Scottish Independence (the sequel)

Think it will be a no vote announced on Friday is what I think as pretty much all the polls now seem to indicate a no win, at least the ones I've seen on tv today. Also bookmakers are starting to payout on a no win too. Have heard of at least one bookies that is doing

(17-09-2014 13:58 )Hamish McSporran Wrote:  "The Scottish independence movement has been very clear that it intends to keep the pound as the national currency. And the combination of political independence with a shared currency is a recipe for disaster."

Read the full article here: http://www.sunherald.com/2014/09/16/5803...hould.html

I was intrigued by the link, so I went there. Then I saw the author and I almost clicked away. But curiosity got the better of me and I read it anyway. Now I wish I hadn't.

To give him his credit, he does have one more nobel prize than I do. But he is now as much equal parts politician, pundit, author, blogger, ideologue and bullshit artist as he is an economist.

I particularly love the way he paints a picture of Canada as a quaint backwater, with its charming little quirks like ... y'know ... health care. Aren't they adorable, those moose-loving Mounties, with their high taxes and puritanical rules about guns. And they have their own money too! Imagine that.

Still hoping for a 'no' vote. I think it will be a 'no' vote. But wouldn't blame you for voting 'yes'...

The answers I needed to consider voting yes haven't been answered and therefore I will be saying no thanks

I think I am to assume that the majority on this forum are English, fuck me I can not believe just how xenophobic you lot are to the Scottish people. Another reason I'll be voting to get out of the union.

Listen here, we don't need politicians in Westminster London deciding what's best for Scotland, it's our country and it should be our choices alone. Ask yourself how you the English people would feel if France was making all the decisions on your behalf, not too good I'd imagine.

I am sick to the back teeth of being fed bullshit lies about economics from the BBC (Biased cunts)

The BBC are nothing but puppets of propaganda and I'm ashamed that I have to pay my TV licence fee for this drivel.

^^^mate, i think your mixing up humor and a differing opinion with xenophobia.

(17-09-2014 18:51 )terence Wrote:  ^^^mate, i think your mixing up humor and a differing opinion with xenophobia.

I think he wants us all to give him a big wet, sloppy kiss

I think in some respects, it summarises the impression that the English are given of the Scottish, always feeling under-loved.

interesting the poll sb started has 85% voting no and 15% voting yes. hardly indicative of tomorrows vote i feel, but interesting non the less.

(17-09-2014 18:51 )terence Wrote:  ^^^mate, i think your mixing up humor and a differing opinion with xenophobia.

xenophobia
zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/Submit
noun
intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.


Do you think that we were scared of the scots ?

If we were xenophobic we would be wanting to get rid of you not trying to keep you !!!

its the Yes Campaign that are totally Xenophobic with there fear and dislike of all things English

And its an irrational fear have we been treating you like second class citizens have we been putting you in extermination camps or beheading you because you dont follow C of E
if we hated the scots why have there been Scottish Prime ministers and minsters why are you allowed to vote and have a good say in how this country is run



Get over your Bloody self scottish bloke

(17-09-2014 18:26 )Scottishbloke Wrote:  I think I am to assume that the majority on this forum are English, fuck me I can not believe just how xenophobic you lot are to the Scottish people.

Yeah, but who in their right mind deep fries confectionery? Fuck sake! Look at Salmond; he's basically a haggis with feet. A haggis. With feet.

(17-09-2014 18:26 )Scottishbloke Wrote:  ... I'm ashamed that I have to pay my TV licence fee for this drivel.

I agree with this bit. I stopped paying that license fee a long time ago.

(It's actually because I am cheap. But if an inspector ever asks, I'll say it's in solidarity ... Fight The Power!)