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Barbara Reid
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I am a 69 year old mother and grandmother. I believe in independence for Scotland and am a core member of a Yes group.
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But no-one is promoting federalism, and there is certainly no interest in it in England. Understandable, as why would England give up the powers it had over the other countries? This is a useful list of key questions about federalism in the UK . .
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Scottish Independence is TOTALLY normal.

It's the bonkers 'United Kindom' that's batshit crazy!

Brexit, Immigration, Resources, our requirements are 100% different!

It's time to end this farce, that we were shoehorned into, 300 years ago.

Surely ANY sensible person now realises this?
SCOTLAND, THE COUNTRY WITH NO VOICE
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The SNP @snp.org · May 19
The UK has used the Scottish fishing industry as a bargaining chip for its own ends - again.

They didn’t even bother to consult the Scottish Government this time.

Only independence would allow us to negotiate our own settlement, and protect Scotland’s fishing industry.
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Possibly the greatest Tesla takedown video ever - maybe the best thing ever
TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
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You have to look at not just your constituency but every constituency in your region. You also need to consider whether the Reform party taking votes would allow for the SNP taking a seat in the list. The more SNP MSPs the stronger the message.
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Did you know that since Scotland was promised 'more powers' if we voted No to independence in 2014, Westminster has actually stripped more than two dozen key powers from Holyrood and overruled devolved decisions made by the Scottish Government 13 times.
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If governments can monitor the bank accounts of millions of benefit claimants, they could easily stamp out tax avoidance by a few thousand super-rich. If they wanted to.
My region is Highlands and Islands, and we have a list SNP MSP. Your tactical voting will come back and bite you in the bum. You think you're being clever, but you underestimate the opposition. They are better at tactical voting and they don't need to get a message out to the public to do it.
We will get trade deals. Why wouldn't we. We are just as capable as any other country. We import and export now, why would that change?
Don't talk to me like I'm stupid. Of course I know how it works. I also know that a small percentage of voters are on social media. You will be lucky if 10% get on board with tactical voting. In my region we have a list SNP MSP so my votes will both go to the SNP. I don't trust any other party.
Keep your eyes open to only one unionist being promoted. As in half a dozen leaflets being posted through doors whilst little to none from the other parties. That's how they tactically vote, and it works. They will very likely take constituency seats that way.
Because we have something worth trading. Why do you think we are not as capable as other independent countries?
All the more reason dor both votes SNP. I'd prefer an SNP majority in Holyrood and an over 50% vote to end the deadlock. The only way we'll get independence.
Ghis is our biggest problem yet we talk about anything but.
This is what a rigged economy looks like:

In the 1970s, CEOs made 27 times more than the average worker.

In the 1980s, CEOs made 48 times more than the average worker.

This decade, CEOs are making 354 times more than the average worker.

That has got to change.
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Wind energy contributed to 75% of renewable generation, while hydroelectric power added another 14%

As of September 2024, Scotland's renewable electricity capacity increased to 16 GW, up from 15.1 GW

NET ELECTRICITY EXPORT FROM SCOTLAND TO OTHER UK NATIONS VALUED AT APPROX £1.5 BILLION.
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The only supporter that really counts is the one who supports his/her own country above everything else. Vote SNP! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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#SNP are not perfect but , i find it totally unfair comparing Scot Gov to WM when we don't hold all powers we need. That only comes after we are #independent and only then will be the time for criticism and not while we are chained to WM . #independent #scotland #BBCSundayShow
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The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.

Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
You obviously don't know what you are talking about. Scotland is rich in resources that are being stolen. That in itself is reason enough for us to want independence. We are being led in a direction we don't want to go because we have a smaller population. We will continue to have trade deals.