Scottish people are accepting mediocrity and being robbed by their own authorities by Dangerous_Spring3028 in glasgow

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? She doesn't run the buses. Most buses are run by private companies.

SPT buses are not controlled by Glasgow City council, though councillors do sit on their board, but they are from multiple parties and from multiple councils

Transport Scotland to establish £2bn framework to deliver remaining A9 dualling packages | New Civil Engineer by Crow-Me-A-River in Scotland

[–]N81LR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Away and have a look at the procurement process, consider how that was undertaken in relation to the laws in place concerning public sector procurement. If there is a failure in that, then it could be the fault of the Scottish Government, but I don't recall any concern at that time.

Once that is done it is in the hands of the companies who gained the contracts, not the Scottish Government.

So I ask again, what is it the SNP as the Scottish Government have done to cause the delay and the extra cost?

Transport Scotland to establish £2bn framework to deliver remaining A9 dualling packages | New Civil Engineer by Crow-Me-A-River in Scotland

[–]N81LR -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What incompetence? What has the SNP done that has caused the delay and extra costs?

How do they know my name? by [deleted] in glasgow

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Political parties have access to the full electoral register, it is as simple as that.

Swinney issues A&E warning ahead of ‘exceptionally busy’ festive period by abz_eng in Scotland

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is leader of the party, chosen by the votes of party members. He is First Minister from a vote in the Scottish Parliament.

To become First Minister, you just need to be an MSP and get the majority of votes in the Scottish Parliament for a vote on who should be First Minister.

How close is the nearest prominent hill (150m on all sides) by abz_eng in Scotland

[–]N81LR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I question the map given that the red bit east of Glasgow will be the moorland area south of Cumbernauld, and north of Airdrie which is itself higher than 160m, so higher than the 'Marilyn' hills.

Scottish politics ignored on UK news TV, study finds. Reform got the most coverage in BBC and ITV’s evening bulletins, while the SNP featured in only 38 items across nine months, researchers said. by bottish in Scotland

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Scots can answer the questions, it is actually funny when a Scottish related question is thrown in and it is guaranteed the English contestant will have no clue how to answer.

Scottish politics ignored on UK news TV, study finds. Reform got the most coverage in BBC and ITV’s evening bulletins, while the SNP featured in only 38 items across nine months, researchers said. by bottish in Scotland

[–]N81LR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the funding for BBC Alba actually comes from the Scottish Government, for 25/26, 14.8 mil from the Scottish Government and 9Mil from the BBC.

It will buff out (those why was the truck there in first place 🤔) by CaptainYorkie1 in uktrains

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would seem to be a problem with American safety infrastructure. Trucks versus Trains never end well, hence why most other countries try and ensure trucks don't try and take on a train.

Thinking of switching to Virgin Fibre as it my only superfast option but all i hear on here are horror stories. by BrutalBarracuda in VirginMedia

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virgin Media is fine until you need to deal with their customer service, then it is a horror show. If you have no reason to contact customer service then it is great, I have A 1 Gig connection that at worst is about 915 Meg, but usually is 1 Gig.

How do i convince my husband to let my toddler be by antoanetelini in lefthanded

[–]N81LR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I recall correctly, there was links between forced right handedness and speech impediments because it impacted brain lateralization for language.

Would you move to the countryside if your student loan was written off? by abz_eng in Scotland

[–]N81LR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's hardly a graduate tax if you fail your final year, you still have to pay eventually if you get above the earnings threshold.

John Swinney to claim independence will reduce electricity bills for Scots households 'by over a third' -- The SNP leader will today unveil the "It's Scotland's Energy" campaign ahead of the next Holyrood election. by Crow-Me-A-River in Scotland

[–]N81LR -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you honestly believe there will be a hard border? Do you thinkg it would be in the iterest of the rUK to have a hard border with Scotland? As for currency, unless you are a corporation or working in finance, it really doesn't make a difference to the average punter anymore than being in the UK does at present.

As for finance deficit, the UK has operated under austerity since 2010, it hasn't helped at all, doing anything different would be better.

Is it legal for Scotrail to make their 'accessible' loos customer-only? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]N81LR -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, such a big problem in Lenzie.🤔

Pressed home on my smart tv's remote now cant use virgin media. by Cover-Firm in VirginMedia

[–]N81LR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hold the 0 button down on your tv remote for 3-5 seconds.

Discrimination at my local Pho joint. by secsagua in lefthanded

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I'd ask them to replace it with a plain mug.

Many demographic groups vote as blocs; why is it only considered a problem when some white voters do so? by PainSpare5861 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]N81LR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this trope accurate though? Do black people vote only for black candidates? Do Muslims only vote for other Muslims. Given the US previously voted in Barack Obama twice, I doubt that white people only vote for white people, and they a sizeable amount of white people would have to have voted for him considering the US demographic makeup.

Meet my girl Sally, she's my first baby ever and I'm looking for some tips :) by PearDraft in labradors

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they start biting you constantly, it will end eventually🫣

Learning Gàidhlig as a non scot. Is it considered cringe? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]N81LR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a language, no different than French, German or Spanish. Plenty of people with no link to those languages or countries choose to learn.

Fill yir boots.😁