Should Scotland be allowed Independence? - Page 3

Bachy Soletanche · November 8th, 2010, 11:16 PM

Mines better,

MegaStructure · November 8th, 2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hovis

1/3 NORTHERN Irish

But what about Wales?

Sorry. I'm an ill-informed foreigner. Make that 1/4th of each "ethnicity" or whatever. From my perspective everybody looks and sounds more or less the same but whatever.

Whatever.

alonzo-ny · November 8th, 2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bachy Soletanche

Mines better,

Can't make out anything at avatar size. Crop to just the face, innit.

Gareth · November 8th, 2010, 11:38 PM

I kinda misread the question and voted 'no' because I don't believe it's in anyone's interests for Scotland to separate from the UK. However, I believe Scotland should be allowed independence, if there ever comes a time when the majority want it.

JohnnyFive · November 9th, 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by london-b

In day to day life would anything change? They’d still watch UK television. Would still (barely) speak English, have no barriers at the border.

Yes, Scotland would have full sovering control over all it's affairs.

They watch UK television in many countries and speak English you know like the Rep of Ireland (where there is also barrier at the UK border), Australia, USA etc etc.

It does not make a good case for not seeking independance.

london-b · November 9th, 2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFive

Yes, Scotland would have full sovering control over all it's affairs.

They watch UK television in many countries and speak English you know like the Rep of Ireland (where there is also barrier at the UK border), Australia, USA etc etc.

It does not make a good case for not seeking independance.

I wasn't making a case, I was asking a question.

Accura4Matalan · November 9th, 2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFive

Yes, Scotland would have full sovering control over all it's affairs.

But would it be able to fund its own affairs?

madjackmcmad · November 9th, 2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFive

They watch UK television in many countries and speak English you know like the Rep of Ireland (where there is also barrier at the UK border), Australia, USA etc etc.

Yes, but a Scottish Broadcasting Service would have to start paying for it or no more Doctor Who for you!

JackSwan · November 9th, 2010, 11:58 AM

so they've identified at least one positive.

pricemazda · November 9th, 2010, 12:04 PM

One positive for us is we could get rid of Kirsty Wark, and her pompous Review Show.

JackSwan · November 9th, 2010, 12:33 PM

interesting thought. i know andrew neil's a confirmed unionist, but is the harridan kirsty wark? wear longer skirts, wark, you're not 30 anymore!!

JohnnyFive · November 9th, 2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Accura4Matalan

But would it be able to fund its own affairs?

Yes according to all independent reports.

pricemazda · November 9th, 2010, 12:35 PM

Not if the SNP were in charge, they've made promises to lower taxes and be more business friendly, increase public spending, maintain the entire british military infrastructure, create an oil fund, pension fund and be able to bail out RBS and Bank of Scotland!!! From a constantly depleting resource.

It's maths from the asylum.

JohnnyFive · November 9th, 2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by madjackmcmad

Yes, but a Scottish Broadcasting Service would have to start paying for it or no more Doctor Who for you!

Wow brilliant, another positive.

pricemazda · November 9th, 2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSwan

interesting thought. i know andrew neil's a confirmed unionist, but is the harridan kirsty wark? wear longer skirts, wark, you're not 30 anymore!!

She's a unionist and labour supporter she goes on holiday with former first minister Jack McConnell.

pricemazda · November 9th, 2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFive

Yes according to all independent reports.

Good to see you've named those reports.

Salif · November 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM

Allowed independence?

It should be insisted upon!

pricemazda · November 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM

3 words - Battle of Culloden

Saint Maur · November 9th, 2010, 02:57 PM

it's up to them anyway.
Could be fifty millions englishmen saying "no", if there is a majority in Scotland, then the UK would already try to find a new flag.

Not so good without blue.

Isaac Newell · November 9th, 2010, 03:04 PM

Isn't there some kind of understanding in international law about secession, that calls any secession that doesn't have a massive majority supporting it, technically unlawful.

I think the item always come up when sovereignty is debated in Quebec.

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November 8th, 2010, 11:16 PM	#41
Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,591 Likes (Received): 173	Mines better, __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

November 8th, 2010, 11:38 PM	#44
Gareth Keltlandia Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 8,963 Likes (Received): 59	I kinda misread the question and voted 'no' because I don't believe it's in anyone's interests for Scotland to separate from the UK. However, I believe Scotland should be allowed independence, if there ever comes a time when the majority want it. __________________ http://www.liverpoolmetropolis.org/

November 9th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#50
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,458 Likes (Received): 134	One positive for us is we could get rid of Kirsty Wark, and her pompous Review Show. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

November 9th, 2010, 12:35 PM	#53
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,458 Likes (Received): 134	Not if the SNP were in charge, they've made promises to lower taxes and be more business friendly, increase public spending, maintain the entire british military infrastructure, create an oil fund, pension fund and be able to bail out RBS and Bank of Scotland!!! From a constantly depleting resource. It's maths from the asylum. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

November 9th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#49
JackSwan click click Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 7,907 Likes (Received): 100	so they've identified at least one positive.

November 9th, 2010, 12:33 PM	#51
JackSwan click click Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 7,907 Likes (Received): 100	interesting thought. i know andrew neil's a confirmed unionist, but is the harridan kirsty wark? wear longer skirts, wark, you're not 30 anymore!!

November 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#57
Salif I am very f**king nice! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northumbria Posts: 4,871 Likes (Received): 4	Allowed independence? It should be insisted upon!

November 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM	#58
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,458 Likes (Received): 134	3 words - Battle of Culloden __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

November 9th, 2010, 02:57 PM	#59
Saint Maur Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cf mon pseudo. Posts: 897 Likes (Received): 141	it's up to them anyway. Could be fifty millions englishmen saying "no", if there is a majority in Scotland, then the UK would already try to find a new flag. Not so good without blue. __________________ The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

November 9th, 2010, 03:04 PM	#60
Isaac Newell Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12,895 Likes (Received): 6	Isn't there some kind of understanding in international law about secession, that calls any secession that doesn't have a massive majority supporting it, technically unlawful. I think the item always come up when sovereignty is debated in Quebec.

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