Glen Sannox Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, betting competition said: I watched the 6 minutes youtube video of this interview and it is such a car crash for Sturgeon. It was a shocker. I enjoy C4 news, they don’t mess about. On a side note, she looks shattered, I think she needs a holiday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Dawson Park Boy said: God, that was a frightening interview. To think that the FM of Scotland had no idea of the economic consequences of breaking away from our biggest trading partner is just incredible. She’s obviously much more comfortable in dealing with things like baby boxes, self ID and the like. Time the media grew one and started to take her to task properly. Boris would never get away with that. You've reached point and laugh levels now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 59 minutes ago, Antlion said: So your criticism isn’t that she “had no idea of the consequences” but that she didn’t just say “it’ll all be good after a few hiccups?”. This seems like you’re not shocked at her for “not knowing” but rather for not voicing enthusiastic if blind faith - is that correct? We shouldn’t be looking for knowledge of the likely future but faith? 59 minutes ago, Antlion said: So your criticism isn’t that she “had no idea of the consequences” but that she didn’t just say “it’ll all be good after a few hiccups?”. This seems like you’re not shocked at her for “not knowing” but rather for not voicing enthusiastic if blind faith - is that correct? We shouldn’t be looking for knowledge of the likely future but faith? She should know what her own Growth Commission told her. All prepared by her own people led by Andrew Wilson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: She should know what her own Growth Commission told her. All prepared by her own people led by Andrew Wilson She does - she’s discussed it in the past. What I assume you’d approve is for her to disregard it and announce that the people of Scotland have had enough of experts, declaring only that we’d prosper mightily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionMan Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, sophia said: I saw the interview yesterday evening and yes, she should have the answer to the economic question off pat. That she didn't was probably the reason she got visibly irritated. Look on the bright side, this seems to be proof positive that she has indeed been getting on with the day job and concentrating 100% on covid. Alternatively, that she doesn't have a scooby, in matters concerning the current or potential future governance of Scotland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betting competition Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Glen Sannox said: It was a shocker. I enjoy C4 news, they don’t mess about. On a side note, she looks shattered, I think she needs a holiday. I'm not surprised with the pandemic and Alex Salmond case that she is shattered and needs a holiday. I do wonder if Sturgeon will last as First Minister for the full term of the next Scottish Parliament although I don't see any decent SNP MSPs/MPs to take over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, betting competition said: I'm not surprised with the pandemic and Alex Salmond case that she is shattered and needs a holiday. I do wonder if Sturgeon will last as First Minister for the full term of the next Scottish Parliament although I don't see any decent SNP MSPs/MPs to take over. Kate Forbes seems to be the new leader in waiting, probably 3-4 years down the line, maybe after Indy. She's young, pretty and smart but a member of the wee free church, so gets -10 god bothering points. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 It would be morbidly funny and depressing if the Growth Commission sunk Yes at the second attempt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Sannox Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, betting competition said: I'm not surprised with the pandemic and Alex Salmond case that she is shattered and needs a holiday. I do wonder if Sturgeon will last as First Minister for the full term of the next Scottish Parliament although I don't see any decent SNP MSPs/MPs to take over. I could never fault her work ethic. This pandemic and all the Salmond sideshows have definitely taken their toll. She looks shattered and understandably running on empty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Suspect Device said: And the results are in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This is something I've said that slightly bugs me, the SNP know that repetitive Independence talk doesn't wash with all of the electorate so they're very clever with not directly stating it but just implying it through "Self determination" or other similar open ended wording and the Unionist opposition aren't as wise to this and do just straight up attack Independence and therefore create the illusion that they're obsessed with this and care more about it than the SNP. This probably also adds fuel to the fire off Yesdas not believing the SNP actually want Indy (bizarrely). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 50 minutes ago, Stormzy said: This is something I've said that slightly bugs me, the SNP know that repetitive Independence talk doesn't wash with all of the electorate so they're very clever with not directly stating it but just implying it through "Self determination" or other similar open ended wording and the Unionist opposition aren't as wise to this and do just straight up attack Independence and therefore create the illusion that they're obsessed with this and care more about it than the SNP. This probably also adds fuel to the fire off Yesdas not believing the SNP actually want Indy (bizarrely). I don't think the Tories using the words self determination would particularly play well with anyone outside of the real hardcore unionists. Stuff like separation and divorce work better for them, rather than saying outright, 'we don't believe Scots should have the power to determine their own statehood' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 9 hours ago, 101 said: I think that's down to her being blind sided by a question, I have no idea why after we left the UK trade would with the UK cost any more unless England and Northern Ireland demanded a hard border and extra paper work, it's not in their interest to do so. Also let's not forget trade with the EU would eventually, subject to a trade agreement and latterly rejoining, become significantly cheaper. Goods may even avoid the channel crossings which would be devastating for the ports down there. Thing is, I think England probably would put up trade barriers if we became independent. I think they're precisely that small, as Brexit has shown, and that wasn't in their interests either. I genuinely wouldn't be surprised if they put up border controls and passport checks on the roads. That's not an argument against independence though, if anything it's an argument for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: I don't think the Tories using the words self determination would particularly play well with anyone outside of the real hardcore unionists. Stuff like separation and divorce work better for them, rather than saying outright, 'we don't believe Scots should have the power to determine their own statehood' I agree. Just saw a tweet from the big BD roughly on the topic which I broadly agree with and have stated a few times prior to this election. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 15/04/2021 at 16:29, Steve_Wilkos said: How will the northern region separatist minority react when, once again, you vote to remain with the big boys? What's Boris got to do with Aberdeen's SPFL voting record? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 55 minutes ago, Baxter Parp said: First I've seen a photo of Celtic strip at an Indy rally, the press must have been trawling for a wee bit of Catholic v Protestant cheek on cheek action. Have seen small groups of Rangers and Celtic casuals on the periphery looking for relevance. Suppose that's Weegies for you. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, SandyCromarty said: In an informal non political situation she's met with people close to me and they all say she is very much down to earth and genuinely caring for her country, you mentioned her Wee Free connection which may hamper leadership ambitions in some parts of the country. Not sure what you mean by ‘some parts of the country’. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, SandyCromarty said: In an informal non political situation she's met with people close to me and they all say she is very much down to earth and genuinely caring for her country, you mentioned her Wee Free connection which may hamper leadership ambitions in some parts of the country. Im not a big fan of the ways of the wee free, but if she doesnt allow her sky fairy beliefs to cloud her decision making or influence policies then batter in and give her a chance. Personally though i’d much prefer Mairi Black as our first post indy president, I love her passion, shes incredibly intelligent and seems to annoy the tories so she would get my vote. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: Not sure what you mean by ‘some parts of the country’. The West. Specifically the stupid people in the West. More specifically some bigoted Celtic fans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.