Dons_1988 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, scottsdad said: Interesting to see what Gow Davy and his like would say if Boris Johnson made the same announcement tomorrow, There’s been plenty of howling from the SNP (quite rightly) already at boris’ attempts to circumvent the democratic process, particularly in relation to brexit. Yet they are now brazenly asking to not have to face any hurdles to decision making on a permanent basis. They’d be better making the case for why they are still using emergency powers in the current circumstances. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Farky is obviously a big fan of Indira Gandhi. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDoddyKane Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, scottsdad said: Giving any government emergency powers on a permanent basis is inherently a bad idea, and anti-democratic. It's a trick that has been used by the world's worst dictators over and over again in order to draw more power to the state and less to the individual. There is absolutely no need for it in today's world. An emergency parliamentary session can be called at an instant's notice with people dialling in from around the world. Temporary emergency powers can be voted in almost instantly. This "permanent" move is utterly ridiculous for a modern Western democracy that claims to have liberal values. Its shows what the mindset is within the top of the SNP currently 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Got to be careful criticising the SNP and their leader on this forum. For many, they can simply do no wrong. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, pozbaird said: Got to be careful criticising the SNP and their leader on this forum. For many, they can simply do no wrong. So far, very few have jumped in defending this suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, scottsdad said: So far, very few have jumped in defending this suggestion. Precisely nobody as far as I can see, unless there's a very subtle defence in there somewhere. My bet is they've sent Swinney out as a patsy again to see how it goes down and they'll be backing down and pretending it's not what he meant at all by the time Nine airs tonight, like the vertical drinking thing. Edited August 17, 2021 by welshbairn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Got to be careful criticising the SNP and their leader on this forum. For many, they can simply do no wrong. If they had more power from Westminster and were actually allowed to rule the country none of this would have happened. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, scottsdad said: So far, very few have jumped in defending this suggestion. Let’s hope that continues. Said it before, but I vote SNP myself - our local SNP guy Jamie Hepburn has his heid’ screwed on. I also voted ‘yes’ in Indy Ref 1, and would vote yes again - to hopefully gain independence and have these SNP fcukers in Holyrood be judged simply on their record in governing the nation. If any SNP fanboys don’t like my reason for voting yes - nae’ luck. You shouldn’t give a rat’s arse as long as there’s another yes vote in the bag. Edited August 17, 2021 by pozbaird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul_Latif Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, welshbairn said: My bet is they've sent Swinney out as a patsy again The saddest part of it all, is that he just seems to accept it’s his place to look like a fud, for the greater good of the party. A man devoid of any personal pride at all it seems. Edited August 17, 2021 by Abdul_Latif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Let’s hope that continues. Said it before, but I vote SNP myself - our local SNP guy Jamie Hepburn has his heid’ screwed on. I also voted ‘yes’ in Indy Ref 1, and would vote yes again - to hopefully gain independence and have these SNP fcukers in Holyrood be judged simply on their record in governing the nation. If any SNP fanboys don’t like my reason for voting yes - nae’ luck. You shouldn’t give a rat’s ass as long as there’s another yes vote in the bag. FTFY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Bully Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 56 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Let’s hope that continues. Said it before, but I vote SNP myself - our local SNP guy Jamie Hepburn has his heid’ screwed on. I also voted ‘yes’ in Indy Ref 1, and would vote yes again - to hopefully gain independence and have these SNP fcukers in Holyrood be judged simply on their record in governing the nation. If any SNP fanboys don’t like my reason for voting yes - nae’ luck. You shouldn’t give a rat’s arse as long as there’s another yes vote in the bag. 100% this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I was meaning closing the vaccination points. The plan is for them to open up again on Friday. The lockdown for A + C is supposed to be for 4-7 days, so possibly opening up again at the weekend.It's still mental no matter how few days it is.This zero Covid strategy is absolutely nuts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The SNP are clearly terrible but of all their crazy capers this is mild. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Interested to see how The Simps spin this oneI agree with Todd regards this one - it's more to do with asking for something they know won't be granted so it can then be used against the Tories. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Home Nations Daily update : UK Average 294.6 to 294.7 up 0.03%, England 306.4 to 305.5 down 0.29%, Wales 180.9 to 195.8 up 8.24%, Northern Ireland 501.3 to 500.2 down 0.22% Interesting as England & Northern Ireland both down for the day while Wales has risen 25% in 2 days. Bad day for deaths at 170 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The SG wanting to keep emergency powers to lockdown again if "required and close schools". What an absolute minter. Lockdowns should never happen again as ehm we have vaccines and the elderly/vulnerable have been double dosed for months now along with almost everyone else having at least one dose. I can just imagine the shit the bed scenes when cold and flu seasons begin. Fun and games 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, pozbaird said: Got to be careful criticising the SNP and their leader on this forum. For many, they can simply do no wrong. The covid situation has shown a side to the SNP that is incompetent at best and sinister at worst. Its shocked me ad I never thought theyd act like that 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, pozbaird said: Got to be careful criticising the SNP and their leader on this forum. For many, they can simply do no wrong. According to some users on the reddit scotland page that if you disagree with the SNP policies you're a Tory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, pozbaird said: Let’s hope that continues. Said it before, but I vote SNP myself - our local SNP guy Jamie Hepburn has his heid’ screwed on. I also voted ‘yes’ in Indy Ref 1, and would vote yes again - to hopefully gain independence and have these SNP fcukers in Holyrood be judged simply on their record in governing the nation. If any SNP fanboys don’t like my reason for voting yes - nae’ luck. You shouldn’t give a rat’s arse as long as there’s another yes vote in the bag. All I've ever wanted is for Scotland to be a true positive beacon in the world like the Nordic nations. Shit like this is the sort of thing a tinpot dictatorship would pull. Embarrassing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The sort of people who have been wanting Australia-style border closures for the last 18 months. The lack of self-awareness is stunning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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