Scottish Parliament Election: 7 May 2026

[exile]

5 hours ago, Goozay said:

Is Cleese relevant? No idea why his Tweets are being shared and then debated on here.

That's debatable, which is why I raised it. 

Arguably immigration is not a Scottish parliament issue but it seems to be part of the debate. Traditionally on here, I think 'anything that affects how I might vote' is considered fair game - I guess that extends to Epstein islands and Israel/Palestine/Iran. 

On the other hand, blasphemy laws must be part of of the Scottish government remit as they repealed the blasphemy law formally in 2021 (apparently came itno effect in 2024). Funnily enough I don't recall much debate about this - arguably a long overdue victory for freedom of speech and (some might say) freedom of/ from religion. 

[kumnio]

Was Cleese not getting abuse for being a mad left winger, now it's for being a mad right winger? Can't say Ive paid any attention to him.

People basing their opinions on what famous faces say/think is incredibly weird. He is obviously entitled to his opinion though.

[StirlingEgg]

2 hours ago, scotlad said:

He was forever appearing in educational and training videos in the 90s 😄

I mind he featured in a video about handling difficult telephone calls we had to watch during training for a call centre job I had once.

I don't remember it being terrible but then I was probably a lot less cynical then! Ah the joys of working in a call centre, hope you got out with your soul intact 😬

This reminded me of the Modern Studies teacher who was my favourite teacher...Walter Steedman. He passed away about 10 years ago I think and was a big Scotland fan, . Wondered if any of the guys on here might have known him...think he supported Partick Thistle too?...

[Ally Bongo]

Vote Reform for change ...

 

[Toepoke]

11 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

Vote Reform for change ...

 

They do offer an attractive alternative, if you're a billionaire.

 

[StirlingEgg]

17 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

Vote Reform for change ...

 

Reform have also stated they would replace senior civil servants with those more likely to support their ideology and therefore implement their policies. That's exactly what we need; the UK equivalents of Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel or Kristi Noem inflicting even more damaging policies than we've come to expect.

The US doesn’t seem to have a safety net/process to protect themselves from the likes of Trump/Hegseth being in charge with such a brutally primitive mindset. Does the UK have protections in place from an overreaching leader/government? 

[Ally Bongo]

 

[Malcolm]

Lots of coverage today of the anniversary of the brutal murder of Corporals David Howes and Derek Wood.

One of my most powerful memories of the troubles and almost impossible to believe that something like this could happen in the country. Disgusting- i hope anyone who was involved on that day is ashamed of themselves and haunted by the memory.

may they rest in peace.

[Ally Bongo]

56 minutes ago, Malcolm said:

Lots of coverage today of the anniversary of the brutal murder of Corporals David Howes and Derek Wood.

One of my most powerful memories of the troubles and almost impossible to believe that something like this could happen in the country. Disgusting- i hope anyone who was involved on that day is ashamed of themselves and haunted by the memory.

may they rest in peace.

Don't know why you posted this on this thread

However

 

[Caledonian Craig]

7 hours ago, Malcolm said:

Lots of coverage today of the anniversary of the brutal murder of Corporals David Howes and Derek Wood.

One of my most powerful memories of the troubles and almost impossible to believe that something like this could happen in the country. Disgusting- i hope anyone who was involved on that day is ashamed of themselves and haunted by the memory.

may they rest in peace.

Do you share the same sentiments about Bloody Sunday and the disgustingly vile cover by an initial investigation.

[Malcolm]

12 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:

Do you share the same sentiments about Bloody Sunday and the disgustingly vile cover by an initial investigation.

 

it was before my time.  I am making reference to what i watched with my own eyes with disbelief as a teenager. British citizens acting like savages.
 

 

[Freeedom]

12 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

 

I told you all.

They will do a lot more than that, they'll abolish our parliament. 

[TDYER63]

1 hour ago, Malcolm said:

 

it was before my time.  I am making reference to what i watched with my own eyes with disbelief as a teenager. British citizens acting like savages.
 

 

There are plenty of home grown British savages. 

[Goozay]

9 hours ago, Malcolm said:

Lots of coverage today of the anniversary of the brutal murder of Corporals David Howes and Derek Wood.

One of my most powerful memories of the troubles and almost impossible to believe that something like this could happen in the country. Disgusting- i hope anyone who was involved on that day is ashamed of themselves and haunted by the memory.

may they rest in peace.

Wrong thread.

But also, you prefer the over-simplification of life events, don't you? Context just gets in the way of your rage. 

The only thing I'll say about the incident or The Troubles in general is that it can be therapeutic watching news clips from the 1970s and 1980s. If you look at the current news and think the world is fucked, just look back at the news from the 1970s and 1980s and you'll gain a more positive perspective about humanity's resistance.

[StirlingEgg]

1 hour ago, TDYER63 said:

There are plenty of home grown British savages. 

Not really in the spirit of 'rest in peace' by using their deaths for a bit of late night trolling. 

[exile]

As well as their comments on devolution and burqas, I've seen a few other reactions to Reform, such as their stance against Muslim prayer in public places, criticised as racist or Islamophobic. Also 

"The Daily Record reported that Senga Beresford, Reform candidate for Galloway and West Dumfries, supported a Tommy Robinson in rally in 2024 and called for Muslims to be deported.

Linda Holt, the candidate for Fife North East, described Mr Yousaf in social media posts as a “grandstanding Islamist moron” and said he was “not British”, according to The Courier."

I wonder if there are any Reform supporters on here with a view on these? 

[kumnio]

Hopefully people will pay more attention to Reforms policies the closer that we get to the election. I understand that people have various concerns, but these shower of twats is not the answer.

[Malcolm]

7 hours ago, StirlingEgg said:

Not really in the spirit of 'rest in peace' by using their deaths for a bit of late night trolling. 

no trolling about it.  Making comment based on significant coverage of remembrance.

[Ally Bongo]

Just now, Malcolm said:

no trolling about it.  Making comment based on significant coverage of remembrance.

Why in the Scottish Parliament election thread ?

[Caledonian Craig]

21 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

 

Yes I read that. Any Scot voting Reform must have a serious mental imbalance.

Edited March 20 by Caledonian Craig

[Ally Bongo]

6 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:

Yes I read that. Any Scot voting Reform must have a serious mental imbalance.

You would be surprised 

The orange yoonatic mentality is strong and they would rather see Holyrood shut down 

[Caledonian Craig]

1 minute ago, Ally Bongo said:

You would be surprised 

The orange yoonatic mentality is strong and they would rather see Holyrood shut down 

And, of course, you have the desperate BritNats whose patience with Conservatives and Labour have run out but they have to vote for a BritNat Party in a Scottish Election and they see Reform as a suitable solution.

 

[kumnio]

 

 

[Malcolm]

1 hour ago, Ally Bongo said:

Why in the Scottish Parliament election thread ?

mistake… thought it was the news thread!

[StirlingEgg]

2 hours ago, kumnio said:

 

 

😂👌