tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post872573472250356936..comments2024-03-29T00:45:59.964+00:00Comments on SCOT goes POP!: Anti-independence parties in disarray as YouGov poll suggests SNP are on course for huuuuuge overall majorityJames Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-29644818543825953162021-03-12T12:17:10.634+00:002021-03-12T12:17:10.634+00:00This is real 'finger on the pulse of Scottish ...This is real 'finger on the pulse of Scottish people' stuff from an Southern Englishman of 30 years.<br /><br />https://wingsoverscotland.com/the-biggest-lie-ever-told/<br /><br />English right wingers: Sturgeon 'lying, dishonest, evasive defensive'<br /><br />Scots: 'Now that we've heard her side, we trust her a lot more. She seemed very honest'.Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-42047676406491362622021-03-12T12:12:24.824+00:002021-03-12T12:12:24.824+00:00Effects of brexit starting to really show up now.
...Effects of brexit starting to really show up now.<br /><br />Of course you won't read about this sort of stuff on '#wheeshtfortheunion' English blogs. They'll just tell you Scots don't trust Sturgeon due to the Salmond enquiry when polls show trust in her has soared in the past couple of months.<br /><br />https://www.thenational.scot/news/19156104.brexit-new-figures-reveal-grim-damage-scotlands-food-drink-sector/<br /><br /><b>Brexit: New figures reveal 'grim' damage to Scotland's food and drink sector</b><br /><br /><i>NEW data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the true extent of Brexit’s devastating impact on the Scottish food and drink sector.<br /><br />EU-bound consignments for January 2021 were down 63% on the previous year, while Scotland’s largest food export category, fish and shellfish, was down a crippling 83%.<br /><br />Meat and dairy also suffered with exports plunging 59% and 50% respectively, the ONS found.<br /><br />James Withers (below), the chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, said the “grim” figures could not be sugar coated – and rejected claims that the fall in exports was a result of Covid-19.</i>Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-15031417374747637922021-03-12T11:32:39.617+00:002021-03-12T11:32:39.617+00:00I see Britain is going to celebrate a century of t...I see Britain is going to celebrate a century of the berlin wall, the division, deaths and sorrow it has caused. <br /><br />Sorry, Belfast wall. <br /><br />How is it ever right to celebrate the violent, forced imperial partitioning of little country by a big butchering empire?Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-12931117486028593642021-03-12T11:22:01.302+00:002021-03-12T11:22:01.302+00:00Comres for the Scotsman.
To what extent do each o...Comres for the Scotsman.<br /><br /><i>To what extent do each of the following make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?<br /><br />Vaccine rollout in Scotland<br />42% More likely<br />37% No more or less likely<br />16% less likely<br /><br />=+26% More likely NET</i><br /><br />Given the Scottish government sourced vaccines for Scotland, paid for them with Scots taxes / Scottish share of UK borrowing (#GERS), and is now organising rollout, this isn't a surprise.Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-52498504475769649882021-03-12T11:12:26.335+00:002021-03-12T11:12:26.335+00:00Do you think the Tories are getting a UK-wide boos...Do you think the Tories are getting a UK-wide boost from the vaccine rollot? They're up in Wales as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615971800272486060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-52212195312193709162021-03-12T09:42:56.237+00:002021-03-12T09:42:56.237+00:00You'll smell them before you see them !You'll smell them before you see them !SThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623181961887443042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-56178157213014241232021-03-12T09:33:14.299+00:002021-03-12T09:33:14.299+00:00If it was up to the Tories wee boys would still be...If it was up to the Tories wee boys would still be climbing up lums and bairns would be working in factories.<br />They opposed votes for women and before that for the working classes.<br />They opposed land reform and the return of the Scottish Parliament.<br />They swear undying commitment to Scotland but they're off to the hoose o Lords at the first opportunity.<br />Incredibly 20% of Scots say they'll vote for them.<br />They're everywhere!<br />You could be walking past them in the street and not know it.<br />Some of them look just like us.<br />Keep yersel safe. Wear a mask. ramstamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764651142754131538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-84301208480593707112021-03-11T22:24:01.212+00:002021-03-11T22:24:01.212+00:00We are not in Pakistan. White scots are not a mino...We are not in Pakistan. White scots are not a minority in Scotland. They do have full ECHR rights.<br /><br />May I asked what you feel is a threat to white men in some way? Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-4563677332942117012021-03-11T22:22:32.316+00:002021-03-11T22:22:32.316+00:00PeeJay: For pity's sake, could you not have po...PeeJay: For pity's sake, could you not have posted the comment I've just deleted without using the P word? You make it hard for me sometimes.James Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516007141763230886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-2237942403301827062021-03-11T20:57:00.425+00:002021-03-11T20:57:00.425+00:00After Indy: absolutely. But make no mistake about ...After Indy: absolutely. But make no mistake about the current situation. We are subjected to the British monarchy just as we are the British government. When the current monarch pops her royal clogs, neither nor your I nor any Scot will have any say in her replacement. We’ll just have to put up with the next guy on our coins and stamps and all the rest of it. That’s the nature of our lousy “union”. Simple subjugation. <br /><br />Independence is our means to change all that. As Ireland did before us, and so many more nations too. John Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504911008024714834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-20523992149809216232021-03-11T20:48:53.849+00:002021-03-11T20:48:53.849+00:00And I note an article in the national (by someone ...And I note an article in the national (by someone called Martin Hannan) is doing the same, showing it is not inherently pro-SNP.<br /><br />'Formerly a bit controversial' surely?<br /><br />TBH, I've not had a single person mention it to me. It's as uncontroversial as discussions around GRA reform for the general public.<br /><br />Given this legislation will offer a means to counter anti-Scottish racism*, e.g. by unionists, it's definitely a good thing.<br /><br />---<br /><br />*Race is a protected characteristic, which under the equality act, is defined by both skin colour, national or ethnic origins. Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-7915051222705432722021-03-11T20:33:00.041+00:002021-03-11T20:33:00.041+00:00If a law is passed by 72% of parliamentarians from...If a law is passed by 72% of parliamentarians from at least 4 out of 5 different / opposing parties (I'm estimating from 82 MSPs in favour with 32 opposed) in a chamber, can it be described as 'controversial'?<br /><br />Controversial stuff should, rather obviously due to the nature of it, pass very narrowly, if at all.<br /><br />https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-56364821<br /><br />This must be why the UK scores so low in press trust.Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-90647433324187719392021-03-11T20:19:52.996+00:002021-03-11T20:19:52.996+00:00The people of Scotland are sovereign in Scotland. ...The people of Scotland are sovereign in Scotland. The people of Scotland are not "subjects" of any monarchy. <br /><br />When we regain our independence I hope we become a republic. Rov Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888166997028606725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-37038938099054752122021-03-11T19:33:09.389+00:002021-03-11T19:33:09.389+00:00Democracy Index 2020:
1 Norway
2 Iceland
3 Sweden
...Democracy Index 2020:<br />1 Norway<br />2 Iceland<br />3 Sweden<br />4 New Zealand<br />5 Canada<br />6 Finland<br />7 Denmark<br />9 Ireland<br />9 Australia<br />10 Netherlands<br />...<br />15 Uruguay<br />16 UK<br />17 ChileScottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-39090276028760821392021-03-11T19:28:17.216+00:002021-03-11T19:28:17.216+00:00I only ever get asked what my employment status is...I only ever get asked what my employment status is...it's like they don't believe me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497302204639015207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-72397838934185974362021-03-11T18:55:34.608+00:002021-03-11T18:55:34.608+00:00He does seem to have a point. A quick look at 2016...He does seem to have a point. A quick look at 2016 data in terms of electorate size vs Yes and No in the yougov poll, shows No regions are apparently being favoured for sampling. That is assuming turnouts in regions are similar to 2016.<br /><br />It could be just random sampling, but it may well have given No a few %. Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-39095907655793630392021-03-11T18:22:43.066+00:002021-03-11T18:22:43.066+00:00Technically, we’re subjects not citizens and so ha...Technically, we’re subjects not citizens and so have no right whatsoever to any opinion at all on who lords over us. That’s what makes monarchies so outdated: it’s a one way relationship. <br /><br />Practically speaking, it would just make the Scottish Government look daft, I suspect. They need our neighbours to take us seriously, not shrug off Scottish independence as some novelty campaign; as they more or less did in 2014. John Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504911008024714834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-7653692134277364992021-03-11T18:19:07.952+00:002021-03-11T18:19:07.952+00:00How are you projecting the seats?
I live in Edin...How are you projecting the seats? <br /><br />I live in Edinburgh West, which is one of the hardest remaining seats for the SNP to win. Keen to see if they’re projected to nab it! Also very interested to see how Lothians list is working out with these numbers. <br /><br />I know: no counting chickens before they’ve hatched! But my list vote is definitely up for grabs this election so I’d like as much information as I can get. John Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504911008024714834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-22742020778758522622021-03-11T18:15:59.793+00:002021-03-11T18:15:59.793+00:00American dumb question. What stops Scotland from j...American dumb question. What stops Scotland from just declaring Harry King and MM queen. ? USA would recognize Scotland in an hour. So would EU . BillfromBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399762489266212680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-5353004954665649732021-03-11T18:09:17.189+00:002021-03-11T18:09:17.189+00:00Prof JWR seems to have the full YouGov data - http...Prof JWR seems to have the full YouGov data - https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2021/03/11/is-poll-biased-against-glasgow-i-should-probably-ask-an-expert/<br /><br />He's posting it because he has a fairly basic question, to which I'm sure you have the answer.George S Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468576357291004309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-51071992625295398422021-03-11T17:40:20.058+00:002021-03-11T17:40:20.058+00:00To add, the 36% are the largely unionist core who ...To add, the 36% are the largely unionist core who won't be persuaded of indy. The always say they don't like / trust the SNP, even if they do (on all matters bar indy).Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-13543861821530866032021-03-11T17:34:05.271+00:002021-03-11T17:34:05.271+00:00This is worth repeating (from the end of the previ...This is worth repeating (from the end of the previous comments thread).<br /><br />It is about the best indicator of what may start to happen to polls after peak committee ended with Sturgeon saying her bit.<br /><br /><i>From what you have seen or heard about the Alex Salmond inquiry and how it relates to Nicola Sturgeon, do you think each of the following has or has not generally told the truth?<br /><br />Nicola Sturgeon<br />44(+14)% Has generally told the truth<br />36(nc)% Has not generally told the truth<br />10(-13)% Don't know</i><br /><br />Changes on late January.<br /><br />These things take at least a few weeks to filter into the public, so we have probably been over the worse of it and are now emerging from the other side, hence the indication of poll stabilisation and Sturgeon's trust on the increase.Scottish Skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584099659760612109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-503974958277865842021-03-11T17:18:59.734+00:002021-03-11T17:18:59.734+00:00My wife answered a phone poll on that last night; ...My wife answered a phone poll on that last night; wonder if its the same pollchrism_scotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216771073195573342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-66769948976230578962021-03-11T17:12:12.753+00:002021-03-11T17:12:12.753+00:00This snippet from the poll which was sampled after...This snippet from the poll which was sampled after the FM's appearance at the Holyrood enquiry gives an idea on how it was perceived by the general public.<br /><br />Do you think Nicola Sturgeon is doing well or badly as First Minister?<br />61% Well<br />34% Badly<br />=+27% NET Well<br /><br />Do you think Douglas Ross is doing well or badly as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party?<br />20% Well<br />41% Badly<br />=-21% NET Badly<br /><br />Do you think that Boris Johnson is doing well or badly as Prime Minister?<br />26% Well<br />68% Badly<br />=-42% NET Badly<br /><br />Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following?<br />Nicola Sturgeon<br />57% Favourable<br />38% Unfavourable<br />=+19% NET favourable<br /><br />Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303213282884555577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930120922627919768.post-11919729831989842752021-03-11T16:34:59.912+00:002021-03-11T16:34:59.912+00:00James, do the seat projections give constituency a...James, do the seat projections give constituency and list results separately?George S Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468576357291004309noreply@blogger.com