NEC

mkpdavies · 19-08-2005, 06:06 PM

Screaming paranoia.

You were dissing him for having Scottish sound name. All he's done is ask about representation of Scots in the party hierarchy.

Man, how many witches do you burn a day!

Remember the glass is half full, not empty!

WindupMerchant · 19-08-2005, 06:13 PM

[quote="mkpdavies"]Screaming paranoia.

You were dissing him for having Scottish sound name. All he's done is ask about representation of Scots in the party hierarchy.

Man, how many witches do you burn a day!

Remember the glass is half full, not half empty![/quote]

So a Glaswegian who can't spell Livingston (on another thread)

.....and if you believe your own quote, I'm presuming you will soon be rejoining UKIP :wink:

Percentage · 19-08-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UKIP party member

That link doesn't prove anything, I could put Tony Blair as my forum name, :roll: also why hasn't Donald MacKay put any links to UKIP on his profile, most people in UKIP do.

C'mon UPM,benefit of doubt & all that! 8)

WindupMerchant · 19-08-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Percentage

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Originally Posted by UKIP party member

That link doesn't prove anything, I could put Tony Blair as my forum name, :roll: also why hasn't Donald MacKay put any links to UKIP on his profile, most people in UKIP do.

C'mon UPM,benefit of doubt & all that! 8)

DTA Don't Trust Anyone

DONALD MACKAY · 20-08-2005, 11:23 AM

I am in fact the Regional Treasurer for UKIP Scotland and have stood as a candidate on 5 separate occasions.

The reason for my suggestion has nothing to do with quotas or "political correctness" and everything to do with the fact that UKIPs leadership are absolutely clueless about the political situation in Scotland.

Is one NEC member out of 15 or 20 too much to ask?

The Scottish Parliamentary elections will be held in May 2007 and because of the PR system, we have a chance of winning a seat otr two. However we need some help.

Paul Birch · 20-08-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DONALD MACKAY

The reason for my suggestion has nothing to do with quotas

That's nonsense. Asking for a guaranteed place (a quota) has nothing to do with quotas? :shock:

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Is one NEC member out of 15 or 20 too much to ask?

Yes. Let Scottish candidates stand and Scottish members vote on the same footing as everyone else. If any of them won't play without special privileges we'll be better off without them.

C_steam · 20-08-2005, 12:00 PM

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everything to do with the fact that UKIPs leadership are absolutely clueless about the political situation in Scotland.

Maybe so. So the problem is one of understanding and communication, our party SHOULD improve on this aspect, undoubtedly. But if you feel that the only way for the leadership to be informed on a given subject or area is by having NEC representation, then you are admitting to a big problem, I think.

WindupMerchant · 20-08-2005, 12:36 PM

Well Donald MacKay, if as you say, UKIP are clueless about Scottish politics a good idea would be for you to educate. Start a new thread or contribute to the Livingston by-election thread.
That would be more positive than having a gripe about the NEC

Hartlepool · 20-08-2005, 01:16 PM

UKIP in Scotland has to have as much encouragement and support as any other UKIP area or Region. They must surely be as dedicated to the cause as anyone else in UKIP or Branches would not exist at all. The UKIP Scotland Branches may just astound everyone by gaining a lot of support locally very quickly. They should not have a given or allocated seat on the NEC though,seats must only be allocated after winning them in the NEC Election.

It's already been said before on this Forum that UKIP Scotland may be able to produce the breakthrough we all want to see.

SponPlague · 20-08-2005, 04:13 PM

I can vouch for Donald Mackay - we fought the Scottish Parliement elections together. 8)

In NI, we are, or were, twinned with Robert McCartney's UK Unionist Party. Is that still the case? Should HE be on the NEC? :twisted:

We have had Scots on the NEC in the past - Alastair McConnachie springs to mind - so it is possible.

Chin up, Donald!

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19-08-2005, 06:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
WindupMerchant Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,508	[quote="mkpdavies"]Screaming paranoia. You were dissing him for having Scottish sound name. All he's done is ask about representation of Scots in the party hierarchy. Man, how many witches do you burn a day! Remember the glass is half full, not half empty![/quote] So a Glaswegian who can't spell Livingston (on another thread) .....and if you believe your own quote, I'm presuming you will soon be rejoining UKIP :wink:

20-08-2005, 11:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
DONALD MACKAY Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19	I am in fact the Regional Treasurer for UKIP Scotland and have stood as a candidate on 5 separate occasions. The reason for my suggestion has nothing to do with quotas or "political correctness" and everything to do with the fact that UKIPs leadership are absolutely clueless about the political situation in Scotland. Is one NEC member out of 15 or 20 too much to ask? The Scottish Parliamentary elections will be held in May 2007 and because of the PR system, we have a chance of winning a seat otr two. However we need some help.

20-08-2005, 12:36 PM	#28 (permalink)
WindupMerchant Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,508	Well Donald MacKay, if as you say, UKIP are clueless about Scottish politics a good idea would be for you to educate. Start a new thread or contribute to the Livingston by-election thread. That would be more positive than having a gripe about the NEC

20-08-2005, 01:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,814 Party: Popular Democrats	UKIP in Scotland has to have as much encouragement and support as any other UKIP area or Region. They must surely be as dedicated to the cause as anyone else in UKIP or Branches would not exist at all. The UKIP Scotland Branches may just astound everyone by gaining a lot of support locally very quickly. They should not have a given or allocated seat on the NEC though,seats must only be allocated after winning them in the NEC Election. It's already been said before on this Forum that UKIP Scotland may be able to produce the breakthrough we all want to see.

20-08-2005, 04:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
SponPlague Uber Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Zurich Posts: 3,157	I can vouch for Donald Mackay - we fought the Scottish Parliement elections together. 8) In NI, we are, or were, twinned with Robert McCartney's UK Unionist Party. Is that still the case? Should HE be on the NEC? :twisted: We have had Scots on the NEC in the past - Alastair McConnachie springs to mind - so it is possible. Chin up, Donald!