vikingTON Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 15 hours ago, The Moonster said: A bit rich for someone whose surname means "someone with crooked legs" to be asking others the origins of theirs. That sort of sectarianism is rife in Scotland though. I remember the OP of this thread telling me a while ago that sectaranism wasn't a thing in Scotland. No doubt this w****r thought it was just a bit of banter, which is usually how it gets passed over. A certain former Scotland International said the same when asked to calm his behaviour during a now infamous Scotland camp. Sectarianism is an undoubtedly a historic issue in Scottish society. It's one of many reasons why denominational schools should remain despite the faux-atheist mewling of many people in Scotland about 'segregated education'. But the idea that sectarianism is in any way a serious issue in Scottish society any more is nonsense. It's frankly ridiculous to present sectarianism as an economically and politically significant issue, when we can observe and demonstrate the consequences of real inequalities and sectarian regimes around the world. There are zero effective barriers to Catholics in Scotland from attaining positions of power or influence - that's a testament to the success of a century of policy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, virginton said: Sectarianism is an undoubtedly a historic issue in Scottish society. It's one of many reasons why denominational schools should remain despite the faux-atheist mewling of many people in Scotland about 'segregated education'. But the idea that sectarianism is in any way a serious issue in Scottish society any more is nonsense. It's frankly ridiculous to present sectarianism as an economically and politically significant issue, when we can observe and demonstrate the consequences of real inequalities and sectarian regimes around the world. There are zero effective barriers to Catholics in Scotland from attaining positions of power or influence - that's a testament to the success of a century of policy. Yes, that's why I said "that sort of sectarianism", the kind that exists among colleagues or social circles rather than instituionally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) A kind of sectarianism that leads to... no tangible consequences? Well given the obvious atrocities and enormous war crimes being committed on a fairly regular basis at the moment, I can't help but think that seems a really weird social problem to highlight. Edited October 28, 2023 by vikingTON 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peil Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 28/10/2023 at 01:04, virginton said: A kind of sectarianism that leads to... no tangible consequences? Well given the obvious atrocities and enormous war crimes being committed on a fairly regular basis at the moment, I can't help but think that seems a really weird social problem to highlight. replace sectarianism with anti-Irish racism in your argument and it doesn't look quite as robust. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Peil said: replace sectarianism with anti-Irish racism in your argument and it doesn't look quite as robust. Given the litany of problems in the world at the moment, forgive me if I waste literally zero time or energy greeting about 'anti-Irish racism' that has no tangible consequences attached to it whatsoever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Police officers ingested cocaine thrown by Aberdeen drug dealer - BBC News ...a block of compressed powder which burst, causing it to shower the officers' skin and clothing. One officer had his nose and mouth covered by the drug before the Class A substance, which has been valued at £88,000, was seized. He was said to have inhaled some of the powder through his nose and mouth and noticed that his lips, tongue and throat were tingly and started to go numb. Three other responding officers also ingested the powder. "Honestly, he just threw £88k of coke at us and it went up all 4 of our noses" 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTQP1867 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 27/10/2023 at 18:20, virginton said: Sectarianism is an undoubtedly a historic issue in Scottish society. It's one of many reasons why denominational schools should remain despite the faux-atheist mewling of many people in Scotland about 'segregated education'. How will we ever solve this issue then in Scottish Society, if not starting with educating kids together? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, CTQP1867 said: How will we ever solve this issue then in Scottish Society, if not starting with educating kids together? Has educating kids together magically solved the problem of racism in Scottish or indeed any other society? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Belt Caley Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 6 hours ago, RawB93 said: Police officers ingested cocaine thrown by Aberdeen drug dealer - BBC News ...a block of compressed powder which burst, causing it to shower the officers' skin and clothing. One officer had his nose and mouth covered by the drug before the Class A substance, which has been valued at £88,000, was seized. He was said to have inhaled some of the powder through his nose and mouth and noticed that his lips, tongue and throat were tingly and started to go numb. Three other responding officers also ingested the powder. "Honestly, he just threw £88k of coke at us and it went up all 4 of our noses" “The dealer threw the coke at us” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Central Belt Caley said: “The dealer threw the coke at us” "We tried to prevent inhaling by sticking rolled up £20 notes in our nostrils. Unfortunately this just exacerbated the situation. Fuckin' quality gear, though". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Should there not be CCTV footage of this from the officers involved? Given one of the suspects is called Beaton we should be calling for VAR. This guys got previous surely? I blame the company he keeps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTQP1867 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 8 hours ago, virginton said: Has educating kids together magically solved the problem of racism in Scottish or indeed any other society? Yes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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