A DREAM TO KEEP BY EVA COMRIE

A Dream To Keep.

Each of us has our own part to play in creating the future Scotland deserves; for that
reason and a few more outlined below, I have resolved to stand as an Independent
candidate for the constituency of Alloa and Grangemouth at the forthcoming General
Election.

My home is in the wee coonty of Clackmannanshire and that’s where my heart
lies. Like so much of Scotland though, Clackmannanshire is riven by poverty and
deprivation – unnecessary in a land of plenty. Threatened closure of the Grangemouth oil
refinery comprises continuing de-industrialisation of our country; other than Kenny
MacAskill, few Scottish politicians have raised their voices let alone fingers to prevent it;
only with independence and competent government can we rebuild and thrive. Devolution
is at risk and Scotland’s voice is rarely heard let alone respected at Westminster. The time
to remove Scotland from the Union is now. Not next year, 2026 or some indeterminate
date in the gift of a ‘benevolent’ PM.

A few days before the 2014 referendum, Robin McAlpine wrote “The British state has sent
its big guns to Scotland and found them overwhelmed by a movement of a thousand
butterflies.”
On the eve of the referendum Tommy Sheridan addressed thousands of optimistic Scots
in George Square – “ Scotland may have only 40 years of oil left; Westminster has only 40
hours.”
Had the butterflies succeeded in dodging the impact of the big clunking fist and its
pugilistic companions, what different a Scotland might we have created?

We’d hoped for a compassionate country addressing poverty and inequality, encouraging
and supporting all, with access to the best of services, from cradle to grave. A country
where we’d right the wrongs of centuries of unnecessary hardship for too many. A nation
participating on the world stage as an equal partner, peace loving, warm and egalitarian,
welcoming and a positive force. Freedom come all ye.

We can have this and we must make it happen. Those of us in Scotland determined to
see independence in our lifetime must show that we have the spine so many others lack.
Don’t wait for others – ask what you can do for your country and do it today. There are
children as yet unborn whose future potential will be enormous when we are independent
with full economic powers to address our country’s ills and unleash our greatest resource
– the potential of the Scottish people.

Today approaching the tenth anniversary of the dress rehearsal, Scotland doesn’t need
persuaded to support independence; Scotland cannot afford the alternative.
Scotland deserves a government of inspired, inspirational, driven leaders, visionaries in
tune with the needs and aspirations of our people. Not rule by remote control from a
foreign country. As Jim Sillars said, but some suspect Margo told him to, ‘it’s our purpose
to wipe every unnecessary tear from every Scottish cheek.’ That is what we will do with
our freedom.

Despite setbacks support for our country’s independence remains at least at 50%; this is
why there is unremitting diversion of offshore resources south, manipulation of statistics
by GERS, blatant purloining via instability arising from the Freeports fiasco and the refusal
to consider for Scotland the provisions gained for Northern Ireland following Brexit. It is why the British presence in our cities increases. It is why there is ridicule of Scottish
efforts to create and maintain international connections and friendships.

Westminster maintains its imperial control over Scotland because we are ill-served by
representatives able and willing to challenge this. A campaign providing for one
independence supporting candidate in every constituency was offered by Alex Salmond
and rejected by others. It remains the key to unlocking Scotland’s democratic right to
choose independence. With that, Independence supporting victors will be in the majority
as will be the popular vote ; we will create an internationally recognised mandate
justifying negotiations on the independence settlement. Recognition that regaining
independence will come from all efforts, cross party and no party, is fundamental.
Quietly today the people can mobilise and begin with mass voter registration. Door chapping and street stalls by and for the benefit of the ordinary people of this country, not the elite –just the majority who have been silent for too long; the folk who answer appeals online for donations to baby banks, food banks, school clothing banks or a whip-round for anelectric blanket or a sleeping bag for a pensioner sitting shivering in her house in Fife
within sight of a windfarm but too feart to turn on the heating.

That movement populated by those with the most to gain from our country’s freedom,
linked with a national surge, a petition, declaring our intention to become a free country
once more, supported by political parties united in their determination to deliver that
independent status – that is how Scotland will take her place between Saudi Arabia and
Senegal – and not a moment too soon.

Butterflies signify hope, reincarnation and the tender aspirations of something
indescribably precious. The women, the men and the children of Scotland deserve those
aspirations and thought. Their dreams and values have been fractured but with common
cause and purpose can heal, thrive and overcome. Those wings can fly again. Let’s make
it happen.
When Scottish hearts unite
And we demand what is our right
We’ll stand together, strong and free,
And make our dream reality

MY COMMENTS

Congratulations to Eva, a brave move. I know some were worried when they learned that Eva had resigned from Alba that she would be lost to the battle for Independence.

Not me, and I am grateful for the speed Eva has displayed in proving me right. I suspect Eva will not be alone in contesting these elections as an Independent. That is the direction of travel with many in Scotland these days as more and more people lose faith in the party political parties who are so easily distracted by a myriad of competing priorities, rather than sticking with the overall need to pursue Independence unhindered.

I wish Eva every success and would greatly welcome the support of all those who live in the constituency she is going to contest. Get yourself a very determined and hardworking elected representative. Eva won’t let you down.

I am, as always

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