ScotiaNostra Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Not sure its helped the SNP much having the greens with them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 43 minutes ago, ScotiaNostra said: Not sure its helped the SNP much having the greens with them I like the fact that there are different views & voices heard in the running of a country, every Green MSP has the same right to be there as any SNP MSP. The shite that happens with FPTP tells you that any Scottish government going forward ( Indy) should have a more representative government than Westminster, sadly if that even means listening to Tories (god forbid). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, The_Kincardine said: Public spat between Cherry and Wishart. "SNP - The Banter Years" in the offing. Thanks for sharing this. We should all endeavour to eradicate misogyny. 2 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Shouty Kate has no problem setting aside her religious views. The letter to the Galatians may well say, "In Christ there's neither Jew nor Greek" but that doesn't stop her wanting to separate Scotland from England. Oh dear 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, MazzyStar said: I doubt her beliefs would have much influence on policies. Will be interesting to see if the greens stick with the SNP if Forbes becomes leader. I'd be hoping the new leader kicks the grifters known as the Scottish Greens out of the government. Edit: Minority government isn't something to fear. It worked fine from 2007 to 2011. Edited February 17, 2023 by Trogdor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Wonder if there will be televised debates The two most interesting questions will be around what plans the candidates would have to deliver a legal (or otherwise) independence vote, and what they’d do about the gender bill 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 4 hours ago, effeffsee_the2nd said: Never mind the religious side, I just can't see a 32 year old being first minister, would that not make her the youngest elected national ( I know, I know) leader in the world? aye, youre probably right she is probably the wrong age. That's why Mairi McAllan would get my vote. .............. McAllan is actually really impressive. She would definitely appeal to younger voters and perhaps in time win over the older ones with her intelligence and confidence. Pleased she may consider standing and whilst it is perhaps in many peoples eyes about 6 years too early (if not more) it would be great to see her perform in any leaders debates. Didnt Finland and parps Estonia(?) have leaders in their early 30's I quite like Kate Forbes too and like others believe that if she can keep her religion private (as it should be) then she must have a really decent chance.....again timing not brilliant with a new born child. I will never understand why people believe in god but as long as it does not interfere in any great way with their performance and decision making then it can be put to the side. I would imagine that the vast majority of leaders in the UK and Scotland perhaps have been religious but no great issue has been made about it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Donathan said: Wonder if there will be televised debates The two most interesting questions will be around what plans the candidates would have to deliver a legal (or otherwise) independence vote, and what they’d do about the gender bill Parties should avoid televised debates for internal leadership elections. They were an absolute disaster for the Tories. Lots of potential for exposing party rifts in public, especially for the SNP - particularly round the gender Bill and independence tactics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 People talking about Forbes keeping her religion and politics seperate and not letting her religion intervene obviously haven't seen some of the social problems we're facing, I don't think she'd find it possible. Last thing we need is a more right leaning politician heading another party. If Forbes becomes FM they won't be getting my vote at the next election. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 15 hours ago, effeffsee_the2nd said: Never mind the religious side, I just can't see a 32 year old being first minister, would that not make her the youngest elected national ( I know, I know) leader in the world? Sanna Marin was 34 when she became Prime Minister of Finland, I think Forbes is 33? Same ball park anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul_Latif Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 30 minutes ago, Empty It said: Last thing we need is a more right leaning politician heading another party. If Forbes becomes FM they won't be getting my vote at the next election. I can see a situation whereby Forbes becomes FM and some of the more liberal recent SNP members defer to the Greens. Unfortunately for the Greens I do think they will increase in numbers / seats, but likely lose their seat at the big table as they just don’t fit in with the views of the SNP under news leadership. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 She doesn't have to mention her religion. the atheists will go on and on about it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Forbes is leading amongst members according to a Scotsman/Savanta poll. https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/kate-forbes-takes-an-early-lead-in-first-full-poll-since-nicola-sturgeons-resignation-4032286 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, renton said: Sanna Marin was 34 when she became Prime Minister of Finland, I think Forbes is 33? Same ball park anyway. Doubt Kate will get caught having mad nights out in Dingwall though.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 40 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Doubt Kate will get caught having mad nights out in Dingwall though.. Wish more world leaders were like this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Foot Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I’m not suggesting for one instance that the P&B Official Hamster would win in a nationwide vote for Scottish leader, but I think the omission from this particular ballot has ‘bigotry’ written all over it. The OP would do well to familiarise himself with the hamster and his substantial ouevre. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 hours ago, The Other Foot said: I’m not suggesting for one instance that the P&B Official Hamster would win in a nationwide vote for Scottish leader, but I think the omission from this particular ballot has ‘bigotry’ written all over it. The OP would do well to familiarise himself with the hamster and his substantial ouevre. It's been neutered mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Foot Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, velo army said: It's been neutered mate. Well, even if the oeuvres have gone he’s still got a significant opus Edited February 18, 2023 by The Other Foot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Positive articles about Forbes from Nelson, Massie et al plus this. Looks like Murdoch has made his choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 17/02/2023 at 16:07, Suspect Device said: I've got just under a year to start the revolution then. Jan 23rd next year or it's not happening. Who's with me on the barricades. Comrades? You've nothing to lose but your chains. Je suis Marxiste, tendance Groucho. Could I have your mother’s maiden name please? Asking for a friend…. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 John Smeaton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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