Election 2021 Debates

[sophia]

The BBC kicks off the debate season at19:50 tonight and Sarah Smith takes the duties as independent moderator.

I'm very excited to see the various interactions and particularly the performance of Moray Ross who is making his debut at this level.

Anas Sarwar has acquitted himself well in his short time as Labour leader and I expect him to communicate effectively. He, along with Willie Rennie, will be relieved that Lorna Slater rather than the chief telt disher outer is representing the Greens. 

Nicola Sturgeon has gained a reputation as a fierce competitor and how she plays this will be intriguing.

There are sure to be hot topics up for debate and high amongst them must shirley be the dualling of the A77.

Feel free to share respectful observations.

[Dawson Park Boy]

Fortunately, I’ll be watching football tonight.

[SANTAN]

The one thing that is certain is that people will say whoever they already support has won without much concern for any of the substance. 

[Guest Bob Mahelp]

I'll give it 5 mins until the Yoons start whining on about the Salmond enquiry. 

At that point I'll switch over. Like many other people I suspect. 

[dirty dingus]

The FM shouldn't be appearing on this as it gives Sarah Smith credence.

[DeeTillEhDeh]

The BBC kicks off the debate season at19:50 tonight and Sarah Smith takes the duties as independent moderator.
I'm very excited to see the various interactions and particularly the performance of Moray Ross who is making his debut at this level.
Anas Sarwar has acquitted himself well in his short time as Labour leader and I expect him to communicate effectively. He, along with Willie Rennie, will be relieved that Lorna Slater rather than the chief telt disher outer is representing the Greens. 
Nicola Sturgeon has gained a reputation as a fierce competitor and how she plays this will be intriguing.
There are sure to be hot topics up for debate and high amongst them must shirley be the dualling of the A77.
Feel free to share respectful observations.

Independent?

Aye right.

[ayrmad]

Is anyone really interested in these rabbles anymore, you get a better debate with 4 drunk guys in the pub. 

Edited March 30, 2021 by ayrmad

[John Lambies Doos]

Two testosterone men and willy the gimp coming across as rabid bullies whilst Sturgeon swats them away
Must watch!

[John Lambies Doos]

In all seriousness it would be an absolute mistake for the unionist parties to bring up the salmond stuff and independence referendum. If they are truly to advance their cause in Scotland they need to discuss their own policies in a coherent way and how these would improve current living conditions in Scotland. In hindsight I believe its impossible to advance their cause anyway due to constitutional questions but attacking Sturgeon is not the way to do it.

[John Lambies Doos]

I'd also imagine that they will ask her to rule out any sort of pact with Alba. Clearly she can't and would be silly to do so..but I'm sure she will have a pretty rehearsed answer to it.

[O'Kelly Isley III]

Sarah Smith just assured me on BBC telly that she will ensure that tonight's debate will be about issues and policies and not the recent 'psychodramas'.  Total respect to her; no-one did more to hose petrol onto the psychodrama bonfire than she.

[SandyCromarty]

1 hour ago, Bob Mahelp said:

I'll give it 5 mins until the Yoons start whining on about the Salmond enquiry. 

At that point I'll switch over. Like many other people I suspect. 

Spot on.

And without doubt they will bring in Salmond's new party as soon as.

Douglas Ross had a terrible reputation as a nasty wee man in debates when he was a Moray councilor, he likes throwing personal barbs and insults.

Edited March 30, 2021 by SandyCromarty

[SandyCromarty]

1 minute ago, O'Kelly Isley III said:

Sarah Smith just assured me on BBC telly that she will ensure that tonight's debate will be about issues and policies and not the recent 'psychodramas'.  Total respect to her; no-one did more to hose petrol onto the psychodrama bonfire than she.

Will she be wearing a Labour badge?

[SandyCromarty]

27 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said:

In all seriousness it would be an absolute mistake for the unionist parties to bring up the salmond stuff and independence referendum. If they are truly to advance their cause in Scotland they need to discuss their own policies in a coherent way and how these would improve current living conditions in Scotland. In hindsight I believe its impossible to advance their cause anyway due to constitutional questions but attacking Sturgeon is not the way to do it.

You're right on the tories needing to promote their own policies, but they won't as they thrive on mud slinging.

[Wile E Coyote]

Guarantee that everytime Ross or Rennie mention referendum it will be preceded by the word "divisive"

[DeeTillEhDeh]

Sarah Smith just assured me on BBC telly that she will ensure that tonight's debate will be about issues and policies and not the recent 'psychodramas'.  Total respect to her; no-one did more to hose petrol onto the psychodrama bonfire than she.

When's Smith's apology?

[DeeTillEhDeh]

Spot on.
And without doubt they will bring in Salmond's new party as soon as.
Douglas Ross had a terrible reputation as a nasty wee man in debates when he was a Moray councilor, he likes throwing personal barbs and insults.

They can't have it both ways - Alex is perv but Alex is a bastion of truth.

They couldn't help themselves at the enquiry and will try and do both.

[Colkitto]

Sarah Smith trending on Twitter BEFORE the debate has started 

Seriously though, she should be nowhere near it 

 

[Chapelhall chap]

Sadly I will be suffering whilst watching the Diamonds at Cove: I expect Nicola to sparkle.

[John Lambies Doos]

Not sure I'll watch now as the Fife Derby is a cracker so far!