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3 hours ago, MixuFruit said:

very similar to my experience - I'd still go to uni again but that's thinking with my heart, with my head I'd be a sparky or similar.

After watching The Repair Shop religiously I would have gone straight into a craft or trade. Probably wouldn't have had the patience though, so a bit pointless regretting choices.

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After watching The Repair Shop religiously I would have gone straight into a craft or trade. Probably wouldn't have had the patience though, so a bit pointless regretting choices.
I love this show.



And i see vikinton has ruffled a few feathers with his fishing trip. But he's quite clearly a c**t of a man, and he's ripping the arse out of it now.
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12 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said:

Wee bit surprised by this.

Estimates for R in Scotland have been below 1 (and fairly static) since the lockdown began.

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That graph is incredibly hard to believe. It seems clearly to be fitted to assumptions and models  rather than actual data.

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7 minutes ago, bendan said:

That graph is incredibly hard to believe. It seems clearly to be fitted to assumptions and models  rather than actual data.

I agree. But given it is here 

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-modelling-epidemic-scotland-issue-no-4/

I imagine the SG must believe it

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I find it absolutely staggering that, when confronted with the figure that GDP has dropped by 20%, NS's response is to appeal to WM for more money.

Deaths following a positive Covid-19 test now form just 3% of expected daily deaths. How low does this figure need to fall before we accept that we need to get moving?

The obvious solution is to allow businesses to open, and people to earn & spend money.

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NS suggesting that the treasury should be extending the furlough scheme. And points to a 2 year scheme they have in France.

I think she'd quite happily see us all sit on our ever expanding fat arses for years to come.

(Would save her having to make any decisions I suppose)

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26 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said:

I find it absolutely staggering that, when confronted with the figure that GDP has dropped by 20%, NS's response is to appeal to WM for more money.

Deaths following a positive Covid-19 test now form just 3% of expected daily deaths. How low does this figure need to fall before we accept that we need to get moving?

The obvious solution is to allow businesses to open, and people to earn & spend money.

Likewise. Galling in fact. 

Is there SNP business secretary type person. And if so, how come we never hear from him / her?

Edit - There is. Fiona Hyslop. Speaks volumes I, and I'd bet many others, haven't heard of her.

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4 minutes ago, MixuFruit said:

I still maintain f**k all could be done till furlough was in place but they weren't saying this at the time:

I think you are right on both points.

It would be nice if the SNP were given a good shake in the election next year on the back of the way they have handled every step of this, but that won't happen.

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5 hours ago, Steve_Wilkos said:

My girlfriend is a teacher and has had her feet up since lockdown started.

We live in England and obviously each school will be doing things differently, but her "return to work" until the six weeks is now one half day a week.

Pics or...

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2 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said:

I think you are right on both points.

It would be nice if the SNP were given a good shake in the election next year on the back of the way they have handled every step of this, but that won't happen.

As opposed to the Tories and how they’ve handled it and Scottish Labour who are beyond hopeless? Nah you’re alright.

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I’m not a horse racing fan by any means, but I thought it was starting back in Scotland (behind closed doors) from June 22nd? I haven’t heard any more about it being approved by the SG. Anyone know what’s happening?
The BHA routinely scheduled fixtures at Scottish tracks from 22 June, didn't necessarily mean they were going to happen, requires SG approval.
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Just now, Rodhull said:

As opposed to the Tories and how they’ve handled it and Scottish Labour who are beyond hopeless? Nah you’re alright.

It is this untouchable attitude due to unwavering support from fanboys that allows the SNP to do whatever the f**k they want without any fear.

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Just now, Todd_is_God said:

It is this untouchable attitude due to unwavering support from fanboys that allows the SNP to do whatever the f**k they want without any fear.

The absolute hopelessness of any of the opposition parties plays a major part in it as well.

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1 minute ago, Todd_is_God said:

It is this untouchable attitude due to unwavering support from fanboys that allows the SNP to do whatever the f**k they want without any fear.

Correct (again).

I can't remember the last time I didn't vote SNP (couple of decades ago I'd guess). And despite all this, I'll probably do so at the next election.

But I've still got enough about me to question what's going on here and not necessarily support the policies because of who they came from.

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