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The fateful day 946

Posted on February 23, 2020 by

A few weeks ago when we said Wings was going to take a break for a bit, we also said “There may be posts now and then if something particularly significant happens”. Well, this week something particularly significant happened.

It was a development that we’d been predicting ever since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister, but it’s no less important for that. And it’s not an exaggeration to say that it could be the deciding factor in whether Scotland becomes independent.

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The silver lining 99

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

The vote of confidence 791

Posted on February 15, 2020 by

Baptism of fire 752

Posted on February 08, 2020 by

The prisoner 1,240

Posted on February 01, 2020 by

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    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““at least put some effort into it” You’re flying the flag of a country whose leaders have pursued policies that…May 5, 19:53
    • Sven on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Mark Beggan @ 19.18 “Indy is finished before the vote begins.” To be is to do, Mark. The practise is…May 5, 19:47
    • 100%Yes on Binfire Of The Vanities: “I see Ali hasn’t returned your call. I’ll answer for him, their not and never will the SNP & Greens…May 5, 19:36
    • Northcode on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““assimilation aye fails when peoples remain, even ‘the dregs of a rusted culture’ (Fanon) enough to breath life anew.” I…May 5, 19:21
    • Captain Caveman on Binfire Of The Vanities: “On the contrary YL. The Welsh are a lovely, friendly and most welcoming people (as indeed are the Scots, present…May 5, 19:20
    • Mark Beggan on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Indy is finished before the vote begins. Gloating is for fools.May 5, 19:18
    • Jamie on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Hatey, your trolling is really low effort and lame. I was trolling people and got bored of trolling online before…May 5, 19:17
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: “But. But. The Union is a hoax! A never was! A myth! Scotland is already independent! Haven’t you learned anything…May 5, 19:13
    • James on Binfire Of The Vanities: “You and Adrian?May 5, 18:59
    • Bilbo on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Convince me that the SNP and the Greens are going to deliver independence in the next Holyrood term and I’ll…May 5, 18:59
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: “You got it in one, Twat H. Scotland will be Independent by this time next week. Dinna forget tae stay…May 5, 18:55
    • Young Lochinvar on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Fat Slag Wilma Flintstone @ 6.08 Hahahaha! Bet the Welsh just love you rocking up Colonist style with your thunder-thighs…May 5, 18:51
    • twathater on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Oh boy the yoonies are out in force today backed up by the resident 77th brigade fuckwit , keep going…May 5, 18:35
    • Alf Baird on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Scotti/Gaels assimilation of Picts, followed by English assimilation of Scots: assimilation aye fails when peoples remain, even ‘the dregs of…May 5, 18:23
    • Young Lochinvar on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Beggars You forgot to mention snails and puppy dogs tails. Whereas of course the ones made in the west are…May 5, 18:19
    • Ali on Binfire Of The Vanities: “If Indy preference is at 55% that was done with Swinney in charge. I’m not waking up to gloating unionists…May 5, 18:15
    • Young Lochinvar on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Let’s start a poll. Who looks more like Max Hermann, the father of the vampires in the classic Lost Boys…May 5, 18:12
    • Captain Caveman on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Aww bless YL, you STILL having a meltdown?! 😀 It’s GREAT living rent free in your head. I’ve been enjoying…May 5, 18:08
    • Mark Beggan on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Made in China with coal,oil and child slave labour.May 5, 18:00
    • Young Lochinvar on Binfire Of The Vanities: “HMcH @ 5.28 No. Nobody is saying that, well except you and yer fellow spoilers on here but you don’t…May 5, 17:52
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Please don’t tell us it’s an electric one made in China. Then again, how could it be a diesel one…May 5, 17:37
    • Young Lochinvar on Binfire Of The Vanities: “HMcH @ 5.06 Is that it? Lordy, you’re losing it “old boy”, remand coming up again is it? As long…May 5, 17:33
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““we are to believe that the Alliance to Liberate Scotland Party is to make an immediate impact” FFS, x. Why…May 5, 17:28
    • agentx on Binfire Of The Vanities: “I see Swinney has been using a great big SNP battle coach for campaigning. It makes you wonder why a…May 5, 17:24
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““a vote to extinguish the Scots as a people” I thought you’d be in favour of that, Northy. Surely, as…May 5, 17:23
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““actually 4 to 5 % of indy supporters tend to vote reform” Surely, it’s 4.539 % so why don’t you…May 5, 17:19
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““It isn’t the religion of peace invading other countries spreading tyranny, hunger, petulance, famine & death” Aw naw, spitting dummies…May 5, 17:13
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: “Here ye gang, YL. Today’s one (1) reply from me, in which I validate your pathetic, pointless, dishonourable, existence. In…May 5, 17:06
    • Jamie on Binfire Of The Vanities: “So many, is actually 4 to 5 % of indy supporters tend to vote reform. The truth is, without independence,…May 5, 16:59
    • Hatey McHateface on Binfire Of The Vanities: ““piling in like pedos with sweeties at a school gate” Man, 2 days to go! You can almost smell the…May 5, 16:58
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