We long ago ran out of words to express the magnitude of the contempt in which the SNP now hold the people of Scotland. Which is unfortunate, because this probably calls for the invention of a whole new scale.
Shall we go through just a few of the more crassly insulting holes in this pitiful excuse for a cover story, just to pass the time while we wait for the former First Minister to appear before the COVID inquiry? We don’t know about you, but we’ve got nothing better to do.
(Including but not limited to International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; International Pronouns Day; International Transgender Day Of Visibility; Transgender Awareness Week and of course the whole of “Pride Month”, which is now an almost entirely trans-focused event).
Citizens of Scotland and the UK were solemnly instructed to “remember the many trans people whose lives have been tragically cut short by violence”, although weirdly none of the politicians issuing the orders actually named any.
However, since we’re endlessly being told that trans people are the most marginalised, oppressed and vulnerable members of our society, and that an actual “trans genocide” is currently in progress, we expect there have been loads.
Once again, we’re dismayed to report that we called it right. Because last night SNP MSP Mairi McAllan, officially representing the party on Question Time, told a weary audience in Fort William that that was precisely the case.
And readers, if ever a policy has been tested in battle and found wanting, it’s that one.
But we’ve subsequently noticed a number of attempts by various people to muddy the story by talking about a “draft” warrant request, implying that there was no improper delay. So we checked up, and thought you might like to know how the process works.
It’s not often we have to correct the figures of an esteemed KC like Joanna Cherry, but she’s made a straight-up mistake in her column for The National today.
Because of course Ash Regan and Kate Forbes did rather better than that.
Today is the last day of Nicola Sturgeon’s record-breaking reign as First Minister of Scotland. In a few hours we’ll know who is to succeed her in the role. She was only the second SNP occupant of Bute House, and the legacy she bequeaths compared to the one she inherited from Alex Salmond is a matter of measureable record.
Tonight’s debate on Sky News between the three SNP leadership candidates was yet another inconclusive low-scoring draw, with each contender taking a few hits (almost all from host Beth Rigby) and also landing the odd blow on each other.
The most notable of the latter was probably when Ash Regan gave Humza Yousaf a rather uncomfortable time over his claiming credit for the Queensferry Crossing when he was Transport Secretary.
As well as frantically trying to deflect by pretending Regan had attacked the SNP’s record on the project in general, Yousaf insisted that he’d played a major role in the bridge’s delivery. So let’s just check the timeline.
Andy Wiltshire on The Massive Face Of Truth: “I trust the Rev is working feverishly on pieces about (a) cash for seats, and (b) the involvement of HMRC…” Jun 7, 16:53
Hatey McHateface on In pursuit of clarity: “Careful, Aidan! You’re trampling all over the green cheese with your muckle tackity boots. Green cheese is all some of…” Jun 7, 16:32
Aidan on In pursuit of clarity: ““I’m not going to engage with the facts you’ve laid out and therefore because I’m ignoring the evidence I win…” Jun 7, 16:30
Hatey McHateface on In pursuit of clarity: “New Caledonia, eh? A name to conjure with. Second only to Nova Scotia as a reminder of the Scots’ long,…” Jun 7, 16:20
Northcode on In pursuit of clarity: “Prove Salvo/Liberate are guilty of embezzlement. You can’t because you don’t have any proof. And why don’t you have any…” Jun 7, 16:17
100%Yes on The Massive Face Of Truth: “More SNP dirty secrets, cash for seats, this is just the start.” Jun 7, 16:16
Anne on The Massive Face Of Truth: “The day these corrupt and greedy individuals get their come uppence will be a great day .If only Alex were…” Jun 7, 15:58
Aidan on In pursuit of clarity: “Is it true or not true that the chair of C-24 issued the following statement:no petition … could be accepted…” Jun 7, 15:57
Mark Beggan on The Massive Face Of Truth: “Cosa Nostra. We’ll make Scotland an offer they can’t refuse. If anyone objects then they will be swimming with the…” Jun 7, 15:54
Skip_NC on The Massive Face Of Truth: “This is a question that absolutely must be answered. I’m surprised a certain Scot isn’t popping with excitement at yet…” Jun 7, 15:49
Captain Caveman on In pursuit of clarity: “@Xaracen How’s “Project Hee Haw” going at the UN? You’ve been quiet for a good while; I can’t imagine why.…” Jun 7, 15:47
Xaracen on In pursuit of clarity: “Hah! Your own post I just commented on, Aidan, is itself a ‘bare denial’!” Jun 7, 15:26
Xaracen on In pursuit of clarity: “You made the claim of rejection, your job to back it up, not mine to refute it.” Jun 7, 15:05
DavidT on The Massive Face Of Truth: “Mind, some used to copy-and-paste from the blog.” Jun 7, 14:43
Aidan on In pursuit of clarity: “lol – Xaracen: if you are involved in this eccentric escapade why don’t YOU publish all the correspondence with various…” Jun 7, 14:43
Hatey McHateface on In pursuit of clarity: “Fascinating stuff, Confused. As if by magic you manage to blame all the world’s ills on the English and the…” Jun 7, 14:36
Aidan on In pursuit of clarity: “That is what is known in the legal profession as a “bare denial”, I.e. a simply statement of “no I…” Jun 7, 14:34
Xaracen on In pursuit of clarity: “@Aidan; “the approach to the UN had already been rejected.” Oh, FFS, not this tripe again! Prove it! Show us…” Jun 7, 14:29
Effijy on The Massive Face Of Truth: “It’s a pity that it’s the Sun doing the interview. Over to the Editor now to twist and turn every…” Jun 7, 14:24
Hatey McHateface on The Massive Face Of Truth: “Fourth comment from the top, Alf. Is that a new personal best?” Jun 7, 14:23
Hatey McHateface on In pursuit of clarity: “When you write about big mouths, Northy, we must all defer to your lived experience.” Jun 7, 14:21
Hatey McHateface on The Massive Face Of Truth: “Now that fame is chapping your door, Stu, promise us you won’t let it go to your head and turn…” Jun 7, 14:14
Confused on In pursuit of clarity: “the tendency towards disorder in macro social systems, the existence of a “social entropy” is a constant and tragic problem…” Jun 7, 14:05
Skip_NC on The Massive Face Of Truth: “(a) It’s the weekend so they’re at their dachas. (b) Now that they know the only advocate in Scotland ever…” Jun 7, 13:48
McDuff on The Massive Face Of Truth: “You fully deserve this vindication rev, it was about time.” Jun 7, 13:29
Northcode on In pursuit of clarity: “I disagree, Jay I think you should increase the number of comments you post in this place.” Jun 7, 13:17
Alf Baird on The Massive Face Of Truth: ““Scotland has traditionally prided itself on the strength of its institutions” Fortunately now we know that our institutions are colonial.…” Jun 7, 13:15
