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Pride and patriotism 119

Posted on July 05, 2014 by

proudscots

(Story.)

The double standards 207

Posted on June 28, 2014 by

bannocktoon

The short walk to democracy 109

Posted on June 21, 2014 by

hamishconst

(Story, just in case you missed it in this week’s media “cybernat” horror orgy.)

Wagging the dog 98

Posted on May 24, 2014 by

wagging

Their master’s voice 126

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

puppets

Stripped bare 88

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

We apologise on all sorts of levels.

thenakedtuba

Russian standards 89

Posted on May 03, 2014 by

camvlad

One broken promise too many 76

Posted on April 26, 2014 by

hamishlabour

(See also here.)

The sunshine coach 64

Posted on April 12, 2014 by

thesunshinecoach

Shifting the blame 71

Posted on April 05, 2014 by

carcrash

No way back 188

Posted on March 29, 2014 by

racebot

Left out in the rain 83

Posted on March 22, 2014 by

johannsponge1

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    • Cynicus on Governing For Beginners: ““A country that has had kings called David, Alexander, Constantine and James” ========= A formidable four names. It has also…Jan 14, 00:46
    • DaveL on Governing For Beginners: “Aww diddums, poor wee Hatey you’re upset. Just think of the long range missile the UK Government has decided to…Jan 14, 00:26
    • James on Governing For Beginners: ““Are we there yet?”Jan 14, 00:06
    • Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on Governing For Beginners: “The motto of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) is: “ÀRDAICHIDH FÌREANTACHD CINNEACH” That is the Gaelic version of…Jan 13, 23:38
    • Kate L on Governing For Beginners: “This is absolutely excellent. Enjoyed every word.Jan 13, 22:09
    • Dunx on Governing For Beginners: “It’s not right wing to expect citizens to contribute to the state. “From each according to their ability…” Karl Marx.Jan 13, 21:51
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: ““Truly America is chosen, though for what” Blethers, Alf. Just ask any of the tens of millions of illegals the…Jan 13, 21:30
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    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “I am pleased, Dave, very pleased. My mates may or may not be winning, but so far, they’re not losing…Jan 13, 21:07
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    • GM on Governing For Beginners: “Frightening.Jan 13, 20:12
    • Northcode on Governing For Beginners: ““Well, I did study history at a Scottish university. At the time Sarah is talking about, pre-1707…” Hard to believe,…Jan 13, 19:31
    • factchecker on Governing For Beginners: “Well, I did study history at a Scottish university. At the time Sarah is talking about, pre-1707, “direct democracy” as…Jan 13, 19:00
    • Aidan on Grandpa John’s Nightmare: “Breaking into a factory and attacking a policewomen with a hammer so severely that it broke her spine is an…Jan 13, 18:33
    • Rev. Stuart Campbell on Grandpa John’s Nightmare: ““And who is reporting on the woman on hunger strike languishing in an English jail for peaceful legitimate protest. Now…Jan 13, 18:17
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    • Sargie on Governing For Beginners: “This is superb. Thank you!Jan 13, 16:37
    • Lorna Campbell on Governing For Beginners: “I agree, Sarah, direct democracy as happens in Switzerland, with local referendums on anything of note. None (one hopes) of…Jan 13, 16:36
    • Nae Need! on Governing For Beginners: “Excellent article, Alf. “keeping an oppressive elite in place” aye, rather than keeping them in THEIR place.Jan 13, 16:30
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    • DaveL on Governing For Beginners: “Unable? It could be she chooses for whatever reason not to engage. What research have you undertaken that makes you…Jan 13, 15:01
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