Hertsscot Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Aw feck it, I'm in. Time on my hands now the wee yin has started Uni. Okay three of us, this could become one of the fastest growing political movements in history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 See my previous post Local SNP councillor wants to get me involved but I'd rather be more radical than SNP and concentrate on Glasgow.Though winning votes from Labour in this district would be epic haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you are really fukking serius about it then give me a shout. I went out chapping doors for the first time this week and my biggest regret was I didn't do it two years ago.I'm so up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J o h n Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Absolutely. The Yes sticker is still on the car and its not coming off any time soon. Lets keep at it folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanTeddy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm in - aways wanted to be more than just TartanJon's fluffer TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I went out chapping doors for the first time this week and my biggest regret was I didn't do it two years ago.I'm so up for it. I'm in - aways wanted to be more than just TartanJon's fluffer TT Right then ...the three of us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanTeddy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 And Mindy, by all accounts! TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doric Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Definitly. We can get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 There needs to be something....1.6 million voters and tens of thousands of politically motivated activists shouldn't just go away. Especially since the westminster parties will undoubtedly renege on their desperate promises and bribes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub50 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 They moved the goal posts. It was supposed to be a two option referendum but in the end we got a loaded three way question. Vote NO for no change Vote NO for Devo Max Vote YES for Independence. In reality if you wanted no change at all you had no real choice. The calculation was that people who wanted no change and wanted to vote would never vote yes so they would capture them anyway. It worked. Genius in some ways but morally and ethically abhorrent. Think of all the old dears who voted no before any real Devo Max was on the table and then throw in the promise of greater powers once they have cast the mountain of postal votes they used. I am not sure it was planned but that really does not matter. It was cynical and wrong. If they do not deliver on the promises made to secure the NO vote I feel no compunction to humour previous promises no to have another vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Local SNP councillor wants to get me involved but I'd rather be more radical than SNP and concentrate on Glasgow.Though winning votes from Labour in this district would be epic haha! I have a local ex-SNP councillor who might be up for it I'm in - aways wanted to be more than just TartanJon's fluffer TT Me too TT, me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I am in the market for 18 new friends anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Local SNP councillor wants to get me involved but I'd rather be more radical than SNP and concentrate on Glasgow.Though winning votes from Labour in this district would be epic haha! I'd imagine it's doable? Possibly just that there's nobody else to vote for in their eyes. A lot of folk will never vote Tory Don't see themselves as nationalists Lib dems had almost become credible before jumping into bed with the Tories Greens are tree huggers Which leaves labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it does. I'm genuinely ashamed that I didn't get involved earlier (a misplaced loyalty to my uniform). I never even joined the SNP but I rectified that today and I'm determined to be part (a small one, granted) of the regrouping process and to be there from the beginning next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope it does. I'm genuinely ashamed that I didn't get involved earlier (a misplaced loyalty to my uniform). I never even joined the SNP but I rectified that today and I'm determined to be part (a small one, granted) of the regrouping process and to be there from the beginning next time. I've re-joined the SNP today as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have a local ex-SNP councillor who might be up for it Me too TT, me too. Haha! How is Councillor O'Brien these days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 The burning issue is how do we capitalise on all those who voted Yes to change and those who voted No on the basis but believe that there will be changes granted by Westminster. Surely we can't just shrug our shoulders and walk away? More than ever surely we need to make our politicians accountable? If I were a leader of a UK political party I would like nothing more than the millions of people who voted for change to quietly slink away - and that is precisely why we mustnt let them off the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'd imagine it's doable? . Mindy or TT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I've re-joined the SNP today as well. Seems there's been a wee surge on membership (on here at least). If that's being replicated across the 45 they'll be in good shape when the dust settles (assuming a smooth leadership transition). Edited September 19, 2014 by redstevie007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Yes it should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBonnetsowertheBorder Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 The burning issue is how do we capitalise on all those who voted Yes to change and those who voted No on the basis but believe that there will be changes granted by Westminster. Surely we can't just shrug our shoulders and walk away? More than ever surely we need to make our politicians accountable? If I were a leader of a UK political party I would like nothing more than the millions of people who voted for change to quietly slink away - and that is precisely why we mustnt let them off the hook. Agreed! This is not the time to give up! We have to grasp the moment and make our voices heard, and keep fighting the fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoltanBuchan Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Two key issues:holding on to the Labour 'voters' who voted Yes, and also the YES voters who who had never participated in an election before.Won't be easy with the latter group, given the result and inevitable subsequent disillusionment/disengagement with politics, but if, say, between 1/4 and 1/2 of both groups vote for a pro-independence party in 2016 and 2017, that's enough to make an impact at Westminster and deliver a landslide at Holyrood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Haha! How is Councillor O'Brien these days ? Still short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Mindy or TT ? No comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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