Granny Danger Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I like his stance on Scotland being a place that should be working to take in more Syrian refugees and his work to allow asylum seekers the dignity of work when they come here. I also thought his get up at his swearing in was cool as f**k. Which ones do you like the best? Honest answer. I don't know a great deal about him so I went on to his website and I still don't know a great deal about him. I am happy with the stance on refugees that you explain above but would never support a politician based on his/her sartorial elegance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Honest answer. I don't know a great deal about him so I went on to his website and I still don't know a great deal about him. I am happy with the stance on refugees that you explain above but would never support a politician based on his/her sartorial elegance. He backed equal marriage too which I know he was under immense pressure from certain quarters not to do so. He is also a lightning rod for every racist arsehole, including elected politicians out there. As for personal policies he is an SNP minister which pretty much means his politics are SNP policy. I would say he is one of the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 He backed equal marriage too which I know he was under immense pressure from certain quarters not to do so. He is also a lightning rod for every racist arsehole, including elected politicians out there. As for personal policies he is an SNP minister which pretty much means his politics are SNP policy. I would say he is one of the good guys. I think the SNP have done a good job with maintaining unity amongst their elected members at both Scottish and UK level but I'd be pretty worried if they were all mind clones when it comes to political issues. The fact is amongst any group of politically active people, whether they hold elected office or not, there will be differences of opinions on a whole raft of policies. If I were to do a bit of digging on this guy or any other politician I'd like to think I could build up some picture of where they stand politically. I just found it a bit strange that his website was so nondescript. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think the SNP have done a good job with maintaining unity amongst their elected members at both Scottish and UK level but I'd be pretty worried if they were all mind clones when it comes to political issues. The fact is amongst any group of politically active people, whether they hold elected office or not, there will be differences of opinions on a whole raft of policies. If I were to do a bit of digging on this guy or any other politician I'd like to think I could build up some picture of where they stand politically. I just found it a bit strange that his website was so nondescript. He's pretty active on twitter. You could follow him on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 I wasn't sure where to put this, so here will do. Bless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Which came off the back of this - Kezia DugdaleVerified account @kdugdalemsp 3h3 hours ago .@ToniGiugliano *sighs* @kevverage - show him your graphs. Every serious commentator accepts it's progressive. You just dont like it. Yes that's actually Kezia asking Kevin Hague for hauners. ULTRAlolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My twitter is full of graphs today. I take it I've got Kez to thank for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yep. She tried to defend her uncosted tax policy by asking a pet food supplier and part time blogger to #ShowHimYourGraphsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That's fine, she is still miles behind Chic Brodie. Could be wrong, but Chico was only in the liberals/lib dems before he switched Won't be returning though. Seventh on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Could be wrong, but Chico was only in the liberals/lib dems before he switched Won't be returning though. Seventh on the list Wiki tells me I'm wrong but I'm positive he had some involvement with Dundee Labour. Maybe Granny can confirm my error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wiki tells me I'm wrong but I'm positive he had some involvement with Dundee Labour. Maybe Granny can confirm my error. Stood as a Liberal 4 times - 1974 & 1979 in Dundee East; 1983 in Ayr and 1987 in Surrey North West. Then stood as a Lib Dem in 1992, 1997 and 2001. Stood for the SNP in 2010 in Ayr, Carrick & Cumnock. Lost every one of these votes before standing for the Scottish Parliament in Ayr in 2011 - and losing again only to make it via the South of Scotland list. Can't say he hasn't persevered!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Tories then Labour and then SNP. Something of a political butterfly. Tory to SNP as far as I'm aware. Joined in 2000 long before the SNP were the powerhouse they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Which policy positions of Humza Yousaf is it that folk particularly like?He's got a gold rosette on, so all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Wiki tells me I'm wrong but I'm positive he had some involvement with Dundee Labour. Maybe Granny can confirm my error. Doesn't ring any bells with me. Mind you my memory is not what it used to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam_O_Shanter Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Doesn't ring any bells with me. Mind you my memory is not what it used to be! I thought Chico was loved in Dundee by everybody, and the people of South Ayrshire were so lucky to get to share in the Joy that is Chic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I thought Chico was loved in Dundee by everybody, and the people of South Ayrshire were so lucky to get to share in the Joy that is Chic. If he told you that he's a fucking liar. The people of Dundee don't do love; particularly for Liberals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I thought Chico was loved in Dundee by everybody, and the people of South Ayrshire were so lucky to get to share in the Joy that is Chic. If he told you that he's a fucking liar. The people of Dundee don't do love; particularly for Liberals. I think Tam's post is bathed in more than a touch of bitterness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthedee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/2016/02/05/craig-melville-quits-council-after-racist-text-messages-claim/ SNP bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthedee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/dundee/union-official-claims-yes-city-has-been-betrayed-by-snp-administration-s-acceptance-of-cuts-1.923002 And more SNP bad. Nice way to treat the SNP faithfull in the yes city of dundee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 The worst thing about this is I know good folk who voted no who I can have a good discussion with. Kev is just a thick c**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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