Possibly a niche view, but i think an overall SNP majority would've been a poisoned chalice just now. The huge SNP/SGP cohort is great. Both parties and grassroots must make a strong case for independence now, made up of progressive policies with limitations and alternatives under indy spelled out.

The STV news is relentlessly negative about Scotland, painting the SNP result to date as failure. We'll be hearing that a lot. It's the new 'you said once in a a generation'. They make out that rUK has change but we're stuck in the past. We need out of the union. Very badly. England should leave.

Are you Yes yet? If not why not?

I am quite certain @zackpolanski.bsky.social is a better guardian of my Jewish values than Keir Starmer who said it was appropriate to cut off water from a people subject to genocide.

@krishgm.bsky.social Your interview with Jonathan Hall KC, did you really have to label protest against genocide in Gaza as 'pro Palestinian, anti-Israel'??? Not helpful nor accurate. Anti Netanyahu's cruel genocide. What now?

Is there any comeback for the Labour party's assertion of criminality towards the @snp.org @jolyon.goodlawproject.org? @johnswinney.bsky.social ? I'd have thought that this level of desperation needs a bit of legal scrutiny?

Southside anti fash march and rally, plus mildly threatening polis van choreography on Kenmure st. Memories of that day

As the 13th anniversary of Thatcher's death passes, barely acknowledged, Val Waldron @scribblingval.bsky.social reminds us of her devastating legacy. leftungagged.org/2026/04/10/t...

After a successful launch of this, my first poetry collection in 2025 by Seahorse Publications, I'm feeling enthused to start a second. No shortage of poems and enthusiasm, let the editing begin.

When will media sources @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social and others take the bull by the horns and go deeper down the 'insanity' route. You have the power and expertise to nail down opinion about this cretin without being sued.

@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social C'mon guys grow a pair. The world is being manipulated by a repugnanr talking ape. Tell it as it is.

Why are no media commentators finding a way to highlight how truly offensive Trump is? His language, demeanor, casual dismissal of life and most of all the cruelty of his 'I'll do what I want' attitude to whole countries. This is really, really serious shit for the whole planet. Call him out

To me it is perfectly reasonable to dislike the Iranian regime and its awful human rights failings but also to oppose this war on legal and moral grounds. In fact to me this is the only reasonable position to take.

A bit of light relief, well pure joy actually; as Glasgow's Brass Aye kick off celebrations in Govanhill for the 25th anniversary of tbe sit-in of the Govanhill baths. This community rocks.

Review: Everybody to Kenmure Street. By @scribblingval.bsky.social "...At the end a massive chant of Refugees are welcome here..." leftungagged.org/2026/03/16/k...

I think we have a fight on to keep perspective on who the really bad actors of the planet are v the victims. Your enemy's enemy is NOT your friend, nomatter which bad boy lit the fuse and ran away. Jist sayin.

I suspect that, while decent souls fight in vain for full disclosure from the Epstein files, some greedy fuck will just spill the beans for money. I hope the end result will be the same.

"Guilty as charged..." via Expose racism

"Breaking News - @bbcquestiontime is to be renamed" via Fibbymcfibface is at BBC Broadcast Centre.

We're told that in the UK we're getting to grips with the Epstein fallout, while Trump and the Untouchables walk free. Get this, however...despicable toads as they are, the 2 people in the (literal) firing line yesterday, the PM and the Scottish Labour leader are not even IN the Epstein files.

Sickened, bordering on totally fkn ragin to continuously hear Monica Lennon flaunt principles while defending this foul, rancid government. Has Sarwar's transphobia landed well with you Monica? Oh, and don't DARE credit labour with the repeal of the 2 cap cb

Starmer's pastiche of modern Scotland. That's nothing beside the BBC's dreadful House Jock/karaoke presentation of Burns Night.

Jeezo, Tom Hunter, billionaire businessman, pontificating about too many public services. Party political party on behalf of the yoon party

'It's all about the oil,' but do the planet's strongmen have a vision of every household in warmth and every vehicle with affordable fuel? Do they fuck. It's all about the wealth for the few. Time we changed our mantra.

Mid January rant: 1. 'Gotten' is not a nice word. 2. You lend a book you loved, say 'i wouldn't mind it back', told months later that it's been passed on to someone you don't know. What's wrong with the 'spoke' lending system where you're at the centre and get to say who gets it next? 😬

This will not save you from electoral disaster in the UK. You are intent on sabotaging the Scottish left wing vote, despite the rejects who rushed to it in good faith that they could influence policy. It is a party of grievance. You should be working together to destroy the union

I'm firmly in the post-midnight camp for New year well wishing, but I wonder if I'm in a pompous minority now. Thoughts?

December is a cosy month for a bit of fireside knitting (not mine I should add)

Thought for today: Feckn Secret Santas are a blight on our patience, pocket and sanity, as we take a trip into town to choose that special gift for the chosen recipient who may be the transphobe in office or the group.

Scottish Labour must think we button up the back...or at least don't watch national news. The current A&E reports from NHS EW are heartbreaking. Political points by focusing on Scotland bad though

Trump on Ukraine; 'I thought that would be an easier one; but...' 😬😡

I still wonder a bit at the sneaking around over Trump's filthy, abusive and addictive sexual habits. He's the 'grab em by the pussy' president. Remember?

Stunning day for a climate march in Glasgow

I'm not suggesting we shouldn't fight for what's left of the BBC, given the alternatives, but some things are not worth fighting for. That would be the once much respected BBC Radio Scotland news. They have lost almost all independence supporters.

Imagine coming out of hostage he'll in Gaza and one of the first faces you see is Trump. Also struggling to Imagine the state of the Palestinian hostages or 'prisoners'

Horrible smell of bias from BBC radio scotland's host today, but some great callers. For a change.

@britishbakeoff.bsky.social who the fk gets to week 5 and doesn't know that you put holes in pastry pies?? Get a hold of the Be-ro cookbook and learn some basic skills or it's all style over substance

Can anyone at all explain to me why so many people can be genuinely enraged about the horrors of genocide and the rise of anti migrants sentiment...yet still be a terf?? It's the mystery of my time

Hi @stewart9graham.bsky.social listening to your paper review hoping to hear a balanced account about protest. I'd like to point out that NO-ONE I've ever known or heard on a pro Gaza demo shares the views of those interviewed by that journalist featured in the paper. We are non antisemitic 1/

Most of the radio Scotland crew have blocked me because they don't like to be called out for pandering to bias but this AM reported Badenochs drive for more police powers on public protests to protect feelings of certain groups. Literally SAME breath announced 100s of arrests at the London march.

The media has no interest at all. Horrendous anti semitic attack should not be used as a blackout for our news and protest

Really sorry to see @cathynewman.bsky.social give @nadinedorries.bsky.social an easy ride. Expect better of c4. A 14 year old kid could demolish her 'argument' in minutes.

Starmer is talking about abolishing human right to protection against torture for asylum seekers here. Are you still Labour? @monicalennon.bsky.social @paulsweeney.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk ...oh wait, Michael Shanks 🫠

Wondering how many of Scotland's voters, who took a chance on them in 2024, look at their conference shenanigans and think 'yep, those are the people for me'

Radio Scotland has gone so populist now. The only bit worth listening to, the 9 till 10AM slot on a Saturday where world news was discussed by serious people like David Pratt, is now a daft shouty magazine program

From what we've seen from the UN this week, Trump is a criminally insane danger. Netanyahu is pure evil. What a Shame that the delegates felt able to walk out on Netanyahu but not Trump.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... This is what I'm talking about @paulsweeney.bsky.social @monicalennon.bsky.social Why do you sell out to these charlatans?

Ant fash rally Glasgow. Looking good so far