We thought this was overdue an update. It’s got about 16 new front pages on it, one whole new row and a handful of newly-rediscovered replacements. It really is worth taking a few minutes to peruse it properly (click on the pic to enlarge it) to get the full effect of eight wasted years of deja vu disappointment.
It’s not even The National’s fault. They’re a business, they’re simply trying to sell a few papers to a diminishing audience of endlessly gullible eejits. The real fault lies with the halfwitted SNP members who just keep on doggedly failing to learn a single lesson, and repeatedly vote to carry on doing what they know doesn’t work and never will.
So… his job is to get a legally binding referendum (something which doesn’t actually exist), but he knows that if we’re likely to win it we’re less likely to get it, so… we need to look like we’re going to lose one if it happens?
So presumably with support for the SNP already plummeting through the floor, the next phase of his grand strategy will be to drive support for independence down too? We suppose that’s a more rational explanation of the party’s actions in recent years than anything else we can think of, right enough.
Or of course, it might be that the guy’s just a complete gibbering idiot. You tell us.
We’ve seen some hilarious demands for “unity” in the independence movement in the last couple of years, almost all of them from the most divisive figures ever to wave a wee plastic Saltire (Pete Wishart, Neil Mackay, Wee Ginger Dug etc etc).
But this effort from the SNP’s new airhead mascot takes the shortbread.
Wings always likes to correct any inadvertent errors as quickly as possible, so we were pleased to hear from an alert reader with a correction to this morning’s article in which we claimed that “we’re supposed to be less than six months away from a second indyref, but [Humza Yousaf] hasn’t even admitted that that isn’t happening”.
Our reader informed us that they’d actually had some communication with the Scottish Government on that matter, which we’re happy to share with you.
As far as we’re aware this fact has never been formally stated publicly before for some reason. But just in case you were still holding out hopes, now you know.
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “I think we’re talking about two different things. Submitting documents, speaking at side-events, or having NGOs raise issues at the…” Sep 22, 16:10
Aidan on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Scotland has not been “recognised” in any meaningful way. Documents have been sent in, but the UN receives a whole…” Sep 22, 15:58
sam on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Scotland has been recognised within the UN framework regarding her claim as NSGT. Documents have been submitted to the UN,…” Sep 22, 15:35
Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Short presentation by SARA SALYERS 6 days ago, on behalf of SALVO / LIBERATION SCOTLAND. www.youtube.com/watch?v=piEfPOlpI9k” Sep 22, 14:54
Spartan 117 on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Obviously nothing better to do. Likely retired or unemployed.” Sep 22, 14:38
Spartan 117 on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “You’ll need to ask Stu to release my post from the mod queue then, because I ain’t typing it all…” Sep 22, 14:35
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “I agree with you — Scotland is not regarded as a Non-Self-Governing Territory. That’s precisely the point I’m making. Because…” Sep 22, 14:30
sam on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Hard to know but I’ll play the game. Gordon Brown. His “light touch” regulation of financial services helped to promote…” Sep 22, 14:22
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Timor-Leste doesn’t refute the point I’m making, because its situation was fundamentally different. East Timor was already on the UN’s…” Sep 22, 14:21
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “My point isn’t about how Article 73(e) is worded in isolation, but how it functions in UN practice. The clause…” Sep 22, 14:09
Alf Baird on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “On 20 May 2002, the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste came into force and Timor-Leste was recognised as…” Sep 22, 14:05
sam on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Northcode, “Declaration Regarding Non-Self-Governing Territories” “Article 73 Members of the United Nations which have or assume responsibilities for the administration…” Sep 22, 14:01
Alf Baird on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Your subjective viewpoint does not reflect the Article you refer to, which merely states the need for the administering Power:…” Sep 22, 13:38
Hatey McHateface on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “You mind me of somebody who used to be a regular on here. He had to stop suddenly – trouble…” Sep 22, 13:06
Hatey Mchateface on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “A likely story, Spartan 🙂 Why not mention an article by name, date and location. If it’s still online it…” Sep 22, 12:57
DaveL on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Almost twenty five percent of eighty posts from Hatey. What a gobby up himself know nothing obnoxious cunt he is!…” Sep 22, 12:46
Hatey McHateface on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Aw, shoot, Northy! Why de ye hae tae rain oan fowk’s parade lik that?” Sep 22, 12:26
Spartan 117 on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “@Hatey, I have just posted a list of 11 articles from a single MSM outlet alone over a 7 day…” Sep 22, 12:24
Hatey McHateface on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Surely you’re missing The Lobotomy? Or is that more efficiently administered through something added to Scottish Water?” Sep 22, 12:22
Hatey McHateface on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: ““She is going down and her handler protectors will have no hesitation in sacrificing her” Interesting how Sturgeon’s demise will…” Sep 22, 12:19
Northcode on A Thousand Islands In The Sea: ““Perhaps you missed it, Northcode” No, I didn’t miss Article 5 — it’s actually a good example of the distinction…” Sep 22, 12:12
Rob on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Don’t tempt the loonies, they will try and find an address to post the application to. 🙂” Sep 22, 12:08
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “To clarify my point: Whether Salvo/Liberation Scotland has UN-experienced people involved isn’t really the issue here. The question isn’t about…” Sep 22, 11:55
Willie on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “When does Anas Sarwar take up his seat in the House of Lords. Sturgeon, Sarwar, Mone, Davidson, will be a…” Sep 22, 11:42
Alf Baird on A Thousand Islands In The Sea: “Perhaps you missed it, Northcode: “– that immediate steps shall be taken, in United Nations Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories or…” Sep 22, 11:38
Aidan on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “Are the Ru**ians match funding any contribution?” Sep 22, 11:37
Mark Beggan on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “If that fails then you can apply to the United Federation of Planets. The Klingons are in the chair this…” Sep 22, 11:19
sarah on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “@ Northcode: I hope that you are mistaken. Salvo/Liberation have UN-experienced people in their committee. Perhaps you could contact Salvo…” Sep 22, 11:19
Northcode on His Majesty’s Loyal Sabre: “The mission statement on Liberation Scotland’s crowdfunder page — “Liberation Scotland’s mission is to restore the sovereign, independent state of…” Sep 22, 10:59
