(We must conclude from all this, incidentally, that John Swinney LOVES the Tories, because he had no problem accepting an indyref from a right-wing party in 2012.)
If Scotland leaves the UK, who might be the Prime Minister of the remains of it is none of his business, and certainly shouldn’t be a dealbreaker in achieving independence.
If there’s anyone left in the SNP with a shred of integrity (and if there is they must be very deep undercover indeed), Swinney ought to be challenged for the leadership at next month’s conference and replaced with someone – the Lord alone knows who – who’s actually willing to pursue the party’s supposed primary goal, because Swinney has now dismissed every possible route to it out of hand.
The multi-statement meltdown that has been the unravelling of Nicola Sturgeon this week has been quite something to behold. Last night, for example, we swear our Twitter feed presented these two tweets one after the other.
And now today, just four years and three months of struggle later:
As far as we’re aware, today marks the first time the Scottish Government has formally acknowledged that transwomen are men. For our next trick, we’re going to send in an FOI asking if they know what religion the Pope is, or where bears go to the toilet.
Police Scotland have nevertheless denied that prisoners in their custody are being excessively pampered, following reports that a man was hustled out of St Leonard’s station in Edinburgh with an electric blanket over his head.
Meanwhile, following the Supreme Court ruling in the For Women Scotland case, the force’s HQ at Tulliallan was burgled by a gang of militant transactivists who stole all the toilets. Officers say they have nothing to go on.
(Kelly’s article is here. Link to Grok’s answer here. The ChatGPT analysis that triggered the article can be read in this tweet thread. A verifiable analysis by Grok of the debate, based on a neutral question, can be read here.)
He popped up on Talk TV last night, explaining how a middle-aged man twerking at a number of very young children – some of whom seemed visibly distressed – during a recent Pride march was fine because maybe the children had asked him to (which they manifestly hadn’t), and anyway it was their parents’ fault that it happened.
And, y’know, readers can make their own judgements about that.
CatalogueTrewsers on Vibecoding A Better World: “When a cool cucumber like Robin looses his shit during a discussion. It tells me more about him,than it does…” Nov 8, 19:52
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: ““you’ve got them worried” Be reasonable, 100%, it’s to be expected that Scots want to know when the UN is…” Nov 8, 19:18
Aidan on Vibecoding A Better World: “lol “rigged” take off your tin foil hat. If the 2014 referendum was rigged, then any future referendum will also…” Nov 8, 19:10
100%Yes on Vibecoding A Better World: “Alf, you and Salvo keep up the good work, you’ve got them worried.” Nov 8, 18:53
James on Vibecoding A Better World: “So, Adrian, the legitimate route, according to your ‘wisdom’ is via another rigged UK referendum? What a surprise.” Nov 8, 18:21
Northcode on Vibecoding A Better World: ““…had been annexed decades and in many instances centuries before [1945].” My comment was about the legality of annexation before…” Nov 8, 17:51
Alf Baird on Vibecoding A Better World: ““It was only after 1945 that Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibited annexation by force under international law.” The…” Nov 8, 15:03
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: “Ah, c’moan noo, Willie. We a’ ken it’s Tel Aviv.” Nov 8, 14:31
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: ““The issue is annexation which is unlawful and without consent” Ooo, tough shit, Alf. Any reasonable observer is gonna interpret…” Nov 8, 14:28
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: ““Scotland is a catalyst Country to the freedom of just about every other Country” Havers. Ukr**ne is a catalyst country…” Nov 8, 14:20
Northcode on Vibecoding A Better World: “Even if Scotland had been annexed pre-1945 (it wasn’t), it wouldn’t have been illegal under international law. Before 1945, annexation…” Nov 8, 14:16
Willie on Vibecoding A Better World: “Who is taking down comments Rev, the second they are posted. Gremlins on the line?” Nov 8, 14:02
Willie on Vibecoding A Better World: “Looks like Tommy Robinson of the English Defence League is having fun in Ireland. ” I’m just about love bro,…” Nov 8, 14:00
Alf Baird on Vibecoding A Better World: “““Independence without consent” The issue is annexation which is unlawful and without consent.” Nov 8, 13:43
Northcode on Vibecoding A Better World: ““… you and your tribe plan for Scotland to be steam rollered into Independence…” Perhaps the mission statement for both…” Nov 8, 13:19
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “We have to think of a larger picture before becoming independent as much as we would pay attention to details…” Nov 8, 12:10
Aidan on Vibecoding A Better World: “It is 180 degrees the other way 100% yes. The “Westminster” route did produce a pathway to independence in 2014…” Nov 8, 11:51
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “When Scotland is recognised as independent it will effect and have a affect on every other Country around the world…” Nov 8, 11:50
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “The approach from the Countries of Ireland and Wales towards the influx of migration and high taxes from Englands parliament…” Nov 8, 11:35
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: “You write an enormous screed to explain why the obvious solution is impossible, 100%. Found a plebiscitary party, establish plausible…” Nov 8, 11:27
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “It would be of Great advantage to other nations and populations around the world to ensure that Scotland is recognised…” Nov 8, 11:20
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: “That’s your opinion, Alf, and that of a few supporters. It’s almost as if you don’t know us Scots at…” Nov 8, 11:11
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “100% yes. Your reasoning is sound up to the point where you suggest that we can perhaps do UDI, or…” Nov 8, 10:51
Alf Baird on Vibecoding A Better World: “Excellent summary. The role of independence leaders is to unveil their oppression to the people. The SNP elite has never…” Nov 8, 10:29
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “Hatey, The system is not just tragic for Scotland, but for Ireland, Wales and England. Long ago I realised that…” Nov 8, 10:12
James Che on Vibecoding A Better World: “Two people under one roof or related to each other in some way and using only one car, using one…” Nov 8, 09:35
100%Yes on Vibecoding A Better World: “We’re standing in the center of a road that goes into two different directions, the one on the left goes…” Nov 8, 09:26
Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: “Cast your mind back to the “crucially important” WM by-election that started the ousting of Starmer (remember him?) and you…” Nov 8, 09:20
Minceheid on Vibecoding A Better World: “Hatey McHateface says: 7 November, 2026 at 8:27 am Before you self-identify, MH, impress upon her that nay means nay.…” Nov 8, 09:19
