I know main national subs tend to be completely rancid cesspits and this sort of thing is kind of to be expected, but it is kind of shocking to me how brazen it is, and how much effort is being put into astroturfing opposition to a second referendum.

There are obviously plenty of genuine unionists, but they can be picked out by having distinct arguments. On the other hand, there is a literal legion of nondescript accounts with names like LegitimatePerson442 who all have the same broad tagline.

"John Swinney by his own admission doesn't have a mandate." "Page 2 of the SNP manifesto says that only an SNP majority would provide a mandate for independence." "John Swinney by his own admission doesn't have a mandate." "Page 2 of the SNP manifesto says that only an SNP majority would provide a mandate for independence." "John Swinney by his own admission doesn't have a mandate." "Page 2 of the SNP manifesto says that only an SNP majority would provide a mandate for independence."

Ad nauseum.

Any response you might get for the mistake of engaging with them is just trite repetition on this theme. Bring up that there is still a cross party mandate for independence? *But John Swinney Said.* Mention being a green voter unconcerned with the specific rationale used by the SNP? *But The SNP Manifesto.*

Have to wonder who tf is actually specifically paying for this bullshit.

So, for a while now I've been thinking that, because party support in UK, especially in England, is looking to be more and more fragmented, between several parties, that a hung parliament is looking like it could be a more and more frequent occurrence, and one side, ie Labour, needing the supply and confidence of smaller parties like the Lib Dems and the SNP, to prop up a minority government, more and more likely (it's happened twice since 2010, though with the Tories, and LDs and DUP). If multiple hung parliaments happen over the next couple of decades, which I think it's likely, I'm confident the SNP will be required in at least one of them.

it will only take one time for the SNP to be needed, if the English Greens and Lib Dems can't push Labour close enough to 325 (assuming they wouldn't rather work with Reform or the Tories, than the SNP, knowing Labour). The SNP likely might be needed to push them pass 325, assuming they pick up enough seats, but as part of a deal, they could request an independence referendum for Scotland.

However, if Burnham follows through on his word, the voting system might soon change, and I'm not quite sure how this will affect it. I know it will make the SNP's share slightly less, because it'll no longer be FPTP as it has been in UK elections, but then the same will be true for Labour, the Tories etc.

I can see voting patterns changing in all sorts of unexpected ways, if people aren't almost forced (the lesser evil) to choose between the two traditional parties anymore.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? My knowledge on the electoral system is pretty basic, so I was hoping for some better informed views on this theory.

Thanks.

I'm visiting Scotland in June and am from a place where referendums are a big part of our history.

I like to visit places to get to know the place, the people, their culture, not to do only touristic activities the locals themselves never did in their lives.

Is anyone aware of a local event related to scottish politics in june? Even maybe just to echange on it with people who are passionate. If so please let me know in the comments.

I am also interested in any places to visit (Pubs, restaurant, local events, theater, music). I'll be mostly in Glasgow but will spend time in Edimburgh too!

Thanks!

I was thinking this afternoon that we should not use a traditional name and go with something out there that could help with tourism.

McBuck
The Dram
AyeCoin
The Wee Pound
Nessie Notes
Tartan Tokens
Coo Coins
Bagpipe Bucks

Earlier I was wondering What political parties will make up the parliament in an independent Scotland? I think the majority of the SNP will stick together but then some factions from the right and left may go on to form possibly something like Alba and then the Green Party will still exist and some might join the greens on the left or form their own party. Labour MSPs may end up joining this party, form their own party similar to Labour (eg. Workers party) or join a party made up of people who think Scotland should rejoin the union.

Obviously before anything else, I am completely for Scottish independance. I'm maybe a little anxious about security concerns over splitting up countries in Europe with Russia and all, but that could probably be worked out and realistically be fine.

So I've got an offer for Edinburgh University as my firm choice, and Glasgow as my insurance. I'm really excited about both of these(particularly Edinburgh, it's probably my favourite city on Earth that I've been to) and just want to know if anyone has any idea what would happen in the event of an independance referendum triggering and passing whilst(or even before) I'm at uni. I ask this because obviously the independance debate is heating up again since John Swinny's victory earlier this month and feel like as it could have a pretty big impact on my life if Scotland does become independent I feel like its worth knowing for sure so I can plan accordingly.

The main reason I'm nervous is that I've already taken a year out of school to resit my exams to get to this point, and it would really suck to get there and then suddenly my fees are raised because I'm suddenly going to uni internationally.

Either way, I do hope for independance, even if it doesn't come this time round.

I would have asked on twitter but they have turned off comments

Id like to here everyone’s opinions on this, its more geared towards military enthusiasts and is a fairly wrong read, there is a few things I want to add and or update (I would personally like to do a complete overhaul of the armies unit structure to make it far more realistic). I would also like to say thank you for reading this, I am aware of mistakes but the equipment list is 90% of the way there in this version, if you want a more updated version I can drop it. Please note that this was not Ai generated, I can give you the original version, it was just formatted to be readable with Claude lol.

We interviewed two young Scots with opposite views on independence: https://youtu.be/jqrXEmVxxSI

In this documentary, we sit down with two young people from Scotland to explore one of the most important questions facing their generation. With the May 7th elections drawing near, we hear what independence really means to those who will live with the outcome the longest: their hopes, their fears, and the Scotland they want to build.

Curious to hear your take!

Hey,

Obviously with Reform polling so high down south, and being one of those unlucky enough to miss the last referendum vote by 1-2 years, the panic over the UK and wanting independence is here more than ever.

Is the best bet for this still to vote SNP in coming elections, or would Scottish Greens be better based on polling numbers?

Thanks guys.

Sorry it's badly photoshop