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I don't do Facebook as faraway says it's a waste of time and full of nuggets ( I'm paraphrasing). Any chance you could just give a link or summary?

Tried to copy it but only showed one frame , basically he came out his office to be met by dogs abuse from loyalists , these folk are not the NO voters this is loyalists and BNP ,going to be chaos tonight.

Keep an eye on Youtube he will probably post it there.

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Tried to copy it but only showed one frame , basically he came out his office to be met by dogs abuse from loyalists , these folk are not the NO voters this is loyalists and BNP ,going to be chaos tonight.

Keep an eye on Youtube he will probably post it there.

Cheers found it in amongst the George Sq footage.

These guys are No voters, BTW. There might be some insurgents but the vast majority are Scottish and sporting Rangers tops and union flags.

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Cheers found it in amongst the George Sq footage.

These guys are No voters, BTW. There might be some insurgents but the vast majority are Scottish and sporting Rangers tops and union flags.

Yep, but Tony, there's two sides to every battle. In this case there's your stereotypical Scottish bigot. We've all known the live amongst us and we've had little success in reeducation. But the second type of prick in these videos that are all over Facebook are the kind that heard what was going on down at George Sq, grabbed a Saltire and went down there looking for a fight.

I was at Firhill last night and outside the ground after the match I heard three St Mirren fans talking about going down there cause "it sounded excellent". I've no idea if they did actually go there but it's that kind of stupidity that I'm talking about.

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scotland crapped itself. we needed that vote to get the real change we need. alas i guess it will be another 10-15 years before we get another chance when this time hope will triumph over fear.

Or maybe, just maybe, the majority decided that life in Scotland isn't so bad and didn't want to gamble their, or their childrens, future.

Just an alternative view.

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Or maybe, just maybe, the majority decided that life in Scotland isn't so bad and didn't want to gamble their, or their childrens, future.

Just an alternative view.

no we did crap it, most of the old voted no to proctect the pensions! witch would have been fine in an indie scotland. had some of the richest areas of scotland look after them selves. we voted for foodbanks and more tory austerity. bloody fantastic

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no we did crap it, most of the old voted no to proctect the pensions! witch would have been fine in an indie scotland. had some of the richest areas of scotland look after them selves. we voted for foodbanks and more tory austerity. bloody fantastic

I don't remember that being on my voting slip? whistling.gif

I'm interested to know how you know why people voted the way they did or could you just be guessing/making it up?

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I don't even need to show them to you, as you know as well as I do, you've made posts referring to people different from you, even ones with health problems, in a joke like way. If that kind of behaviour is comfortable with you and you don't mind other people reading such posts then fair enough, good on you Salmon(d)Buddie. All joking aside, you won't see me pointing and laughing at folk with health issues or disabilities. That's the difference between being a brown shirt and a person who wears normal clothing.

Still waiting, John.

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I got really involved with campaigning a 'Yes' vote. I wasn't knocking on doors, but via Social Media and friends and family, I done my best to encourage this great opportunity.

Like I said before a 'Yes' vote was likely to be more risky for me, and that under a No vote nothing much would change for me. I have a decent job, the bills get paid and I can afford a couple of holidays a year. This outcome is never going to really affect me.

My vote for 'Yes' was a vote for those struggling day to day, those in poverty, those who can't get a job and those having to use foodbanks. I hosted a party on Thursday night for the results and I had people in my house in tears, people who this would have made a difference for in my opinion. I've felt sick in my stomach all weekend because of it. I accepted the result and donated £100 which I would have spent celebrating to Renfrewshire foodbank (they were running out of food last week so if anyone can donate a few quid please do so).

If it wasn't for the 65+, Yes would have won. Which means the future generation who the outcome of this referendum would have affected, wanted independence for our country. This gives me hope that in 10 or 20 years, we can hopefully try again.

What I also noticed was that it was the three poorest places in Scotland that all voted in majority for Yes - a cry for help which has sadly fallen on deaf ears.

It is time to dry our eyes, pick ourselves up and move forward. We can individually and collectively support the communities we wanted our 'Yes' vote to make a difference for.

We can either go back into our shells or we can continue to use our voice. We can stay engaged and make a difference. I this morning became a member of the SNP who I've always voted for, and I recommend people consider joining the SNP, Green Party or Scottish Socialists party. Get behind the political parties who want the best for Scotland and work very hard to achieve it.

If you still feel that there should not be any Nuclear weapons in Scotland - you can sign up for the Campaign here http://www.cnduk.org/.

Whatever side of the campaign you were on, have a good think about how media acted during this campaign. Stop giving them the viewing time and money. The same goes for the businesses that instead of letting people make a decision, bent over to Westminster begging them to say anything negative about the campaign. If you feel strongly about it, shop elsewhere.

1.6M had a vision - if all 1.6M can regroup, we can make a difference. When WM break their promises, let everyone know about it. Do what you can for your local foodbanks and charity organisations. The vulnerable are going to need us even more now.

We need to consolidate and try and win as many seats as possible from Labour so that we can try and have a bigger voice in WM. Labour is finished in Scotland in my opinion.

I respect the outcome but I won't be changing my view that independence is the best thing for Scotland, and I pray my generation will have the opportunity in my life time again to finally free us from the chains of Westminster.

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Couldn't agree with the past couple of posts more...

I didn't need to be asked the question to know what my answer was. I've pushed for this for years, ever since my first political awakening as a teenager.

Anyway the verdict's long been in and I'm still numb. All I will say is this about our departing first minister:

Think what you like about him. He gave you the choice.

What a man. What an achievement in Scottish politics. Taking the SNP from a protest vote with one or two MPs at Westminster to the largest party in a Scottish government whose very foundation and voting system was designed to make such a thing impossible. Bringing the choice to the people of Scotland and insisting upon having the thoughts of 16 and 17 year olds counted are monumental in of themselves.

Cantankerous, sharp of wits and fair, it'll be a long time before these shores see a politician like Alex Salmond again.

And for those thinking that their vote to keep the union is safer or will protect services, I despair. The budget for Scotland is to be slashed by 17% next year. This is regardless of whether there is a Labour or Tory government after the general election.

Think there's austerity now? You've f**ked us all. Well done.

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I got really involved with campaigning a 'Yes' vote. I wasn't knocking on doors, but via Social Media and friends and family, I done my best to encourage this great opportunity.

Like I said before a 'Yes' vote was likely to be more risky for me, and that under a No vote nothing much would change for me. I have a decent job, the bills get paid and I can afford a couple of holidays a year. This outcome is never going to really affect me.

My vote for 'Yes' was a vote for those struggling day to day, those in poverty, those who can't get a job and those having to use foodbanks. I hosted a party on Thursday night for the results and I had people in my house in tears, people who this would have made a difference for in my opinion. I've felt sick in my stomach all weekend because of it. I accepted the result and donated £100 which I would have spent celebrating to Renfrewshire foodbank (they were running out of food last week so if anyone can donate a few quid please do so).

If it wasn't for the 65+, Yes would have won. Which means the future generation who the outcome of this referendum would have affected, wanted independence for our country. This gives me hope that in 10 or 20 years, we can hopefully try again.

What I also noticed was that it was the three poorest places in Scotland that all voted in majority for Yes - a cry for help which has sadly fallen on deaf ears.

It is time to dry our eyes, pick ourselves up and move forward. We can individually and collectively support the communities we wanted our 'Yes' vote to make a difference for.

We can either go back into our shells or we can continue to use our voice. We can stay engaged and make a difference. I this morning became a member of the SNP who I've always voted for, and I recommend people consider joining the SNP, Green Party or Scottish Socialists party. Get behind the political parties who want the best for Scotland and work very hard to achieve it.

If you still feel that there should not be any Nuclear weapons in Scotland - you can sign up for the Campaign here http://www.cnduk.org/.

Whatever side of the campaign you were on, have a good think about how media acted during this campaign. Stop giving them the viewing time and money. The same goes for the businesses that instead of letting people make a decision, bent over to Westminster begging them to say anything negative about the campaign. If you feel strongly about it, shop elsewhere.

1.6M had a vision - if all 1.6M can regroup, we can make a difference. When WM break their promises, let everyone know about it. Do what you can for your local foodbanks and charity organisations. The vulnerable are going to need us even more now.

We need to consolidate and try and win as many seats as possible from Labour so that we can try and have a bigger voice in WM. Labour is finished in Scotland in my opinion.

I respect the outcome but I won't be changing my view that independence is the best thing for Scotland, and I pray my generation will have the opportunity in my life time again to finally free us from the chains of Westminster.

I got really involved with campaigning a 'Yes' vote. I wasn't knocking on doors, but via Social Media and friends and family, I done my best to encourage this great opportunity.

Like I said before a 'Yes' vote was likely to be more risky for me, and that under a No vote nothing much would change for me. I have a decent job, the bills get paid and I can afford a couple of holidays a year. This outcome is never going to really affect me.

My vote for 'Yes' was a vote for those struggling day to day, those in poverty, those who can't get a job and those having to use foodbanks. I hosted a party on Thursday night for the results and I had people in my house in tears, people who this would have made a difference for in my opinion. I've felt sick in my stomach all weekend because of it. I accepted the result and donated £100 which I would have spent celebrating to Renfrewshire foodbank (they were running out of food last week so if anyone can donate a few quid please do so).

If it wasn't for the 65+, Yes would have won. Which means the future generation who the outcome of this referendum would have affected, wanted independence for our country. This gives me hope that in 10 or 20 years, we can hopefully try again.

What I also noticed was that it was the three poorest places in Scotland that all voted in majority for Yes - a cry for help which has sadly fallen on deaf ears.

It is time to dry our eyes, pick ourselves up and move forward. We can individually and collectively support the communities we wanted our 'Yes' vote to make a difference for.

We can either go back into our shells or we can continue to use our voice. We can stay engaged and make a difference. I this morning became a member of the SNP who I've always voted for, and I recommend people consider joining the SNP, Green Party or Scottish Socialists party. Get behind the political parties who want the best for Scotland and work very hard to achieve it.

If you still feel that there should not be any Nuclear weapons in Scotland - you can sign up for the Campaign here http://www.cnduk.org/.

Whatever side of the campaign you were on, have a good think about how media acted during this campaign. Stop giving them the viewing time and money. The same goes for the businesses that instead of letting people make a decision, bent over to Westminster begging them to say anything negative about the campaign. If you feel strongly about it, shop elsewhere.

1.6M had a vision - if all 1.6M can regroup, we can make a difference. When WM break their promises, let everyone know about it. Do what you can for your local foodbanks and charity organisations. The vulnerable are going to need us even more now.

We need to consolidate and try and win as many seats as possible from Labour so that we can try and have a bigger voice in WM. Labour is finished in Scotland in my opinion.

I respect the outcome but I won't be changing my view that independence is the best thing for Scotland, and I pray my generation will have the opportunity in my life time again to finally free us from the chains of Westminster.

Thank you Mother Theresa, i 'm away back tae bed. whistling.gifsnore.gif

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" More power for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the big Cities of England " so they say.

Meaning the the UK getting regionalised with Europe having the ultimate power.

Get used to it.

Referendum was just a day out for dafties.

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The Loyalist scum made their mark on Friday night.

As did the the Republican C*ltic scum, who made their mark in the 4 poorest areas who voted YES.

These cnuts hate everything British apart from their dole money.

Unfortunately we have a divided f*cked up population with the minority human.

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No thanks to what?

To helping those relying on foodbanks?

To helping those in poverty?

To helping those who can't get jobs?

To helping getting rid of nuclear weapons?

If so, that's quite sad.

I wish people would stop playing the emotional blame game.

Yes the UK has foodbanks, "poverty" and people who are out of work, who the feck doesn't?

Ask yourself, how many of these poor souls are TRYING to improve their lives?

Are you really that naïve that you believe a Scottish government would magically remove these issues?

As for these bad nuclear weapons, or weapons of mass destruction, I don't recall "mass destruction" being dished out to anyone from these nasty submarines.

Also, it's only the 65+ who stopped the YES vote?

I seriously doubt this but, if it was, so what? Don't these people count? Aren't their reasons as valid as anybody else's?

You stated you had a comfortable life, so do many others and that's under this current regime.

Life isn't that bad in Scotland, and THAT'S why many people voted to keep things as they are.

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