Speaks his Thoughts.Dec 23, 2019

If independence doesn't happen until 2021 and we have to go through another Holyrood election, shouldn't we focus on bringing another pro indy party into the mix. SNP 1 vote. Pro indy party 2nd vote.

I know we have the greens but by diluting the unionist vote a little more would see less Tories, slabs and libs.

Show threadRio GandhiDec 23, 2019

@Tara6171

As long as they're only on the list vote I'm all for it ,...... so far.

Depends on whether they have the gravitas and the bodies available to fill the list seats.

Show threadSpeaks his Thoughts.Dec 23, 2019
@RioGandhi I think wings was talking about it earlier this year. I mean wings starting a party.
Show threadRio GandhiDec 23, 2019

@Tara6171

Yes, his model would be welcome as far as I'm concerned.

https://wingsoverscotland.com/the-big-idea/

https://wingsoverscotland.com/running-the-numbers/

The big idea

Crazy stuff happens when we have a thought. Buckle in for a bumpy ride if you don’t like pictures of my ugly mug.

Wings Over Scotland
Show threadSpeaks his Thoughts.Dec 23, 2019
@RioGandhi I kinda think wings would be a great choice as they have a good following plus has very knowledgeable friends that may run in constituencies.
Show threadRio Gandhi

@Tara6171

...and if he can pull this off then he'll get my 2nd vote.

https://wingsoverscotland.com/flying-with-wings/

Flying with Wings

As the mandate for a second independence referendum currently sits gathering dust in the SNP vaults, discussion has started on ways to generate some movement. One of these has been the possibility …

Wings Over Scotland
Dec 23, 2019 at 7:00pmWeb
Show threadDrewDec 23, 2019

@RioGandhi @Tara6171 And mine. It's a numbers game. The rules were created to prevent one party having a massive majority.

This is simply a good example of understanding the rules and then using them to gain an advantage.

Anyone disagree?

Show threadDrewDec 23, 2019

@RioGandhi @Tara6171 And bear in mind that without any changes (ie how many times a list candidate can be "elected") then NOTHING changes.

Zero. Nada. Nil.