The transition to green sources of energy has taken a bit of a battering lately, that's regrettable.
I believe, that with some joined up thinking it's possible to make this transition painlessly, and bring communities with us.
Read more...
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/five-steps...
I admit that sometimes I do see things very differently to most. But even I surprised myself when I reached the conclusion that Teenagers with Machine Guns isn't always a bad thing!
Read more at the link below.
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/teenagers-...
I was going to publish this yesterday but a lot was happening.
Many say that with Independence that Scotland would lose it's "Global Standing"
I say that's bollocks, we'd finally be able to claim some.
Read more at my Substack.
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-lost-g...
Does military might really keep us safe?
Is peace truly secured through superior firepower?
Or is there another way?
In my latest Substack, I explore the assumptions behind strength, security, and what real peace might require.
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/does-milit...
6/6
Finally; PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE!
Women threw themselves under racehorses for the right to vote. It saddens me to see it discarded.
Sad fact; non-voters are usually the biggest (or 2nd biggest cohort).
That should be a lesson for all parties, including mine, to do better.
5/6
Nobody gets to decide for you that there’s a “correct” way to vote.
Least of all someone asking for your vote.
- So ignore the nonsense like Conrad's.
- Think for yourself.
- Vote how you want to.
Each vote is a gift, from you to them that they should be grateful for.
4/6
And yes you can even VOTE TACTICALLY.
That’s not “undemocratic” it’s literally how democracy works. People using their vote as THEY see fit.
Trying to shame or lecture people out of voting a certain way isn’t defending democracy it’s undermining it.
3/6
You can:
• Read every manifesto cover to cover
• Stick with the same party out of habit
• Vote on instinct
• Or even pick a name out of a hat
IT IS YOUR VOTE AND YOUR RIGHT
2/6
But claiming “tactical voting is undemocratic” while banging on about “freedom to vote”? Come off it.
That’s not just wrong it’s pure hypocrisy.
Democracy means people vote how they choose. Not how some candidate thinks they should.
🧵1/6
Alright — I don’t usually share posts from my local @reformpartyuk.bsky.social candidate, but this one deserves calling out.
Despite his obvious shortcomings people can vote for
Conrad Ritchie if they want. That’s their right...
For the record — I won’t be.
Latest substack just focussing on the fund itself
The Norwegian Oil fund holds close to $2 trillion in assets.
- That’s roughly $340,000 per person
- UK National Debt Per capita is roughly $47,000.
That's not bad luck, it's bad management.
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-norweg...
Indeed, I had to visit Bergen for work last year and it was amazing. It's such a great country and should be an object lesson, not just to Scotland but the rest of the world.
When opponents of Scottish Independence say Norway isn’t a fair comparison, when they say Independent Scotland couldn’t do the same, just remember, they’re not making an argument, They’re making an excuse...
Read More in my Substack.
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/take-a-loo...
There’s a long standing convention not to speak ill of the dead. Most of the time, that’s not difficult—but every rule has its exceptions.
On the anniversary of her passing, I’m reflecting on Margaret Thatcher’s legacy… doing my best to remain polite.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Tomorrow is a significant day, so significant that I'll be releasing my thoughts on it on my new Substack.
Watch this space, and have a look at the rest of it. (admittedly only one article so far, give me time).
substack.com/@davidbirket...
Indeed, I've campaigned for English SNP Candidates
Our critics sometimes say that the Scottish Independence Movement is Anglophobic...
While some fringe nutters undoubtedly are, the mainstream are not!
It's being British we have the problem with...
Read more in my 1st Substack...
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/its-shite-...
As much as I like the punchy immediacy of Bluesky, the limitations of the platform do lower the quality of the output.
So I've finally decided to write on Substack
davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/an-introdu...
Community Notice for Peterhead Recycling Centre users... please pay attention to the new signage!
It was good to join the counter protest in Fraserburgh today.
Thanks to all those who joined us.
Thanks to Seamus Logan MP for his words and solidarity.
#refugeeswelcome
As much as I respect @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social she's got this WAY wrong
It's not Green to import a commodity we already have plenty of
Oil and Gas will be needed for some time yet
It can be extracted in a carbon neutral way with community benefits
It's time for @snp.org to rethink this.
Photos of the ratio'd
Simply Lovely to see Love, Acceptance and Compassion for fellow human beings win the day in Banff.
What is the term the youth uses for such a disproportionate response?...
Ratio'd isn't it?...
Full story in the link...
northern-scot.co.uk/news/right-w...
So Steve Reed MP has been "Potentially Misleading?"
Good response from our own Seamus Logan MP...
I repeat my invitation to "Sewage Steve" to come to Peterhead with some water from his constituency, I'll get some from my tap, and we'll do a "Pepsi Challenge"
The magnificent @metallica.com are 44 yrs old today (Though I suspect the actual members are older).
Here they are at their magnificent best with the San Francisco Symphony!
youtu.be/0m6smR-M2qg?...
Scotland is rich in resources... Oil, Gas, Renewables, Water, Fish...
Norway has a Sovereign Wealth Fund worth £254,226 per capita!
Whilst "Pooling and Sharing" as part of the UK means we have £39,300 of Sovereign Debt per capita!
Being in the UK is a bad deal for Scots!
Well folks,
Thanks to all members who put their faith in me to represent the North East for the next year.
Lots to do, let's crack on.
So in case any North East @snp.org members are wondering who thier new NEC Rep is...
It's this guy!
I'll post contact details in my bio soon, I pledge to serve you well and represent our amazing wee corner of Scotland.
A' the best fowks...
David.
