Brighton Jambo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 This party launch is gold dust. All these former SNP list candidates now standing for the Alba party. Hilarious stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Candy said: Just imagine the Scottish Parliament with Sturgeon, Salmond and George Galloway. What a laugh that would be A 2nd large Indie party may not be a bad thing if it was lead by anyone apart Alex Salmond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: What a ****head. How is this persuing a super majority? All he is doing is trying to nab SNP voters, giving the opposition a better chance of winning seats. Arse. There goes the SNP majority. I laughed about Alex Salmond being a unionist plant but I’m honestly starting to wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Brighton Jambo said: There goes the SNP majority. I laughed about Alex Salmond being a unionist plant but I’m honestly starting to wonder. Thankfully I can't see the creepy git getting many votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 This should spice things up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Mysterion said: A 2nd large Indie party may not be a bad thing if it was lead by anyone apart Alex Salmond. But it means two things: 1. The chances of the SNP getting a majority has just fallen significantly. 2. The have a Indy majority government the SNP would have to align with Alba and how likely does that seem. 3. The green vote will plummet as people wanting Indy but not SNP will look to Alba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Ray Gin said: What a ****head. How is this persuing a super majority? All he is doing is trying to nab SNP voters, giving the opposition a better chance of winning seats. Arse. Oddly, it may help the SNP to get a pro independence majority in parliament due to the way that the constituency seats v list seats works. If the SNP gets 40% of the vote, it will get the majority of the constituency seats, but few list seats. However, if the ALBA party gets 10% of the vote it will get no constituency seats but will gain a representative percentage of the list seats. SNP + ALBA + Greens offers a "supermajority". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Oddly, it may help the SNP to get a pro independence majority in parliament due to the way that the constituency seats v list seats works. If the SNP gets 40% of the vote, it will get the majority of the constituency seats, but few list seats. However, if the ALBA party gets 10% of the vote it will get no constituency seats but will gain a representative percentage of the list seats. SNP + ALBA + Greens offers a "supermajority". But anyone who is pro independence was likely voting SNP. If this vote is now split, it is giving a far greater chance to a unionist party. Edited March 26, 2021 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Maybe this new party can give a viable economic reason for Independence? Maybe they can allay a lot of No voters fears over currency, pensions etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 It will be interesting to see who jumps ship to the new party. Depending on their manifesto I could well vote for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Ron Burgundy said: Maybe this new party can give a viable economic reason for Independence? Maybe they can allay a lot of No voters fears over currency, pensions etc. IMO these are all essential to sway voters to Independence. Grievance politics has taken the Indy movement so far, but not all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 It will very interesting to see the dynamics between the two parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: But anyone who is pro independence was likely voting SNP. If this vote is now split, it is giving a far greater chance to a unionist party. Not if people split their votes, first to the SNP and second to ALBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Maybe this new party can give a viable economic reason for Independence? Maybe they can allay a lot of No voters fears over currency, pensions etc. Fears over currency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Footballfirst said: Not if people split their votes, first to the SNP and second to ALBA. But it will if they do it the other way around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Barack said: Never did understand the meaning of "no" did he(?). Brilliant , boy is scum in my personal experience. This is nothing but self motivated as everything he does is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut doug Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: But it will if they do it the other way around They can't. Alba is only a list party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: But it will if they do it the other way around If I understood their model, ALBA was only seeking 2nd votes, in the knowledge that they can't win constituencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: The UK Gov gave contacts worth hundreds of millions to Matt Hancock's mates, knowing full well they were not the best equipped to deliver the vital safety equipment needed for coping with the pandemic. UK courts rule that he acted unlawfully and that his awarding of said contracts were plagued by a lack of transparency, cronyism and waste. Undoubtedly this also cost lives. Nobody as taken responsibility, resigned or been fired. We're talking about Scotland and Scot Gov. Nothing to do with England. Paradoxically, separatists talk a lot of making our own decisions and being "independent" while deflecting any criticism by deploying "whatabootery". "Aah but in England they do this or that". "Aah but England are worser (sic)". As it happens, the most pro-active and influential sourcing of PPE, for the entire UK, was the hugely successful Daily Mail/Parcelforce campaign, which delivered millions of items of PPE and delivered them directly to the care homes and hospitals that needed them most. Free of NHS bureaucratic procurement processes, they were able to step in where both govts had failed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Good, Salmond will either be totally humiliated like the women he harassed or his pro independence party will actually win some seats. Win win for independence. Meanwhile gorgeous George will be lucky to get into double figures (votes not seats) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Boy Daniel said: It will be interesting to see who jumps ship to the new party. Depending on their manifesto I could well vote for them. I’m with you on that, sick of Sturgeon and her Glasgow centric party. Could never vote Green, so this may give me and many others a viable alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Salmond Whit a riddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Oddly, it may help the SNP to get a pro independence majority in parliament due to the way that the constituency seats v list seats works. If the SNP gets 40% of the vote, it will get the majority of the constituency seats, but few list seats. However, if the ALBA party gets 10% of the vote it will get no constituency seats but will gain a representative percentage of the list seats. SNP + ALBA + Greens offers a "supermajority". Yep AV has some intricate mathematics and weighted votes when it comes to Regional Lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Cade said: Salmond Whit a riddy The last act of a desperate man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Surely good news for people who would like independence but couldn't bring themselves to vote SNP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: We're talking about Scotland and Scot Gov. Nothing to do with England. Paradoxically, separatists talk a lot of making our own decisions and being "independent" while deflecting any criticism by deploying "whatabootery". "Aah but in England they do this or that". "Aah but England are worser (sic)". Just wondering why you are so angry about the Scot Gov wasting 500k on this but you haven't made a peep about the UK Gov squandering hundreds of millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Maybe this new party can give a viable economic reason for Independence? Maybe they can allay a lot of No voters fears over currency, pensions etc. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Oh for ****sake 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Just wondering why you are so angry about the Scot Gov wasting 500k on this but you haven't made a peep about the UK Gov squandering hundreds of millions. Billions Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: I’m with you on that, sick of Sturgeon and her Glasgow centric party. Could never vote Green, so this may give me and many others a viable alternative Why never vote Green may i ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Surely good news for people who would like independence but couldn't bring themselves to vote SNP. Its just the SNP albeit with a different name; one that will put the Alba party top of the Voting slip unless another party starting with a AA comes along! Edited March 26, 2021 by Stuart Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Could result in Sturgeon and Salmond having talks about forming a coalition government after the election. Popcorn time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, PortyJambo said: Could result in Sturgeon and Salmond having talks about forming a coalition government after the election. Popcorn time. Hahahahaha 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I thought he might’ve been Ann’s new advisor on how to deal with supporters 😱🙈. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 This may help the pro independence parties get more seats but reduces chance of a SNP majority. That makes it much easier for Boris to say no to indyref2. And are Salmond and Sturegon really going to unite for a majority government given everything that’s happened? I’m probably biased but this whole thing is becoming a joke and I can’t see how it is possibly increasing the number of people who are tempted to vote yes. Its a political and personal civil war being played out right in front of our eyes and is not doing Scotlands reputation any good. A lot of people will just be sick of the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Might have been more appropriate if he'd called it Gaining Independence Members Party, but maybe Derek Mackay has dibs on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, jambogaza said: I'm astounded anyone is willing to try and compare recent events in Scotland to standards in Westminster. Pick your battles, lads... You just did? Any way have a look at this hahahahaha https://bylinetimes.com/2021/03/24/home-office-fails-to-explain-strange-expenses/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut doug Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Brighton Jambo said: This may help the pro independence parties get more seats but reduces chance of a SNP majority. That makes it much easier for Boris to say no to indyref2. And are Salmond and Sturegon really going to unite for a majority government given everything that’s happened? I’m probably biased but this whole thing is becoming a joke and I can’t see how it is possibly increasing the number of people who are tempted to vote yes. Its a political and personal civil war being played out right in front of our eyes and is not doing Scotlands reputation any good. A lot of people will just be sick of the whole thing. I think you know the potential for success here. You sound worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie wave Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Salmond votes are just going to take the sugar out of Sturgeons tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Dod just added his tuppenceworth in backing the Old Boys party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Surely good news for people who would like independence but couldn't bring themselves to vote SNP. I might vote for Alba for my second vote just for the giggles on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Any shneeps jumping ship? All Sturgeonista? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Roxy Hearts said: I might vote for Alba for my second vote just for the giggles on here. That's what gorgeous George meant auld yin. Depriving the snp gardening section of a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: I might vote for Alba for my second vote just for the giggles on here. What giggles would that bring about? You can vote for who you like, that's your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 As above, this is quite exciting. Scottish politics has been pretty boring. Setting out the future direction of the country is positive. Might get some actual debate about the issues. The so called 'splits' in the SNP don't have to be negative. They can revitalise the quest for an improved Scotland whether independent or with more devolution. Get it out in the open to let people decide. From history its the effect on policies that is the most interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, JackLadd said: That's what gorgeous George meant auld yin. Depriving the snp gardening section of a vote. I didn't see that idiot's tweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Dod just added his tuppenceworth in backing the Old Boys party. One fervent unionist supporting someone trying to stop independence. What a surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Brighton Jambo said: But it means two things: 1. The chances of the SNP getting a majority has just fallen significantly. 2. The have a Indy majority government the SNP would have to align with Alba and how likely does that seem. 3. The green vote will plummet as people wanting Indy but not SNP will look to Alba. For people who are a bit more socially conservative but pro Indy, its a good idea. Patrick Harvies views on the GRA for example are bang on party line with SNP despite the descension elsewhere on it. Giving the SNP a majority to push stuff like the GRA is dangerous IMO. Having a pro-indy opposition who can keep them on task seems to be a good idea. (I realise we don't agree on the constitutional question but just giving my 2 cents as someone who is an SNP voter but not a Sturgeonite). Anyway, I'll be SNP 1 & Alba 2 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakybunnet Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Alex Salmond, the Nigel Farage of Scotland. A populist ar2ehole now showing his true colours. All he wants it power back to the detriment of his own SNP party. Joanna Cherry who is off work to rest will soon hook up with her pal Alex. He is about to put back nationalism a generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Alex Salmonds Alba Party clap clap clap clap Alex Salmonds Alba Party clap clap clap clap its catchy I like it ! Oh what an atmosphere I love a party with a natsy atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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