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Women's Rights Demo, Scottish Parliament 11am 2nd Sept

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Scout2016 · 16/08/2021 08:02

Can't see this elsewhere, apologies if I'm duplicating. I'll stick it on the Scottish action thread too.
Is anyone off here going, or involved?

Women's Rights Demo, Scottish Parliament 11am 2nd Sept
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ArabellaScott · 02/09/2021 23:15

@littlbrowndog

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NonnyMouse1337 · 02/09/2021 23:07

@littlbrowndog

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Oh good one! 🤣🤣
terryleather · 02/09/2021 23:07

I was there today and the idea that the wee dafties that were protesting had anything to fear from the women (and men) that were there is just risible, especially given that there were a few antifa types who turned up to back them up.

While the woman from Keep Prisons Single Sex was speaking the words of the female prisoner who had brought the court case, one of the counter-protesters could be heard shouting "What about transwomen in men's prisons!!!" - complete and utter tone deaf male entitlement sums it all up.

I was proud to be there today, and as we were leaving there were still folk chanting "Shame on you!!!" at our pathetic so called representatives - well shame on you Fiona Robertson and all the rest of the great and the good who won't stand up for women and girls Angry

littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 22:50

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Women's Rights Demo, Scottish Parliament 11am 2nd Sept
NonnyMouse1337 · 02/09/2021 22:45

It was an amazing rally, even if it was only an hour!!

Counter protesters seemed about 50 or so.
Cars were going by and honking in support of our rally and we would cheer.

Caroline McAllister gave a rousing speech and the noise from the crowd was electric! So many more people this time compared to the previous demo in March last year. And we didn't have cars and vans honking support then.

Some numpty with a megaphone and that awful version of the rainbow flag barged into our crowd, clearly trying to start a fight. I'm glad no one took the bait. It was incredibly symbolic of the entire gender movement against women - rude, disrespectful and pushing and inserting themselves where they aren't wanted. You couldn't have asked for a better example. Smile

WouldBeGood · 02/09/2021 22:45

That’s really shocking @littlbrowndog

littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 22:43

From Joanna

Women's Rights Demo, Scottish Parliament 11am 2nd Sept
MichelleScarn · 02/09/2021 22:34

@littlbrowndog

This is Scotland equalities convenor. Never came out to defend her government’s stance Didn’t give advice to women how to stay safe in a demo.

Called women in Scotland demonstrating for their rights. Fascists

Of course she does, seems for some women are never going to be equal to men. Now the snp are properly with the greens, they'll hold up the 'non-men' tag. It's chilling that this is the view of a female alleged 'equalities' minister!
littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 22:32

She gets paid for this. No ❤️ For the women protesting

No ❤️ For the ex women prisoner who spoke how it was in the jail being with a man on their jail who poked his penis round the shower curtain when they were showering

BlackForestCake · 02/09/2021 22:31

Evangelical Christianity isn't huge in this country

The “Christian" right as it exists in America barely exists at all in this country.

Most people of faith who are politically active here are focused on peace activism and social justice and would probably be regarded as Communists in the US.

Rhannion · 02/09/2021 22:30

@WouldBeGood

Oh, I’m so sorry I missed it! Train tickets bought, ribbons at the ready, but my old dog is too sick to leave for seven hours. 🥲

Well done all those women!

I hope your dog is feeling better now.
littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 22:28

And the women there were anti trans protesters

littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 22:27

Yes terry. It’s true

thirdfiddle · 02/09/2021 22:25

Evangelical Christianity isn't huge in this country I don't think, and at least the people I've come across have been left wing not right wing. One was decidedly homophobic and thought cross dressing was a sin (I mean where do you start with that?) so presumably also transphobic in the real sense of the word. Chance of them giving money to a bunch of women and LGB activists far side of zero.

yourhairiswinterfire · 02/09/2021 22:17

@MorrisZapp

I went! And found out that Glinner is incredibly tall 😂 My mum asked him for a selfie, was hilarious. Lovely guy.
I was under the impression he was tiny (don't know why) but saw Marion's selfie with him and she said he's 6ft 5 Shock
terryleather · 02/09/2021 22:16

@littlbrowndog

This is Scotland equalities convenor. Never came out to defend her government’s stance Didn’t give advice to women how to stay safe in a demo.

Called women in Scotland demonstrating for their rights. Fascists

Jeezus littl, is that for real???
Redshoeblueshoe · 02/09/2021 22:11

Well done people. Looked great

Itsinthetreesitscoming · 02/09/2021 22:02

That tweet by Fiona Robertson! Shocking - such utter contempt for women's concerns.

Selkiesarereal · 02/09/2021 21:57

She wouldn’t know a facist if one turned up in their brown shirt. Absolute embarrassment but I think the message is slowly getting through to the general population.

334bu · 02/09/2021 21:57

BBC Scotland Nine news covered demo. Quite a reasonable report for once.

littlbrowndog · 02/09/2021 21:44

This is Scotland equalities convenor. Never came out to defend her government’s stance Didn’t give advice to women how to stay safe in a demo.

Called women in Scotland demonstrating for their rights. Fascists

Women's Rights Demo, Scottish Parliament 11am 2nd Sept
Selkiesarereal · 02/09/2021 21:13

Brilliant to catch up on this thread today, so heartening to see that there was a good turnout, hopefully the politicians take notice.

Helleofabore · 02/09/2021 20:25

I had ribbons but no literal violets.

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334bu · 02/09/2021 20:17

I had ribbons but no literal violets.

RedDogsBeg · 02/09/2021 20:14

There were RIBBONS!!! And people wearing purple!!!

Oh no not the RIBBONS, anything but the RIBBONS and PURPLE OMGShock