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Posted on August 30, 2023 by

Wings, a little under two years ago: “there is no “independence movement” any more, just an independence industry“.

And then today:

You should believe them.

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    • Aidan on Vibecoding A Better World: “Intriguing Alf – in what ways do you think that James is trying to “seek to develop” his nation? If…” Nov 5, 07:56
    • Minceheid on Vibecoding A Better World: “Haud oan a minute – if very special people can nowadays identify themselves as being catgender, does that imply that…” Nov 5, 07:28
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    • Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: ““Surely the donors should be notified and be able to claim their money?” Like the donors to the ring-fenced Referendum…” Nov 4, 12:53
    • Hatey McHateface on Vibecoding A Better World: ““Naw ye cannae” That’s what the academics call a truism when applied to you, James. “Naw ye cannae” describes you…” Nov 4, 12:41
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    • Spartan 117 on Vibecoding A Better World: “Err, ok. Care to elaborate?” Nov 4, 11:51
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