Leightons_Missing_Teeth Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The Scottish Parliament Election happens on Thursday 5th of May this year with the SNP looking to stay in power for another 4 years, but Labour will be looking to follow up on their General Election Scottish success and win back power. Discuss. With the coalition government down the road, what impact will that have on our election? I at the moment don't yet know how i'll vote. Link to comment
Panda Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 SNP for me. I'd be looking for them to do better in the next parliament, but think they've done just enough to earn another chance. The other parties haven't argued a strong enough case as to why they should get in and what they would do better. Think it's a straight fight between SNP and Labour anyway, and I'd rather have Alex Salmond as first minister than Iain Gray. Link to comment
a don in oz Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Given how hamstrung the SNP have been and been lumbered with stupid spending right from the off due to Labour/Lib (that waste of 500 mill in Edinburgh) I think they've done pretty well. Yes I am or was while there an SNP supporter but think the environment created by the opposition and having to bargain for everything... it still surprises me they managed to do *anything*. I think the Tory vote will go down from the last election given the mess they're doing since getting in in the UK. Think the Libs will also be tarnished with that (rightly) and go down. So agree it's going to be a straight SNP or Labour battle. The gloves will come off and all the dirty smear campaigns funded from London will start up soon though and it'll be aimed from all sides at the SNP no doubt because the Tories and Libs know they won't get much traction in Scotland and the SNP are the only ones that will upset the UK applecart, so yeah. Don't be surprised to see a 3 pronged attack on anything SNP. When is the election anyway? Late May? Early June? (I'm going to be in the UK then... would love to be there for another election :D) Link to comment
amancalledbuck Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I missed the last election because of an interview in Englandshire. Only time I haven't voted. I'm f**king stumped about who I'm plumping for. Some far Left nutjobs, no doubt. Link to comment
vanderark14 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 SNP for me as usual. A means to an end Link to comment
Leightons_Missing_Teeth Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I voted SNP last time round. Lib Dems hold the seat where i used to live at the time of the last Scottish Election. SNP hold the seat where i live now. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm 35 and I've never voted. I won't vote this time either. Not too bothered who wins as it's all pretty much one and the same these days anyway. No doubt it'll be another tight one so whoever is "in charge" won't be able to make a decision without pandering to another party. Link to comment
Leightons_Missing_Teeth Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 We seem to have a good few SNP backers here. and seemingly one Tory backer The Parties Election campaigns will be all over the place in a few weeks time. I don't think the SNP can secure a big enough majority to push through the referendum for independence but with the Tories in charge down the road, could more people be inclinded to vote SNP? Link to comment
fatshaft Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Will vote for SNP, think they've made a good go at it, and will benefit from the exodus from the Libs and get in with a good number of MSPs. Link to comment
Leightons_Missing_Teeth Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 bump. the election campains are goin to be in our faces real soon now. Link to comment
Old Wing Stand Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 SNP for me think they have done ok so far in government and definately deserve another go Link to comment
dervish Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Has to be SNP. If we (Scotland) are going to be raped every time the Tories get in* it's just not going to work out. Know that's not what the vote is on but we need to send a signal that what is happening is unacceptable. And if the lib dems get a single vote in Scotland I'll start to doubt if I should live here anymore with c**ts like Danny "Oil Tax was my idea" / "airbases shut... fine" / c**t bag Alexander are involved. http://blogs.telegra...do-me-a-favour/ Edit * And given the cyclic nature of politics that will happen. Also in a perfect world voting for independence would be ridiculous, now it seems rational. Link to comment
360 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I moved to Aberdeen in September having lived in Middlesbrough for the rest of my life. Do I get to vote? Link to comment
amancalledbuck Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I moved to Aberdeen in September having lived in Middlesbrough for the rest of my life. Do I get to vote? Mibbe. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 i wont vote cause basically i have better and more fun things to worry about. Link to comment
BrianFaePerth Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I missed the last election because of an interview in Englandshire. Eh take it they didnae charge ye then. Eh didnae even ken there was an election in Scotland until eh saw this thread. Shows how out of touch wi the auld country eh am. Link to comment
vanderark14 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 SNP for me think they have done ok so far in government and definately deserve another go read elsewhere that they have managed to do 75% of what they set out to do since coming in to government. not bad for a minority government. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 most m.p.s tend to be tubes roberto who tell half truths, minor deceptions and downright full on lies. either way, vote for one useless idiot over some other self-motivated imbecile and very little will change for you Link to comment
vanderark14 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I know fella. But Alex Salmond is the biggest tube of the lot. It's funny watching him when he gets owned during those silly little 'here here' 'moan and groan when a point is made' circus they all do. I f**king hate him. Na Bluto, I voted 'Other' because they seem like a good party, but I need to know their views. (P.S. - Never vote min, lies, bullshit and corruption). I doubt you have watched many debates of this nature Roberto and without google do you even know who the other leaders that Salmond is up against? Link to comment
amancalledbuck Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Salmond is a muppet. Link to comment
amancalledbuck Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I presume you know more about politics than me and you say this.... Possibly. I couldn't give two f**ks, to be honest. The whole system is f**ked. A big load of pish. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 the funny thing i find with politics is that there are so many folk out there who think they can run the country from the comfort of their airmchair and with a bottomless pit of money.maggie this and maggie that, she did this and she did that. balh blah blah. Link to comment
amancalledbuck Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 balh blah blah. You tell them, blooters. Link to comment
360 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm going to vote for the BNP, as I don't think you can vote for the EDL. These are the 2 that best represent my views. Those muslamic ray guns are starting to p*ss me off Link to comment
BrianFaePerth Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm going to vote for the BNP, as I don't think you can vote for the EDL. These are the 2 that best represent my views. Those muslamic ray guns are starting to p*ss me off It's all about the muslims these days. Why can't we jist go back tae the good old days, hating all foreigners. Link to comment
360 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Agreed, I want Britain to be about British Link to comment
vanderark14 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 very insightful discussion chaps Link to comment
Old Wing Stand Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Agreed, I want Britain to be about British Or better Scotland for the Scottish ie Martin Ford, Debra Storr and all other meddling guffies gtf and go and be nimbys in your own country Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 its the cream of the intellectual crop here v.d.a. where's brain_surgeon when you need him? Link to comment
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