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    • Nae Need! on Nicola’s Non-Truths: “I disagree with Chas. I agree with Twathater & Alf. I pressed Reply to the wrong person.Jan 15, 20:00
    • gregor on A crisis of democracy: “Huey: “Her duplicity and hunger for power derailed an open goal for independence, She turned the party into a cult…Jan 15, 19:50
    • Alf Baird on A crisis of democracy: “This does not alter that fact that the Scots language is the only language developed in Scotland and still spoken…Jan 15, 19:35
    • gregor on A crisis of democracy: “Daily Express: The earthquakes that have rocked Scotland so far in 2023 – including one foreshadowing Nicola Sturgeon quitting: “One…Jan 15, 19:06
    • gregor on A crisis of democracy: “James Melville @JamesMelville: “We penetrate the cabinets.” ~ Klaus Schwab (Video): https://tinyurl.com/3kburxfcJan 15, 18:50
    • twathater on A crisis of democracy: “Bravo ConfusedJan 15, 18:42
    • gregor on A crisis of democracy: ““There’s a difference between us. You think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think…Jan 15, 18:28
    • Nae Need! on Nicola’s Non-Truths: “I disagree.Jan 15, 18:24
    • twathater on Nicola’s Non-Truths: “I enjoyed reading that Robert and all he said was and is true , the unfortunate thing is that Robin…Jan 15, 18:15
    • Doug McGregor on A crisis of democracy: “Looking forward to part 2 of this, the solution for Scotland.Jan 15, 18:15
    • gregor on A crisis of democracy: “Wikipedia: World Economic Forum: “The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international non-governmental and lobbying organisation… The Forum suggests that…Jan 15, 18:14
    • twathater on Nicola’s Non-Truths: “I notice in your constant determination to deride and demean the good professor that you NEVER offer information or proof…Jan 15, 17:57
    • Chas on A crisis of democracy: “Why don’t you simply cut to the chase and tell Baird he is writing a lot of shite………as usual.Jan 15, 17:57
    • Nae Need! on A crisis of democracy: “I was wondering when you might pipe up. But I suppose the scope of your pre-written script is quite limited…Jan 15, 17:55
    • Willie on A crisis of democracy: “Gave up reading what Nancy Boy Janes Kelly has to say. Dummy spitting and toy throwing is is modus operandi…Jan 15, 17:36
    • Nae Need! on A crisis of democracy: “When considering a politicians’ worth to me, and other non-wealthy people, I always ask myself ‘Are they a globalist, are…Jan 15, 17:28
    • Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on A crisis of democracy: “Alf, with respect, too many of your tidy points remain debatable. You achieve your neat list by taking arbitrary scissors…Jan 15, 17:18
    • sam on A crisis of democracy: “Wtf are you raving about with your “sunshine” and implying that I favour Reform “you fans”. What shite.Jan 15, 16:00
    • Mark Beggan on A crisis of democracy: “If I were a potential Reform candidate I would be scouring these pages to prepare my defence. I believe you…Jan 15, 15:59
    • Mark Beggan on A crisis of democracy: ““in it for all they can grab” Duh!!Jan 15, 15:47
    • Mark Beggan on A crisis of democracy: “The only thing that’s different there from the SNP/ Branch office is the hanging!Jan 15, 15:45
    • Mark Beggan on A crisis of democracy: ““Are there any queers in the audience tonight…”Jan 15, 15:36
    • Campbell Clansman on A crisis of democracy: “This “More in Common” is for Westminster voting intentions. Which shows Indy parties at less than 30% of the vote.…Jan 15, 15:16
    • gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Declassified UK: I***el lobby funded a third of Conservative MPs: “Some 126 of the Tory party’s 344 MPs have accepted…Jan 15, 15:05
    • gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Declassified UK: I***el lobby funded a third of Conservative MPs: “Some 126 of the Tory party’s 344 MPs have accepted…Jan 15, 15:00
    • Michael Laing on A crisis of democracy: “The late 1950s into the 60s and early 70s were far better times than working-class people had ever seen before…Jan 15, 14:49
    • Nae Need! on A crisis of democracy: “The best thing for us, and the worst for Starmer and NuSNP, that Trump could do is to support, and…Jan 15, 14:49
    • David on A crisis of democracy: “You think the moderation is heavy handed? I can’t believe the dross that manages to stay up on every article!Jan 15, 14:01
    • Campbell Clansman on A crisis of democracy: “Peter Bell’s vanity project, the “New Scotland Party,” the “umbrella” you’ve touted, is getting about 8 signatures a day on…Jan 15, 14:00
    • Oscar Taime on A crisis of democracy: “Have always detested the assumption implicit in Churchill’s statement i.e. that we have tried everything there is to try &…Jan 15, 13:56
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