Fred_Zeppelin Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 http://www.scotsman.com/news/orange-order-ignites-snp-over-union-1-779448#.VEJugtuNY0p.twitterOrange Order ignites SNP over UnionUpdated on the 18 October200923:32Published 18/10/2009 23:10Print thisTHE SNP yesterday said it "looked forward" to a debate on the constitution, after the Orange Order revealed it is to campaign for the Nationalists' opponents at the next General Election in a bid to boost the unionist vote.The Nationalists issued their statement as the Order, which claims to have 50,000 members, said it would lay down party allegiances even if it meant "getting into bed with Labour", in order to beat the SNP.Members will be urged to back whichever unionist party has the best chance of beating the SNP in individual areas.The Order's Grand Master Ian Wilson said the Order had to prioritise the saving of the Union above all other considerations."There is no question in my mind that the biggest problem facing Scotland at the moment is the growth of Scottish nationalism. And the order – as one of Scotland's biggest unionist organisations – has got to get real about protecting the Union.He added: "The reality is that the only party you can do that through in Scotland is the Labour Party."In response, an SNP spokesman yesterday said that "everyone can express their view" as part of the debate over the future of the country.David Kerr, the party's candidate for the forthcoming Glasgow North-East by-election, added: "There is a national conversation and all groups are very welcome and that includes those in the Orange Lodge. I look forward to having that debate."Michael MacMahon, the Labour MSP for Hamilton North and Bellshill, and a Catholic, said that he welcomed the support. He said: "I have a good relationship with the Orange Order. They understand the importance of the Union and they understand the threat."Michael McMahon is a knnt!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReid Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Let them, it may even have repercussions leading to an increase of snp votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 2009? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Great, that should make it a peaceful and constructive campaign No doubt the brownshirts will be out in force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The referendum shows that there's more support...or tolerance...in Scotland for these medieval bigots than we would like to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Zeppelin Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 2009? Ooops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 In other news, an unmanned Russian spacecraft has made the first landing on the surface of Venus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Just breaking - US athletes Tommi Smith and John Carlos have been suspended by US Olympic Committee for giving "black power" salute while receiving their medals at the Olympic Games in Mexico City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 2009? Say what you like about them, they were true to their word; and for a change so were Labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Glenn Miller found to be missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ooops. Bollocks. I so wanted this to be current to keep my indignance over Rangers/OO/BT (delete depending on mood) at a peep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The sad thing is, in spite of this endorsement and in spite of the outgoing MP being shown to have his snout in the trough, Labour still went on to win the Glasgow North East by-election at a canter. It is still worth highlighting now because it received precious little coverage at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The same article just popped up on my Couponbook via Bella Caledonia with today's date on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 dear oh dear...schoolboy error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 People read the headline and not much else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Zeppelin Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 dear oh dear...schoolboy error. Ach!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well least we know how well it worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faddyisyerdaddy Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Elvis found deed on the lavvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_observer Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Titanic sinks Dinosaurs extinct Lady Di dies Rangers sinks Rangers extinct Rangers dies Edited October 18, 2014 by the_observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 No matter the date, it shows these ludicrous clowns up for what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well least we know how well it worked out. Pretty well for Labour. Not sure how much of that was down to the OO though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Titanic sinks Dinosaurs extinct Lady Di dies Rangers sinks Rangers extinct Rangers dies you a clairvoyant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Pretty well for Labour. Not sure how much of that was down to the OO though... The tale is not finished yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Here is the updated story http://www.scotsman.com/news/orange-order-ignites-snp-over-union-1-779448#.VED6lwLBeSy.twitter I know for a fact that it was a member of the Larkhall Purple Heroes flute band that was going around putting up the Scottish Labour vote No posters in that area You really cannot make this shit up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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