While we get on with some tinkering behind the scenes in the absence of any Scottish political news – we have an exciting new comment system and the Contact form finally works again! – readers may wish to enjoy the full marathon three-and-a-quarter hours of last month’s fun indyref anniversary event at the Glasgow Science Centre.
Having solved cat hunger in Greece, the tireless Holiday Boy has now turned his hand to addressing Scotland’s crippling golfing shortage, so we’ve got a different sort of cartoon again for you this weekend.
The clip below is from a 1981 arcade videogame called Venture, by Exidy, in which you play a cheerful character called Winky on a mission to loot treasure from a series of monster-infested dungeons.
For the purposes of this article the treasure in the room above, which takes the form of a castle tower, represents Scottish politics. The room itself is the Union.
Slacky The Holiday Boy is once again on his monthly two-week break, so it falls to us to try to amuse you on a Saturday morning with an image of some sort. Unfortunately very little funny is happening in Scottish politics, so all we’ve got is this.
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Nothing stops Alf and his invincible reality-Scotland claymore – It crushes the miserable overlords, while he strives onwards – towering…” Jan 11, 03:56
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “RobinMcAlpine.org: Change the story, change the future: “Politics tells us stories a certain way round, but these stories are designed…” Jan 11, 03:09
Willie on Eyes Full Of Beams: “How many older people or infirm people will die tonight in an sub artic energy rich Scotland due to cold…” Jan 11, 02:00
twathater on Safeguarding Is Not Right-Wing: “If politicians were really interested every one of these scumbags who commit these heinous crimes would immediately be deported after…” Jan 11, 01:56
Aidan on Eyes Full Of Beams: “You’re not going down the Salvo/convention of the estates/independence fairy route now are you?” Jan 11, 01:45
Aidan on Eyes Full Of Beams: “I’m about 15 minutes away from the United Nations secretariat in New York. Would you like me to call in…” Jan 11, 01:44
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Trump Sings “You’re Welcome” From Moana (AI Cover:) “Huuha, ok ok I see what’s happening, yeah You’re face to face…” Jan 11, 01:30
gregor on Safeguarding Is Not Right-Wing: “June Slater @juneslater17: “I was contacted yesterday by someone from BBC Verify, asking where I got the information from for…” Jan 11, 00:44
Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Thank you Mia. The Scotland Act 1998 reads: « Subsection (4) requires the First Minister and the other Scottish Ministers…” Jan 11, 00:09
Alf Baird on Eyes Full Of Beams: “It should be obvious what Scotland needs but the colonial condition is obscured for some, and especially the more assimilated…” Jan 10, 23:49
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Parliamentarians convince people to believe that they haven’t got any power – Parliamentarians are (were) specialists at deceiving people.” Jan 10, 23:48
gregor on Safeguarding Is Not Right-Wing: “Queen Natalie @TheNorfolkLion: “What the hell is going on in Scotland? This woke nonsense implemented in Scotland by Nicola Sturgeon…” Jan 10, 23:13
sarah on Eyes Full Of Beams: “To be fair, Dan, although I have often asked Stu to get on the phone to the other powerful thinkers…” Jan 10, 22:38
Tartanpigsy on Safeguarding Is Not Right-Wing: “The term ‘Grooming Gangs’ in itself belittles the crimes these people perpetrate It’s softening the essence of what they do…” Jan 10, 22:24
sarah on Eyes Full Of Beams: “I’m sick of waiting, too [and am well past retirement]. What drives me mad is that it is obvious what…” Jan 10, 22:11
Young Lochinvar on Eyes Full Of Beams: “About the best thing you have written here.” Jan 10, 22:08
jock mctavish on Eyes Full Of Beams: “I’m surprised at -ve response here. Never heard of Newspeak? As for AI, well it can hardly do worse than…” Jan 10, 22:05
Andy Ellis on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Sadly, Robin doesn’t tell us how we can make our rulers change their ways. We all know the ways to…” Jan 10, 21:44
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Scottish Greens: Scottish Government must make clear Donald Trump is not welcome: “Donald Trump is a threat to human rights.…” Jan 10, 21:34
aLurker on Safeguarding Is Not Right-Wing: “We should be careful not to be deceived by Nicola Murrells deliberate rhetorical trap here. Alex COULD be very hard…” Jan 10, 21:25
sarah on Eyes Full Of Beams: “There is a small torrent of articles pointing out the clear truth about what is wrong with Scotland’s, and other…” Jan 10, 20:50
Alf Baird on Eyes Full Of Beams: “And oor judges are appointed by and serve the wrang croun an aw: “In line with the statutory process for…” Jan 10, 20:21
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Mia has her own Scotland sovereign Crown, and she wears it with pride and passion (and duly defends it like…” Jan 10, 20:15
Dan on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Aye Sarah, there really needs to be some clarity on this subject. I’ve been pushing for an answer for months…” Jan 10, 19:57
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “AI For The Culture: Really I’m The Plug (1980:) “…looking for the plug?”Really, I’m The Plug…”: https://tinyurl.com/4fpcvr7m #Flow” Jan 10, 19:17
Dan on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Cheers for quick response. 10 pence a unit would be an absolute game changer for so many folk and businesses.…” Jan 10, 19:14
gregor on Eyes Full Of Beams: “Mi5 Security Service: Countering state threats: “What risk do state threats pose? State threats present a real and evolving risk…” Jan 10, 18:55
