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T_i_B

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9. Most of the discussion I've seen

Reply to Emrys (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 24, 2023, 12:13 PM

Feb 2023

Has centred on Kate Forbes religion. Which is exasperating to say the least.

Even if I do wonder if five point Calvinism is compatible with modern progressive politics even before taking abortion and gay marriage issues into account. But then I'm not a Calvinist, so what do I know?

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Blow for Scottish nationalists as UK court rejects independence vote bid [View all] sl8 Nov 2022 OP

The hypocrisy Effete Snob Nov 2022 #1

Indeed. Emrys Nov 2022 #2

Well who's going to lead the SNP now? T_i_B Feb 2023 #4

Nominations opened today! Emrys Feb 2023 #5

Doesn't appear to be any clear contenders at all T_i_B Feb 2023 #7

That poll doesn't surprise me at this stage. Emrys Feb 2023 #8

Most of the discussion I've seen T_i_B Feb 2023 #9

She's from the "Wee Free" culture, which still has active outposts in the Highlands and Islands. Emrys Feb 2023 #10

I was reticent about calling Forbes a Wee Free T_i_B Feb 2023 #11

I probably wouldn't call it that to her face! Emrys Feb 2023 #12

Question now.... T_i_B Apr 2024 #15

Yes indeed. He hasn't had his troubles to seek in his time in office so far Emrys Apr 2024 #16

Humza Yousaf has resigned T_i_B Apr 2024 #17

Yup. OP just being drawn up. Emrys Apr 2024 #18

Having said all the above ... Emrys Feb 2023 #6

Ugh, and by UK court, they mean English-run court geardaddy Nov 2022 #3

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in SNP finances inquiry T_i_B Jun 2023 #13

And, like the previous two arrests in this case, she was released without charge. Emrys Jun 2023 #14