Scotland independence

[billyturnip]

But it's easy for us to raid and take over the whole country and make the whole island Scottish

It failed the last time that was tried.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

It failed the last time that was tried.

A but Salmond is not to be triffled with

Are you bored sitting in that boat Roger

 

[billyturnip]

A but Salmond is not to be triffled with

Are you bored sitting in that boat Roger

No Ron I'm at home waiting for the paint to dry.

 

[Waterman]

I thought that you was talking about a Scottish Defence Force, SDF, and a Scottisk Volunteer Force SVF, such as you would probably have if you got independence Ron.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I thought that you was talking about a Scottish Defence Force, SDF, and a Scottisk Volunteer Force SVF, such as you would probably have if you got independence Ron.

I was !! but look what happened with such names in Belfast

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

No Ron I'm at home waiting for the paint to dry.

So am I ,just undercoated my first horse in 25years and itching to get the oils on it ; but will need to wait till tomorrow at the least

 

[Waterman]

Ah!! But you are talking about a country that was divided Ron, Eire and Ulster. But Scotland has not been divided, you have not got Scot fighting Scot, well not yet.

 

[badger]

never been to an old firm match then?, when rangers play celtic the hospital take on more staff to handle the casualties. every time they play,/badger

 

[Waterman]

That's just religious bigotry on football terraces , not a lot of difference than Arsenal and Spurs. This time it's English Jews on the receiving end. I was referring to a Civil War, when Brother took up arms against Brother. Whole families were split. After the Division of Ireland, it still meant even after being given a government in Dublin, the South still had to bear allegiance to King George V, that's what led to the Civil War. Completely different scenario to Scotland.

 

[DEL]

As a Scot I'm exercising my democratic right to declare independence from this discussion.

 

[garyhiggins]

A but Salmond is not to be triffled with

Oh come on Ron!!! No one is talking about drowning ol' fish face in sherry, covering him in fruit jelly, sponge fingers custard and cream, now that would be silly.
Best wishes, Gary.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Ah!! But you are talking about a country that was divided Ron, Eire and Ulster. But Scotland has not been divided, you have not got Scot fighting Scot, well not yet.

That is the danger ,maybe not right away but lets face it Ulster is mainly Scots Irish

 

[badger]

whats wrong with being scots irish,half the population of Scotland had irish grannies, due to coming over here to work in the jute mills./badger

 

[brian]

I'm Scottish and I'm getting a bit weary of this independence shite, which is not going to happen anyway,so I apologise to my English friends and other nationalities that this topic must be boring the arse off.
60% 0f Scottish don't want independence that's 6 out of every 10 folk.The other 4 folk about 2 1/2 will probably vote yes and then you've got the don't knows who are waiting for a divine revelation to make their minds up for them (fence sitters).I'm convinced that Alex Salmond knows he's on a loser as he's stated that if he doesnae win this time we'll have another referendum in 2029.
The best Salmond knows he'll get out of this referendum is more devolved government e.g. tax raising powers etc,etc,etc. but to realise that ,he would have to get about 40% of the vote, which I don't see happening.
I just don't see why we would want to change something that's working well.Where else in this planet has a country united with another and done so well.Ukraine? I think not.
Ask yourselves this before putting your cross on the ballot paper "would you buy a second hand car from Salmond"????
Brian

 

[brian]

"Pedro your a star!!!! " no more brush stuff Brian. Hope to meet you in next Euro!

Cheers mate!

Would be a pleasure to meet up with you at Euro Pedro.We'll agree to disagree on the brushes but i know where your coming from regarding the sable.
Brian

 

[badger]

I agree with brian,to go independent would be a mistake, the only way to handle the pressures on the country is to remain united. if the people want change then they should vote for a change in government,get rid of the torries,i am not sure who would replace them,but whoever does will have to listen more to the majority of people in this country who are fed up of people getting into parliament and then not giving a shit about them. as I said before I am proud of being Scottish, and am equally proud of being british./badger

 

[Helm]

A but Salmond is not to be triffled with

Unlike the football strip which is a trifle
Steve

 

[Paul Kernan]

I've been gone too long to get (or deserve) the vote but I've yet to talk to a Scot, here or in the auld country, who is for it......Scots on this site are a prime example. Strength in numbers

 

[Nige]

I'm Scottish and I'm getting a bit weary of this independence shite, which is not going to happen anyway,so I apologise to my English friends and other nationalities that this topic must be boring the arse off.
60% 0f Scottish don't want independence that's 6 out of every 10 folk.The other 4 folk about 2 1/2 will probably vote yes and then you've got the don't knows who are waiting for a divine revelation to make their minds up for them (fence sitters).I'm convinced that Alex Salmond knows he's on a loser as he's stated that if he doesnae win this time we'll have another referendum in 2029.
The best Salmond knows he'll get out of this referendum is more devolved government e.g. tax raising powers etc,etc,etc. but to realise that ,he would have to get about 40% of the vote, which I don't see happening.
I just don't see why we would want to change something that's working well.Where else in this planet has a country united with another and done so well.Ukraine? I think not.
Ask yourselves this before putting your cross on the ballot paper "would you buy a second hand car from Salmond"????
Brian

Couldn't agree more Brian. It'll never happen. I'll be surprised if the rebels get close to 25% of the vote when it comes down to it. Rule Brittania !
Nige

 

[Gaudin]

I just don't see why we would want to change something that's working well.Where else in this planet has a country united with another and done so well.Ukraine? I think not.

Erm. Ukraine is exactly the example where a bunch of nationalistic tw**ts from the West, hellbent on banning russian language and beeing unique and god blessed, alienated the rest of the country that happily speaks russian and identifies themselves as Ukrainian too. Funny thing is that whole of the West isnt like that - but who cares.

As a result - instead of spending time building bridges and one nation, the east is scared of those unpredictable and unreasonable minority of SNP types, so Russia stepps in to " protect the East" where there is no actual threat.

There is nothing good to come out of breaking the country - CCCP an exception obviously.