The world's most-read Scottish politics website

Wings Over Scotland


We are Spartacus

Posted on April 02, 2012 by

In the light of the hoo-ha about the referendum consultation, we thought it was about time we submitted our own response. We couldn't really be bothered going through the whole palaver of the detailed questionnaire on the Scottish Government's website, though, so we thought we'd avail ourselves of the handy one-click form thoughtfully supplied by Scottish Labour for that very purpose.

Weirdly, despite asking for "your views" Labour had already typed out some views for us to have into the message box, but we weren't sure we wanted them to speak for us so we entered something else. And since we wanted to be sure it wasn't dismissed as a fake, we decided to use the name of someone trustworthy who knows that a name and email address provides foolproof identity verification and democratic accountability.

We clicked the Send button, and the rigorous monitoring process which the Scottish Labour deputy leader spoke of on The Sunday Politics Scotland yesterday duly authenticated our submission, and then asked us to get our friends to join in.

That's you, readers, so why not do your democratic duty and have a go too? (We had a practice run while pretending to be one of our friends, just to make sure it worked, and Labour's watertight security safeguards also ratified that submission, so you can rest assured that you shouldn't have any technical problems.) We owe it to Scotland.

12 to “We are Spartacus”

  1. MajorBloodnok says:

    No! I am Sarwar!
    And so is my wife!

    Reply
  2. Rev. Stuart Campbell says:

    I did ponder whether to go with the headline “We are Sarwartacus” 😀

    Reply
  3. archie guevara says:

    Looks like it works.  I am Spartacus as well.

    Reply
  4. anas sarwar says:

    can i have independence please

    Reply
  5. On reflection, I'm thinking it might not be so bad to let the jocks go.

    Reply
  6. Seasick Dave says:

    Its all bollocks.
    I let the fragrant Johann know my views a few weeks ago and no, I didn't use her pre prepared hogwash.
    Vote YES.

    Reply
  7. David Dailly says:

    The referendum on Scotland’s constitutional future is hugely important, and I want to have my say on how the referendum is run. I want it to be legal, fair, and decisive.

    Legal
    I voted for the Scottish Government to deliver the referendum.  Outside interference is undemocratic and abuses my human rights.

    Fair
    I want the referendum to be supervised by the Council of Europe.  Political parties in Scotland and England have disgraced themselves repeatedly over the decades when it comes to decisions on the future of Scotland.
    Decisive
    My choice on this matter will be made apparent when a political party outlines the alternative to Independence.  This has not happened so I cannot answer this question.  I cannot understand why people keep referring to the break-up of the UK.  That is not what is being discussed here.  We are discussing the union of Parliaments.  I want the people to be consulted on the topic of how many questions should be asked.  This is democratic.  It is what I voted for.  
    I think that the Scottish people need time to hear the debate about their future.  2014 is a very sensible timeframe.  I think pushing a vote before the people have had time to hear the argument and examine the evidence is extremely undemocratic and naziesque.  I will NOT vote for anyone who pushes the agenda of an early vote.

    Please take my views into account.

    Reply
  8. Sarwartacus says:

    Nay, I am Sarwartacus!

    Reply
  9. MajorBloodnok says:

    Interesting that the banner headline on Labour's site is written in crayon.  Now, what does that tell us?

    Reply
  10. John White says:

    I just noticed this on the STV site. The url says it all.
    link to news.stv.tv

    Reply
  11. MajorBloodnok says:

    Jings!  it's in the Hootsmon as well:
     
    link to scotsman.com

    Reply
  12. We are Cyber Nat!!!
    link to cybernatdepot.com

    Reply


Comment - please read this page for comment rules. HTML tags like <i> and <b> are permitted. Use paragraph breaks in long comments. DO NOT SIGN YOUR COMMENTS, either with a name or a slogan. If your comment does not appear immediately, DO NOT REPOST IT. Ignore these rules and I WILL KILL YOU WITH HAMMERS.


  • About

    Wings Over Scotland is a thing that exists.

    Stats: 6,789 Posts, 1,222,408 Comments

  • Recent Posts

  • Archives

  • Categories

  • Tags

  • Recent Comments

    • Cynicus on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Lorn says: “….. the exposure to the light that this ideology has never wanted, is complete. “ ========== The exposure…Jul 22, 02:30
    • Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on The Pillars Of Sanity: “GENDER-CRITICAL ACADEMICS EXPERIENCING ‘BULLYING AND HARASSMENT’ « University staff and students across the UK have suffered “extreme personal consequences” for…Jul 22, 00:17
    • Jay on The Pillars Of Sanity: “To Rev Stu, the french expression ‘tour de force’ seems appropriate for ‘Pillars of Sanity’. Thank you for your work.Jul 21, 23:37
    • William G Walker on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Excellent idea from agent x to tranfer employment to Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline!Jul 21, 22:44
    • Young Lochinvar on The Pillars Of Sanity: “And why doesn’t SEPA respond?? I’ll tell you why; To the English, Paddy is a figure of fun, Taff is…Jul 21, 22:15
    • Mark Beggan on The Pillars Of Sanity: “They missed the oil tankers first time round. A fateful error.Jul 21, 20:18
    • agent x on The Pillars Of Sanity: ““This model accomplishes two things simultaneously. First, it creates a tight-knit ideological echo chamber, giving members a sense of belonging…Jul 21, 20:01
    • Aidan on The Pillars Of Sanity: “@Xaracen – I don’t know if you get this, but large organisations like the UN make announcements about the issues…Jul 21, 20:01
    • agent x on The Pillars Of Sanity: ““A number of options were put in front of Ms Peggie to help her return to work and avoid Dr…Jul 21, 19:51
    • Mark Beggan on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Trans ideology is like an IRA thesis on Law and Order.Jul 21, 19:33
    • MaryB on The Pillars Of Sanity: “C4 news interviewer Krishnan talking to Steve Reed, Sec of State for Environment etc. Steve R, saying that Scotland’s publicly…Jul 21, 19:31
    • Mark Beggan on The Pillars Of Sanity: “I knew it! They’re going to bomb Pearl Harbour again.Jul 21, 19:22
    • Alf Baird on The Pillars Of Sanity: ““What then is Swinney?” The stark reality in any colonial society, based on extensive international evidence, is that the leaders…Jul 21, 19:20
    • Young Lochinvar on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Boom boom George Ffoulkes staggers into the pub holding part of the House of Lords £9m £6m unworking door under…Jul 21, 18:33
    • Bilbo on The Pillars Of Sanity: “O/T There was an election in Japan yesterday where a far right party called Sanseito has become the 4th largest…Jul 21, 18:33
    • twathater on The Pillars Of Sanity: “For those who CLAIM to be independence supporters you seem tae get yir panties in a twist when Professor Baird…Jul 21, 18:26
    • Bilbo on The Pillars Of Sanity: “I’ve taken a break from politics and noticed the other day that the SNP has made holding a referendum part…Jul 21, 18:18
    • Chas on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Hopefully your PC will ‘pack in’ completely very soon.Jul 21, 18:09
    • Aidan on The Pillars Of Sanity: “What response was received to this submission to the UN? Why are you hiding it?Jul 21, 18:08
    • Xaracen on The Pillars Of Sanity: “@Stuart; This is the same drivel that Aidan has been spouting ad nauseam for many weeks, now. If it was…Jul 21, 18:06
    • twathater on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Ah but I’m an independence supporter, AYE RIGHT sonJul 21, 18:03
    • Young Lochinvar on The Pillars Of Sanity: “As an example; Much of Birminghams water supply is piped from reservoirs in Wales.Jul 21, 17:44
    • GM on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Aye, Ronnie.Jul 21, 17:20
    • Andrew scott on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Chapman knocked off top spot in aberdeen-replacement however is of the same ilc Madrugha thing 7th on the listJul 21, 17:07
    • GM on The Pillars Of Sanity: “I note that he wasn’t separated from the public purse for long. The Sturgeon gravy train chugs contemptuously on its…Jul 21, 16:30
    • Insider on The Pillars Of Sanity: ““Ronnie” Your comment makes no sense ! The simple fact is that Alf Baird’s continual swamping of every discussion with…Jul 21, 16:18
    • agent x on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Scottish Greens Holyrood 2026 election candidates: Edinburgh & Lothians East Mridul WadhwaJul 21, 16:13
    • Lorn on The Pillars Of Sanity: “I think that Nurse Peggie’s side want this to go to the wire so that every other NHS board and…Jul 21, 15:12
    • Robert Mellish on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Thanks your kindness. As I’m retired and alarmed by all the gender nonsense in Scotland, I plan to monitor all…Jul 21, 14:50
    • Jon Drummond on The Pillars Of Sanity: “Yup, you keep supporting the Nonce Party and all their deviant ideology. Way to go Andrew… Leave the kids alone.Jul 21, 14:49
  • A tall tale



↑ Top