mizfit Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Something I find interesting is the difference in public opinion between England and Scotland. People here seem to be asking for things to move quicker, while those in England seem to be more in favour of moving more slowly. Is that just to do with the figures being a fair bit lower here compared to down south? My highly scientific measure of public opinion is from reading here, various fb groups, twitter, and a handful of other sites that I read. It’s definitely changed I think. In May there was a feeling of wanting to take it slower up here and let England move fast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Turkmenbashi said: Wouldn't be surprised if a big part of people opposing the government, just because they hate Boris/Wee Nippy Dunno this is quite a heavily snp leaning website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Anyone missing beer gardens come down the Shore. Malt & Hops doing a roaring trade right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Got a letter through the door from the local pub (I've never ventured - it's apparently a bit of a dive) stating that they thought they'd be able to re-open but since they haven't they are selling their food as a takeaway option as well as 'draught lager'. Tempted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: The SNP are far from perfect - but they are the only realistic route to independence - the Malthusian fruit loops of the Greens and the transphobes Wings aren't going to deliver independence. This again. You've been banging this drum for years without ever presenting a Malthusian policy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, Turkmenbashi said: Wouldn't be surprised if a big part of people opposing the government, just because they hate Boris/Wee Nippy a BBC lifted comparison reference right there..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkmenbashi Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 29 minutes ago, madwullie said: Dunno this is quite a heavily snp leaning website Very well made point. Does kind of damage my theory 4 minutes ago, KingRocketman II said: a BBC lifted comparison reference right there..... Apologies. Had a mate texting me this afternoon to complain about the lockdown using that exact term to describe her. It felt accurate. Should maybe have said that c**t Johnson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, madwullie said: Dunno this is quite a heavily snp leaning website Quite interesting how people’s views have changed politically based on the handling of an unforeseen unprecedented pandemic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Snafu said: Not sure which part of me opposes the Scottish government, maybe my knees, never trusted them. How big are your knees? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Quite interesting how people’s views have changed politically based on the handling of an unforeseen unprecedented pandemic. Crazy that people have opinions on something so major which has impacted every aspect of their lives 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 55 minutes ago, Snafu said: Not sure which part of me opposes the Scottish government, maybe my knees, never trusted them. #allkneesmatter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: Crazy that people have opinions on something so major which has impacted every aspect of their lives Falkirk are shit m8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 What are your views on EU membership?Can't talk for Wee Wullie but it was the final nudge towards supporting independence for me. I've always been pretty much a pro-European federalist - I spoiled my paper in 2014 - something I regret. The SNP have been the only consistent party on EU membership - and independence within the EU is as about as closs to federalism as we'll get. I didn't expect the Tories to react any d differently after the EU result - the real disappointment for me was Labour's sitting on the fence attitude. The Lib Dems were never going to be a choice given their selling out over austerity. In any case, I was politically (independence aside) closer to the SNP's social democracy, even before this point, it did not take much of a shift to support them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Quite interesting how people’s views have changed politically based on the handling of an unforeseen unprecedented pandemic. A pandemic that has been managed considerably better by numerous other leaders around the globe. That's the crux of the matter, it's called effective governance. It was an opportunity for the SNP to show how they can manage major decisons, they haven't done very well hence the reasons they are being questioned. But you're an educated man, you know that already. Edited June 20, 2020 by Tynierose 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Dunno this is quite a heavily snp leaning website Possibly more a gender/age thing - I've found younger male friends tend to be the ones who want things opened up faster - older friends and women I know tend to be more cautious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Falkirk are shit m8. At least this point is a lot better than the dross I quoted -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: At least this point is a lot better than the dross I quoted Play the poster not the post. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 A pandemic that has been managed considerably better by numerous other leaders around the globe. That's the crux of the matter, it's called effective governance. It was an opportunity for the SNP to show how they can manage major decisons, they haven't done very well hence the reasons they are being questioned. But you're an educated man, you know that already.Seems like snp fans have deflected all the blame onto England and also stated that scotland couldn't survive in a crisis because england needs to bail them out.Pretty sure we could have stopped mass gatherings, stopped the care home fiasco and stockpiled some PPE without someone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Update from the daughter's school yesterday. When they go back in August S1 to S3 will start at 8.50 am, have 2 x 75 minute periods, and go home at 11.20 am. Only positive is that they will be in all 5 days. Can't see them having any practical classes at all.S4-S6 will be in for 2 x 85 min periods in the afternoons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: Crazy that people have opinions on something so major which has impacted every aspect of their lives I know you're being glib, but for eg a glance about twitter shows a lot of the rabid snp no matter what supporters are still very much behind everything the snp do, and piling on anyone that has a different opinion. I have been away from here for a couple of years, but I'd have expected more of that type of snp supporter to be on here. It's good it's not like that, but I've found it surprising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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