Our most extra-specially alert readers may have recently noticed the website of some dodgy chancer claiming that a recent opinion poll by Survation showed high support for a pro-independence list party led by Alex Salmond.
Unfortunately, no such poll existed. The site owner blanked every request to back up his assertion with a link to the supposed survey, and it rapidly became clear that it was a totally fabricated piece of attention-seeking which we won’t indulge with a link.
We were looking for something else this afternoon, but accidentally found this:
Just two weeks before the last Holyrood election, widely-respected analysts Weber Shandwick had put together a prediction of how the results would pan out. Just for a bit of fun, let’s compare it to the reality.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new World Speed-Reading Champion:
Almost 1200 words in 15 seconds is mighty impressive going in anyone’s book. (Either that or it’s REALLY slow for a 12-word tweet.) But we wondered if there might be any other reason why Mrs Angus Robertson wouldn’t want people reading that article.
Hatey McHateface on Strike One: “Careful, Alf. It looks like AI slop is finding its way into your posts as well.” Dec 12, 17:48
Hatey McHateface on How Far To Go, How Far: ““Scotland’s justice system has always fiercely defended its independence from political interference”. More shite from the Record. It’s as if…” Dec 12, 17:42
Alf Baird on How Far To Go, How Far: ““We know from Wings passim that Scotland in 2025 is a country where pretty much nobody is actually responsible or…” Dec 12, 17:42
Mark Beggan on How Far To Go, How Far: “Reform win first Scottish by-election. Fascism is on the he rise.” Dec 12, 17:40
Northcode on Strike One: “What makes you think Jay was talking about you? You aren’t mentioned at all. You’re so vain I bet you…” Dec 12, 17:38
Dan on Strike One: “Aye, but a trans woman (Oh fuck this pandering to the delusion) bloke with a degree of masochistic tendencies might…” Dec 12, 17:30
Hatey McHateface on Strike One: “Bacofoil and wardrobes. The enforced alien accoutrements of the coloniser, willingly adopted by no true Sovereign Scot. A bit like…” Dec 12, 17:30
Alf Baird on Strike One: “‘canna’ ser twa maisters” Dec 12, 17:27
Hatey McHateface on Strike One: ““Anally obsessed” says Jay, following on in the footsteps of Northy. As the other boy used to say, every accusation…” Dec 12, 17:22
PC Foster on Strike One: “Dr Upton aired some of his medical beliefs during this tribunal that demonstrate that he is clearly not fit to…” Dec 12, 16:55
Alf Baird on Strike One: ““The Scottish judges sit under the Crown of England, not the Crown of Scotland” This appears as an inevitable reality…” Dec 12, 16:15
Michael P on How Far To Go, How Far: “Breathtaking – that Tribunal Judge has written himself into a whole world of trouble. It is a real concern that…” Dec 12, 15:44
100%Yes on How Far To Go, How Far: “My understanding is you can only make an appeal if you have a point of law. The judge might have…” Dec 12, 15:44
Rev. Stuart Campbell on How Far To Go, How Far: “I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU MEAN” Dec 12, 15:42
100%Yes on How Far To Go, How Far: “I honestly would love to see other women and organizations put their weight behind her appeal. This needs sort and…” Dec 12, 15:38
AdamH on How Far To Go, How Far: “I don’t know which is more unbelievable 1) That a judgement could contain so many errors 2) That even if…” Dec 12, 15:24
Stuart MacKay on How Far To Go, How Far: “The whole thing reeks of AI slop. You’d have to be especially retarded to write “Not For Gays” – good…” Dec 12, 15:20
holymacmoses on How Far To Go, How Far: “Make sure you’re credited for all this research and analysis Mr Wings. The judgement was bizarre if not cynical in…” Dec 12, 15:19
DaveL on How Far To Go, How Far: “‘The laws an ass’, that’ll be regarded as a top notch compliment now.” Dec 12, 15:13
Terry on How Far To Go, How Far: “You have two Problem 3’s. Best not to have errors when criticising the errors of others. Anyway, keep up the…” Dec 12, 15:13
Gordon Bain on How Far To Go, How Far: “Utterly shameful! It’s also interesting that even the Record can’t use English properly. “nurse Sandie”? FFS! Nurse Peggie, surely. As…” Dec 12, 15:09
Stu on How Far To Go, How Far: “I mean, I’m sure no actual judge would do the following, so I’m talking about a hypothetical judge in a…” Dec 12, 15:08
Captain Caveman on Strike One: “I am the bearer of good news, Northy: No one is trying to kill you – or your imaginary Pictish…” Dec 12, 14:34
Jay on How Far To Go, How Far: “What, if any, provisions exist for public funding of Mrs. Peggie’s costs? Will we see the day when a Judge…” Dec 12, 14:12
Sven on How Far To Go, How Far: “Yet again, I feel the MSM are following where our host leads.” Dec 12, 14:07
Northcode on Strike One: “Hi Marky, Try not be a humungous bore on here today… oops, too late, Marky. And I don’t hate the…” Dec 12, 14:04
Bruce Williamson on Strike One: “Has nobody questioned what a Doctor is doing in a Nurses area in the first place. Pretty sure the pecking…” Dec 12, 14:01
sarah on How Far To Go, How Far: “More excellent analysis, Rev. Thank you. [typo – there’s two number 3 problems.]” Dec 12, 13:56
