Really seems to bring the best and brightest unionist candidates to the yard.

Oh dear.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/george-galloways-alliance-4-unity-22564017.amp?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar&__twitter_impression=true

Staying off politics on here Pete don't think it's good for me and others .

Yeah was reading about that.today mate .

As a Unionist, I've been watching the developments surrounding A4U with some interest.

I think Galloway talks nonsense, even when he is bashing Nationalists.  However, gaining publicity isn't about putting over facts in a calm and collected manner, it's about stirring people up and grabbing headlines.  George knows this IMO, which is why he acts the way he does.. that and he loves massaging his own ego!

As far as I can see, he just intends to stand list candidates?  So I can't see him getting anyone elected unless he really ups his game between now and next years Holyrood elections.  The Unionist voters will just stick with their usual parties.  It is extremely hard for new people to break through.. look at how dismal a result RISE got for example.

I CAN see there being some benefit to his involvement though.  He has already contacted various people to get them to stand down and make way for the best placed Unionist party, to no avail.  If he is able to use his profile to spread the tactical voting message instead, then it could help matters for the pro-Union vote.  There's been attempts at tactical voting coordination before, but these have really just been over social media with the odd newspaper article.  Galloway could fill this role, making it clear who to vote for in each seat, without any Unionist parties getting flak for being involved in an alliance.

One thing I'll say though, it would be absolutely hilarious/brilliant to see Galloway in the Scottish parliament!

I was a big fan of George Galloway. When it became clear to me that he was in favour of self-determination for every country on Earth except Scotland I asked him politely how he squared that circle. Immediately blocked by him on all social media. I had chatted back and forth and got on with him for years.

It would be wonderful to see him in the Scottish Parliament, where he can’t run and hide from scrutiny or dodge questions.

His prospects though are beyond bleak. The List would be his only chance and like you say it will be very difficult to break through. Last time he stood in Scotland he lost his deposit and last time he stood in England he lost his deposit.

That's a real shame he blocked you mate.  I don't like the way he goes about things, cutting people off when they call in his show etc.

Quote from: PeterGrant on August 23, 2020, 08:35:18 am

Scotland’s unionist parties have all now rejected the idea of partnering with him.

Another embarrassing failed foray into Scottish politics by George.

Whatever you think of him he’ll give the SNP a harder time than the tories or labour do.
He’ll get people listening to him and he’ll speak some harsh truths.
I remember the QT when he reamed Lesley Riddoch. A joy to behold.
That if he gets there of course.

He won’t get there. I’ll bet you anything you like.

Quote from: PeterGrant on August 28, 2020, 11:43:29 am

Quote from: TheVoiceOfReason on August 28, 2020, 11:42:31 am

Quote from: PeterGrant on August 23, 2020, 08:35:18 am

Scotland’s unionist parties have all now rejected the idea of partnering with him.

Another embarrassing failed foray into Scottish politics by George.

Whatever you think of him he’ll give the SNP a harder time than the tories or labour do.
He’ll get people listening to him and he’ll speak some harsh truths.
I remember the QT when he reamed Lesley Riddoch. A joy to behold.
That if he gets there of course.

He won’t get there. I’ll bet you anything you like.

Really?

Bet me your house.

I can’t I’m afraid. I’m only a half owner in that.

On a serious note, any **** that changes their team deserves to be ridiculed.

On a serious note, any **** that changes their team deserves to be ridiculed.

Dundee UTD to Celtic if I am correct?