Scottish independence and devolution superthread

[OTT]

On 20/01/2026 at 13:14, escobri said:

Boycott the world cup?

 

 

She's really quite dim eh. 

[il Duce McTarkin]

On 20/01/2026 at 08:57, Gundermann said:

Sure, SNP not above criticism, but who does McKenna think would do a better job? 

 

The least smelly shite in the bog is still a shite, Gundy.

[Dennis Denuto]

I have seen that Tommy Sheridan is going to stand for Alba at the Holyrood elections, everyone's favourite Celtic supporting swinger makes a comeback, should be fun.

[OTT]

On 20/01/2026 at 08:57, Gundermann said:

 

McKenna, champion of the Catholic Church, talking about male rapists...

 

Apart from that, he's been writing this article for the past 12 years. Sure, SNP not above criticism, but who does McKenna think would do a better job? 

 

There isn't. 

 

The SNP will still be getting my first vote, but I can't say I'm in the least bit enthusiastic about it. Ultimately if you support Independence, this remains the primary vehicle. I'm hoping Flynn ousts Swinney pretty quickly thereafter. I think the old guard of the SNP is pretty much at the end of its lifespan, and Flynn needs to be given the reigns to take the party in a new direction. I believe he's already got allies in the new CEO and comms director, so I'd say its a matter of when not if. 

 

With Kate Forbes stepping down, I think Flynns appointment as deputy leader should be a shoe in. After that, hopefully Swinney then steps down of his own volition and the party can start to move in a more forceful direction on Independence with a younger more charismatic leader. 

 

There was something Salmond said years ago about the younger generation of politicians being unable to speak off the cuff and being overly reliant on prepared notes/written speeches. Something I really admire about Flynn is his ability to speak off the cuff, that coupled with his ability to laugh at himself. Think this gives him a natural confidence that puts him head and shoulders above his peers. 

 

Flynn vs Sarwar or any of the UK Scottish Parliament leaders would be a blood bath tbh. 

[JamboGlen]

7 minutes ago, OTT said:

 

There isn't. 

 

The SNP will still be getting my first vote, but I can't say I'm in the least bit enthusiastic about it. Ultimately if you support Independence, this remains the primary vehicle. I'm hoping Flynn ousts Swinney pretty quickly thereafter. I think the old guard of the SNP is pretty much at the end of its lifespan, and Flynn needs to be given the reigns to take the party in a new direction. I believe he's already got allies in the new CEO and comms director, so I'd say its a matter of when not if. 

 

With Kate Forbes stepping down, I think Flynns appointment as deputy leader should be a shoe in. After that, hopefully Swinney then steps down of his own volition and the party can start to move in a more forceful direction on Independence with a younger more charismatic leader. 

 

There was something Salmond said years ago about the younger generation of politicians being unable to speak off the cuff and being overly reliant on prepared notes/written speeches. Something I really admire about Flynn is his ability to speak off the cuff, that coupled with his ability to laugh at himself. Think this gives him a natural confidence that puts him head and shoulders above his peers. 

 

Flynn vs Sarwar or any of the UK Scottish Parliament leaders would be a blood bath tbh. 

SNP for indy and Flynn. Oh my sides....

[lost in space]

3 hours ago, OTT said:

 

There isn't. 

 

The SNP will still be getting my first vote, but I can't say I'm in the least bit enthusiastic about it. Ultimately if you support Independence, this remains the primary vehicle. I'm hoping Flynn ousts Swinney pretty quickly thereafter. I think the old guard of the SNP is pretty much at the end of its lifespan, and Flynn needs to be given the reigns to take the party in a new direction. I believe he's already got allies in the new CEO and comms director, so I'd say its a matter of when not if. 

 

With Kate Forbes stepping down, I think Flynns appointment as deputy leader should be a shoe in. After that, hopefully Swinney then steps down of his own volition and the party can start to move in a more forceful direction on Independence with a younger more charismatic leader. 

 

There was something Salmond said years ago about the younger generation of politicians being unable to speak off the cuff and being overly reliant on prepared notes/written speeches. Something I really admire about Flynn is his ability to speak off the cuff, that coupled with his ability to laugh at himself. Think this gives him a natural confidence that puts him head and shoulders above his peers. 

 

Flynn vs Sarwar or any of the UK Scottish Parliament leaders would be a blood bath tbh. 

I think Flynn could be a decent politician - when he grows up. I am talking about his (lack of) maturity, not his age.

SNP supporters will probably love his antics but not as much as Flynn loves himself.

[OTT]

2 minutes ago, lost in space said:

I think Flynn could be a decent politician - when he grows up. I am talking about his (lack of) maturity, not his age.

SNP supporters will probably love his antics but not as much as Flynn loves himself.

 

You're probably right that some more experience will help him no doubt. I think with this kind of thing, you do have to have a bit of an ego - see Salmond. But on the flip side, he's actually older than AS was when he became leader of the SNP in 1990 (37 vs 36).

 

From my POV, I think Flynn has the skills to mature into that kind of force of nature like politician. Salmond was a multi-generational talent and one I do not believe we'll see the likes of again, but Flynn I think has similar qualities, particularly around communication, speed of thought and I think does share a ruthless streak - which is badly needed within the SNP IMO. There is a Sturgeon-centric old guard which needs to be removed root and branch. They're hangers on, push unpopular policies and aren't contributing figures to the wider cause of Independence. Needless fat that needs trimmed. 

 

I know what you mean about "antics" but those sort of things play well to core support. Think Salmond was the master of it, and there is a bit of a need to be marmite, but done in the correct way, so that your own side love you, and undecideds can see you as a serious figure. Diehard Unionists won't be won over irrespective of whatever he does. Zero point trying to play to that gallery. 

 

I think a more socially centrist SNP with greater focus on Independence would be a good thing. If the greens want to champion gender nonsense, let them. Focus on education, health and the economy. Be that voice of common sense. 

 

[lost in space]

10 hours ago, OTT said:

 

You're probably right that some more experience will help him no doubt. I think with this kind of thing, you do have to have a bit of an ego - see Salmond. But on the flip side, he's actually older than AS was when he became leader of the SNP in 1990 (37 vs 36).

 

From my POV, I think Flynn has the skills to mature into that kind of force of nature like politician. Salmond was a multi-generational talent and one I do not believe we'll see the likes of again, but Flynn I think has similar qualities, particularly around communication, speed of thought and I think does share a ruthless streak - which is badly needed within the SNP IMO. There is a Sturgeon-centric old guard which needs to be removed root and branch. They're hangers on, push unpopular policies and aren't contributing figures to the wider cause of Independence. Needless fat that needs trimmed. 

 

I know what you mean about "antics" but those sort of things play well to core support. Think Salmond was the master of it, and there is a bit of a need to be marmite, but done in the correct way, so that your own side love you, and undecideds can see you as a serious figure. Diehard Unionists won't be won over irrespective of whatever he does. Zero point trying to play to that gallery. 

 

I think a more socially centrist SNP with greater focus on Independence would be a good thing. If the greens want to champion gender nonsense, let them. Focus on education, health and the economy. Be that voice of common sense. 

 

We agree - Flynn has potential.

He needs coaching though - and i doubt that he would accept that.

[manaliveits105]

12 hours ago, OTT said:

 

You're probably right that some more experience will help him no doubt. I think with this kind of thing, you do have to have a bit of an ego - see Salmond. But on the flip side, he's actually older than AS was when he became leader of the SNP in 1990 (37 vs 36).

 

From my POV, I think Flynn has the skills to mature into that kind of force of nature like politician. Salmond was a multi-generational talent and one I do not believe we'll see the likes of again, but Flynn I think has similar qualities, particularly around communication, speed of thought and I think does share a ruthless streak - which is badly needed within the SNP IMO. There is a Sturgeon-centric old guard which needs to be removed root and branch. They're hangers on, push unpopular policies and aren't contributing figures to the wider cause of Independence. Needless fat that needs trimmed. 

 

I know what you mean about "antics" but those sort of things play well to core support. Think Salmond was the master of it, and there is a bit of a need to be marmite, but done in the correct way, so that your own side love you, and undecideds can see you as a serious figure. Diehard Unionists won't be won over irrespective of whatever he does. Zero point trying to play to that gallery. 

 

I think a more socially centrist SNP with greater focus on Independence would be a good thing. If the greens want to champion gender nonsense, let them. Focus on education, health and the economy. Be that voice of common sense. 

 

Indeed remove the old guard, be specific about legal immigration and gender and Indy is a shoo in .

[XB52]

22 hours ago, Dennis Denuto said:

I have seen that Tommy Sheridan is going to stand for Alba at the Holyrood elections, everyone's favourite Celtic supporting swinger makes a comeback, should be fun.

He's gone to the right party. A bunch of dinosaurs. 

[XB52]

16 hours ago, OTT said:

 

There isn't. 

 

The SNP will still be getting my first vote, but I can't say I'm in the least bit enthusiastic about it. Ultimately if you support Independence, this remains the primary vehicle. I'm hoping Flynn ousts Swinney pretty quickly thereafter. I think the old guard of the SNP is pretty much at the end of its lifespan, and Flynn needs to be given the reigns to take the party in a new direction. I believe he's already got allies in the new CEO and comms director, so I'd say its a matter of when not if. 

 

With Kate Forbes stepping down, I think Flynns appointment as deputy leader should be a shoe in. After that, hopefully Swinney then steps down of his own volition and the party can start to move in a more forceful direction on Independence with a younger more charismatic leader. 

 

There was something Salmond said years ago about the younger generation of politicians being unable to speak off the cuff and being overly reliant on prepared notes/written speeches. Something I really admire about Flynn is his ability to speak off the cuff, that coupled with his ability to laugh at himself. Think this gives him a natural confidence that puts him head and shoulders above his peers. 

 

Flynn vs Sarwar or any of the UK Scottish Parliament leaders would be a blood bath tbh. 

Wow, great post and agree with every word

[JudyJudyJudy]

Better late than never I suppose . 
 

How are the Greens and the SNP gonna argue against this at the hustings . Political suicide . 
 

 

 

[Australis]

On 23/01/2026 at 13:23, JudyJudyJudy said:

Scottish criminal justice system is a binfire thanks to the crooks at the top . SNP

 

 

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/15832482/firebomb-thug-spared-jail-age/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=scottishsunfacebook&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPgVSRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebp0c3AZtXu8T7gCCaFdNuZKBn51YmTQUfqJCg0ZK7r5drmuO8h2M4WMmGO4_aem_3obV7Gurpu8G42zvxoJCkg

 

 

 

Was it not the SNP who said something like if they are under 24 they are too young to be held responsible for their actions, or something like that.

 

They have to get lesser sentences.

Not mature enough to realise and understand what they have done.

[JudyJudyJudy]

1 minute ago, Australis said:

Was it not the SNP who said something like if they are under 24 they are too young to be held responsible for their actions, or something like that.

 

They have to get lesser sentences.

Not mature enough to realise and understand what they have done.

Yes the policy is related to brain development Neuro science which argues that the adult brain doesn’t fully develop until around 25 ! I can agree with this but they def know morally what is right and wrong by a certain age though so not punishing them due to brain science doesn’t appear right to me . Plus what about the victims ? 

[Australis]

49 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said:

Yes the policy is related to brain development Neuro science which argues that the adult brain doesn’t fully develop until around 25 ! I can agree with this but they def know morally what is right and wrong by a certain age though so not punishing them due to brain science doesn’t appear right to me . Plus what about the victims ? 

Can imagine the SNP sending him to someone so he can be told he is only 19 and shouldn't be playing with burnie hot matches and fire until he is at least 25.

 

Fire is bad, and if you set a house on fire with or without people in it, it could be dangerous, be warned you won't get this warning when you are 25, so pay attention to it. 😄😄😂😂

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

2 minutes ago, Australis said:

Can imagine the SNP sending him to someone so he can be told he is only 19 and shouldn't be playing with burnie hot matches and fire until he is at least 25.

 

Fire is bad, and if you set a house on fire with or without people in it, it could be dangerous, be warned you won't get this warning when you are 25, so pay attention to it. 😄😄😂😂

 

Sadly all true ! 

[OTT]

I see that Stephen Flynn has reported Mandelson to the police over the Epstein files. 

 

I'm trying to let go a lot of the disgust I have for the SNP over their treatment of Alex Salmond, so obviously I think this is a good thing, Mandelson and those who have continued to allow his rehabilitation to remain part of the upper echelons of British politics have done the country a huge disservice, and should be removed also from public office. Mandelson and those around him aren't people of decency or integrity and IMO cannot be trusted even if Mandelson is thrown to the wolves, McSweeney, Starmer and many more cannot be trusted. However, I do think there is an element of glass houses here. The SNP are still trying to hide behind "Jigsaw Identification" to prevent various aspects of the Scottish Governments conduct throughout the Salmond affair coming to light. Not least, the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeons conduct which is interlinked with the whole mess. 

 

If Stephen Flynn is a man of integrity, which I have no reason to doubt, I sincerely hope he carries this same approach into the Scottish Government. What Swinney is doing is allowing death by a thousand cuts, and every time he attempts to block further investigation/transparency all he is doing is continuing the sleaze that Sturgeon introduced. Sometimes with this sort of thing its like ripping off a plaster, and its far better to get it over and done with, remove the bad actors from public life and show the public that accountability matters and that you aren't prepared to protect people who have done wrong. He has a chance with a allies in the SNP CEO and Comms director to very much be his own man, and not beholding to Sturgeon and her cronies. 

 

My hope remains that Stephen Flynn will become SNP leader within the next 18 months, and the SNP themselves can realign themselves back to being the sensible party they were under AS throughout the early 00s through to 2014. Get back to middle ground on social issues, and focus on governing competently with laser focus on areas like health, education and the economy. Salmond proved that a Nationalist government focused on bread and butter issues can be competent and effective. Flynn appears to have very good political judgement, and I hope May signals a fresh start for the SNP. 

 

I think even the most ardent Unionist would agree that Scotland prior to 2015 was a well run country that got things on the whole correct. Let the Greens be the party of toilets, gender and whatever nonsense is flavour of the month at Edinburgh Uni's student clubs. Bring the adults back into the room, and get Scotland back to where it should be. 

[Australis]

Going to be another election of the SNP promising indy and not delivering it.

 

When do their supporters finally realise they are being taken for fools.

 

While lining Swinney, Hepburn and Gougons pockets.

As they make the same old tired speeches and promises.

 

[lost in space]

47 minutes ago, OTT said:

I see that Stephen Flynn has reported Mandelson to the police over the Epstein files. 

 

I'm trying to let go a lot of the disgust I have for the SNP over their treatment of Alex Salmond, so obviously I think this is a good thing, Mandelson and those who have continued to allow his rehabilitation to remain part of the upper echelons of British politics have done the country a huge disservice, and should be removed also from public office. Mandelson and those around him aren't people of decency or integrity and IMO cannot be trusted even if Mandelson is thrown to the wolves, McSweeney, Starmer and many more cannot be trusted. However, I do think there is an element of glass houses here. The SNP are still trying to hide behind "Jigsaw Identification" to prevent various aspects of the Scottish Governments conduct throughout the Salmond affair coming to light. Not least, the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeons conduct which is interlinked with the whole mess. 

 

If Stephen Flynn is a man of integrity, which I have no reason to doubt, I sincerely hope he carries this same approach into the Scottish Government. What Swinney is doing is allowing death by a thousand cuts, and every time he attempts to block further investigation/transparency all he is doing is continuing the sleaze that Sturgeon introduced. Sometimes with this sort of thing its like ripping off a plaster, and its far better to get it over and done with, remove the bad actors from public life and show the public that accountability matters and that you aren't prepared to protect people who have done wrong. He has a chance with a allies in the SNP CEO and Comms director to very much be his own man, and not beholding to Sturgeon and her cronies. 

 

My hope remains that Stephen Flynn will become SNP leader within the next 18 months, and the SNP themselves can realign themselves back to being the sensible party they were under AS throughout the early 00s through to 2014. Get back to middle ground on social issues, and focus on governing competently with laser focus on areas like health, education and the economy. Salmond proved that a Nationalist government focused on bread and butter issues can be competent and effective. Flynn appears to have very good political judgement, and I hope May signals a fresh start for the SNP. 

 

I think even the most ardent Unionist would agree that Scotland prior to 2015 was a well run country that got things on the whole correct. Let the Greens be the party of toilets, gender and whatever nonsense is flavour of the month at Edinburgh Uni's student clubs. Bring the adults back into the room, and get Scotland back to where it should be. 

As usual OTT, you have put together a good case - but it has flaws.

I think you know Flynn is NOT a man of integrity -very few politicians are.

I did think Swinney had integrity but I don't think that now.

Flynns decision to "take over" an MSP post without even discussing with the incumbent SNP MSP shows his arrogance.

Flynn calling out Mandelson, again shows his lack of integrity, when he does not call out the SNP secrecy.

As for the SNP having separate agendas from the Greens - not happening as there will be a "marriage of inconvenience" in May between the 2, leading to an unhappy partnership.

Nothing is going to change.

[jack D and coke]

1 hour ago, OTT said:

I see that Stephen Flynn has reported Mandelson to the police over the Epstein files. 

 

I'm trying to let go a lot of the disgust I have for the SNP over their treatment of Alex Salmond, so obviously I think this is a good thing, Mandelson and those who have continued to allow his rehabilitation to remain part of the upper echelons of British politics have done the country a huge disservice, and should be removed also from public office. Mandelson and those around him aren't people of decency or integrity and IMO cannot be trusted even if Mandelson is thrown to the wolves, McSweeney, Starmer and many more cannot be trusted. However, I do think there is an element of glass houses here. The SNP are still trying to hide behind "Jigsaw Identification" to prevent various aspects of the Scottish Governments conduct throughout the Salmond affair coming to light. Not least, the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeons conduct which is interlinked with the whole mess. 

 

If Stephen Flynn is a man of integrity, which I have no reason to doubt, I sincerely hope he carries this same approach into the Scottish Government. What Swinney is doing is allowing death by a thousand cuts, and every time he attempts to block further investigation/transparency all he is doing is continuing the sleaze that Sturgeon introduced. Sometimes with this sort of thing its like ripping off a plaster, and its far better to get it over and done with, remove the bad actors from public life and show the public that accountability matters and that you aren't prepared to protect people who have done wrong. He has a chance with a allies in the SNP CEO and Comms director to very much be his own man, and not beholding to Sturgeon and her cronies. 

 

My hope remains that Stephen Flynn will become SNP leader within the next 18 months, and the SNP themselves can realign themselves back to being the sensible party they were under AS throughout the early 00s through to 2014. Get back to middle ground on social issues, and focus on governing competently with laser focus on areas like health, education and the economy. Salmond proved that a Nationalist government focused on bread and butter issues can be competent and effective. Flynn appears to have very good political judgement, and I hope May signals a fresh start for the SNP. 

 

I think even the most ardent Unionist would agree that Scotland prior to 2015 was a well run country that got things on the whole correct. Let the Greens be the party of toilets, gender and whatever nonsense is flavour of the month at Edinburgh Uni's student clubs. Bring the adults back into the room, and get Scotland back to where it should be. 

Salmond and the SNP back then had me quite engaged in politics again and Sturgeon sent me off the other way again into despising most of them. 
Flynn has an arrogance about him I’m not sure I take to that much although it’s clear the swinneys etc must be completely removed if they’re ever to be seen as anything other than some woke lot obsessed with gender and valuing refugees and migrants more than their own voters. Idiots like Humza need booted out too. He can start a free Palestine party and give us all peace. 
Flynn likes to throw the racist card about too if you express any concerns about flooding the place with migrants. 

I could see me wanting rid of him after a bit tbh. 
I don’t see anyone in the SNP or in British politics as a whole that is going to bring it back together. 
Britain and Scotland will fracture further imo as time goes on. 
 

[Famous 1874]

2026. People are surely not voting SNP, right? They are clearly hopeless.

[Dennis Denuto]

52 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

2026. People are surely not voting SNP, right? They are clearly hopeless.

Is there an alternative?

[XB52]

1 hour ago, Famous 1874 said:

2026. People are surely not voting SNP, right? They are clearly hopeless.

Typed a lot more but realised it's not worth it. More people will vote SNP than any other party

 

[Gundermann]

1 hour ago, Famous 1874 said:

2026. People are surely not voting SNP, right? They are clearly hopeless.

 

They've got around double the vote of the next challenger. They're a bit underwhelming but... have you seen the opposition?

[lost in space]

1 hour ago, Gundermann said:

 

They've got around double the vote of the next challenger. They're a bit underwhelming but... have you seen the opposition?

I have to agree Gundy - very difficult to put up a good case for any of the opposition at this time. I include Labour, which is my party.

Literally though, all of my friends and colleagues that will vote for the SNP have "no time" for them now, with some very angry at them. They vote SNP to keep the Indy dream alive - not because they respect the SNP politicians or are impressed with their performance.

Holyrood is such a mess.

[JamboGlen]

On 31/01/2026 at 01:07, OTT said:

 

She's really quite dim eh. 

Had scotland not qualified Flynn would have been shouting in Westminster for the other home nations to boycott. 

 

He and Honest John love a jolly on the tax payer so they won't. 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Just now, JamboGlen said:

Had scotland not qualified Flynn would have been shouting in Westminster for the other home nations to boycott. 

 

He and Honest John love a jolly on the tax payer so they won't. 

Yep that’s so true 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Damning indictment of the Scottish Govt and their continual governing via litigation . Various reasons why they do this . They aren’t even interested in cost to the taxpayer . They are flagrantly ignoring the Supreme Court ruling from last April . They are renegades . illIberal and authoritarian. 

[JudyJudyJudy]

Good on Edinburgh city council for not going along with an SNP pre election bribe 

 

 

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-council-denies-bank-holiday-33381499?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1770456639

[lost in space]

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jeane Freeman.  I am not an SNP supporter - and nor do I have respect for most of the Holyrood grifters (all parties) - but I always felt the she was honest and did her level best. She actually had a career before politics, unlike many today.

She certainly had challenges in her political life - particularly COVID but she also held up the opening of the Sick Kids due to ventilation concerns. She must have been under incredible pressure to open the hospital but she did the right thing.

So sad to hear the news.

[Hagar the Horrible]

10 minutes ago, lost in space said:

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jeane Freeman.  I am not an SNP supporter - and nor do I have respect for most of the Holyrood grifters (all parties) - but I always felt the she was honest and did her level best. She actually had a career before politics, unlike many today.

She certainly had challenges in her political life - particularly COVID but she also held up the opening of the Sick Kids due to ventilation concerns. She must have been under incredible pressure to open the hospital but she did the right thing.

So sad to hear the news.

It is actually sad, regardless of politics, she at least tried her best, and that's all you can do, Sturgeon applied a lot of pressure and its not easy to make good decisions,  but she took the credit where it was due and owned the ones that were not.

[JamboGlen]

Jeane the Granny killer can rot.

[lost in space]

4 minutes ago, JamboGlen said:

Jeane the Granny killer can rot.

Harsh. Bad decisions were made but IMO she tried to do her best for the country.

[joondalupjambo]

On 05/02/2026 at 09:52, JudyJudyJudy said:

Yep that’s so true 

Unfortunately it's not true.  A wee Google and you will see that he said that other teams were not his country and therefore would not be supporting them.  Come on JJJ you know not to reply to something without a wee fact check🤣

[hughesie27]

14 minutes ago, JamboGlen said:

Jeane the Granny killer can rot.

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

28 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said:

Unfortunately it's not true.  A wee Google and you will see that he said that other teams were not his country and therefore would not be supporting them.  Come on JJJ you know not to reply to something without a wee fact check🤣

We are discussing a hypothetical issue so my view was of Scotland hadn’t qualified Flynn et al would have been requesting a boycott, so I’m agreeing with the posters hypotheses . I should have maybe said 

“ I agree “ but most people would have understood what I meant 

[Gundermann]

55 minutes ago, JamboGlen said:

Jeane the Granny killer can rot.

 

[escobri]

Freeman's tiredness catches up with her it seems. Goodnight, Miss Freeman, I've a feeling there's some people on the other side waiting on you.

[lou]

This forum  is full of absolute oddballs

[joondalupjambo]

27 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said:

We are discussing a hypothetical issue so my view was of Scotland hadn’t qualified Flynn et al would have been requesting a boycott, so I’m agreeing with the posters hypotheses . I should have maybe said 

“ I agree “ but most people would have understood what I meant 

Aye I jumped in.  Annoyed at another post and you got a reply instead.  Must do better 👍

[JudyJudyJudy]

16 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said:

Aye I jumped in.  Annoyed at another post and you got a reply instead.  Must do better 👍

No bother 👍

[The Real Maroonblood]

5 hours ago, JamboGlen said:

Jeane the Granny killer can rot.

Dearie me.

You do post pish but that is low but not unexpected from you.

[manaliveits105]

12 hours ago, lost in space said:

Harsh. Bad decisions were made but IMO she tried to do her best for the country.

Yes I think she was a decent person trying to do her best but ultimately hung out to dry by Sturgeon, Swinney,  Yusef and the rest of the SNP leadership. 

[Mikey1874]

On 07/02/2026 at 11:07, lost in space said:

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jeane Freeman.  I am not an SNP supporter - and nor do I have respect for most of the Holyrood grifters (all parties) - but I always felt the she was honest and did her level best. She actually had a career before politics, unlike many today.

She certainly had challenges in her political life - particularly COVID but she also held up the opening of the Sick Kids due to ventilation concerns. She must have been under incredible pressure to open the hospital but she did the right thing.

So sad to hear the news.

 

The stress of facing criminal charges for Care Home deaths which was still under active investigation probably didn't help her. Unlike Sturgeon, Freeman took that seriously and was genuinely remorseful. 

[il Duce McTarkin]

On 07/02/2026 at 11:07, lost in space said:

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jeane Freeman.  I am not an SNP supporter - and nor do I have respect for most of the Holyrood grifters (all parties) - but I always felt the she was honest and did her level best. She actually had a career before politics, unlike many today.

She certainly had challenges in her political life - particularly COVID but she also held up the opening of the Sick Kids due to ventilation concerns. She must have been under incredible pressure to open the hospital but she did the right thing.

So sad to hear the news.

 

Good post.

[Australis]

Alba announcing Angus MacNeil and Tommy Sheridan as latest candidates?

 

They are scraping the gutters for people to represent them, so many have left Alba recently.

Seems to be a lot going on since Eck passed away. 

 

Sheridan spent 3 years in jail for being a convicted liar. Recently complained nobody will employ him

 

Imagine him swearing on oath.

 

[lost in space]

The Sun reporting that Peter Murrells court case is next week with embezzlement etc of £460k.

Falsifying documents etc. 

Huge spends on motor home, Jag and big amounts at top stores. Must be a big house they have to hide all his purchases from the missus.

I have always said that he will almost certainly plead guilty - so as to protect others.

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Just now, lost in space said:

The Sun reporting that Peter Murrells court case is next week with embezzlement etc of £460k.

Falsifying documents etc. 

Huge spends on motor home, Jag and big amounts at top stores. Must be a big house they have to hide all his purchases from the missus.

I have always said that he will almost certainly plead guilty - so as to protect others.

Imagine embezzling all that money and all you have to show for it was the world’s ugliest beard and a bloody camper van. Can’t even do corruption properly. No tales of coked up Colombian hookers snorting lines out his back door or boozed up visits to Vegas with a blonde tart half his age. No, a wee dander round the NC500 and two litre bottle of reduced sugar Irn Bru shared with Purgin’ Sturgeon. No wonder there’s a Scottish cringe. 

[Australis]

Murrell charges for next week's case.

Nicola had no idea.

 

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