tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post2126830139264161454..comments2024-03-29T13:13:52.349+00:00Comments on SCOT goes POP!: What it's like going on a day-trip to Arran while wearing a bloody enormous Yes badgeJames Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-11954196489951111822014-09-06T15:57:10.563+01:002014-09-06T15:57:10.563+01:00Herge creator of Tintin used Arran and Lochranza C...Herge creator of Tintin used Arran and Lochranza Castle as inspiration for his book '' Tintin and the Black Island.'' <br /><br />The real Black Isle north of Inverness is flat as a pancake and not even an island !!<br /> David Brimsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-60446975887519494462014-09-05T12:45:47.169+01:002014-09-05T12:45:47.169+01:00@Anonymous
You may be going nuts, but I think my ...@Anonymous<br /><br />You may be going nuts, but I think my fixation may be more dangerous than yours. I keep trying to count window posters and since this involves walking while staring upwards, I'm a little afraid that one of these days I'll accidentally walk into a lamp-post or out into traffic.<br /><br />Usually I'd see those as being bad outcomes per se but at the moment my main worry is that if I end in hospital I might not get the chance to vote at all.Laura Vivancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906661869372622821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-90629695101592962682014-09-05T05:34:14.887+01:002014-09-05T05:34:14.887+01:00"Twitter is speculating that there's a su...<i>"Twitter is speculating that there's a suppressed poll out there which asked who is the most tedious; James Kelly or Mick Pork?"</i><br /><br />The poll has leaked at last - and in a shock result, 77% of Panelbase respondents say the answer is c) the No trolls. Who'd have thunk it?James Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-50401484804658283152014-09-04T23:56:31.586+01:002014-09-04T23:56:31.586+01:00Sounds more like another sad reject from 'Stor...Sounds more like another sad reject from 'Stormfront Lite' is having another hissy fit.<br /><br />LOLMick Porknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-69747434769964106682014-09-04T23:53:39.701+01:002014-09-04T23:53:39.701+01:00Aye, so tedious that you need to post on his blog....Aye, so tedious that you need to post on his blog. Must be some life you have in that case!BVB1909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-72215443574680797172014-09-04T23:41:53.377+01:002014-09-04T23:41:53.377+01:00Twitter is speculating that there's a suppress...Twitter is speculating that there's a suppressed poll out there which asked who is the most tedious; James Kelly or Mick Pork? Maybe it's in the reject file with this week's two Panelbase polls that didn't really suit Blair Jenkins narrative.MIMc5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-82366704704892666362014-09-04T23:22:22.694+01:002014-09-04T23:22:22.694+01:00Oh and I spotted earlier that there was a brief re...Oh and I spotted earlier that there was a brief report from someone the BBC had sent to Ayrshire who did few voxpops on support.<br /><br />This is not a joke, they picked some guy wi a Rangers top as their 'ordinary man on the street' voice for No.<br /><br />LOLMick Porknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-87531750946766372482014-09-04T22:51:07.187+01:002014-09-04T22:51:07.187+01:00@cynicalHighlander
Tommy is having the same '...@cynicalHighlander<br /><br />Tommy is having the same 'problem' more than a few of the Yes big guns are having now in the town hall meetings. Not enough room for everyone. They are being packed out. Tommy has split meetings in two to address those who couldn't get in while others are using ad-hoc loudspeaker set-ups to pipe the meeting out to the public who can't get in. Good thing we've been pretty damn lucky with the weather so far it has to be said. :-)Mick Porknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-30604066043389821232014-09-04T22:27:26.335+01:002014-09-04T22:27:26.335+01:00There will be no naws left in here.<a href="https://twitter.com/kevinmoody82/status/507611990286958592/photo/1" rel="nofollow">There will be no naws left in here.</a>cynicalHighlanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034325908473006163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-65644130257269647082014-09-04T21:58:44.926+01:002014-09-04T21:58:44.926+01:00You should have worked your way up James.
Get use...You should have worked your way up James.<br /><br />Get used to the small badge and then tried the bigger one. The Yes wristbands are massively popular and they are great too. For that matter I've seen plenty of Yes supporters with Saltire or lion rampant tops and badges.<br /><br />As for the reactions, believe me you soon get used to it. You just learn to smile at the obvious committed No's and politely tell them it's a democratic vote for all scots and their choice. When we're leafleting and campaigning we are far too busy to waste our time with the one or two angry No bampots. You almost feel sorry for them as they are clearly upset that there is no sign whatsoever of a No ground campaign for them to cheer on. <br /><br />The don't knows are usually eager for information so it's always handy to carry some wee pocket sized leaflets of which there are plenty to choose from. The wee blue book is ideal and stocks are increasing as fast as we give them out. <br /><br />Just directing don't knows to the nearest Yes shop for a chat is also good. (Though I realise there isn't complete coverage everywhere.)<br /><br />Arran is a truly marvellous place though sadly I ain't been for over that way in a while. I shall have to rectify that at some point soonish. :-)<br /><br />Another good night (new volunteers again) and though the registration surge has passed the Yes Shops locally are still incredibly busy.<br /><br />It's looking good, VERY good. :-DMick Porknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-30079071794274427922014-09-04T21:53:58.340+01:002014-09-04T21:53:58.340+01:00Red or blue they only have one goal and that is to...Red or blue they only have one goal and that is to suck the wealth into London coffers but that is going change quite drastically very shortly.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/scottish-independence-uk-dependency" rel="nofollow">Scottish independence, UK dependency</a>cynicalHighlanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034325908473006163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-30232658448242234392014-09-04T20:57:05.524+01:002014-09-04T20:57:05.524+01:00"Seriously though, why are nationalists absol...<i>"Seriously though, why are nationalists absolutely obsessed with tories???"</i><br /><br />'Cos they're the government? I promise you we'll happily ignore them after independence when we can safely say they'll never be the government again (or at least not for a very, very long time).James Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-64462392259523205112014-09-04T20:54:13.530+01:002014-09-04T20:54:13.530+01:00oh, how we suffer and moan under the endless crush...oh, how we suffer and moan under the endless crushing empire of those vicious tories (who haven't won an election under their own steam for the last 22 years - and now with ukip doing the role militant did for labour in the 80s not likely to do it next time either) :-)<br /><br />Seriously though, why are nationalists absolutely obsessed with tories??? SayNoToYesMennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-88132834255590390332014-09-04T20:53:49.884+01:002014-09-04T20:53:49.884+01:00Sad to hear about the trees. Last time I visited ...Sad to hear about the trees. Last time I visited the Giants Graves, the trees were there - but that was in 2009 when they were doubtless enjoying the Labour Government that we had elected and both a Scottish Prime Minister and Chancellor...<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed your trip. It is a magical island.<br />EdinburghPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607333526580186251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-12524034641411656692014-09-04T20:38:15.136+01:002014-09-04T20:38:15.136+01:00"Why have they hacked all the trees down at t...<i>"Why have they hacked all the trees down at the Giants Graves?"</i><br /><br />What do you mean, "hacked down"? The trees just couldn't bear the sadness of living in a country ruled by a Tory government it hadn't elected. They just withered away.James Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-28487202860596791042014-09-04T20:27:46.232+01:002014-09-04T20:27:46.232+01:00HIYA
"She didn't strike me as the sort o...HIYA<br /><br />"She didn't strike me as the sort of person who would normally be passionate about politics (or even necessarily turn out to vote) so that probably tells you something important."<br /><br />yes, it tells us she was drunk :-)<br /><br />Why have they hacked all the trees down at the Giants Graves? It was a lot more foreboding and other-worldy when surrounded by conifers. Plus, do they still have that lying sign at the bottom that says it's only a mile and a bit?SayNoToYesMennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-78989905287590636222014-09-04T19:33:30.839+01:002014-09-04T19:33:30.839+01:00An interesting article, James.
If you'll forg...An interesting article, James. <br />If you'll forgive the confession: I really believe I'm going nuts. I can't stop myself wondering if the person I see walking towards me in the High Street is Yes or No. I find myself instinctively looking for clues; from the obvious badge etc, to the positive or negative look on his face, to his style of dress, the way he walks, and if he gets into a car I look again for badges or stickers. I can't stop myself. <br />In the bus or standing in queues I have to eavesdrop to hear if people next to me are talking about the referendum and if so which way they will vote. <br />I'm seriously considering booking myself into Pluscarden Abbey for the next two weeks - after I've googled Monks For Yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-80418466399943070192014-09-04T19:30:35.276+01:002014-09-04T19:30:35.276+01:00I have to ask...
...did you give her one?
I have to ask...<br /><br />...did you give her one?<br /><br />Conan the Librarian™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01904339261121451779noreply@blogger.com