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Posted on November 21, 2015 by

By a margin of over three-to-one you voted for a fundraiser, so here it is:

finetime

1,142 of you voted in favour, so we’re expecting at least £1,142 😉

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  1. theMadMurph says:

    The link went a bit weird,. Took me to Facebook and then gave me the option to follow the link!

    Anyway, £657 by the time I’d chipped my badge in!

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  2. CameronB Brodie says:

    Got a non-Fbook link?

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  3. Bugger (the Panda) says:

    I don’t do Facebook

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  4. Ian Brotherhood says:

    That’s it.

    Took an hour.

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  5. HandandShrimp says:

    link to indiegogo.com

    That didn’t take long

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  6. sandy says:

    link to indiegogo.com

    Should do you for a linky, target already reached… well done guys and girls

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  7. John Sm. says:

    101% funded in an hour 😮

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  8. Rev. Stuart Campbell says:

    “The link went a bit weird,. Took me to Facebook and then gave me the option to follow the link!”

    Gah! I fucking hate Facebook so fucking much. Fixed now.

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  9. manandboy says:

    Painless by PayPal.

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  10. alba says:

    Total now at £1,054! Well done all…..

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  11. cearc says:

    You’ll be getting well fat and spotty with all they sweeties.

    Hope the separats are well.

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  12. KenC says:

    Contribution made.

    Least we can do Stu.

    You are a shit siever par exellence. (I mean that as a compliment. :D) You take all the brown stuff thrown our way and process it into gems we then throw back at the shit producers.

    p.s. Thanks for the link guys.

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  13. Roughian says:

    Done.

    Interesting about Louise Mensch. I would have thought you needed to be resident in UK for a set period of time to stay on electoral roll and donate to political party. Even though you’re still UK citizen.

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  14. manandboy says:

    Tory Gov making a noise over increasing State Pension. Ahead of IndyRef2 and HR16, SG must cover this move by the Unionists – and make a noise about it; lots of pensioners are hard of hearing seemingly.

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  15. MorvenM says:

    Given the generosity of Wings readers, I’m disappointed that the fundraiser for How the BBC Stole the Referendum: the Documentary didn’t reach its target. I hope it still gets made.

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  16. Chic McGregor says:

    @MorvenM

    Yep, despite a last minute late night spurt from Wingers which added about 10% of target, they still only got to about 75%.

    Are there rules preventing a follow up crowdfunder for the same project I wonder?

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  17. call me dave says:

    As Ed China (wheeler dealers) would say ‘Job Done’!
    Bubblegum for the brain but interesting nevertheless!

    PS:
    Aye the gift to the pensioners, I put a link up early hours, is basically an election wheeze. I’ll take it anyway but it’s still
    SNP x 2 for me.

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  18. HandandShrimp says:

    Chic

    I wouldn’t have thought so. If they begin the documentary there shouldn’t be any reason why they can’t do a phase 2 to cover say editing and marketing or something.

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  19. Anagach says:

    Thats a wee contribution. Do not drink the excess all at once. You’ll get pickled.

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  20. `sweets and fizzy pop` you must have really enjoyed your time at the dentist.

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  21. DerekM says:

    nae running of to a sunny beach now Rev or the electoral fascists will spend a fortune trying to get back their 750 quid,but then cant be arsed to spend some time on taking on a clear breach of purdah by BT.

    We need our own electoral commission this UK one is in someones back pocket and is as corrupt as the rest of the team GB establishment, disguised under the veil of an independent body,aye right!

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  22. Ken500 says:

    The Rev has a bank a/c no. Money can just be transferred at the counter. Sorting code – account no

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  23. Ken500 says:

    Aye Mensch is chancing it. Non Dom status. Wonder what her tax arrangements are. Is she claiming donation as a business expense, tax expense/charitable status or tax evaded. Or just a publicity stunt.

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  24. DerekM says:

    as for the other project How the BBC Stole the Referendum i really think they should change the name to” Media Stole” it might help with the crowdfund if the letters BBC are not in it,well i know myself if i see BBC the first thing that comes in my head is pish lies and more pish.

    Subconsciously it could be putting folks off even reading into what its about because of the letters BBC.

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  25. mealer says:

    cearc 12.14,
    Sweeties? It’s bread and water he should be getting.Bread and water in the gulag.

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  26. heedtracker says:

    Fiver is pretty good value, democracy wise

    link to theguardian.com

    In UKOK red and blue toryboy reality however-

    Just this one hardcore Toryboy

    “came to prominence in 2005 when he organised a “Napoleonic Ball” for the NSPCC in the Catherine Palace in St Petersburg featuring a performance by Elton John. The man who made his first fortune in the rag trade apparently spent £8m flying in 450 guests, including Bob Geldof and former US president Bill Clinton, by private jet for an event that raised £11m for charity.

    He lives in Hampstead, north London, in a house that reportedly boasts a ballroom, cinema, dining room that seats 30, and a two-acre garden with a lake. But his high profile has made him the subject of scrutiny and controversy. As a non-dom he legitimately pays UK tax only on offshore income and capital gains if brought into the UK.”

    He lives in Hampstead, north London, BUT As a non-dom he legitimately pays UK tax only on offshore income and capital gains if brought into the UK.

    Another red tory legacy via maniacs and buffoons like Bomber Bliar, Flipper Darling, Crash Gordon, who told us all, vote NO for Devo-Max, a federal UK. First Minister Dugdale.

    Nice to see that great arse UKOK Geldoff at the trough too.

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  27. Mike says:

    Shame those of us who cant post cant contribute.

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  28. HandandShrimp says:

    Without wishing to be a food fascist can Stu not spend all the excess on sweets and fizzy pop. We need him to carry on writing not go down with extreme diabetes.

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  29. Jack Murphy says:

    MorvenM said at 12:20 pm:-
    “Given the generosity of Wings readers, I’m disappointed that the fundraiser for How the BBC Stole the Referendum: the Documentary didn’t reach its target. I hope it still gets made.”

    They raised 73% for the film-making. CrowdFunder closed on 11th November. Maybe they should try again 🙂

    link to indiegogo.com

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  30. Robert Peffers says:

    @manandboy says: 21 November, 2015 at 12:19 pm:

    “Tory Gov making a noise over increasing State Pension. Ahead of IndyRef2 and HR16, SG must cover this move by the Unionists – and make a noise about it; lots of pensioners are hard of hearing seemingly.”

    Oh! Goody! I’ll be able to buy a cup of tea and a biscuit every week, when I go up to the village to collect my pension, now.

    I’ll think of Osborne

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  31. Ken500 says:

    Scottish taxpayers pay (UK) Gov pensions/benefits. The pro rata amount is less than the rest of the UK. People in Scotland died younger and pensioners in Scotland work longer. 9% in Scotland. 6% in the rest of the UK.

    Pensioners in Scotland benefit from personal care helping them stay in their homes, rather than residential care. Prescriptions and sight tests, and higher pro rata health spending so they get better treatment. No Junior Doctors strikes or disruptions. Bus passes so they can get out and about, meaning they are less depressed or lonely.

    Is the pension increase going to be for future pensioners? A PR stunt to distract from the Junior doctors strike and hospital disruption in England.

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  32. Cadogan Enright says:

    Well, the point is well made via the number of people and the speed of the response.

    £5 only – I would do rather more if I knew the surplus was going to Orkney 4 and hence to food banks

    The could still be left with a large bill to pay

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  33. dramfineday says:

    Contribution made.

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  34. Macandroid says:

    Coughed up my £5. ????

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  35. Macandroid says:

    ???? = smiley thing 🙁

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  36. Wee Jonny says:

    My donation came up as £5 but I thought I’d given more. Is a fevir the only ammount we can donate?

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  37. scunner says:

    Forget fizzy pop – have a malt on me

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  38. john king says:

    Jesus
    ye cannie even go tae the shoaps but ye miss aw the fun
    dammit. 🙂
    5hours and we’ve got more that the tank commander can get in two days and one of her contributers ante’d up a grand.

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  39. mogabee says:

    Come on Stu, that looks nothing like you.. 😀

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  40. Thepnr says:

    OK, OK chipped in a fiver, majority rules. Gladly.

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  41. reedlichtie says:

    Thanks Rev Stu
    Chipped in a fiver. Amazing how far the non payment of TV licence goes in supporting good causes, including How the BBC stole the referendum. Makes me feel all warm inside knowing my hard earned cash is going to good causes of my choice now rather than paying the BBC.

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  42. Helen Yates says:

    I am having problems trying to contribute to this fundraiser, It tells me to put in a valid no I have tried £20, 20.00, could someone advise please

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  43. Lollysmum says:

    @ Helen Yates
    Dont put in the £ sign just 20 & it should accept it. Don’t forget to click on perk if you want it

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  44. Ruby says:

    I’m happy to donate to Wings because the articles are a bloody good read, the cartoons are brilliant and the posts are very interesting and highly educational.

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  45. Simon Chadwick says:

    Only 348 contributors so far though! I hope we see the full 1142 voters before the close!

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  46. David McDowell says:

    Not sure why the BBC documentary makers didn’t keep their crowdfunder open for donations beyond the original closing date like the Orkney fundraisers did.

    I’m sure they’d have hit their £20,000 target if they’d kept it going for another few weeks.

    If the set up process includes the option to extend the duration of a fundraiser they should have taken it.

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  47. Robert Louis says:

    I go out for the day, only to find out upon my return, that not only has the fundraiser happened, the target has been reached. I bet there’s no badges left either.

    Typical appalling NATS behaviour. I blame Sturgeon.

    P.S. fiver on way 🙂

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  48. Ruby says:

    Simon Chadwick says:
    21 November, 2015 at 5:08 pm
    Only 348 contributors so far though! I hope we see the full 1142 voters before the close!

    Ruby replies

    It’s not the best time of the year/month to run a fundraiser however it does seem to be going well. I’m a bit worried about megabucks being spent on sweets & ginger.

    How about membership of upmarket spa offering all kinds of pampering ie massage, facials, oriental head massage, pedicures, sauna, steam room, mud baths, jacuzzi, flotarium etc etc?

    That sounds so much better than a years supply of Liquorice Allsorts, Jelly Babies, Wine Gums & Gob stoppers.

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  49. Ruby says:

    Robert Louis

    Perhaps if you are not lucky enough to get a badge you might get a few packets of liquorice allsorts, jelly babies or smarties!

    I wonder what £2k of sweets looks like?

    link to tinyurl.com

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  50. ScotsCanuck says:

    …. done, and you must have fixed whatever was broke because it took me only three mins to donate !!!

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  51. Sheryl Hepworth says:

    £2921.00 @ 18.44

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  52. Lenny Hartley says:

    Nearly 3k, I said I was wanting to donate a tenner but when I said I was wanting a badge it just took a fiver, never mind a good party to be had , enjoy, you deserve it.

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  53. Sheryl Hepworth says:

    I WANT A PACK OF JELLY BABIES FOR MY £5!!

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  54. Simon Chadwick says:

    “If the set up process includes the option to extend the duration of a fundraiser they should have taken it.”

    They only let you extend the deadline if you pass it within the original time. i.e. meet your target = allowed to continue fundraising. Fail to meet your target = that’s it.

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  55. Lollysmum says:

    £3k reached at 8pm

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  56. skozra says:

    A “Badge of Justice” sounds so World of Warcraft – just have to have one !

    I’d have donated anyway of course 🙂

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  57. Cherry says:

    Oh bummer donated £10 early on today didn’t realise there was a perk too!

    Hope you read this Rev and have pity on me 😉 weally weally, would like a badge of honour to pass on to my granweans. It could be worth a fortune on the antiques road show…it would have huge historic value …could be priceless!!

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  58. Cuilean says:

    A snashters fund. Excellent.

    Stu greetin’ fur a wee bawbee tae buy some candy.

    Bring it on, Red/Blue tory presspack bams. Dae yer worst.

    To the tune of ‘I am H. A. P.P.Y’:~

    We’re not reading now.
    Oh, we’re not reading now.
    We know we’re not.
    We’re sure we’re not.
    We’re not reading now.

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  59. Petra says:

    I see the fund has now hit £3127. WoW. It’s WELL over target now. Hope Stu doesn’t take offence but I’ve decided to give my contribution to the local food bank instead … with love from Wings.

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  60. Macandroid says:

    If there’s something left over from my fiver could you please send a gobstopper each to wee Willie Wonky, the tank straddler and Kezia somebody or other?

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  61. Clootie says:

    Added a fiver for fun. I know it winds the unionists up 😀

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  62. JLT says:

    Didn’t take an hour …but sheesh …what a kerfuddle with Facebook, PayPal and what!

    But …it’s done …and the pot grows!

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  63. ElaineS says:

    Put a tenner in,sorry its not much, being a student at 60 is a bitch….lol.

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  64. ronnie anderson says:

    Finally got round to chipping in,every which way we can Wings gets on their tits, keep it going People.

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  65. ronnie anderson says:

    @ Rev an ah want a badge, you set the donation limit for perk to low £5,ah could,nt be bothered keeping donating £5,times money Rev an ah hivnae got the time lol.

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  66. Wulls says:

    Or 114 folk donating a tenner.
    Which is what I did……
    We appear to have stumbled over the finishing line with Three Grand.
    Great idea.

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  67. Roseanne stuart says:

    That’s my donation of a few £s .????

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  68. Barbara Watson says:

    I work in the same building as the Electoral Commission, perhaps I could have the pleasure of delivering the fine in £1 coins :o)

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  69. velofello says:

    My vote is to send the surplus to Orkney 4. Simply cannot have the valiant 4 put at risk financially.

    Better still, a dedicated Wings Orkney 4 crowdfunder to stick it right up the nostrils of Carmichael and his pals.

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  70. David McDowell says:

    “a dedicated Wings Orkney 4 crowdfunder to stick it right up the nostrils of Carmichael and his pals.”

    Brilliant idea.

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  71. David McDowell says:

    “being late with some paperwork”

    But not a peep out of the Electoral Commission about Cameron and Co driving a coach and horses through purdah before the referendum. Not a peep out of them about Davidson seeing postal ballots before they were counted.

    What a joke.

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  72. velofello says:

    just ploughed my way through episode 1 of the Mayfair Set. If you have lingering sentimental thoughts about your/Scotland’s place in the world of the UK Establishment, watch it. I wager you’ll redouble your efforts to campaign for independence.

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  73. Bill Hume says:

    Even including Louise Mensch’s £1K ‘pledge’, we appear to have raised more in a day than Ruthie has managed in two.

    Lolololol.

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  74. Patrician says:

    Instead of spending it on sugary teats, get yourself a Gym membership 😈 and book a decent holiday.

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  75. Patrician says:

    Damn!! I really miss the edit function sometimes, I meant treats 😳

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  76. Al-Stuart says:

    Hi Stu.,

    Should we help poor old Tank Commander Ruthie out with her fine…

    Alchemist Estates also gave £12,500 to Ruth Davidson when she ran for the leadership of the Scottish Tories in 2011.

    Ruth Davidson was later fined £200 for failing to declare the cash on time.

    Source: ttps://archive.is/t8Gc6

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  77. Al-Stuart says:

    Whilst on the topic of Ruth Davidson raising funds for her Holyrood election campaign, are there not some rules about overseas donations?

    Anthony Hughes on Ruth Davidson’s Crowdfunder page…

    23:46 20/Nov/2015 – Heartfelt best wishes from Nebraska, US. Carry on with your stellar work toward equality and justice in Edinburgh and throughout the country! xoxo.

    Source: link to archive.is

    —————-

    Meanwhile on Ruth Davidson’s Crowdfunder she appears to be advertising Cash For Access

    QUOTE:

    PLEDGE £100 OR MORE – To Ruth Davidson –

    12 backers so far

    Be entered in a draw for afternoon tea for two with Ruth (post election!) at Holyrood Palace. Estimated delivery: June 2016

    Slippery slope Ruthie. Tea and crumpets one day, the next, you are getting roasted by the authorities, never mind your own Daily Torygraph for breaking the rules: link to archive.is

    But hey, to paraphrase the mad professor in ‘Back To The Future’

    Rules? Where we’re going we don’t need rules!

    Way to go Ruthie.

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  78. Skip_NC says:

    I’m curious – are there still rules about running a raffle? Don’t you have to post a statement about the draw promoter?

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  79. Brian Doonthetoon says:

    Hi Patrician.

    Have you never enjoyed ‘sugary teats’?

    They’re an exquisite aperitif!

    8=)

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