I read recently that the Scottish National Party are proposing a referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom. I was wondering if anyone had any views on the situation?
Scottish Independence
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If the majority of Scotland wants to, I think it should be allowed.
(Just noticed that the USA and UK are exact opposite when it comes to the fact that the USA has one "nation" and 50 "states" while the UK is one "state" made up of a variety of "nations").
(Just noticed that the USA and UK are exact opposite when it comes to the fact that the USA has one "nation" and 50 "states" while the UK is one "state" made up of a variety of "nations").
speaking as an englishman, i don't want them. they contribute virtually nothing outside of shit football teams, they want independence and hate us anyway. why should we pay for them when they don't want to be part of the UK?
i mean, they're statistically the worst small country in Europe. and we want to keep them why?
i mean, they're statistically the worst small country in Europe. and we want to keep them why?
Excuse me, but this... is... OLD! (gasp)
We, Scotland, as a country, could probably survive as a wholly seperate nation, but the general feeling is that there's just no point. It wouldn't be better or worse, just different. On the other hand, it would mean that the English would stop stealing all our oil and electricity. Possibly.
We, Scotland, as a country, could probably survive as a wholly seperate nation, but the general feeling is that there's just no point. It wouldn't be better or worse, just different. On the other hand, it would mean that the English would stop stealing all our oil and electricity. Possibly.
way to break the stereotype my man and by the way,the reason our football teams are shit is because we don't have ridiculous amounts of money.If Sky collapsed tommorow the premier league would crumple with it.chrisdibs said:
are you freaking kidding me!!!!Aqualung said:
This is the attitude that lets there moron nationalists gain support, contribute nothing? Our north Sea oil revenues per year are one of the biggest contributors to the uk you want to talk tax voids all we have to do is point to that old hag we shill out year after year for and all she amounts to is a glorified figurehad. And what do you expect we count for around what 8% of the countries population? yet you expect us to match a country nearly eight times our size financially? And lets not talk about whos taking money from whome which part of this island has the largest percentage of illegal immigrants? Its not even bloody comparible.chrisdibs said:
I hate nationalists in general but I hate sweeping generalisations and ignorance far, far more. I'll happily remain part of the UK but shove your pretentiousness right up your arse.
I don't know if they'd be able to survive on their own. They already get a disproportionate amount spent on the per capita from the UK government but that would depend on whether or not their revenue is greater per capita as well.
As to my own feelings (I'm scottish but I don't live there) I think that if it's feasible and the majority want it then do it. Drawing boundaries is going to be hell though. One town has switched between England and Scotland 13 times in its history (just as an example of the complications).
As to my own feelings (I'm scottish but I don't live there) I think that if it's feasible and the majority want it then do it. Drawing boundaries is going to be hell though. One town has switched between England and Scotland 13 times in its history (just as an example of the complications).
Splitting would only serve to screw us both over. Ireland did ok, though thats debatable now but i can only see more problems arising. It's generally retards who want to split quite powerful nations up into smaller shitter nations. EU ftw.
Though in Daily Mail mode, Gordan Brown is Scottish. I consider that a declaration of war by Scotland
Though in Daily Mail mode, Gordan Brown is Scottish. I consider that a declaration of war by Scotland
I think so. By the way, quote people if you want them to reply, otherwise they're likely to miss it (like I nearly did).Milford Cubicle said:
Eh, what's the point? The Scottish populace doesn't want it, and they'd be up shit creek without a paddle if they did, so the situation is ok as it is.
honestly not sure how it would really benefit Scotland, it's great to think that they can separate but most people don't think or see beyond that.
they'd have to do all the stuff that the UK does for them now, so life would change for them after that
they'd have to do all the stuff that the UK does for them now, so life would change for them after that