Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Suspect Device said: I know it's a clickbait opinion piece in the fucking Express, but I would love to see this happen. It would boost the independence campaign no end. Glasgow has failed: the UK Government should step in to save Scotland's largest city - Ben Borland - Scottish Daily Express And I'm not even sure why the twat thinks that the UK government would be any better at running Glasgow given how shit they are running the country. Glasgow is a bit of a shitehole, you cant really argue against the fact its been neglected, but the cause of that is the unnecessary tory austerity agenda. If anything its an argument for independence. Granted Glasgow City council are shite. That said I do agree with Borland that the free bus pass scheme has caused a particular increase in crime with teenagers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketman Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Glasgow is a bit of a shitehole, you cant really argue against the fact its been neglected, but the cause of that is the unnecessary tory austerity agenda. If anything its an argument for independence. Granted Glasgow City council are shite. That said I do agree with Borland that the free bus pass scheme has caused a particular increase in crime with teenagers. have mentioned this before but SNP GCC is hugely frustrating. There is nothing radical or sweeping about what they do and it would be great for a new council, after years of neglect under Labour, would really make their mark by illustrating how the city is under new management and oversight. Regularised bus service, joined up transport systems and ticketing, the snail's pace roll out of the cycle lanes and endless consultations on the avenue schemes etc etc. All hugely frustrating and under-pinned by the failure to better balance basic services such as bin collection/street cleaning in the face of Westminster cuts passed on by the SG, as well as a legacy of financial mismanagement inherited from the complete waste of space that was Labour GCC. However in saying that, the number of regeneration projects across the city under SNP is quite something. All these are essentially on brownfield or derelict sites that Labour seemed happy to leave there for their 40 odd years when in power. Whereas under SNP we have seen Custom House/Clyde St, Merchant City/Selfridges, MODA, Barclays/Tradeston, JP Morgan/What Everys, etc etc all get approval and work start. May not be the designs we all want but this has been hugely impressive and the new skyline of the city and the disappearing brownfield sites in a post Brexit and post Covid world is a real achievement. Using BHS on Sauchiehall St as an example of neglect in that Express article does illustrate they are clutching at straws if one of their arguments is regeneration (though due to the School of Arts fire Sauchiehall St is emerging as a real priority for (re) redevelopment). Edited November 3, 2022 by KingRocketman II typed too quickly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketman Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Dawson Park Boy said: Strange how the big ‘independence’ centres of Glasgow and Dundee are in such a mess? Not a great advert. You are not a very bright man, are you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 35 minutes ago, KingRocketman II said: have mentioned this before but SNP GCC is hugely frustrating. There is nothing radical or sweeping about what they do and it would be great for a new council, after years of neglect under Labour, would really make their mark by illustrating how the city is under new management and oversight. Regularised bus service, joined up transport systems and ticketing, the snail's pace roll out of the cycle lanes and endless consultations on the avenue schemes etc etc. All hugely frustrating and under-pinned by the failure to better balance basic services such as bin collection/street cleaning in the face of Westminster cuts passed on by the SG, as well as a legacy of financial mismanagement inherited from the complete waste of space that was Labour GCC. However in saying that, the number of regeneration projects across the city under SNP is quite something. All these are essentially on brownfield or derelict sites that Labour seemed happy to leave there for their 40 odd years when in power. Whereas under SNP we have seen Custom House/Clyde St, Merchant City/Selfridges, MODA, Barclays/Tradeston, JP Morgan/What Everys, etc etc all get approval and work start. May not be the designs we all want but this has been hugely impressive and the new skyline of the city and the disappearing brownfield sites in a post Brexit and post Covid world is a real achievement. Using BHS on Sauchiehall St as an example of neglect in that Express article does illustrate they are clutching at straws if one of their arguments is regeneration (though due to the School of Arts fire Sauchiehall St is emerging as a real priority for (re) redevelopment). Initial outlays in investment would spark a massive return for Glasgow if done differently. The ‘avenues’ stuff doesnt do anything really, Sauchiehall street is now almost deadlocked on a weekend night and all its done is give people more room for pavement dancing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 6 hours ago, Suspect Device said: I know it's a clickbait opinion piece in the fucking Express, but I would love to see this happen. It would boost the independence campaign no end. Glasgow has failed: the UK Government should step in to save Scotland's largest city - Ben Borland - Scottish Daily Express And I'm not even sure why the twat thinks that the UK government would be any better at running Glasgow given how shit they are running the country. The article talks about Glasgow's deficit of £120 million. Edinburgh has a deficit of around £80 million. Aberdeen about £30 million. Nothing to do with SNP/Independence. All to do with an economy going down the tubes, less cash coming in, more going out all compounded by the built-in risk costs for future years, brought to you by the Tories mini-budget. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 But you know….. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagar Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Clown Job said: But you know….. What are you trying to say? Spit it out man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Shame to miss this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I'm not sure when the next white paper is coming out to address energy but electricity has to be free in an Indy Scotland with a small connection fee like with water but comparing £200/£300 a year to the farce on going now, especially for businesses would be an incredible vote winner and is realistic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Highlandmagar said: What are you trying to say? Spit it out man. Exactly! This guy has nothing better to do with his life. Very sad. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth840 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 30/10/2022 at 09:16, renton said: Wasn't witty the first time you peddled that line. Wasn't meant to be in the first place. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Next week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt n Vinegar Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Clown Job said: Next week Damn. I was hoping to buy my barricade material, torches and pitchforks in the January sales... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Cant help but think they are going to find for the UK government. But its a very interesting constitutional question, what is the actual process? And how can Scotland expect to be treated fairly by a UK government it didnt vote for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Cant help but think they are going to find for the UK government. But its a very interesting constitutional question, what is the actual process? And how can Scotland expect to be treated fairly by a UK government it didnt vote for. Of course they will rule against; but it’ll just highlight this isn’t a union of equals, nor is there consent involved. It’s a union of control. That’s the real kicker that no-one can really defend. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 03/11/2022 at 23:49, Clown Job said: But you know….. Another one for the list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 The worst outcome is that they choose not to make a decision. It will just delay matters further. Of course ruling that there is no mechanism for Scotland to choose independence isn't great either but, a definitive legal ruling that the union is nothing of the sort and instead a constitutional prison, isn't going to help/will be disastrous for No in the medium to long term. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelmen Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 3 hours ago, williemillersmoustache said: The worst outcome is that they choose not to make a decision. It will just delay matters further. Of course ruling that there is no mechanism for Scotland to choose independence isn't great either but, a definitive legal ruling that the union is nothing of the sort and instead a constitutional prison, isn't going to help/will be disastrous for No in the medium to long term. This is the path i think they will go down. They will agree with the UK government that due process hasn't been followed and force the SG, or and MSP, to ignore the Lord Advocates advice and bring forth a bill and then we get to go through it all again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Excellent tory putdown of Farmer Jack at Scottish Questions yesterday when she said, 'Baron Jack repeatedly talks about democracy when he's about to join the unelected house of lords'. Fuckin excellent! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, steelmen said: This is the path i think they will go down. They will agree with the UK government that due process hasn't been followed and force the SG, or and MSP, to ignore the Lord Advocates advice and bring forth a bill and then we get to go through it all again. It's at least a more likely outcome but, they could have come to that decision pre hearing and I did at least here the chairman give sympathy for the positon of the LA'S position and reasons for referral. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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