I’ve been all over the constituency today - leafletted Springburn itself at 7am (for one minute only - more info in a mo); Robroyston in the afternoon; Carntyne in the evening and now, home in Dennistoun. It was a lovely sunny day and most people were extremely positive. They love our local income tax, can’t see why we shouldn’t be independent, like Alex Salmond. What is wrong? Does nobody read tabloids anymore?!
Two older guys said to me they’d hate to see Scotland “go independent”. When I asked why they were absolutely certain that we just couldn’t do it. “We haven’t got the brains hen” said one of them. “Well, some of us definitely haven’t” I thought to myself but managed not to say out loud. Although it maddens me, I know we can all be subsceptible to brainwashing and let’s face it, the unionists have been pretty consistent and intense in that area.
Everyone else I met seemed really pleased to meet me. People kept shaking my hand and telling me that they were voting for me. They all said that “everyone they knew” was also voting SNP. And they all said they were really looking forward to voting for us. They were actually excited at the prospect. It’s not often I’m humble but THAT humbled me - the thought that we’ve actually given some people hope and faith in Scottish politics. Let’s hope we get the chance to show them that their faith was not misplaced.
Anyway am leafletting at 7am so - it’s time … time for bed!
PS the reason I leafletted for one minute only this morning - came down first tenement, closed my eyes for a wee rest on the way down (yes, whilst walking) and tripped and twisted my ankle! Luckily recovered later on and did at least 4 hours walking today.
