab ~ 17% (nc) Grn ~ 8% (+1) LD ~ 6% (+1) Alba ~ 3% (+1) YouGov (2nd-4th May) Constituency: SNP 52% (+3) CON 20% LAB 19% LD 6% GRN 2% Regional SNP 38% CON 22% LAB 16% GRN 13% (+3) LD 5% ALBA 3% So Green just 3 % points behind Labour, and Alba just 2 % points behind LD on list. But check the volatility, the Greens could be on 8%, or 13%! Edited May 4, 2021 by exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, exile said: Latest polls (I know, I know... all caveats apply) Opinium (28 April - 3rd May) Constituency: SNP ~ 51% (-2) Con ~ 23% (+2) Lab ~ 19% (+1) LD ~ 7% (+1) List: SNP ~ 41% (-3) Con ~ 23% (+1) Lab ~ 17% (nc) Grn ~ 8% (+1) LD ~ 6% (+1) Alba ~ 3% (+1) YouGov (2nd-4th May) Constituency: SNP 52% (+3) CON 20% LAB 19% LD 6% GRN 2% Regional SNP 38% CON 22% LAB 16% GRN 13% (+3) LD 5% ALBA 3% So Green just 3 % points behind Labour, and Alba just 2 % points behind LD on list. But check the volatility, the Greens could be on 8%, or 13%! Opinium poll was coming from a particularly high water mark but seems closer to yougov and other polls with sampling within the last week. The ones released over the weekend with 1 week old sampling showing snp dip now look out of date. If Greens hit 13% that would be remarkably good. Think this is the only poll that’s placed them that high but I think they’ll do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Why does Salmond keep saying Alpa instead of Alba 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 35 minutes ago, kumnio said: Why does Salmond keep saying Alpa instead of Alba 🤔 Thats how it’s pronounced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailender Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: Thats how it’s pronounced If you're speaking gaelic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: Thats how it’s pronounced By 1% of the population, he just looks stupid doing that IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, slasher said: Whit colour is the of paper is the list ballot? I've heard it described as orange and peach. It can't be both surely 🤔 For most Tory list voters it will be orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 sturgeon came across well tonight, no one can deny shes a good communicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, kumnio said: By 1% of the population, he just looks stupid doing that IMO. Bet I know which way you pronounce Ajax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redz Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: sturgeon came across well tonight, no one can deny shes a good communicator. She looked well in control and back to her normal self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Grim Jim said: Bet I know which way you pronounce Ajax. Eyeaxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, kumnio said: Eyeaxe I was wrong then, but will 99% of the population think you look stupid? I think it is Ahlapa by the way so look like a fud 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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