Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 The horrible, nasty union celebrations post referendum result have in my opinion helped the SNP gain all westminster seats with the exception of three. What a horrible bunch, ripping flags from girls hands, starting fights. So for all you aggressive union jack waving unionists, please note our time is coming, SOAR ALBA, the dream will never die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) george square full of hope Edited May 9, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie x Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 absolutely no influence at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPROAR Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Interesting, why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 probably cause the amount of folk aware of it is a drop in the ocean compared to the electorate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Personally their bitter victory, made me more determined to make sure independence does happen in my lifetime. Coupled with the weakened powers that we were promised, has seen a surge in SNP support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 The horrible, nasty union celebrations post referendum result have in my opinion helped the SNP gain all westminster seats with the exception of three. What a horrible bunch, ripping flags from girls hands, starting fights. Presumably most Scottish electors know No voters personally, and are well aware that those few hundred in George Square didn't represent unionists as a whole. Or do you think that your fellow electors are just really really thick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Presumably most Scottish electors know No voters personally, and are well aware that those few hundred in George Square didn't represent unionists as a whole. Or do you think that your fellow electors are just really really thick? Not tarring them all with the same brush, but those scenes in george square did not do them any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I don't think it had much of an influence either: it happened months ago and there are a lot of people out there with short memories. No, I think the SNP's success was down to the fact that they presented the most convincing case to the Scottish electorate, aided by their decent track record in government at Holyrood. I still never thought I'd see Labour collapse so spectacularly in Scotland though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 No, I think the SNP's success was down to the fact that they presented the most convincing case to the Scottish electorate, aided by their decent track record in government at Holyrood. That, and Labour being fundily mundily woeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 That, and Labour being fundily mundily woeful. Absolutely. They had a wonderful opportunity to present themselves as an alternative to the Tories and their austerity - to be champions for the little guy once again - but they didn't take it. They also became subject of the latest edition of 'Project Fear' and failed to deal with it properly (and given recent events you'd have thought they might have anticipated that the Tories would go down that road). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I see Tristram Hunt is now being touted as a possible replacement for Ed. If so, it doesn't look like they plan on being the champion of the common man again any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I see Tristram Hunt is now being touted as a possible replacement for Ed. If so, it doesn't look like they plan on being the champion of the common man again any time soon. Apparently ED was too left wing in England and not left wing enough for Scotland. Worrying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie x Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I see Tristram Hunt is now being touted as a possible replacement for Ed. If so, it doesn't look like they plan on being the champion of the common man again any time soon. Bliars legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Once of the small, rather childish, pleasures that the election gave me was knowing that the SNP success would have pissed off these Loyalist, Rangers scum (and I make no apologies for describing them as that...it's what they are). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassrubber Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 If he gets the job could we have Tristram Hunt as a swear filter please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Apparently ED was too left wing in England and not left wing enough for Scotland. Worrying If they're seriously considering Hunt - a guy who wouldn't seem out of place at all in Cameron's cabinet - it looks like they have given up on Scotland, at least in the short to medium term. Bliars legacy. Yep. Tony the phoney was all about winning; in fact, they haven't been able to win without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Once of the small, rather childish, pleasures that the election gave me was knowing that the SNP success would have pissed off these Loyalist, Rangers scum (and I make no apologies for describing them as that...it's what they are). Now, be fair: http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=275633 Although some don't appear to be taking it very well: http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=282769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Once of the small, rather childish, pleasures that the election gave me was knowing that the SNP success would have pissed off these Loyalist, Rangers scum (and I make no apologies for describing them as that...it's what they are).Utterly moronic thing to post. The fact you equate unionists with Rangers shows how thick you are.Exactly the type of thing that the Tories would spout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Utterly moronic thing to post. The fact you equate unionists with Rangers shows how thick you are. Exactly the type of thing that the Tories would spout. I think he's referring to the folks in George Square on the 19th. Speaking as a Rangers fan myself, I don't see how you can draw any other conclusion other than that they were Rangers fans. They don't represent me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think he's referring to the folks in George Square on the 19th. Speaking as a Rangers fan myself, I don't see how you can draw any other conclusion other than that they were Rangers fans. They don't represent me though. You may be right and I've misinterpreted what he meant. Just very tired of the sweeping generalisations of utter pish that swamp this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 You may be right and I've misinterpreted what he meant. Just very tired of the sweeping generalisations of utter pish that swamp this board. I've been clear in the past, the Rangers fans who post on this board are pretty much without exception good lads....Unionists or not. Apologies for the confusion. There's no doubt at all though that the trouble on September 19th was organised by a hardcore of loyalist Rangers fans. They're the ones I was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Presumably most Scottish electors know No voters personally, and are well aware that those few hundred in George Square didn't represent unionists as a whole. Or do you think that your fellow electors are just really really thick? I agree with that 100%. However as an aside, One observation I would make is how frequently Yes/SNP voters are portrayed as stupid or tribal in our media and indeed on social media. One guy I had a 'discussion' with on Facebook yesterday wondered how many of the 'hordes' who had flocked to the SNP yesterday were 'familiar with the intricacies of SNP economic and financial policy'. Obviously everyone who had voted for anyone else had read the manifesto of the party they voted for from cover to cover. I think what happened in George Square will have had no effect on the vote at all. At the time I was furious at what the UJ brandishing scum got up to that night (I was also, if I'm honest, very, very drunk) but beyond that, with regard to Thursday, it was an irrelevance. If the result annoyed the knuckle-draggers on view that night it is just an added bonus. Edited May 9, 2015 by Pool Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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