Juanhourjoe

Technically, I guess they did in the end. But only needed as the Salmond affair had brought it down in the first place. SNP and greens were doing just fine without them. They've caused the SNP to push the both votes SNP and turn out. Also prompting the unionist response. So I'd see there overall effect, as slightly more Tories elected.

I've always liked Shane, when he uses his power to run through players. And he did show a bit of that at the start of the season. Looking like a good signing. But that faded, and he became pretty anonymous out wide as the season went on. Eventually dropping down the pecking order. Seems to have had plenty of chances at goal too. But a little too wasteful to be considered for our main strikers.

Over on sky. Wifie, mentioning pro indy majority anyway with the greens. It's a small thing, though correct. But glossing over stuff like this by other national presenters, makes them look like they really don't know anything about it. And see Scotland as completely foreign to them. BTW. At this point I think Naga is just saying things to seem controversial.

Once given a run this season, he's proven to be far better than average. Picking Kennedy over Mackay early in the season seemed a massive waste to me. Kennedy might have been more eye-catching to watch. But I think Mackay got more out of those around him.

Good to have support for it having a bigger role. Do they also support the greens proposals, for any local control, such as council's having a say?

With a need to reduce emissions, over the next couple of years. And hopefully big investment in public transport. I'd expect that road to still be sufficient enough for trade with Ireland. The Irish government already has a lot of good will with Scotland anyway. Also would building ferry capacity further north, not be more cost efficient, than dualling a road. Looking the other way. I'd see getting better access to Germany, or Scandinavia to be more likely. Expanding the Scottish national investment banks remit. And setting the agenda on currency should also be priorities, in building the case for independence.

I would reckon after the election. An SNP government will announce plans for a referendum to be the second half of the parliament. With covid recovery being the reason given for it taking a while. But I'd hope there would be big moves to build infrastructure for independence in Europe.

Greens have criticized SNP vivid handling quite a lot. And have tried to offer more constructive solutions than the other parties. Also, why would they bother to comment on anything Jason leitch says?

Might take a while, considering half the population are refusing to get vaccinated.

Nah. A yellow would of been harsh there.

I don't think it is any different to what the big US companies have done. They're getting a competitive advantage, whilst their state also benefits. The us got richer at the expense of mainly European countries in the same way. The biggest reason I'd be less concerned about Huawei, is my personal data, they still have. But is too insignificant to them or the Chinese government.

What about the the supermarket workers? Give them NHS wages!

He's probably our best right back right now. But can't wait to see him alongside Allardice and MacGregor in the middle. That should be the heart of our team going forward. Hopefully have a better right back for next season. Late to see the contract news. But very pleasing.

I think Corbyn was pretty popular in Scotland. I know quite a few, who 2017 was there first and only time voting labour. A lot of people will choose a socialist option when offered. I think his biggest issue was the rest of the labour party. As discussed above the rise again of the SNP vote, I think is labour no longer seeming an option. After it was clear socialism wasn't going to be the main focus of the party.

I'd agree, based on income seems much fairer. A land value tax, I'd only be comfortable with happening in a completely reformed market overall. Council's absolutely should have more accountability for the vast amounts they're responsible for. And if they were taxing people on their income. People might pay more attention to vote for competent representatives.

This quote is just playing to the prejudices of unionists, and Tory supporters in England. Knowing they'd eat it up. And not question how it works with other countries and see that as exactly the same. On the scotgov document. I'll give you that. However, it was a stupid thing to write, full of contradictions. And pandering to those who believe the SNP will take care of everything better in Scotland. Both. Are playing politics. And nowhere close to reality.

This is pretty simple. And it's hard to believe this question could take up 4 pages already. The successor state.(UK) is responsible for all assets and liabilities. (Pensions) Pensions paid by the Scottish government, will be paid on contributions to the Scottish pot. Once it's established. Your UK pension is also paid into a pot. It's just been in arrears for quite a while though.

Aye. The Mrs really got into it when she came on. Only criticism was she could be a little more polished on her presentation. But you never know. With some more exposure, may grow into it more.

Not that surprising. Probably a fairly accurate picture of the greens ceiling under Harvie at the moment. Unionists in general don't like him. And I'd suspect a majority of SNP voters don't to varying degrees for not being independency enough.

I don't quite see it that way. More the Greens/a further left leaning SNP Vs a populist alba vision of Scotland getting more media time. Instead of unionist v nationalist. Which could be more constructive in the long run. As it's a change to the same arguments that go nowhere. And could energise people more Not that I particularly want to see any of them elected. But I could see it as the beginning of replacing the Tories in Scotland.

I can see this polarising the electorate, and begin to replace the Tory/ unionist vote over time. There's a fair support for this out there. And reckon, they'll pick up 1-3 seats only. But greens will still pick up modest gains. However SNP list seats are going to be considerably harder to come by. So both votes SNP folk with left leaning views who are against this. What do you do? Stick in with both votes SNP or pile into the greens.

On that point. Do you think the greens overtaking labour, would make more of an impact on the media than an SNP majority?

Really? Looks like you haven't been paying attention to a huge chunk of the views on this forum.

Beaten to it I'm afraid.Stephen Daisley (@JournoStephen) Tweeted: Alliance for Unity won't win any seats at Holyrood. The only impact it might have is splitting the pro-Union vote and getting more nationalists elected. https://t.co/gXOwzABfjh https://t.co/2IghZZXkpH https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/1372675191516581888?s=20

Don't mind Andy as an MSP. But is kind of lightweight and disinterested in areas not of his expertise. I don't think he will get in. And think all this will do is keep the numbers the same, keeping out a second green. SNP and green will still have 1 seat each on the list whatever.