Graeme Morrison

This will be my final post from this account. I am running the London Marathon and would appreciate any support for my fundraising efforts for the Scottish Refugee Council. Unfortunately, this platform has ceased to do much good. This provides some: justgiving.com/page/graeme-mo…

My reflections on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. I have named this piece ‘The Angel and the Demon.’ open.substack.com/pub/gmo88/p/th…

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

“No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.“ John 15:13 Maximilian Maria Kolbe was the very embodiment of this message - and a shining light of goodness in the some of the darkest days which have shamed humanity. #holocaustmemorialday

@MrRobHistory Agree with Nicola and Caz. Don’t use the primary/secondary terminology at all. I always encourage pupils to use positive arguments for both author and timing for secondary as well as primary. Timing - useful due to the benefit of hindsight. Author - useful due to their expertise.

Anyone got any ideas on how to stop the "therefore the source isn't useful because it is a secondary source" comments?

@RestPoliticsUS @Scaramucci @KattyKay_ One question I do have is on the elastic clause. I have tried to explain this to my high school politics students in the past and have always found this challenging. To what extent does this make the US constitution flexible or is it as grey an area as it seems?

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@RestPoliticsUS @Scaramucci @KattyKay_ Not a question but could you give a shout out to the Biggar High School Politics class who have just started learning about the US political system? It’ll only take about a 1/000th of a scarmucci to do it!

@MccailColl Brilliant stuff Coll! Super well done!

Ran my first (and possibly last) marathon today around Loch Ness and lived to tell the tale. There are worse places to run.

@RoryStewartUK Biden will win, Rory. Thirteen keys to the White House.

Wrong again. Why hasn’t Biden dropped out yet and when will he? First week of August?

@blairmcdougall Totally agree, Blair. I just worry about what a Trump-led USA concedes to Putin and the fall out from that. A very concerning time for liberal democracy. Congratulations on your election win!

@MccailColl Thanks for linking this in. Having a read just now!

According to More in Common, support for the SNP among those who voted Yes in 2014 dropped from 78% to 60% on 4th July. Seems that Labour ate into the 'soft-indy' vote without a substantial offer of further devolution because of poor SNP governance. Self-inflicted.

@StewartMcDonald Watched you on the Ponsonby/Massie podcast earlier. I thought your analysis was well thought out and accurate. Your magnanimity in defeat is to be admired and used as an example.

We’ve never allowed our political disagreement to become personal or bitter, and we’ve even enjoyed the odd laugh. For 9 years Tom has been generous with his time and his advice - sometimes taken, sometimes not. Thank you.

Voting behaviour analysis from Yougov.

@ElectionMapsUK Ordered one for my classroom. Will be referring to it with my politics class throughout the next 5 years - a fine investment. Thanks for producing!

@FJMcNally @Keir_Starmer Congratulations on your election Frank. Looking forward to you representing our area.

Great to have the PM @Keir_Starmer in Edinburgh outlining his vision for transforming Scotland for the better.

The peaceful transfer or consolidation of power in public office is an opportunity not afforded to many societies around the world. It is worth bearing that, despite all the problems in our society, it is one we should cherish and defend.

When they say politicians aren’t relatable, all you need is a video of the FM about to be travel sick as his bus whistles past a bunch of trees. Relatable to this bad passenger.

Summer holiday wind down officially in full swing. Don’t worry, back on development work duty as soon as that exit poll hits on Thursday night 🗳️

I cannot fully capture the impact Mrs Rose has had on Biggar High and myself personally over my 12 years at Biggar High. Mrs Rose has been a force of nature and represents everything a teacher should aspire to be. Thanks for all of your outstanding service. A true inspiration.