Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
Are foreign relations within the competence of the Scottish Parliament? No.
Was "Scotland" a member of the EU? No.
Within Scotland in the 2016 referendum was there a majority of votes cast to remain? Yes
Within Scotland in the recent parliamentary elections, was there a majority of votes cast for pro-independence parties? No.
Can't have it both ways.
Turnout at the last election was high at 63%, but the last Indyref was 85%. That's a lot of votes which could go either way.
Prior to last time polling for 'Yes' started below 30% and ended with a frighteningly close 45/55. This time it appears the starting base is only just under 50%.
It's stretching it a bit to assume that
all SNP supporters want independence or that
only SNP supporters want independence. Reality
it is more nuanced than that.
People who persist with this 'Scotland's too wee, too stupid and too fickle' line of attack are more likely to be doing the SNPs job for them.