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| Scottish independence: 'We are the 45 per cent' is the new Yes campaign on Twitter and Facebook | |
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| A campaign identifying itself as the ‘45 percent’ has emerged in the wake of the Scottish referendum and has become a rallying cry for those determined to keep the dream of Scottish independence alive. | A campaign identifying itself as the ‘45 percent’ has emerged in the wake of the Scottish referendum and has become a rallying cry for those determined to keep the dream of Scottish independence alive. |
| In the final referendum 44.7 per cent of the electorate answered Yes to the referendum question: ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ while the No vote won 55.3 per cent of the vote. | In the final referendum 44.7 per cent of the electorate answered Yes to the referendum question: ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ while the No vote won 55.3 per cent of the vote. |
| Despite both sides of the debate calling for the healing of divisions and the creation of a united Scotland following the referendum, the ‘we are the 45%’ campaign wants to capitalise on the social media success and grassroots support that characterised the yes campaign. | Despite both sides of the debate calling for the healing of divisions and the creation of a united Scotland following the referendum, the ‘we are the 45%’ campaign wants to capitalise on the social media success and grassroots support that characterised the yes campaign. |
| With nearly 151,000 likes on the 45%'s several Facebook pages, and #the45 and #wearethe45 trending on twitter, the movement is drawing on the success of Yes activists who spread their message using social media platforms. | With nearly 151,000 likes on the 45%'s several Facebook pages, and #the45 and #wearethe45 trending on twitter, the movement is drawing on the success of Yes activists who spread their message using social media platforms. |
| The blue Yes twibbon which became ubiquitous on Twitter and Facebook profile pictures in recent weeks has been replaced by a similarly designed 45 sticker. Like the diverse Yes campaign ‘we are the 45’ has already created a home for a range of differing opinions. | |
| “The British establishment would love nothing more than for the 45 percent to disappear. By maintaining the success of alternative media this will not happen,” one community page tells its followers. | “The British establishment would love nothing more than for the 45 percent to disappear. By maintaining the success of alternative media this will not happen,” one community page tells its followers. |
| Glaswegian actor Douglas Hensall, famous for his role as Professor Nick Cutter in the ITV series Primeval, has come out in support of the campaign. He has expressed some reservations about its name though, saying the movement might be confused with a previous and ultimately unsuccessful Jacobite revolution against the British rule in Scotland in 1745. | Glaswegian actor Douglas Hensall, famous for his role as Professor Nick Cutter in the ITV series Primeval, has come out in support of the campaign. He has expressed some reservations about its name though, saying the movement might be confused with a previous and ultimately unsuccessful Jacobite revolution against the British rule in Scotland in 1745. |
| One thing is for sure. My days of being politically passive are OVER. #the45 | One thing is for sure. My days of being politically passive are OVER. #the45 |
| However some of the 45ers have given further voice to allegations of fraud in Thursday’s poll with others calling for a recount. | However some of the 45ers have given further voice to allegations of fraud in Thursday’s poll with others calling for a recount. |
| Some supporters have drawn criticism, at times from within their own forums, for anti-English sentiment. A member of one Facebook group wrote: “How about every No voter adopts the nationality of northern English because they certainly aren’t Scottish”. | Some supporters have drawn criticism, at times from within their own forums, for anti-English sentiment. A member of one Facebook group wrote: “How about every No voter adopts the nationality of northern English because they certainly aren’t Scottish”. |
| Comparisons have already been drawn between the group and the cybernats who rounded on the opponents of Scottish Independence online during the recent referendum campaign. | Comparisons have already been drawn between the group and the cybernats who rounded on the opponents of Scottish Independence online during the recent referendum campaign. |
| Those opposed to independence and perhaps some jaded by the long referendum campaign have asked the 45 percent campaigners to stop their drive. Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser tweeted that the movement was "all a bit sad" and told the activists that: "The people of Scotland have spoken." | Those opposed to independence and perhaps some jaded by the long referendum campaign have asked the 45 percent campaigners to stop their drive. Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser tweeted that the movement was "all a bit sad" and told the activists that: "The people of Scotland have spoken." |
| The pro-independence coalition was quick to call on its supporters not to enter Glasgow’s George Square during violence on Friday, which led to the arrests of six pro-unionists, and has strayed beyond the confines of its online world in other ways. | The pro-independence coalition was quick to call on its supporters not to enter Glasgow’s George Square during violence on Friday, which led to the arrests of six pro-unionists, and has strayed beyond the confines of its online world in other ways. |
| However it appears to have a had a large presence in a demonstration in Dundee yesterday, which saw over 100 independence supporters march through the city and is preparing a number of flags, badges and other merchandise to spread its message. | However it appears to have a had a large presence in a demonstration in Dundee yesterday, which saw over 100 independence supporters march through the city and is preparing a number of flags, badges and other merchandise to spread its message. |
| Love this picture. So glad that the #YesScotland humour has returned. #the45 pic.twitter.com/Nq9ph86DpK | Love this picture. So glad that the #YesScotland humour has returned. #the45 pic.twitter.com/Nq9ph86DpK |
| had #YES won & there was suspect of foul play you can bet your soul they'd investigate it! #45movement #wearethe45 I want investigation! | had #YES won & there was suspect of foul play you can bet your soul they'd investigate it! #45movement #wearethe45 I want investigation! |
| Just bin that "45" title as quickly as possible, it's history. It disnae say what you want, just says what you were and others wurnae. | Just bin that "45" title as quickly as possible, it's history. It disnae say what you want, just says what you were and others wurnae. |
| We have witnessed a total breakdown in political legitimacy! #Scotland #the45 http://t.co/XtqaJyk74H | We have witnessed a total breakdown in political legitimacy! #Scotland #the45 http://t.co/XtqaJyk74H |