Comments by "Mike O\x27Neill" (@EllieMaes-Grandad) on "BBC News" channel.

  1. Give the English a vote on union.
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  2. Has the BBC investigated the attack on 7th October, or the treatment of the hostages? (rhetorical question?)
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  3. Yes . . . . unlike the 7th October victims . . .
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  4.  @superyachtchef  Then accept that the English have a right to decide on the union. After all, we subsidise Scotland [and Wales, and N.I.].
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  5. "Never again" was the call in 1945. Now see what's shamefully happening in countries from which men and women fought and died to end the regime which perpetrated the Sho’ah . . .
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  6. Al Beeb has sympathies, not for western nations though . . .
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  7. BRITISH PAKISTANIS - Who, what, are they?
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  8.  @gaz9957 England seems to be missing a "thriving independence movement" at present, but we can adapt, I'm sure. "Mean-spirited, spiteful, vindictive, arrogant and petty" could describe what we perceive, south of the border. I'd add "ungrateful" to the list.
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  9.  @gaz9957  If you claim to be Scottish and don't know how to spell the name of that spirit, shame on you!
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  10.  @superyachtchef  That way, Scotland will gain independence. England will end subsidies, be rid of the millstone. It won't happen by a vote of canny Scots!
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  11.  @andyallan2909  England should have a choice on staying in the union. It's not about the Scots alone, it's about all of us! The UK paid into the €USSR, just as England subsidises the Scots.
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  12. The images of the attack on 7th October . . . ?
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  13. “Far Right” It's a manufactured term, invented by those to the extreme left of political centre ground. Anything beyond that is not merely on the political right, but 'far right'. In Newcastle, Penzance is ‘far west’. In Plymouth, it’s just down the road. In New York, California is the 'far west'. In Nevada, it's only across the state line.
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  14. It pays better than telling the truth?
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  15. Imagine if “humanitarian aid" had been provided to Germany (anti-Semitic exponent writ large) during WW2 . . . !
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  16.  @Chumptools  They don't . . .
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  17.  @fitzstv8506  . . . . because Scotland is part of a political and economic union. England wanted to be out of the €USSR; why should our choice be inhibited by Scotland?
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  18. Yes please!
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  19. “Far Right” “Hard Right” ~ Insulting terms confected by the extreme left of politics [far left] to denigrate normal, sensible people. Intended to redirect criticism from themselves, anything reasonable isn’t merely politically right-wing, but “hard right”/“far right”.
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  20. Paying for it? Not in my worst nightmares.
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  21.  @manino12345  Ah yes, the detritus which has washed up on our shores, instead of taking care of their own country?
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  22. As long as you refer to them as “migrants”, “refugees” or “asylum-seekers” the longer it will take to arrive at an effective solution. Send them back home.
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  23. “Far Right” ~ A derogatory term invented by those on the extreme political left to denigrate sensible people. Intended to deflect criticism from themselves, anything disliked is not merely the political right, but 'far right'.
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  24.  @johnfoxton8737  I'm surprised anyone needs to ask that. England [English taxpaying voters] want rid of the costly disparity. There never will be a majority in Scotland for independence, except in Wee Krankie's head . . .
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  25.  @johnfoxton8737  I observe comments on the issue, currently and for a long time previously. I took note of the result of indyref1 and the choice of Scots to remain in the UK. You presume indyref2 will produce a different outcome. Why is that thought to be likely?
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  26.  @johnfoxton8737  All in the UK were able to vote, regardless of location. You lost; accept it. Good luck with the 'flourish' idea; Scotland joined the union 300 years ago because English help was needed. If you go [if!] please don't ask to return.
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  27. All was quiet on October 6th - what happened?
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  28. Not "militants", “insurgents”, “operatives”, “fanatics” or “fighters” . . . . they're terrorists.
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  29. Marion is not on board with her aunt, nor her aunt with her. France will suffer accordingly.
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  30.  @user-ug8wx5er1w  The €USSR would be doom . . .
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  31.  @editor4578  That doesn't make you an idiot, just a realist . . .
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  32. End the telly tax - make BBC a subscription operation.
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  33.  @MultiformeIngegno  Glad to hear it. I once worked for Al-Beeb - and it was no joke!
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  34.  @MultiformeIngegno  BBC - biased broadcasting corp.
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  35.  @MultiformeIngegno  Any and all who do not agree with their self-indulgent and extremely left-wing ideas.
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  36. Al Beeb certainly is.
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  37. Not "militants", “insurgents”, “operatives”, “fanatics” or “fighters” . . . . they're simply terrorists.
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  38. izslamicide?
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  39. Actually, it has been confirmed. Do keep up!  @BasilKung 
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  40. Al Beeb has been 'woke' for a long time already.
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  41. You jest ?  @louischamoun7072 
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  42. Al Beeb is just supporting anti-western activities, as usual . . .
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  43. @Militaria Millar Please read me again, carefully this time. I talk about 'union', something involving two or more parties to a decision.
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  44.  @andyallan2909  It's all about us English having a say on England leaving the union. Would you deny us a democratic vote to choose?
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  45.  @C17NRYL3D  Scots should not be able to adhere to England if the English don't want them. Any 'rule' over the Scots is because we subsidise that country. Whilst part of the UK, Scotland must contribute to and accept community responsibilities, as part of community help and sharing. Anything else is immoral . . .
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  46. Meanwhile, across the world, hundreds of thousands of infants in the womb are being deliberately killed each year . . .
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  47. Joe and Co wanting to suck-up to voters of a certain 'peace-loving' persuasion? Wouldn't happen, would it . . . ?
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  48.  @stevec6427  They would, however, be subject to English control of the pound and all that entails. Smaller €USSR countries suffer from German dominance of the €Uro. One is not fully independent without control of currency, as €Urope is finding out.
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  49.  @editor4578  Yes I can, many of them.
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  50. Meanwhile, across the world, hundreds of thousands of infants in the womb are being deliberately [but legally] killed each year . . .
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  51.  @fitzstv8506  Yes, the term does show disdain, but informed knowledge, not ignorance. As for England 'inhibiting' your wish to remain in the €USSR, the overall margin of the pretenderendum result reflected the inclusion of the countries you mention. Had that disproportionately affected the outcome, England's escape might have been totally prevented and the resentment engendered might have been poisonous. We all saw the subsequent efforts of privileged vested interests to frustrate our exit.
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  52.  @fitzstv8506  Ah yes, us Brexiteers were 'misled'. We choose to disagree, to opt for real independence, whilst you resort to insults and faint condescension. I'm neither ill-informed nor ignorant, but well-informed and knowledgeable, about the €USSR, and, as it happens, part of a majority which thinks similarly. If you want to learn about your future as an 'independent country' in the €USSR, keep your attention on events in €ire these next few years.
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  53.  @fitzstv8506  I do recall the two votes given to €ire on the question of exit from the €USSR. The first vote was for 'out', but not being the desired answer, it needed to be repeated. 'Best of three' may have been a more fair and democratic approach? €ire is a foreign country to which we have no allegiance, nor it to us. It has never been a friend to us, never will be. It is dangerously delusional to think otherwise. Now they can show they still hate the British by remaining in the €U. The €USSR will eventually throw €ire under a bus and the clever politicians there won't see it coming. (which country gave you helpful loans when in trouble a few years ago? Let me think . . .)
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  54.  @fitzstv8506  You're correct in that no in/out vote was conducted, but the inference was there for those who looked. Irish politicians, like some Scottish ones, do hate and detest England. It's a sad fact.
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  55.  @fitzstv8506  Watch this space! At some point, 'target2' will crystallise; €Uro game over, €USSR over. Sentimentality for €ire won't hack it.
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  56. Meanwhile, across the world, hundreds of thousands of infants in the womb are being deliberately killed each year . . .
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  57.  @donaldboughton8686  As a minimum, and returning with no debts and no 'Barnett formula' subsidies, no devolved 'parliament', nothing . . .
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  58. Was that the 'hospital' where Hamas had stashed weapons and explosives underground? Did Al Beeb ask about the medical qualifications of the staff they featured?
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  59. No peace, know them ~ know peace, no them.
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  60. As if ! Not "militants", “insurgents”, “operatives”, “fanatics” or “fighters” . . . . they're terrorists.  @joe67274 
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  61. Ah yes, a law limiting the influence of communism and €USSR. Of course the BBC will cover it as if it hurts the population, whereas it will be of benefit . . .
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  62. How come it's taken this long to authenticate it?
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  63.  @googlesucks925  Aren't they all?
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  64.  @d_ni6519  I'm sure I know all I need to know.
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  65.  @shaylazaman1882  So which nationality are you . . . ? (NB - home is where the heart is)
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  66.  @shaylazaman1882  Maybe past the time to be 'British' and honour our heritage?
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  67.  @shaylazaman1882  Then you should go live there, help those less fortunate than yourself. Britain needs people committed to Britain . . .
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  68.  @shaylazaman1882  My family came from Ireland, when that place was 'British', an integral part of the UK - I'm English . . .
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  69.  @kookikitten  My forebears came from Ireland to England when it was all part of the same UK.
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  70.  @kookikitten  * a disproportionate number of essential workers, NHS workers etc * That applies to certain locations in England - not to Britain as a whole.
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  71.  @fitzstv8506  Question is, are you prepared to accept the likely result . . . ?
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  72.  @fitzstv8506  Me too, hence my extreme annoyance at efforts to prevent Brexit. It's about sovereignty and and that of both England and Scotland should be respected. Currently too many Scots seem to think it's all about them and what activists think is the right [and only] choice for the future. Indyref2 next year and indyref3 not until 2050 . . .
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  73.  @fitzstv8506  The €USSR did connive at delaying and cancelling Brexit, and has been reported in the MSM. €U officials met with 'remain' politicians from Britain. I'm sure there is a "desire among many many Scots for independence", but until a majority of those voting want it, it's not going to happen, perhaps ever.
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  74.  @fitzstv8506  * "they had no influence" * You appear to ignore the events of the more than three years of many and various, public and covert, attempts to undermine the choice of the majority of voters. Fulfilling the desire for independence, if subjected to a fair, democratic vote, may not eventuate. An opportunity to choose should not be confused with the idea of a foregone conclusion. In that event, I trust you will accept the choice of fellow countrymen - or that of us English if we choose to opt out of the union. We too want that "democratic opportunity" and your support for us in that respect could prove useful. Think about it; you haven't yet . . .
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  75.  @fitzstv8506  Look up the activities of the CBI re Brexit. There are other instances, some MPs tripping over the Bruxelles. Perhaps I've been watching this more intensely and for longer than yourself?
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  76. Too near the truth. BBC lives a long way from truth.  @chrisd5964 
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  77.  @scotsexile1  It's a large county council, nothing more.
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  78. Yes, Israel has been under attack since its creation. Al Beeb has an anti-freedom agenda. It's well-past its use-by date.  @faisalbinmahfoudh5913 
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  79.  @mijicmugendo  No, England supports that idea, hence we opted out of the €USSR . . .
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  80. I did, until I worked there twenty years ago . . .
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  81. I once worked there for a while - imagine how I feel about it . . .
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  82. They're not wanted there [or anywhere else]. Not very 'Christian' those Egyptians, are they?
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  83. Know peace, no them ~ No peace, know them  @AdenSegal-u9x 
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  84. It's down to global warming, or so we'll be told in due course . . .
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  85. “Far Right” “Hard Right” ~ Insulting terms confected by the extreme left of politics [far left] to denigrate normal, sensible people. Intended to redirect criticism from themselves, anything reasonable isn’t merely politically right-wing, but “hard right”/“far right”.
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  86.  @johnfoxton8737  Puzzles us English as well. Perhaps 300 years of sentiment and goodwill, not wanting you to suffer?
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  87.  @johnfoxton8737  Thank you. Do feel free to return fifty years of the generous 'Barnett formula' subsidies . . .
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  88.  @johnfoxton8737  We're not 'helping ourselves' to 'your' money; you're paying a small share of joint expenses.
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  89.  @johnfoxton8737  I know exactly what I mean . . .
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  90.  @johnfoxton8737  England gives you 100% . . . . but not for ever if [if!] you run away to lala land . . .
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  91.  @johnfoxton8737  Good luck with that. It's about sovereignty and that's the correct choice, which we Brexiteers believe but which too many vested interests wished to prevent, and still wish to cancel. Indyref2 next year but no indyref3 until 2050. To suggest referenda every seven years is to invite ridicule.
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  92.  @casperwallace9685  They're all at it these days!
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  93.  @bobfinlayson3377  Thinking you should "have back" all you pay into the union pot may show an unwillingness to pay your way with shared expenses. * "no evidence to suggest Scotland could not survive without financial support from Westminster " * Survive it might; Wee Krankie gives no evidence in that respect. Prosper and flourish, a whole different ball-game.
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  94.  @bobfinlayson3377  It's all part of the same merry-go-round, Bob. South of the border ~ the perception is of Scottish nationalists saying they contribute excessively. no free prescriptions, uni students do not receive fee-free education, etc.
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  95.  @bobfinlayson3377  When looking at the per capita amounts from the Treasury, Scotland has way more than England. Somebody has to go without for you . . .
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  96.  @bobfinlayson3377  The information is out there; you'll be able to find it if you look.
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  97.  @bobfinlayson3377  Stats on UK govt. spending p/a. Everything's on Google [or so it seems to me].
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  98.  @bobfinlayson3377  * "what should be sent to Westminster to cover 'shared expenses" * That idea has merit, but the supplier of those services sets the price, not the buyer . . . !
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  99.  @bobfinlayson3377  Indeed. Taxpayers everywhere would welcome that.
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  100.  @sknox1394  Ah yes, the oil industry, financed by everywhere but Scotland. You're coming late to the party with that old chestnut.
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  101.  @sknox1394  Should have been advocating for independence after WW2 perhaps? Then again, too hooked on voting for the Liebore Party?
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  102.  @sknox1394  Not really. The concept of being 'one country, sharing all' doesn't seem to register with you, so pointless continuing.
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  103.  @sknox1394  We're talking about a time pre-devolution. Cost differentiation may have a sound basis - I'd need to know more. Then there's the "West Lothian Question". England has never been asked about exiting the UK union - would Scotland lap it up if we did?
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  104. Healthy dislike is both reasonable and sensible.
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  105. Snow eventually melts, refilling reservoirs . . .
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  106. China pays him more?
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  107.  @johnfoxton8737  That's one thing in an uncertain future that we certainly won't do . . .
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  108.  @johnfoxton8737  Look closely; it's the other way round. Losing expensive liabilities has to be the way forward for England.
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  109.  @johnfoxton8737  Once upon a time . . . . Scotland was given, and freely accepted, a 'once in a lifetime' referendum on some sort of 'independence'. Trouble is, the politicians there didn't like the result, and can't count anyway, so want another one, distracting from their inadequacy and incompetence. Along with many others, you are delusional enough to think 'next time will be different' [or maybe the time after that]. You should read comments and analytical articles more assiduously, to inform your judgement, ahead of another 'remain in UK' indyref2 . . . ? Personally, I think you should have indyref2, soon, paid for by immediate cessation of the 'Barnett formula', whichever way the vote goes. PS 70% majority one way or the other or you get indyref3 in 2040 . . .
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  110.  @johnfoxton8737  Indeed, but there is a cure for delusion, as I've outlined. Good luck with getting Scotland to vote for impoverishment.
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  111.  @johnfoxton8737  I'm healthy enough, but thank you for your concern. I do hope BoJo doesn't spend more of our money as inducement to stay; that would be criminal. I'd much prefer Scotland to have indyref2 and settle the matter, actually for 'a generation' and not just seven years.
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  112.  @johnfoxton8737  "Your own money"? Is that a feeble attempt at humour? Scotland runs a deficit and receives English subsidies.
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  113.  @Lunarfacia  London is 400 miles from Edinburgh. How far to Bruxelles?
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