They (SG) certainly seem to be strongly hinting of tax rises. I suspect with an eye on polls and focus groups for now though. Hope they follow through and parties other than Tories obv, lend strong support.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-10-2017 09:50 PM #331This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
In fairness, I'm not disagreeing with the policies they are putting forward. I just suspect they will take the easy way out when it comes to funding them.
I think there's a general lack of understanding in this country about how social care works and is funded. If there was better understanding then I wouldn't need to post this, because there would be no chance that progressive policies were funded by anything other than taxation, and certainly not by cuts to LAs who have the statutory duty of picking up the pieces for the weakest and most marginalised in our country.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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10-10-2017 09:59 PM #332
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10-10-2017 10:17 PM #333This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If they are willing to do that I would look on them more favourably.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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11-10-2017 06:09 AM #334
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I think the childcare is potentially a good policy though - a good intervention at an early stage to limit the impact of feckwot parents on their children (trting to break the poverty cycle) and also good politics as the middle classes who will pay for it will also benefit.
Im not sure what 'progressive' policies are though? I know what progressive taxation is, but just using a positive pŕfix on policies you like seems a bit odd?
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11-10-2017 07:48 AM #335This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-10-2017 10:04 AM #336This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The SNP has to be even more brave though, given the overwhelming antipathy of almost every media source. People will accept more taxation but will (rightly) expect better public services. No matter the actual situation on the ground, people will then be told loud and long that everything is going to hell in a handcart and they are being robbed. That's not to say that the SG shouldn't do what's right but it's pretty clear in advance what the opposition line will be.
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11-10-2017 10:52 AM #337
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Vote yes
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02-11-2017 01:27 AM #338
good news
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-41832155
A political blogger who was arrested over allegations of online harassment has been told by police that he will face no further action.
Stuart Campbell, who is behind the Wings over Scotland website, was arrested at his home in Bath in August.
:)
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02-11-2017 01:28 AM #339This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
absolutely
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02-11-2017 05:35 AM #340This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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02-11-2017 06:46 AM #341
While his name is plastered all over the place there's not a word on his accuser. Should be a bit of finger pointing in her direction.
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02-11-2017 10:19 AM #342This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Small print apologies at the foot of inner pages seem to be enough to get them off the hook from wild headline sensationalisms..
It's scandalous.
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02-11-2017 10:44 AM #343This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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02-11-2017 03:36 PM #344This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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04-11-2017 10:12 PM #345
Scottish Childcare Minister and SNP MSP resigns over "inappropriate behaviour"
Mark McDonald is quoted as saying he believed his behaviour to be "humorous or friendly" but then resigns on the back of it.
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18-11-2017 05:50 PM #346
Nice to see a deal to save Bi fab going into administration. Snp doing the day job, whilst others bake cakes and eat *****.
https://t.co/jxU3cyoZMJLast edited by ronaldo7; 18-11-2017 at 05:59 PM.
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18-11-2017 10:28 PM #347
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Good to see the government facilitating talks and securing a commercial solution without tax payers money being involved
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19-11-2017 07:13 AM #348This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteEvery gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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19-11-2017 10:50 AM #349
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Delighted that a sustained campaign from the trade unions saved the jobs, it’s also good that the Scottish government supported them.
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19-11-2017 12:24 PM #350An agreement has been reached to prevent engineering business BiFab going into administration, the Scottish government has said.
Talks have been held in Edinburgh between ministers and Dutch-based Seaway Heavy Lifting following a dispute with BiFab.
An agreement will see BiFab receiving payments to alleviate the firm's "immediate cash flow issuesUnion leaders from Unite and GMB have praised the Scottish government for its role in brokering the deal.We appreciate the role that the Scottish government has played in reaching a positive solution for all. "Seaway Heavy Lifting will continue to always treat its suppliers fairly, with respect and integrity and we look forward to BiFab successfully completing the remainder of the Beatrice jacket fabrication
Well done to all involved except Richard Leonard for claiming it was only the unions involvement that saved the day. If that is the way he means to go on he may as well join Kezia in the Jungle.#Persevered
Scotland can be a beacon, within these islands and beyond, for a socially just and sustainable society. Whilst there are many priorities which will require independence, there is also much that can and must be done now by the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government.
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19-11-2017 06:56 PM #351This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
They all do these days.
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19-11-2017 07:15 PM #352This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Is there some sort of identi-kit box for making your own politician?There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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20-11-2017 11:36 AM #356In a joint statement, Unite's Pat Rafferty and GMB's Gary Smith said: "Make no mistake these yards would be closed today if it wasn't for the dignity and determination of the workers and their families in Fife and Lewis to save their jobs and industry.
"With their futures on a knife edge they worked for nothing, stayed strong and resolute and by staying united they have won their future.
"Further, the Scottish government said they would leave no stone unturned and their efforts have been pivotal in bringing BiFab back from the brink."
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20-11-2017 11:39 AM #357This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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20-11-2017 12:58 PM #358
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20-11-2017 01:25 PM #359This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
What's Labour's problem?
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20-11-2017 03:15 PM #360
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Does their really need to be a squabble over who gets the credit? And if so it seems to me most of that credit seems to go to the companies that have agreed to alter the commercial terms of the contacts in order to provide cash flow to the distressed party!
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