We are all just #OrdinaryScots4Indy

Images via @Defiaye

Some sections of the media attempt to paint the Yes movement in an unfavourable light based on the behaviour of a small minority.

You don’t have to look far for lots and lots and lots of examples of this. Whereas the many examples from the other side of the debate are likely to get given a free pass.

Recently we have talked about how the Yes movement is diverse, open and outward looking. We have talked about how it is defined by civic, not ethnic nationalism. We have talked about how the nasty side of the independence movement has been blown out of proportion. We have shown that many people who have moved from No to Yes are attracted to the inclusive nature of the movement.

Seems like other people within the movement are similarly frustrated by a perceived lack of fair coverage. Riled by a condescending article in the Economist they have been tweeting using the hashtags

 #OrdinaryScotsforIndy & #OrdinaryScots4Indy

Reading those tweets does highlight how normal(in a good sense) the bulk of independence supporters really are. The cybernats do exist but they are the exception not the rule.

If you are an ordinary Scot for indy why not leave a comment or send a tweet yourself using the hashtags.

I’ll leave you with some of my favourites.

Cover image via @Defiaye

German born, been here 20+ years, voted No last time, now support #indyref2 all the way. #OrdinaryScots4Indy @Germans4indyref pic.twitter.com/uJ4u6Eax4V

— Kathi Branse-Instone (@kuchen_kathi) February 21, 2017

63-year-old woman, Scottish but lived in England for 25 years. University lecturer. Just want my country to be normal. #ordinaryscotsforindy

— Morag (@DrMoragKerr) February 19, 2017

RFC supporting Army Veteran who believes that the best ppl to make decisions for Scotland are the people of Scotland. #OrdinaryScotsforIndy

— Russ Denny (@RussDenny1) February 20, 2017

I am a 37 y/o self employed mum of 3. I’m a crochet addict, fledgling reiki practitioner & @WomenForIndy NC member. #OrdinaryScotsforIndy

— Elaine Gunn (@Elaine_Gunn) February 20, 2017

Admin team here. Both born in England: 1 raised here, 1 moved at 18. 3-day old in the middle was born here. All Scots. #OrdinaryScots4Indy pic.twitter.com/cu2BbXdJWM

— EnglishScotsForYES (@EnglishScot4YES) February 20, 2017

English, moved to Glasgow with family in 2012 to campaign & vote Yes.
Scotland can show there is another way. #OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Simone (@cee4cat) February 20, 2017

Just turned 50. Gay and married to a handsome Australian. Both of us owned by a wee rogue of a Scottie Dug.Drama teacher #ordinaryScots4indy

— frasergrant (@Frasergrant) February 20, 2017

I am a 67 year old pensioner
I will vote Yes in #indyref2
For
The
Future
Of
Wee Belters like Rory & their future
#ordinaryscots4indy pic.twitter.com/56qgY0LPHL

— Brendan Hynes (@Hyvast) February 20, 2017

First moved to Scotland early 1970s. Was Tory, but saw sense during build up to #indyref1. Distrust Tory/UKGov. Now #OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Nick Scott (@WillowBoatman) February 19, 2017

31, Eng. Scot by choice

I simply want my daughter to grow up in a normal Independent country where her voice counts#OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Taylor (@dtaylor5633) February 19, 2017

As a 35yo English woman, with 2 business & 3 children, living in & loving Scotland, it’s time we made our own decisions.#OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Clare Ferguson (@SaltireComic) February 20, 2017

#OrdinaryScots4Indy We want to live in a country who looks after everyone who welcomes everyone no matter where your from. pic.twitter.com/KP5N078GoJ

— Wee L (@l_ronaldson) February 20, 2017

Born Yorkshire, lived n Scotland 3.5 out of 4.5 decades, single working mum of 1. 4 consciously uncoupling frm Wstmnstr #OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Pippa Hadley (@pipinboots) February 20, 2017

I’m a 77 year old Cornishman of Welsh ancestry, married to a Englishwoman of Scottish ancestry. We are Yes. #OrdinaryScots4Indy

— Tony Williams (@affyw) February 20, 2017