Scottish Independence

First Up

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

Really if I hadn't wanted to answer you I would have ignored you totally believe it or not some of us have a life away from the internet. Really how far up your arse is your head

So are you going to clarify what you mean by "mess some places have made" etc. or not?

A Dub in Glasgo

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

I did. And not only did I read it I even highlighted a section. Didn't you see it?

You read it yet you fail to spot that it was MMF who said it was a 'rubbish, broken & corrupt union'?

fundi

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

Do you have anything to back that up? Last time I checked the United Kingdom was in possession of

1. The most powerful Military in Western Europe.
2. The Second most powerful navy in the world.
3. International military bases and a constant military presence in every continent in the world.
4. One of three financial centres in the world, London. The other two being New York and Tokyo.
5. A permanent seat on the UN security council.
6. Historical and familial connections with many powerful countries including Canada and Australia.
7. A stable currency.
8. The ability and opportunity to project their culture across the entire planet through the dominance of the English language.
9. A permanent stock of armed Nuclear weapons.
10. Closest operational ally of the world's only remaining Superpower which guarantees British protection from outside threats without having to sacrifice their economy to build up a needlessly large military.

All that combined together sounds like a Great Power to me, I don't see a broken Union.

Well said. Scotland has enjoyed all the advantages of the above, and continues to enjoy these advantages. If it wants to lose the £ sterling and take the Scottish flag out of the Union Jack, it will be a poorer place.

Iwasfrozen

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

You read it yet you fail to spot that it was MMF who said it was a 'rubbish, broken & corrupt union'?

Do you not agree with him? If not then fair enough I took you up wrong.

sfakiaman

For those genuinely interested in Scottish politics this is a very interesting series of programs from BBC Alba (with subtitles).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqQnj0LKlQ&list=PLiH5yyuKidEaqK_Zkvh2AAu2XzE90h7Pv

alaimacerc

fundi wrote: »

If [Scotland] wants to lose the £ sterling

It doesn't. If you recall, it's the "no" campaign that's threatening that. (And in any event, can't really do anything to prevent "sterlingisation" if all else fails.)

and take the Scottish flag out of the Union Jack, it will be a poorer place.

Nor does Scotland claim exclusive copyright to that, as a quick squint at the vexillology of Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii (just off the top) will confirm. Perhaps YMTS "undo defacement of the saltire", if you want to bandy heraldry?

redtracy

Ifye ask me ...yewan mcgregor andy murray and black pudding and itchy skirts thats about d only gud came outa scotland so ...but if it meant they cud CLOSE DOWN FASLANE....
For that hope and that hope alone for me i think they should make theor own decisions n have their very own scotland yard and kids and tryciles n cjips n goin soccer trainging hey one mire gud thinf the celtic manager hes the head off nielie barnes in fermoy

redtracy

redtracy wrote: »

Ifye ask me ...yewan mcgregor andy murray and black pudding and itchy skirts thats about d only gud came outa scotland so ...but if it meant they cud CLOSE DOWN FASLANE....
For that hope and that hope alone for me i think they should make theor own decisions n have their very own scotland yard and kids and tryciles n cjips n goin soccer trainging hey one mire gud thinf the celtic manager hes the head off nielie barnes in fermoy

And stone thrower rallies and parties..and tHE HIGHLANDS

K-9

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

How could the break up of a regional great power like the United Kingdom be anything but destabilising?It won't happen though. It's questionable whether or not Scotland is economically viable nevermind Wales or Northern Ireland.

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