Scottish independence: yay or nay?
Scotland's independence referendum is coming up soon. Any thoughts?
| Yay! | 11 | |
| Nay! | 11 | |
| Maybay? | 8 | |
| I don't know. | 3 |
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anti-hero
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FutureSeadog
I think it would be a shame if they left, but they've disliked the English for centuries, so I wouldn't be surprised if the majority voted to leave. It'd be very complicated and costly to sort everything out.
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thegypsysailor
It would be a complete disaster. They will lose their membership in the EU and their currency will not have any backing at all. Imagine you have your home mortgage in pounds and then you have to pay it in a new, unbacked currency. It could double or even triple as the new currency fluctuates in the world market. No, if emotions rule on this one, Scotland will become a financially destitute, independent nation, overnight.
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VirgilManly
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Anonymous Post Author
Just imagine how fucked up the UK flag would be without all the blue of Scotland in it.
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FutureSeadog
I'll be surprised if the Union Jack gets changed. Unless the Scottish government has patented the color blue, there'd be no reason to do so.
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disthing
I came up with a pretty nice looking alternative - basically black where there was blue, with the Welsh dragon outline in one of the corners.
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FutureSeadog
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HideTheSalami
As an American of fourth generation Scottish descent, I say, "Stay together; get along with each other; and just be bloody glad that you don't have the same problems that Ireland does."
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kingofcarrotflowers
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dom180
If Scotland goes, I will really miss them. I think it reflects very badly on English culture and politics that such a large number of Scottish people have such a negative view of UK. It reflects just as badly on the UK that so many English people won't miss Scotland.
I hope Scotland doesn't go, but that we take the referendum not as assurance that everything is okay but as a wake-up call to address issues of national identity in the UK.
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Avant-Garde
A trillion times yes. Not only is it a part of my heritage, but the way that England and Better Together has treated them and the Yes Scotland campaign speaks levels. I hope no one falls for their bull and cheap tactics. If could vote, believe me, I would.
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allisonhamershamn260
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LizardSkin
From what I've read the issues don't seem so severe that they should split. On the other hand I can see how Scotland wants to get out from behind England's shadow.
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disthing
I said my bit already, over in this post:
http://isitnormal.com/poll/what-do-you-think-about-scottish-independence-180920/Comment Hidden ( show ) -
dickwashington
i dont know much about it anyone care to give me some background information on the subject?
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Anonymous Post Author
Sure thing buddy. Scotland has been a part of the United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) since 1707. Now we are having an independence referendum as to whether to sever ties to the UK similar to the way Ireland did. This is due to many things, such as being underrepresented as a country in the House of Commons and also due to being used to harbour nuclear weapons for England. However independence brings about questions such as our currency and possible economic problems.
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dickwashington
thank you for the information i had no idea this was going on history in the making its absolutely fascinating im gonna do some more research then ill be back with my point of view
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Avant-Garde
Scotland apparently makes the highest revenue in the UK. They also have access to oil reserves. I think the main reason why England is so keen to have them stay, is because they don't want to lose access to all of that cash. Greedy lot they are.
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disthing
You clearly know nothing about the way English people feel about Scotland.
"Greedy lot they are"
Way to unfairly characterise 50+ million people.
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Anonymous Post Author
Relying on oil as a primary economic income is a bit unstable though. England also want us to stay for our military contributions; we produce a lot of good soldiers here. It's interesting though as I feel we need England too in some ways.
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disthing
It's not only the soldiers, it's also Trident - it's possible if Scotland left, the UK would probably lose its nuclear weapon capability.
Which some would say is a serious loss of defence, and others would say it's one less country capable of triggering a nuclear war.
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RoseIsabella