Ian Mackay Bell

Writer. 'Winningly smart-assed' (Los Angeles Review of Books).

[David Leask @LeaskyHT]

"A rational response to the laws on drugs"; @Herald_Editor on police warnings for cannabis. https://t.co/nShryXO8k9

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@murdo_fraser @tylochan Predestination; never fails.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@tylochan @murdo_fraser Shame. He was holding Scottish Calvinist and Unionist Party in reserve for his next leadership attempt.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@Axles45 @WingsScotland "And I mean every word. Honest."

[PeatWorrier @PeatWorrier]

But the bottom line? The petitioners did tremendously well, winning critical points. Even on the summary, this is a hairsplit survival.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

Quiz: If Carmichael now claims to have been a helpless victim, is the lie a) political; b) personal; c) none of your business, oik?

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@B0MBSKARE Is that the MK II or the MK III Fud?

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@elcormaco @mattleslie74 Indeed. He was given far too much of a welcome even before the latest outrage. But he still "jets in" now and then.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@velogubbed @GraemeSmithHT Thank you very much. (And let's forget the parts he would have frowned over.)

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

I wonder how Trump Enterprises Indonesia is doing? Trump Mansions in Dubai? Plans for Trump Towers in Istanbul? Keep him out of Scotland.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

Not helpful, but can I call for a total and complete ban on Trump entering Scotland? If he does show face, incitement sounds like a charge.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@Sparkle__Monkey He's a bad influence.

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@BraidenHT @HumzaYousaf You wouldn't have caught him with a stupid banner. Or caught him, for that matter.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@Sparkle__Monkey He's getting grouchy as he gets older. Can't imagine why.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@Sparkle__Monkey Just one pose after the other.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@BraidenHT @HumzaYousaf Newtonards? With *long blonde hair*? Just you watch yourself now, Braiden.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@JanPatience @GraemeSmithHT Thank you, Jan.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@CRAIGWILLIAMS4 Thanks, Craig.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@Chris_Creegan Thanks, Chris. A lot left on the cutting-room floor, but they were my cuts.

[Ian Mackay Bell @IanBell1916]

@chrisdeerin You didn't do so bad yourself, bashful. Thanks, Chris. Might have been his last bow, provoking us all to show what we've got.