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Ritchie, I was just picking up on part of your thread that referred to 'getting on with the day job' - the use of this heavily loaded political line absolutely 'drives me bananas' as it's been continually misused by the usual suspects, unionist press/media and it's a small irritating item that is part of the blanket misrepresentations and exaggerations that I've read and listened to down the months. Other than that, I've no 'bone to pick' re a frank exchange of opinion in which I'll respectfully differ on occasions. I think there have been occasions when criticism of the FM and the SNP govt were in order - eg Sturgeon forgot what swept the SNP to power which was disaffection with unionist political parties who did not listen to the views of the electorate - Corbyn's almost deification should be an abject lesson for Nicola to ponder as she rediscovers her political acumen. However, the awareness of a massive unionist campaign up here in Scotland against the very ethos re the right of the independence movement, and others who certainly feel they could support it and 'swing that way', must be emphasised. My own view is that the SNP 'go hard line' re certain issues incl how to effectively deal with a ludicrous unionist press and media coverage that clearly does not like the existence of the Scottish independence movement and they fear the possible consequences that wouldn't suit their biased agenda!! Hibeejim used the word 'emotive' and the issue most certainly is emotive for lotsa resident Scots and many other supporters of the Yes movement when it comes to this kinda stuff! IMO nowt wrong with that!