PHANTOM Power, a Twitter user and filmmaker that many may recognise from his amazing Journey to Yes videos, has listed ten reasons Yes can win on Twitter.
Check them out below and give them some love and retweets.
1. THE FRANCHISE
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
The one key advantage of indyref was that the template for an independence referendum was set in stone. Cameron would never have agreed such fair terms if he’d thought Yes could win. The 50% threshold, EU Nationals & 16-17 votes be crucial next time. pic.twitter.com/k336XOrcVd
2. THE NEW SCOTTISH MEDIA
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
It’s easy to forget just how much the 'New Scottish Media' has developed and matured since 2014. It has become the prime media source for hundreds of thousands while trust in the BBC falters and press circulation continues to decline. A major advantage. pic.twitter.com/AjCre3IIdN
3. THEY BURNED EVERYTHING
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
From shipyards to HMRC jobs and last minute offers of federalism, the threats and promises of the Better Together campaign have quickly proved to be completely hollow. Nothing they say again will be taken at face value again. Which brings us to Europe. pic.twitter.com/93hoEEotr9
4. EUROPE
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
Fears over European membership of an independent Scotland formed a central pillar of the Better Together campaign. The claim is now dust. pic.twitter.com/B1wpzv0jDZ
5. TWO FRONTS
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
The Tory UK Govt is in turmoil over Brexit. Labour are equally split and unable to capitalise on the chaos. The advantages of campaigning against a UK Govt, already engaged and struggling with the EU outcome, on a second constitutional front can’t be underestimated. pic.twitter.com/f7RKpRelFB
6 PRIME MINISTER MOGG
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
We've no idea who will be the next PM but Theresa May’s calamitous term will come to an end at some point. The next appointment may well be worse and Jacob Rees-Mogg is one favorite. Mogg heading the pro-union argument would be a dream come true for Yes. pic.twitter.com/4D21do5ncr
7. THE 45 START
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
The first indyref campaign began with Yes in the high 20%. ScotRef would launch from a solid platform of 45%. An inspiring Yes campaign can get us over the line. pic.twitter.com/az7MB4fHd8
8. NO CHANGE IS WORSE
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
Fear of change was a fundamental strategy of the No campaign. Now we know there will be change and the UK Govt’s own figs suggest Brexit will be catastrophic for Scotland. A Yes campaign focusing on protecting powers and the economy can win hearts and minds. pic.twitter.com/0AxtmS10pt
9. ORGANISATION
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
The Yes movement has developed since 2014. SNP, Green and Scot Socialist parties experienced huge growth in membership. Yes dominates social media and new innovation such as the @natyesregistry is taking place. ScotRef will be smarter, more connected & efficient. pic.twitter.com/5abGKqL1Ju
10. BETTER TOGETHER 2
— Phantom Power (@PhantomPower14) February 21, 2018
With Lord Darling pensioned off, we've no idea who could effectively lead the next Better Together or who would even want to. What even is the argument for remaining in a disfunctional union that ignores you at every opportunity? Lady Mone is our choice. pic.twitter.com/npwC6LUzF3
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