The reasons for Scottish Labour’s obliteration at the hands of the electorate last week are manifold, and most of them were very thoroughly explored in the weekend’s press, for example by Kevin McKenna here and here.
But as is our wont here on Wings, we wanted something a little more empirical to get our teeth into, so a few days before the election we commissioned a poll of 1,013 Scottish voters from Panelbase covering some of the subjects the regional office had campaigned on under its branch manager Jim Murphy.
Greg Moodie’s Election Dissection, a compilation of splendid cartoon strips from The National, Bella Caledonia and elsewhere, is available to order now.
Greg Moodie’s Election Dissection, a compilation of splendid cartoon strips from The National, Bella Caledonia and elsewhere, is available to order now.
If twice is a coincidence and three times is a trend, then these five recent pictures of “Saint” Jim Murphy – the martyr who endured an egging for all our sins – from the print media surely tell us something interesting.
Stuart MacKay on A matter of class: “Northcode, you’re right. The dick-swinging is just for the titillation of the the internet audience, otherwise this tale is as…” Dec 20, 10:55
Bilbo on A matter of class: “Ah the fantasist and fool again. Tories voted for Self Id in Holyrood and the only reason the Tories vetoed…” Dec 20, 10:54
Stuart MacKay on A matter of class: “Oh, it’s much worse than that Hatey. You should be trembling with fear under your union-flag covered duvet… > Egan,…” Dec 20, 10:45
Captain Caveman on A matter of class: ““including the Tories” Do they fuck. Short memory – those Tories were the only ones to hold the SNP in…” Dec 20, 10:28
Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on Contempt Of Government: “Big questions. Partly a terminology thing here. Dooyeweerd loads the word “norm” with specific human meaning which presupposes personal accountability…” Dec 20, 10:01
Billie on A matter of class: “The Tribunal had to come out in favour of Sandie Peggie but only did so one one ground. It is…” Dec 20, 09:50
Andy Wiltshire on A matter of class: “Do we know that there is definitely going to be an appeal, and if so, whether there is a date…” Dec 20, 09:32
Bilbo on A matter of class: “With just over a year and a half in power, the Labour government have become deeply unpopular. The economy is…” Dec 20, 09:27
Northcode on A matter of class: “Ah! We see here the sexual bonding – created by my imprint-laced posts designed to ensnare and enslave colonialists- in…” Dec 20, 09:12
Hatey McHateface on Contempt Of Government: “The “black books” idea is a bit of a red herring, and borderline racist too. Astute investigators would naturally know…” Dec 20, 09:03
Hatey McHateface on A matter of class: “Scotland’s largest public sector trade union, UNISON, with a membership of 150,000+ has a new leader this morning. And pink-haired…” Dec 20, 08:58
Hatey McHateface on Contempt Of Government: “Read Twat H, 100% Yes. There is only the tribe. Deny your fealty to the tribe and you deny your…” Dec 20, 08:43
Hatey McHateface on A matter of class: ““blindfold and with both hands tied” Ah’ve telt ye afore, Northy. Nae discussion o yer sex life afore the watershed!” Dec 20, 08:28
George Docherty on A matter of class: ““Honestly inaccurate” is right up there with “Economical with the truth.”” Dec 20, 08:26
Hatey McHateface on A matter of class: “There’s an interview with Sandie Peggie on Mail Online this morning. Of course, once the SNP and the wider Indy…” Dec 20, 08:25
Northcode on A matter of class: “More a matter of incompatible cultures than one of class. Here in the ‘Peggie palaver’ we see the anti-Scots racism…” Dec 20, 07:53
twathater on Contempt Of Government: “Your memory seems to be failing you again 100% yes , EVERY party in HR and WM including the tories…” Dec 20, 03:03
Cynicus on Contempt Of Government: “An interesting hypothesis. Do you have any evidence to support it?” Dec 20, 02:37
Angus on A matter of class: “Following the successful appeal, Judge Sandy Kemp must be sacked, no ifs no buts.” Dec 20, 00:06
Kevin Cargill on Contempt Of Government: “I’m sick and bloody tired of saying it but once more for those not listening. Transexual prostitution is one of…” Dec 19, 23:57
Oneliner on A matter of class: “Humbug (or any other kind of topical bug)” Dec 19, 22:53
GM on Contempt Of Government: “Bang on the money there Robert. Non the less it is interesting that she was picked out from the crowd…” Dec 19, 22:09
Peakcrew on A matter of class: “This not the first time Kemp has done this. Claims under multiple heads failed because he found doctors more “credible”…” Dec 19, 21:44
Hatey McHateface on A matter of class: “So why did you leave early?” Dec 19, 21:05
Hatey McHateface on A matter of class: “They’ll be sniffing aroond yer erse next, Northy. It must be the dug in ye. Bad dug! Nae biscuit! If…” Dec 19, 20:53
Oneliner on A matter of class: “I’m just back from the Duff & Phelps Christmas party. They’re all having a good laugh over there.” Dec 19, 20:36
Northcode on A matter of class: “I feel it is incumbent upon me to warn those who find themselves, perhaps in a confused daze, perpetually sniffing…” Dec 19, 20:29
Marie on A matter of class: “Significant falls in the number of mainly women (working class) applying to Scottish nurse training courses year on year. This…” Dec 19, 20:10
Lorncal on Contempt Of Government: “Start stealing their knickers, Lee. If they say anything – they’ll probably blame each other first – step in and…” Dec 19, 20:10
Lorncal on A matter of class: “You hit the nail plum on the head, Rev. It was a travesty. Legally, contemporaneous notes can be strongly evidential…” Dec 19, 19:58
