Always thought it was a bad idea. Apart from the economies of scale that come from being part of the UK the major beneficiaries of an independent Scotland would have been the pro-independence Scottish politicians who would get to strut the world stage with their chests puffed out like pigeons as the 'leaders' of a nation state. They wanted all the trappings of nationalism with none of the costs. National currency - forget it we'll use the pound. A global foreign service - we'll set up embassies in a few 'important' countries but the UK can represent us everywhere else (for free). Passports - use British ones until/when we get organized. The EU - they have to take us. etc etc etc
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And sooooooooo it begins , politics , same as religion , bollox IMO .the no voters V the yes voters ,:slap: the national anthem will still be GSTQ , however , Flooooer o Scotland and freeeeeeeeeeedom will still be heard , angggggggg on , its a conspiracy , the vote was rigged ,,camoron did it .
Scotland Riots | Scotland Rioting 2014 | Scotland RESPOND TO INDEPENDENCE EXTREME! - YouTubeLast edited by tankie; 20 Sep 14,, 11:06.
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No such thing as a good tax - Churchill
To make mistakes is human. To blame someone else for your mistake, is strategic.
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Originally posted by tankie View PostWasnt it Robert the Bruce studdying a pissed on spider , state , if at 1st ya dinnae succeed laddie , try try again .;)
Originally posted by Monash View PostAlways thought it was a bad idea. Apart from the economies of scale that come from being part of the UK the major beneficiaries of an independent Scotland would have been the pro-independence Scottish politicians who would get to strut the world stage with their chests puffed out like pigeons as the 'leaders' of a nation state. They wanted all the trappings of nationalism with none of the costs. National currency - forget it we'll use the pound. A global foreign service - we'll set up embassies in a few 'important' countries but the UK can represent us everywhere else (for free). Passports - use British ones until/when we get organized. The EU - they have to take us. etc etc etcLast edited by Double Edge; 20 Sep 14,, 11:51.
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Originally posted by tankie View PostWasnt it Robert the Bruce studdying a pissed on spider , state , if at 1st ya dinnae succeed laddie , try try again .;)
lol I was making an underhanded reference towards another thread and another country :-) although yep that's pretty much it - like a child asking over and over again. except the result is usually permanent.Ego Numquam
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Originally posted by tankie View Postsigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostRiot?????? Millwall have training sessions that are worse than that.
One final thought: It may not have happened for you yesterday. The campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt peddled by the cronies of Westminster may have swayed a small minority of voters but chances were, you failed to achieve the required majority, it will be down to the fact that less than 50% of you knew how to spell 'X'.
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Originally posted by tankie View PostOn the day after of the historic referendum vote in Scotland, I would like to have wished every hope of success for the future to my friends North of the border. There was the moment when you could have taken destiny into your own hands, and cradled it like the precious, delicate egg that it was and walked forwards with your head held high with patriotic pride. This wasn't the first opportunity that you would have had for independence but it will probably be the last we see in our lifetimes - you should not have squandered it.
One final thought: It may not have happened for you yesterday. The campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt peddled by the cronies of Westminster may have swayed a small minority of voters but chances were, you failed to achieve the required majority, it will be down to the fact that less than 50% of you knew how to spell 'X'.
Not realy my business, but this really comes across as divisive. The scots voted no to stay together, probably not to hear them being called wankers or illiterate. don't you think this is the time to bring people together."Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" ~ Epicurus
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