Opening the floor to a very broad discussion on Scottish independence and the -expected / upcoming- referendum on it.
http://news.stv.tv/election-2011/247825 ... -minister/
(Rule of thumb; stick with Scotland, if there's interest, we could have a discussion on 'independence' in general in a separate thread at a later point.)
Anyone from Scotland (or the UK in general) who'd like to start off with their idea of this initiative?
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Re: Scottish Independence
The leader of the scottish nation party is a muppet, who been calling for independence for a long time. Any one from the UK watch "Question time" on BBC, every time Alex Salmond on ,he is made to like as a joker.
UK wont let scotland have the "Oil Fields", and where will the Queen stay for her holidays???
UK wont let scotland have the "Oil Fields", and where will the Queen stay for her holidays???
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As a continental inhabitant, I would like to know, why does Scotland want to get independence from the UK?
I don't see how it could be a handicap for them to remain in the United Kingdom...
I don't see how it could be a handicap for them to remain in the United Kingdom...
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Cole wrote:As a continental inhabitant, I would like to know, why does Scotland want to get independence from the UK?
I don't see how it could be a handicap for them to remain in the United Kingdom...
Haven't you ever watched Braveheart?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OytUHqOSA
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I don't think, don't recall if or if not.[/spoiler]
I mean "nowadays", I know there's some history between both England and Scotland, but I would have thought what happened few centuries ago wouldn't still be a cause of mutual disappreciation.
What are the arguments of current in-favor parties to separate from the UK, is what I meant.
RepliMagni wrote:Cole wrote:As a continental inhabitant, I would like to know, why does Scotland want to get independence from the UK?
I don't see how it could be a handicap for them to remain in the United Kingdom...
Haven't you ever watched Braveheart?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OytUHqOSA
I don't think, don't recall if or if not.[/spoiler]
I mean "nowadays", I know there's some history between both England and Scotland, but I would have thought what happened few centuries ago wouldn't still be a cause of mutual disappreciation.
What are the arguments of current in-favor parties to separate from the UK, is what I meant.
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Re: Scottish Independence
Malx wrote:No spamming, please.
My post was a flippant reply pointing out the long and deep-seated feelings of many Scottish people - they are voting with their heart, not necessarily with their brain. So lighten up
If you want to read more on it Pops, here might be a start:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-13326310
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Kit-Fox wrote:Cole wrote:I mean "nowadays", I know there's some history between both England and Scotland, but I would have thought what happened few centuries ago wouldn't still be a cause of mutual disappreciation.
What are the arguments of current in-favor parties to separate from the UK, is what I meant.
If you cant see the seething hatred that exists in the UK then your more blind than I thought.
Hell you dont even have to look at the hatred that exists towards the English from the Welsh & Scots. You just have to look at say the hatred that exists between Liverpool & Manchester.
The UK is one big pot of nasty feelings & hatred all across the board from neighbours to rival towns/cities to rival counties and then moving up to 'national' levels.
To quote some comedian (cant recall who)I'm not racist, I hate everyone equally
And that setiment is very UK, we dont hate particular folks, we hate everyone including ourselves
I meant the rational reasoning (economic, strategic reasons...) behind this desire of independence, but I guess RepliMagni answered that already.
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~Snipez~ wrote:you sir are an idiot
this is all
I think you just kinda proved his point there old boy
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RepliMagni wrote:~Snipez~ wrote:you sir are an idiot
this is all
I think you just kinda proved his point there old boy
Yes, there aren't arguments to counter what he said...
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RepliMagni wrote:~Snipez~ wrote:you sir are an idiot
this is all
I think you just kinda proved his point there old boy
in ways i agree with him i dont see why scotland should want to be independent but the rest is a whole lot of BS