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Tag Archives: Ruth Davidson
Under the microscope
Like observing the random twitching and squirming of pond-life under a microscope, watching the antics of the British parties in Scotland can be strangely hypnotic. It’s easy to imagine that, if you just keep looking a little longer and concentrate … Continue reading
The nonentities
The big mistake here is to think of the “Scottish Tories” as a distinct Westminster parliamentary group. That is how they have been portrayed by the media as part of the process of elevating Ruth Davidson to the status of … Continue reading
Embarrassing Ruth
If Ruth Davidson is unwilling or unable to defend the reinstatement of these despicable bigots, why did she do it? We cannot, of course, completely discount the possibility that her arrogance is such that she thought she could act with … Continue reading
Not the greatest
Ruth Davidson is “seen as a rising star in the Tory party” only because that is how she is portrayed by the media. She is being touted as a “potential future leader”, not on account of any talent other than … Continue reading
Finding words
I don’t often struggle for words. But I’m having great difficulty finding language that can encompass the extent of my anger and disgust at Ruth Davidson and her Tory masters in London. The rape clause, together with the other measures … Continue reading
Now the gloves are off…
Bloody hell, I take a few days off for Easter, and missed being able to comment on the great Holyrood boycott from Ruth and her mates. Ruth Davidson supporting the absolutely ghastly and inhumane rape clause. Then today, St Theresa … Continue reading
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Tagged General Election, Ruth Davidson, Scottish Greens, The SNP, Theresa May
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Malicious flouncing
Exactly what does Ruth Davidson hope to achieve by her threatened boycott of Holyrood? There is no quorum for proceedings in the Scottish Parliament. So it’s hard to see how the Tories would be missed. It’s not as if they … Continue reading
Sociopathic insanity
I have to confess that, when I first heard about the so-called ‘rape clause’ being introduced by the Tories, I didn’t believe it. My initial reaction was to treat it as ‘fake news’. I honestly thought that somebody had concocted … Continue reading
Ignorance and disrespect
The evident inability of Unionists to comprehend the fundamental principles of democracy is something that is frequently remarked upon. Few things demonstrate this dumb incomprehension more than their campaign to deny Scotland’s right of self-determination. A campaign which, in defiance … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Wells, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Scottish Parliament
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Clowns and queens
There was strong competition over the weekend for the most farcical performance from a British politician. As ever, Willie Rennie was a strong contender. He challenged the field with his insistence that the Scottish Government isn’t really the Scottish Government … Continue reading
Scotto Voce 