Darren
@dazthedon.bsky.social
Born in the ’80s, forged in the fire of VHS and attitude, Die Hard is gospel, and yes, it’s a Christmas movie 🎄.
Still dreaming of Scotland unshackled, where tartan isn’t just tradition, it’s a revolution wrapped in swagger🏴🏴
Still dreaming of Scotland unshackled, where tartan isn’t just tradition, it’s a revolution wrapped in swagger🏴🏴
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In the last election Stephen Flynn was in a TV debate for the SNP and made the clear moral and financial case for immigration. The reason Labour won't do that is because they're repulsive, not incompetent.
August 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In the last election Stephen Flynn was in a TV debate for the SNP and made the clear moral and financial case for immigration. The reason Labour won't do that is because they're repulsive, not incompetent.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Scotland needs to leave the UK immediately, apply the day after to rejoin the EU, completely reform the financial sector and the corporate rule book on issues such as takeovers etc.. If we don't do this England will totally destroy Scotland's economy. I've had enough.. have you?
July 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Scotland needs to leave the UK immediately, apply the day after to rejoin the EU, completely reform the financial sector and the corporate rule book on issues such as takeovers etc.. If we don't do this England will totally destroy Scotland's economy. I've had enough.. have you?
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More than 4 000 visitors to Talking-up Scotland, in one day, four days ago, mainly due to this: talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/07/06/t...
To save an English oil refinery so that it can replace a Scottish oil refinery to refine oil almost entirely from Scottish waters, the Scottish taxpayer must also contribute around £100m
Professor John Robertson OBA Thanks to rtpscott for alerting me to this: From Daily Business two days ago, the above and: British taxpayers could be on the hook for more than £1 billion following t…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
July 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
More than 4 000 visitors to Talking-up Scotland, in one day, four days ago, mainly due to this: talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/07/06/t...
Still voting Labour and calling yourself left-wing? You’re either ignorant or spineless. The party sold out to capital, warmongers, and the same parasites as the Tories. You’re not a progressive — you’re a prop. Own your slide right or get out of the way. Change won’t come from cowards.
If you would still vote Labour today then you have to redefine your political position as rightwing. You cannot support this party and dare call yourself someone on the left. Such a claim is laughable. Have the courage and intelligence to own what you believe in
July 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Still voting Labour and calling yourself left-wing? You’re either ignorant or spineless. The party sold out to capital, warmongers, and the same parasites as the Tories. You’re not a progressive — you’re a prop. Own your slide right or get out of the way. Change won’t come from cowards.
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A spate of arrests today - under the statue of Gandhi - of people holding up placards. A priest in her 80s, academics, medical professionals…
Hard to believe the UK Government is led by a man who once worked as a human rights barrister.
#Palestine
Hard to believe the UK Government is led by a man who once worked as a human rights barrister.
#Palestine
July 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A spate of arrests today - under the statue of Gandhi - of people holding up placards. A priest in her 80s, academics, medical professionals…
Hard to believe the UK Government is led by a man who once worked as a human rights barrister.
#Palestine
Hard to believe the UK Government is led by a man who once worked as a human rights barrister.
#Palestine
Remember, their whole mantra was 'change'. But this? This is exactly what the Tories would do.
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Remember, their whole mantra was 'change'. But this? This is exactly what the Tories would do.
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Scotland doesn’t need nuclear power we are already a net exporter of electricity.
Data shows that Scotland exported 21.0 TWh and imported 1.3 TWh of electricity in 2024. Scotland was a net exporter of electricity in 2024 of 19.7 TWh worth £1.5 billion.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Data shows that Scotland exported 21.0 TWh and imported 1.3 TWh of electricity in 2024. Scotland was a net exporter of electricity in 2024 of 19.7 TWh worth £1.5 billion.
www.gov.scot/publications...
July 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Scotland doesn’t need nuclear power we are already a net exporter of electricity.
Data shows that Scotland exported 21.0 TWh and imported 1.3 TWh of electricity in 2024. Scotland was a net exporter of electricity in 2024 of 19.7 TWh worth £1.5 billion.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Data shows that Scotland exported 21.0 TWh and imported 1.3 TWh of electricity in 2024. Scotland was a net exporter of electricity in 2024 of 19.7 TWh worth £1.5 billion.
www.gov.scot/publications...
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Brexit has cost the UK £140bn - £2000 per person - and sent prices skyrocketing.
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
SNP claim Nigel Farage is to blame for cost of living crisis
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The party's Westminster leader said Farage is the reason why Scots are struggling financially
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Brexit has cost the UK £140bn - £2000 per person - and sent prices skyrocketing.
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.
Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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The perks of working in a high building on Broad Street 🔥🔴🔥🔴
More pics and video in our Aberdeen Scottish Cup winners parade live blog here:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
More pics and video in our Aberdeen Scottish Cup winners parade live blog here:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
May 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The perks of working in a high building on Broad Street 🔥🔴🔥🔴
More pics and video in our Aberdeen Scottish Cup winners parade live blog here:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
More pics and video in our Aberdeen Scottish Cup winners parade live blog here:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
The true Mount Rushmore of #wrestling #brother
April 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The true Mount Rushmore of #wrestling #brother
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🔴⚪️Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin on injuries, a new scout and the small matter of Sunday’s game with Rangers.🔴⚪️
t.co/oaA42N2vl1
t.co/oaA42N2vl1
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jimmy-thelin-fronts-up-aberdeen-35041520
t.co
April 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🔴⚪️Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin on injuries, a new scout and the small matter of Sunday’s game with Rangers.🔴⚪️
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t.co/oaA42N2vl1
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Labour are planning to nationalise British Steel - to save the Scunthorpe plant from closing down.
Why didn't Labour do the same when Scotland's last oil refinery announced it was closing down?
Scottish jobs are an afterthought for Labour.
Why didn't Labour do the same when Scotland's last oil refinery announced it was closing down?
Scottish jobs are an afterthought for Labour.
April 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Labour are planning to nationalise British Steel - to save the Scunthorpe plant from closing down.
Why didn't Labour do the same when Scotland's last oil refinery announced it was closing down?
Scottish jobs are an afterthought for Labour.
Why didn't Labour do the same when Scotland's last oil refinery announced it was closing down?
Scottish jobs are an afterthought for Labour.
Trump- I can't drive,I can't play golf (though I’ll cheat like hell trying).I can run businesses straight into the ground. My presidency? A masterclass in how not to do democracy. And as for my fake tan? Let’s just say if Oompa Loompas had a lawsuit pending, I’d settle.
March 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump- I can't drive,I can't play golf (though I’ll cheat like hell trying).I can run businesses straight into the ground. My presidency? A masterclass in how not to do democracy. And as for my fake tan? Let’s just say if Oompa Loompas had a lawsuit pending, I’d settle.
Hopefully he adds some much needed strength at the back, now to sign a striker to help ease our woes in front of goal.🙏🙏
February 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hopefully he adds some much needed strength at the back, now to sign a striker to help ease our woes in front of goal.🙏🙏
We're away tae get pumped by Elgin at this rate.
January 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We're away tae get pumped by Elgin at this rate.
We need to try something different,I'd give Boyd a chance, he's an excellent prospect. #AberdeenFC #COYR #Dandies
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www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
December 31, 2024 at 12:18 PM
We need to try something different,I'd give Boyd a chance, he's an excellent prospect. #AberdeenFC #COYR #Dandies
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
Spot on with this, far too many times, we've looked at others for scapegoats. Our defenders are shite, end of. The whole backline needs replaced and it should start by spending money in January.
Blame brother Beaton all you want but he's nae the one that couldnae do the simple basics of defending at a throw in.
December 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Spot on with this, far too many times, we've looked at others for scapegoats. Our defenders are shite, end of. The whole backline needs replaced and it should start by spending money in January.
Sunday brings a trip away to Dundee United, after that unacceptable performance against Kilmarnock, the players need to step up. Hopefully, they've taken the manager's words to heart & are ready to deliver a strong showing.
Here's my team for Sunday #AberdeenFC #COYR
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
Here's my team for Sunday #AberdeenFC #COYR
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
Aberdeen FC - Match Preview | Dundee United v Aberdeen
www.afc.co.uk
December 27, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Sunday brings a trip away to Dundee United, after that unacceptable performance against Kilmarnock, the players need to step up. Hopefully, they've taken the manager's words to heart & are ready to deliver a strong showing.
Here's my team for Sunday #AberdeenFC #COYR
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
Here's my team for Sunday #AberdeenFC #COYR
www.afc.co.uk/match_previe...
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Yet again we've got a Scottish budget full of measures designed to mitigate Westminster policies. Instead of constantly having to protect Scots from Westminster decisions we should aim for a Scotland that protects itself forever from Westminster decisions by removing itself from Westminster rule.
December 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Yet again we've got a Scottish budget full of measures designed to mitigate Westminster policies. Instead of constantly having to protect Scots from Westminster decisions we should aim for a Scotland that protects itself forever from Westminster decisions by removing itself from Westminster rule.
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Everyone in Scotland should watch this but in addition to economic loss people need to understand there was also an enormous industrial loss as Scotland never was able to develop a sector critical manufacturing supply chain & is again failing to do so in the new renewables era.
Scotland’s energy double whammy:
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
THE 2nd GREAT BRITISH ENERGY HEIST
YouTube video by The Scotland Channel
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Everyone in Scotland should watch this but in addition to economic loss people need to understand there was also an enormous industrial loss as Scotland never was able to develop a sector critical manufacturing supply chain & is again failing to do so in the new renewables era.
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Farage is using Trump to stab Britain in the back as he sniffs power
My Friday night column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Here’s a link www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
And a sting
My Friday night column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Here’s a link www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
And a sting
November 29, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Farage is using Trump to stab Britain in the back as he sniffs power
My Friday night column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Here’s a link www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
And a sting
My Friday night column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Here’s a link www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
And a sting
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ICYMI.
EP200 landed last night.
Just how many David Gray references can you get into one preview segment?
linktr.ee/abzfootballpodcast
EP200 landed last night.
Just how many David Gray references can you get into one preview segment?
linktr.ee/abzfootballpodcast
November 26, 2024 at 7:34 AM
ICYMI.
EP200 landed last night.
Just how many David Gray references can you get into one preview segment?
linktr.ee/abzfootballpodcast
EP200 landed last night.
Just how many David Gray references can you get into one preview segment?
linktr.ee/abzfootballpodcast
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November 21, 2024 at 10:06 PM
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Had a patient in recently. Owns a restaurant. Their energy bills have gone from £1000 to over £5000. To cover this a £10 plate would have to go to £50... Our decimated high street aren't from Holyrood or SNP policy but Westminster energy policy. Scotland needs full control of its energy.
November 21, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Had a patient in recently. Owns a restaurant. Their energy bills have gone from £1000 to over £5000. To cover this a £10 plate would have to go to £50... Our decimated high street aren't from Holyrood or SNP policy but Westminster energy policy. Scotland needs full control of its energy.