Tag Archives: Scottish independence

False-flag false flags? Why supporters of Scottish independence need to be careful about what they say re terrorism.

Posted on March 23, 2017 by biowrite

I believe that the appropriate immediate response to any act of violence perpetrated on non-combatants is to condemn all such acts out of hand and express sympathy for the victims. The most counterproductive response, if one is trying to build support … Continue reading →

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Another Scottish independence campaign in the context of capitalism’s end-days: how to campaign coherently?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by biowrite

The end days of neoliberal capitalism I have just watched the video below, in which Chris Hedges compellingly describes what is happening right now in the USA (and elsewhere). He paints a disturbing vision of the end-days of neoliberal capitalism, … Continue reading →

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We are angry.

Posted on June 25, 2016 by biowrite

Scroll down the page… Explanation: Every Scottish local authority area voted to stay in the EU (and Scots as a whole voted 62:38 to stay in), but the English anti-EU vote, which seems to have been fuelled largely by xenophobia … Continue reading →

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Crash in SNP vote triggers seismic shift in Scottish politics.

Posted on May 4, 2016 by biowrite

In the wake of the collapse in the SNP’s vote in the Scottish parliamentary elections, an outcome that has left shocked psephologists struggling to explain how they got it so wrong – again – a seismic shift is under way in Scottish politics. Continue reading →

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Manchester Dogs’ Home fire should remind us what the UK is capable of and why we should vote Yes

Posted on September 13, 2014 by biowrite

A caring lot? The fire at the Manchester Dogs’ Home is receiving significant coverage at the moment. The million pounds donated to date would seem to suggest that the great British public are a caring lot. However, the vast amount of … Continue reading →

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Social injustice is killing on a grand scale

Posted on July 6, 2014 by biowrite

Praise where praise is due.  I have previously criticised the BBC for its championing of GM and for offering a Pinochet-apologist a platform for his obnoxious views without challenging them. Now I must praise the BBC for hosting Professor Sir … Continue reading →

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Economic inequality is caused by… Get the facts. Reject the propaganda.

Posted on April 22, 2014 by biowrite

Economic inequality is caused by “free-market” (rigged-market) capitalism, not immigrants, asylum-seekers, “benefits-scroungers”, etc. Get the facts. Reject the propaganda. Here’s a handy compilation of resources. I hope you will find it entertaining and informative, if not jaw-droppingly shocking. My novel may … Continue reading →

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Journeys to Yes – Libby McArthur: ‘Let’s not be dictated to by fear!’

Posted on March 18, 2014 by biowrite

Here’s a powerful voice – a long-term Labour supporter realises that the only way to have a fairer society is to break away from the UK.  ‘Let’s not be dictated to by fear! It’s about taking responsibility.’

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The end of neoliberalism? The secret cloned leader of Better Together is not happy that the Lady Alba video has gone viral.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by biowrite

On 18 September 2014 the people of Scotland have an unprecedented opportunity to vote for independence from the UK in a referendum. The secret cloned leader of Better Together, campaigning for Scotland to stay part of the UK, who bears … Continue reading →

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Irish celebrity priest responds to Bowie re Scottish independence

Posted on February 24, 2014 by biowrite

Following David Bowie’s plea for Scotland to stay part of the UK, his words relayed by Kate Moss, Father Jack Hackett of ‘Father Ted’ fame has waded into the debate, coming out in favour of Scottish independence. Father Jack recommends … Continue reading →

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