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On 6/30/2022 at 1:30 PM, portmahomack saint said:
50/50
Did you copy that from the project fear manifesto
I don't know the workings of the Irish heath service but I have a family member who lives there who will know for sure. I've just checked some figures
Ireland spending on their health budget 2020 26.5 billion euros = 22.5 billion GBP
Scotland heath budget from Westminster 2020 15.3 billion GBP
It can't be that poor as you are claiming
Hope not Fear Lenzie
The vast majority of folks i know in Ireland have private health care. The vast majority of folks i know in Scotland don't, go figure.
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19 minutes ago, portmahomack saint said:
It's astonishing that anyone would think otherwise, we have enormous resources and potential for such a small country
Can't believe people are still asking the question can we flourish without Westminster.. no doubt we would and why wouldn't we flourish ? Take The Republic of Ireland under Westminster rule for instance it was one of the poorest countries in western Europe Not anymore it isn't.. They have flourished and mostly since joining the European Union which we have been dragged out of for the benefit of the few.... The same old arguments were said to the Irish from Unionist at home and in London 100 years ago... Home Rule would only mean Home ruin for Ireland the said etc etc... They were wrong then and they're wrong now.. It's time for Scotland to make it's own decisions what's best for us.
I think Scotland is as capable of any other small country of being successful and I'm 50/50 on independence
On Ireland thought my wife is Irish and I'm over and back all the time.
Their housing market was destroyed by being members of the Euro as interest rates were set for Germany and France and were way too low for Ireland.
Their healthcare is poor compared to Scotland. Its private also and costs a fortune.
There education system has way less resources than Scotland but the outcomes are no different which tells another story ?
I very much doubt Scotland will get a say on whether it joins the Euro or not despite what Nicola Sturgeon says. When we join and are in a position to join is also an interesting issue.
The austerity measures that have been applied in Ireland at different points over the last 15 years have been way more painful than Scotland has suffered ?
Its not all sweetness and light and independence will be a huge gamble but may be worth it in the long run ?
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3 minutes ago, Slarti said:
Only the libdems want anything like DevoMax, therefore it has no chance of being on the ballot paper. Labour and the Tories want the staus quo but know that DevoMax would probably beat it, SNP and Greens want independence but know that DevoMax would probably beat it, LibDems want federalism (almost the same as DevoMax) but have no power to get it on the paper. To me, DevoMax would just lead to independence anyway after a couple of decades, so why wait.
I agree with that. I thought the minute Blair allowed devolution and Scottish parliament that independence was the final resting place. I don't think Blair was wrong to do what he did.
I also think that its correct to hold another referendum as the question needs settled as Scottish politics is dominated by it. Current administration would have been out of office long ago.
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3 hours ago, Slarti said:
Because no political party (that has a chance of being in power) is asking for that.
I think both options (indy and devo max) would trounce the status quo.
They are different enough that Scotland would probably have mainly left of centre governments with an occasional right of centre, while England (dragging Wales and NI with them) would have mainly right of centre with the occasional left of centre. Both centrist but with the emphasis on different things. Then again, maybe the UK Tories wold continue to follow the US Republicans and get more right wing. Who knows, it's all guesswork.Only the SNP and Greens want a vote ?
I think Devo Max would trounce all the other options but I agree that status quo would be last.
I think it might surprise you over a period of time where Scottish politics would go. Greed and self interest with power applies in Scotland every bit as much as England. Much as Scotland likes to think its morally superior we actually aren't ??
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Why can we not have Devo Max on the ballot paper ?
How much is there a burning desire to be fully independent and how much is an anti Tory vote.
If Labour got into power in 2 years with a whole devolution agenda to the regions and Scotland/Wales would people really want independence ?
Other thing I feel is that 10-15 of a left of center administration in an independent Scotland and with a charismatic(?) leader like Davidson leading a slightly right of center opposition what are the chances of Scotland voting that in ? Red Wall was never meant to happen ?
I think there are many deluding themselves that Scotand is fundamentally different to England.
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16 minutes ago, faraway saint said:
Bagless hoovers.
I remember well the task of replacing bags full of dirt/dust when my mother asked me to do the hoovering.
Hoovering became my task after we got married so the Dyson we got quite a few years ago was a revelation.
Also, being cordless, makes life a lot easier, although as we now live in a cottage, no stairs to negotiate.
When did you get married to your mother ?
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22 hours ago, Rascal said:
New Technology. In 1967 we installed a computer in our HO in London and transferred accounts records. It took up a whole floor. In 1985 we installed a router and service area and it took one floor of one of my offices in Glasgow. In 1986 we started linking front desk and rear desk operations directly to the main frame. In 1990 we started installing desk top computers. I was considered “too senior” to receive any training. Bad mistake as I lost my PA in 1991. Was like losing my right arm. No more saying, you know what to say to these, contact these, ask these to come and see me or for me to go and see them and keep the diary. Best Buy of Technology was the Human One, my PA Catherine. Never met better.
I don't really understand this post other than that you wanted us to know you were "too senior" and had a PA ?
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11 hours ago, W6er said:
This is his history so far...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyosi_Olusanya
One goal in one game is impressive, so why didn't Wimbledon keep him? But at Gosport Borough, Cheshunt, Billericay Town, Middlesbrough he has not found the net in 24 games according to that...
You beat me to that post 🙂
Usual over the top reaction to someone with a very very average career to date.
One saving grace is that Warnock took him to Middlesbrough and Robinson seems to have watched him which is a start,
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1 minute ago, Rascal said:
Two points Lennie. Firstly, I would have been happy at the time ti vote Devi Max. Based on remaining in Europe and the UK. Now - perhaps more cemented in my distrust of the UK government/establishment than before. Secondly. Three alternatives:One, keep it as it was in the last referendum, make it 60/40 or make it a straightforward most votes cast. Still unsure.
If there was a solid thought out DEVO MAX option then IMO the vast majority of people in Scotland would vote for it. The vast majority IMO don't want full independence but want a lot more control over their affairs etc.
A constitutional convention type process which actually needs to happen across the whole of the UK. Mayoral system in England a start. Needs a more progressive government to get the ball rolling. Will never happen under Conservative government of any shade.
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15 hours ago, Rascal said:
Don’t forget THE VOW and DEVO MAX
Be interesting what the vote would be if DEVO MAX option was on the ballot paper as a 3rd option. Wonder how many would vote for that ?
Other debate is whether 50% is correct bar for independence ?
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2 hours ago, Rascal said:
I know that Davie Wilson was a Rangers player and a Rangers fan but he was also a Scottish International and more than that a very decent guy. When I was younger and funds were a lot tighter Davie would call me to see how many tickets I needed when St Mirren we’re going to Ibrox. RIP
It might have been better to stop after your first sentence ?
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1 hour ago, Callum Gilhooley said:
Time to cut free from Tory corruption & Greed . 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
There is corruption and greed in all political parties and there will be in an independent Scotland too if it ever sees the light of day
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48 minutes ago, Ethan said:
A manager is only as good as the quality he has to work with or the attitude of the player.
Goodwin has failed with Aberdeen no doubt about that.
Robinson has turned the attitudes around of our side with a poorer squad. He deserves to be judged with his own squad. It will be interesting to see how the squad shapes up pre-season.
Goodwin hasn't failed at Aberdeen. He like Robinson should be judged with his own squad. The comments on Robinson and Goodwin since they took on their new jobs are just laughable.
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23 hours ago, northstbuddie said:
A bit of a selection dilemma for the Buddies next season - with a fully fit Brophy and also Main in his current form, will Greive be able to claim a starting place in the team?
We may also sign another striker to provide cover for injury and to encourage competition for the starting role, assuming that we will normally start with two strikers.
Remember also that Robinson seems to rate Kieran Offord who by the way does not appear in the club's website for the first team squad - have I missed something?
No selection dilemma for me. Grieve has offered way more than Brophy and with Main in his current form then 2 decent strikers. I think Robinson will bring in another striker in the summer window.
Robinson also know how to get the best out of Main.
We are paying too much for Brophy who I know has been injured quite a bit but hasn't justified the outlay. Not convinced he ever will. Personally I'd offload him if we could.
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3 minutes ago, TopCat said:
Look forward to it. In the meantime here's hoping for some more Connor magic to keep us up in the next few weeks. He scored the winning goal against St Johnstone, Aberdeen and Dundee the last time we played all three...What a player.
Aye a repeat would be nice 😀
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1 hour ago, TopCat said:
If he is not league one level surely they're not going to get a decent fee for him? Wolves release players every year who go on and do well at better levels than that, they decided not to release Ronan.
Ok nws, lets see where Conor Ronan is in 2-3 seasons time and we can decide who was right 😀
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1 hour ago, TopCat said:
So, why do you think Wolves give him a new deal last season? There's several bigger clubs interested than Hearts and Aberdeen, but again, it doesn't matter to us. He's not our player and he certainly won't be playing for us next season. It's been an absolute pleasure watching him in the meantime. SR?
Probably to get a decent fee for him. It wasn't with the view of him being Wolves first team material. He's 24 also ! Been out on loan all of his time at Wolves and will be again for any time he stays on that contract.
Yes he is a decent player at our level but I'm sure we will find a replacement
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6 minutes ago, TopCat said:
Why do you think Wolves gave him a new contract last year, if he is a League One Player? He's also attracting interest from clubs at home and abroad at a higher level than league one. No matter, he's not our player and he never will be, been a pleasure watching him this season. I dread to think where we would be without all his match winning performances.
McGrath is nowhere near as good as Ronan and i agree i'm not surprised he isn't getting a game at Wigan. He has never - and will never - be anywhere near an EPL club.
So lets just see where he ends up over time. Bet its not at the level you have him.
Aberdeen are League One and Hearts are bottom end of Championship !
I grew up watching Fitzpatrick, Richardson, Abercromby, Bone, Stark, Lambert and more recently McGinn and McLean. They are all way better than Ronan.
Your also way over the top again in your condemnation of SR.
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On 3/21/2022 at 5:48 PM, guinness said:
Off the top of my head Thompson. Dorman. Thomson. McGinn.
I am not getting at you personally I just find that people now bum up players that are only moderate. McGrath was the same. The standard in the Premier League is appalling .the reason the League is so tight from fourth to ninth is that they are all shit.
Maybe I am just an old cynic but the level of player now is very poor. Moderate players look good. Perhaps I am hankering after a time that never existed. Maybe I should just chuck it.
100% correct IMO. It really is laughable. Conor Ronan is League One in England and no higher.
I've seen 76 of the 92 league teams in England and some 3 and 4 times. Followed Ipswich Town for 4 years as season ticket holder and he'd never have got in the Town teams I watched.
Still follow Ipswich and he wouldn't get in their first team.
Not the slightest bit surprised that McGrath is not getting a start at Wigan
I remeber the bull after Adam Hamill worldy
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13 minutes ago, waldorf34 said:
Jobs for boys ,we should be renamed Motherwell old boys
Maybe get top 6 that way ?
What is wrong with Carson ?
We are current not very good and that was the case under Goodwin which Robinson is paying a heavy price for.
Bet he can't wait to get players in who he knows well and can improve us
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1 hour ago, munoz said:
I think the opposite. The referees will be under more scrutiny to get things right.
No hiding place for them now.
Referees won't be hiding with the introduction of VAR.
I would doubt there is a top level official who will be against VAR.
VAR makes a referees job way easier.
Glad its was voted for as would have looked a right diddy league if they didn't.
Astro in the top league is bad enough !
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9 minutes ago, Cumbriansaint72 said:
As much as i see your points about last season, I think collectively we are a better team than last season and to be honest 11 games undefeated no matter how you play speaks volumes, since then and a bad change of manager 1 win in 9 with even that being a bloody hard watch with the same players who had confidence prioir also speaks volumes.
Every game under Goodwin was a bloody hard watch. We are nowhere near the side we were last season. I feel sorry for Robinson at what he inherited and where he wants to be. Get over this season somhow and then root and branch clearout over 2-3 windows. Lets just sit back and watch how Goodwin does at Aberdeen !!
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52 minutes ago, norrie82 said:
The season has been a poor one overall. After Jim looked to have a run going when he left it’s all fell away. It’s galling seeing Ross C come from relegation certainties to top six whilst we do our usual shit . Piss poor and I’m not sure we will ever crack it .
RC are top six because they have a better manager than Goodwin. Mackay is who Aberdeen should have appointed
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5 hours ago, renfrew156 said:
Will we become Motherwell reserves under Stephen Robinson?
I hope we don't get drawn in to the play offs I fear for us if we do.
It is certainly not going well and its a slippery slope if you
publicly criticize players, has he lost the dressing room?
The players need their backsides booted but Robinson is the wrong person to do it. Ran away from Motherwell and left them in a mess. Preserved his rep from season before but was taking them down.
He's going nowhere atm so we better just hope its not another Stubbs but it has all the hallmarks.
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50 euro to see a gp and pay for all your meds. Nhs for me anyday