Scotland's children are already suffering a crisis in education. Now it looks like they will lose two days a week of in-school education. This can only make the situation worse. Even if the days that schools are closed are replaced by "virtual learning" this is not good enough. As we found during the government-enforced Covid lockdowns, many children do not fare well with virtual learning.
The Scottish education system used to be the envy of the world. Now it is a disaster for many children.
The so-called "Curriculum for Excellence" is anything but, and is unpopular not just with pupils but also with teachers. The SNP's much-vaunted program to close the attainment gap is another failure, with the gap actually widening. Then of course we have the issue that schools are being turned into camps to brainwash our youth into the latest "progressive" ideas, ideas that are having a negative effect on society.
It is easy to see why so many are now turning to homeschooling.
The Scottish education system used to be the envy of the world. Now it is a disaster for many children.
The so-called "Curriculum for Excellence" is anything but, and is unpopular not just with pupils but also with teachers. The SNP's much-vaunted program to close the attainment gap is another failure, with the gap actually widening. Then of course we have the issue that schools are being turned into camps to brainwash our youth into the latest "progressive" ideas, ideas that are having a negative effect on society.
It is easy to see why so many are now turning to homeschooling.
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Alex Bell, a former special advisor to the SNP who was involved in negotating the last referendum, says that Sturgeon is playing political games and wasting time and money over her latest indyref bid.
Bell said that the Scottish Government had received clear legal advice that they did not have the right to hold a vote without UK government permission.
If this is true, Sturgeon is not only wasting money but is also betraying her supporters. The bid, Bell claims, is no more than a bit of political theatre to cover up her failure on the issue. Another failure in a long list of failures that have betrayed the future of our nation.
It's time that SNP supporters wake up and boot Sturgeon and her small clique of cronies out.
Bell said that the Scottish Government had received clear legal advice that they did not have the right to hold a vote without UK government permission.
If this is true, Sturgeon is not only wasting money but is also betraying her supporters. The bid, Bell claims, is no more than a bit of political theatre to cover up her failure on the issue. Another failure in a long list of failures that have betrayed the future of our nation.
It's time that SNP supporters wake up and boot Sturgeon and her small clique of cronies out.
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On this day in 1305 William Wallace was executed in London.
Wallace had evaded capture by the English until 5 August 1305, when John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to Edward, turned Wallace over to English soldiers at Robroyston near Glasgow.
Wallace was transported to London and taken to Westminster Hall, where he was tried for treason and for atrocities against civilians in war. He was crowned with a garland of oak to suggest he was the king of outlaws. He responded to the treason charge, "I could not be a traitor to Edward, for I was never his subject.
Following a trial ,Wallace was taken from the hall to the Tower of London, then stripped naked and dragged through the city at the heels of a horse to the Elms at Smithfield.He was hanged, drawn and quartered—strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burned before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head was placed on a pike atop London Bridge
Wallace had evaded capture by the English until 5 August 1305, when John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to Edward, turned Wallace over to English soldiers at Robroyston near Glasgow.
Wallace was transported to London and taken to Westminster Hall, where he was tried for treason and for atrocities against civilians in war. He was crowned with a garland of oak to suggest he was the king of outlaws. He responded to the treason charge, "I could not be a traitor to Edward, for I was never his subject.
Following a trial ,Wallace was taken from the hall to the Tower of London, then stripped naked and dragged through the city at the heels of a horse to the Elms at Smithfield.He was hanged, drawn and quartered—strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burned before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head was placed on a pike atop London Bridge
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Oban's 'Pride' event has decided that as part of their "celebration" they would put on one of the disgusting drag queen story hours in September.
There has been a lot of opposition to these events south of the border. Argyll and Bute Feminists have raised objections to this event in Oban, pointing out, quite rightly, that drag is not meant for children and it presents a hyper-sexualised picture of women with many misogynistic elements.
Hopefully other local groups will raise objections to this event. The Council should not be allowing such an event to take place in a public building in the first place.
Our children need to be protected and allowed to enjoy their childhoods free from sexualised degeneracy forced upon them by adults.
There has been a lot of opposition to these events south of the border. Argyll and Bute Feminists have raised objections to this event in Oban, pointing out, quite rightly, that drag is not meant for children and it presents a hyper-sexualised picture of women with many misogynistic elements.
Hopefully other local groups will raise objections to this event. The Council should not be allowing such an event to take place in a public building in the first place.
Our children need to be protected and allowed to enjoy their childhoods free from sexualised degeneracy forced upon them by adults.
The question the Scottish people need to ask of Sturgeon is: what is more important to her, the Scottish economy or raising her own media profile and getting yet more attention with Fringe appearances?
Sturgeon has attended the GERS (Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland) report ever since coming to power but it now appears she has other priorities.
The report is important as it shows how much revenue has been raised in Scotland and how much expenditure the Scottish government has in the last year. It also shows the notional deficit or surplus that Scotland has in public finances. Though not an actual deficit or surplus it is an indicator of the financial health of our nation.
Obviously a third appearance at the Fringe is more important than how well - or badly - Scotland is doing. Hopefully the present state of the capital's rubbish-strewn streets will not interfere with her making her way to her Fringe appearance.
Sturgeon has attended the GERS (Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland) report ever since coming to power but it now appears she has other priorities.
The report is important as it shows how much revenue has been raised in Scotland and how much expenditure the Scottish government has in the last year. It also shows the notional deficit or surplus that Scotland has in public finances. Though not an actual deficit or surplus it is an indicator of the financial health of our nation.
Obviously a third appearance at the Fringe is more important than how well - or badly - Scotland is doing. Hopefully the present state of the capital's rubbish-strewn streets will not interfere with her making her way to her Fringe appearance.
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- Man in Glasgow spotted with "shocking" tattoo
- Libtard of the Week
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- Quiz
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Join us for episode #50 of PA Talk LIVE at 9pm UK time (4pm EST) with special guest Dr. David Duke!
This is an Odysee exclusive; it won't be on YouTube.
- Questions for Dr Duke
- Sore loser Anthony Joshua's meltdown
- Man in Glasgow spotted with "shocking" tattoo
- Libtard of the Week
- Activism of the Week
- Mean Peem's Meme Team
- Quiz
Odysee (our preferred platform): https://odysee.com/@P.A.Talk:e/50ddd:1
Join our Telegram channel: t.iss.one/PATalkChannel
West Dunbartonshire has the highest rate of homelessness in Scotland. As it stands there are 1,404 people per 100,000 suffering from homelessness in the region, which includes sofa surfing as well as rough sleeping, compared to the Scottish average of 632 per 100,000.
At the same time as West Dunbartonshire is suffering a massive homelessness crisis,it is still offering homes to Afghan and Ukrainian refugees.
It appears that they're able to house incomers but not the indigenous population.
At the same time as West Dunbartonshire is suffering a massive homelessness crisis,it is still offering homes to Afghan and Ukrainian refugees.
It appears that they're able to house incomers but not the indigenous population.
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On this day in 1565 Mary, Queen of Scots led her forces out of Edinburgh at the start of what was know as the chaseabout raid.
The Chaseabout Raid was a rebellion by James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray ( pictured above), against his half sister, Mary, Queen of Scots, on 26 August 1565, over her marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. The rebels also claimed to be acting over other causes including bad governance, and religion in the name of the Scottish Reformation. As the government and rebel forces moved back and forth across Scotland without fighting, the conflict became known as the "chase about raid." Queen Mary's forces were superior and the rebel lords fled to England where Queen Elizabeth censured the leader.
Moray stayed in England at Newcastle over the winter and returned to Scotland on 10 March 1566. Mary had summoned him for trial, and David Rizzio had just been murdered. Moray was reconciled with Mary and back on the Scottish Privy Council by 29 April 1566
The Chaseabout Raid was a rebellion by James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray ( pictured above), against his half sister, Mary, Queen of Scots, on 26 August 1565, over her marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. The rebels also claimed to be acting over other causes including bad governance, and religion in the name of the Scottish Reformation. As the government and rebel forces moved back and forth across Scotland without fighting, the conflict became known as the "chase about raid." Queen Mary's forces were superior and the rebel lords fled to England where Queen Elizabeth censured the leader.
Moray stayed in England at Newcastle over the winter and returned to Scotland on 10 March 1566. Mary had summoned him for trial, and David Rizzio had just been murdered. Moray was reconciled with Mary and back on the Scottish Privy Council by 29 April 1566
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Large amounts of media attention, a banner visible for miles over Dundee, placards placed all around Glasgow city centre in broad daylight and thousands of comments on social media in the aftermath of furious news articles about our exploits.
The brave activists of PA Scotland have caused an absolute storm with their activism for Indigenous Peoples' Day and today is the last day that we can vote for the winning region. Vote for Scotland to keep the IPD trophy where it belongs here:
https://s.surveyplanet.com/o1imtsu2
The brave activists of PA Scotland have caused an absolute storm with their activism for Indigenous Peoples' Day and today is the last day that we can vote for the winning region. Vote for Scotland to keep the IPD trophy where it belongs here:
https://s.surveyplanet.com/o1imtsu2
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After the announcement that the average energy price cap is set to rise to £3,549, a massive 80% rise, many people are understandably terrified about their finances and how they are going to weather the storm that could see a further rise to over £6,000 next year.
But there is one group in society who will not be worried about how they are going to pay for these horrendous increases: MPs.
MPs are predicted to be shielded from the worst of these rises, as there is no limit to what they can claim on expenses.
Some politicians have been refunded amounts far higher than the current or forecasted energy price cap on average energy bills.
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock expensed £2,751 on oil deliveries last year, when the cap for the estimated annual household energy bill was below £1,200.
It's time for people to take a stand against the current political system that is not serving the needs of the people of our nation but only a small political and financial elite. Time for change.
But there is one group in society who will not be worried about how they are going to pay for these horrendous increases: MPs.
MPs are predicted to be shielded from the worst of these rises, as there is no limit to what they can claim on expenses.
Some politicians have been refunded amounts far higher than the current or forecasted energy price cap on average energy bills.
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock expensed £2,751 on oil deliveries last year, when the cap for the estimated annual household energy bill was below £1,200.
It's time for people to take a stand against the current political system that is not serving the needs of the people of our nation but only a small political and financial elite. Time for change.
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If ever you needed proof that Scotland is a small nation bursting with talent and potential you just have to look at the recent commonwealth games in Birmingham.
In those recent games the small team that went south to compete lifted a total of 51 medals including 13 gold medals.
Scotland maybe a small country but it has always punched far above its weight in every sector from sports to innovation to academia.
There is a lot for the indigenous population of Scotland to be proud of and the future can be even better for our Nation.
In those recent games the small team that went south to compete lifted a total of 51 medals including 13 gold medals.
Scotland maybe a small country but it has always punched far above its weight in every sector from sports to innovation to academia.
There is a lot for the indigenous population of Scotland to be proud of and the future can be even better for our Nation.
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https://www.patrioticalternative.org.uk/winter_s_coming
A new article from one of our Scottish writing team
A new article from one of our Scottish writing team
Patriotic Alternative
Winter's Coming
“Now is the winter of our discontent” is one of the most quoted lines from Shakespeare’s work. Richard the Third was of course talking about the troubles afflicting him and his family. But the present-day elites in Britain would do good to remember this quote…
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https://www.patrioticalternative.org.uk/majority_silent_opinions
Another fantastic article from Gordon Freeman , one of our Scottish writing team
Another fantastic article from Gordon Freeman , one of our Scottish writing team
Patriotic Alternative
Majority Silent Opinions
Part of being a nationalist, a real nationalist of course, is having that drive to voice your opinions and opposition to things. Obviously, there are some things that we cannot publicly voice due to hate speech laws, but in general we make our feelings known…
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On this day in 1640 a Scottish Covenanter army of 20,000 under Alexander Leslie defeated an English force of 5,000, led by Lord Conway.
The Battle of Newburn, also known as Battle of Newburn Ford, took place during the Second Bishops' War. It was fought at Newburn, a village just outside Newcastle, situated at a ford over the River Tyne.
The only significant military action of the war, victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle, which provided the bulk of London's coal supplies and allowed them to put pressure on the central government.
The Treaty of Ripon agreed on 26 October allowed the Scots to occupy large parts of northern England, and paid them daily expenses of £850, which only ended with the August 1641 Treaty of London. Funding this forced Charles to recall Parliament, a key element in the series of events that led to the First English Civil War in August 1642.
The Battle of Newburn, also known as Battle of Newburn Ford, took place during the Second Bishops' War. It was fought at Newburn, a village just outside Newcastle, situated at a ford over the River Tyne.
The only significant military action of the war, victory enabled the Scots to occupy Newcastle, which provided the bulk of London's coal supplies and allowed them to put pressure on the central government.
The Treaty of Ripon agreed on 26 October allowed the Scots to occupy large parts of northern England, and paid them daily expenses of £850, which only ended with the August 1641 Treaty of London. Funding this forced Charles to recall Parliament, a key element in the series of events that led to the First English Civil War in August 1642.
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A group of PA activists went for a hike through the beautiful Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills. Stopping on the way to admire - and perform a banner drop in front of - the ruins of Castle Campbell, the 15th century stronghold of Clan Campbell.
These community outings are at the heart of what PA does, forming strong bonds between our fellow nationalists and countrymen. To join in, send us an email at [email protected]
These community outings are at the heart of what PA does, forming strong bonds between our fellow nationalists and countrymen. To join in, send us an email at [email protected]
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