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weeboyagee
28-Mar-15, 20:58
Hello folks - just thought we'd let you know that there will be a chance to meet the SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross - Dr Paul Monaghan, in the Nethercliffe Hotel this Tuesday 31st March at 7pm for those of you who can come along. Please spread the word and ask friends and family to come along.

WBG :cool:

PantsMAN
29-Mar-15, 14:13
Watch out for a certain type of reply to this post - along the lines of " I'm not going because" -but with a large dose of insults etc...

BetterTogether
29-Mar-15, 16:27
Would be nice if we could have all the candidates together in an open forum for some question and answer. Also it's about time all politicians where held accountable to the proposals they put forward.

The one thing I am tired off from all parties is promises made during the run up to elections then broken once they've one.

Might be good if they appeared in here but i very much doubt they would. Even if the threads where heavily moderated to rein in any intemperate remarks

gerry4
29-Mar-15, 21:39
Do all of them live in constituency to enable them attend such meetings, also how many of them would want to?

weeboyagee
29-Mar-15, 21:52
Well, this is an opportunity to meet one of them. As for a debate or a public meeting - if I hear of one I'll let you know. Come along on Tuesday evening in any case to speak with Paul. There will be several follow up public meetings. Also - if you're not receiving information through your letter box about him, please let us know on here.

WBG :cool:

Rheghead
29-Mar-15, 23:42
I was a No voter through and through when I came to this forum. The Union of the UK was a sacred bull that couldn't be killed in my opinion. I refused to vote for any SNP councillor or anything remotely connected to the SNP. But the referendum changed all that. I listened. I battled with what I thought was right for Scotland. And my failing was that I have been conditioned to think that Scottish independence or devomax was bad for the UK. In truth, I think our lives will be enriched if we had a greater say on our future. And that will only come if there is maximum SNP MPs in Westminster who are fighting for our corner of Britain

Kenn
30-Mar-15, 01:06
I wish I could agree with you Rheghead but all I feel is sadness at the bitterness and division left after The Referendum.
I am concerned that the country I love and have adopted allows it's politicians to make such a mess of things and then blames Westminster for all their ills.
I am concerned at the lack of experience shown by those in public office here and their total rejection of responsibility.
I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.
I accept that what The Conservatives have done has alienated much of the populace but at least they have been prepared to try and put the United Kingdom's finances back in order although there is still a very long way to go.
I am saddened by the fact that so many folk will blindly accept the lies and half truths that are bandied about by all parties.
I would like to see change and a fairer society but this will not, cannot be achieved without the monies in the coffers.
We all need to have a dream of whatever leaning but we all need to face up to reality as well.

PantsMAN
30-Mar-15, 11:52
In truth, I think our lives will be enriched if we had a greater say on our future. And that will only come if there is maximum SNP MPs in Westminster who are fighting for our corner of Britain

A brave statement and one that should be applauded. Scotland needs voters to seriously think about their choices on the 7th May. Take a lesson from Rheghead and don't just vote the way you have always voted out of habit.

Rheghead
31-Mar-15, 12:20
I wish I could agree with you Rheghead but all I feel is sadness at the bitterness and division left after The Referendum.
I am concerned that the country I love and have adopted allows it's politicians to make such a mess of things and then blames Westminster for all their ills.
I am concerned at the lack of experience shown by those in public office here and their total rejection of responsibility.
I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.
I accept that what The Conservatives have done has alienated much of the populace but at least they have been prepared to try and put the United Kingdom's finances back in order although there is still a very long way to go.
I am saddened by the fact that so many folk will blindly accept the lies and half truths that are bandied about by all parties.
I would like to see change and a fairer society but this will not, cannot be achieved without the monies in the coffers.
We all need to have a dream of whatever leaning but we all need to face up to reality as well.

What businesses always scream out for is stability and continuity. I agree fully, businesses should have stability and continuity. But the current business model that they mostly follow is short term profit and boom and bust at the cost of living wages and the environment which we all depend upon.. They ignore the issues that hinder their future sustainability. The right wing political parties (red, blue , yellow and purple) are locked in into feeding that current business model for short term political gain. For me, the referendum was a way out of that viscious circle of political, economic and environmental corruption so that we could have a chance to build a better country, one that was socially responsible, environmentally benign and outward looking.

Scout
31-Mar-15, 12:56
What businesses always scream out for is stability and continuity. I agree fully, businesses should have stability and continuity. But the current business model that they mostly follow is short term profit and boom and bust at the cost of living wages and the environment which we all depend upon.. They ignore the issues that hinder their future sustainability. The right wing political parties (red, blue , yellow and purple) are locked in into feeding that current business model for short term political gain. For me, the referendum was a way out of that viscious circle of political, economic and environmental corruption so that we could have a chance to build a better country, one that was socially responsible, environmentally benign and outward looking. So why has this not happened yet under SNP? they have been in power for 7 years are you saying SNP are white as white. Again why would one not want to be ruled by Westminster but happy to be ruled by Brussels

Bogbrush
31-Mar-15, 15:31
Normally I'd be quite interested to hear what a Westminster candidate from here has to say. But not this one.

PantsMAN
31-Mar-15, 16:11
Normally I'd be quite interested to hear what a Westminster candidate from here has to say. But not this one.

Thanks for sharing...

rob murray
31-Mar-15, 16:21
I wish I could agree with you Rheghead but all I feel is sadness at the bitterness and division left after The Referendum.
I am concerned that the country I love and have adopted allows it's politicians to make such a mess of things and then blames Westminster for all their ills.
I am concerned at the lack of experience shown by those in public office here and their total rejection of responsibility.
I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.
I accept that what The Conservatives have done has alienated much of the populace but at least they have been prepared to try and put the United Kingdom's finances back in order although there is still a very long way to go.
I am saddened by the fact that so many folk will blindly accept the lies and half truths that are bandied about by all parties.
I would like to see change and a fairer society but this will not, cannot be achieved without the monies in the coffers.
We all need to have a dream of whatever leaning but we all need to face up to reality as well.

I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.....you can say that again / a hung parliament with SNP playing, as Salmon splattered over the sunday papers, kingmakers, may well make some parts of england seriously unsafe for scots.

tonkatojo
31-Mar-15, 18:41
I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.....you can say that again / a hung parliament with SNP playing, as Salmon splattered over the sunday papers, kingmakers, may well make some parts of england seriously unsafe for scots.

Not sure about "unsafe" but the snp will probably get their wish, but coming from the English being looking to rule themselves only, and they perhaps want away from the union and let the other 3 fare for themselves.

Rheghead
01-Apr-15, 12:33
I am concerned that there could be a huge backlash from England in the event of a hung parliament.....you can say that again / a hung parliament with SNP playing, as Salmon splattered over the sunday papers, kingmakers, may well make some parts of england seriously unsafe for scots.

Yeah and we really want to be part of that UK.

Scout
01-Apr-15, 15:30
Yeah and we really want to be part of that UK. Yes but have you seen in England people burning the Scottish flags? I have seen groups who have burned the UK flag in Scotland, So well done SNP once again for the big split in the UK

Rheghead
01-Apr-15, 15:37
Yes but have you seen in England people burning the Scottish flags? I have seen groups who have burned the UK flag in Scotland, So well done SNP once again for the big split in the UK

Yeah, and I really want to be part of that UK as well.

sids
01-Apr-15, 16:13
Yeah, and I really want to be part of that UK as well.

There's only one UK.

You're just lucky.

Camra
01-Apr-15, 20:21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWfh6sGyso

weeboyagee
02-Apr-15, 08:48
A big thank you to everyone who turned up - every seat taken. Lots of questions asked and answered.

WBG :cool:

PantsMAN
07-Apr-15, 15:21
Yes but have you seen in England people burning the Scottish flags? I have seen groups who have burned the UK flag in Scotland, So well done SNP once again for the big split in the UK

Where did you see this happen?

You imply the SNP were involved; what proof do you have?

Details please.

Rheghead
07-Apr-15, 18:43
Where did you see this happen?

You imply the SNP were involved; what proof do you have?

Details please.

I wouldn't hold your breath PantsMan of I were you.

PantsMAN
07-Apr-15, 19:08
I wouldn't hold your breath PantsMan of I were you.

Another empty barrel I suspect. :eek:

Scout
07-Apr-15, 20:43
I wouldn't hold your breath PantsMan of I were you. Check it out on facebook and youtube

PantsMAN
08-Apr-15, 11:35
Check it out on facebook and youtube

Can't find anything verified on YouTube or Facebook(searching for SNP burns UK flag)

There's an eejit draped in the saltire but nothing that verifies his SNP membership.

Links if you don't mind?

You stated that you had seen 'groups' who had burned the Union Flag.

I ask again -
Where did you see this happen?

You imply the SNP were involved; what proof do you have?

Scout
08-Apr-15, 14:48
Can't find anything verified on YouTube or Facebook(searching for SNP burns UK flag)

There's an eejit draped in the saltire but nothing that verifies his SNP membership.

Links if you don't mind?

You stated that you had seen 'groups' who had burned the Union Flag.

I ask again -
Where did you see this happen?

You imply the SNP were involved; what proof do you have? Only on youtube and facebook

Scout
08-Apr-15, 17:06
Can't find anything verified on YouTube or Facebook(searching for SNP burns UK flag)

There's an eejit draped in the saltire but nothing that verifies his SNP membership.

Links if you don't mind?

You stated that you had seen 'groups' who had burned the Union Flag.

I ask again -
Where did you see this happen?

You imply the SNP were involved; what proof do you have? What you also say Membership I have not said that. I am not a member of any group however I will vote for one.

PantsMAN
08-Apr-15, 20:03
What you also say Membership I have not said that. I am not a member of any group however I will vote for one.

Herding cats would be easier than understanding the above...

Scout
09-Apr-15, 09:12
Herding cats would be easier than understanding the above... You said about membership of the SNP, I have never said any one was a member but a supporter of SNP. I can vote who I like but I do not need to be a member of a party does that make it clear for you.

PantsMAN
09-Apr-15, 11:19
You said about membership of the SNP, I have never said any one was a member but a supporter of SNP. I can vote who I like but I do not need to be a member of a party does that make it clear for you.

Crystal.

Your original implication that the SNP are involved in provoking people to burn the Union flag still stands.

Scout
09-Apr-15, 12:26
Crystal.

Your original implication that the SNP are involved in provoking people to burn the Union flag still stands. It is a fact that lot's of bad things are around on internet facebook youtube etc cited by extremist who feels SNP and separatism are a good group to attach too.