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Good Morning All,

As Scotland only represents what, 8.8%, of the UK population do they matter nationally? As this may provoke a strong response in some quarters I would like to point out that we have lived up here for 20 years......

Regards

Richard
Are you in Tarbet Richard ?
 
It’s nothing to do with economics, for me.

I’ve spent my life working alongside Scots, Welsh and Irish people, I’ve lived in Scotland. While there is patriotism, national pride and rivalry, in my experience there is a genuine affection for each other among swathes of people in all parts of the UK.

Maintaining the connection between all parts of the UK is the incentive for me.

The opinions and general dislike of the English apparent in a small number of the members here is sickening, tbh. However, I won’t slip into the mode of disliking Scots, or hoping they would scarper and have their independence. I hope they don’t get it, whether Scotland is of no economic value is neither here nor there.
From that comment just want to put on record that I dont hate the English. I do hate the funny farm mental institution of Westminster.
 
Another morning and another missed opportunity to engage properly and post your case for independence. There’s a reason for this and it’s to do with there being no genuine case, unless an emotional one counts. I can’t imagine what that emotion may be though. Can you help me there, Hugh?
The Scottish government have brought in policies that improve life up here within its limits of power. Small business rates relief, free education. As you know there is a lot more Brian. More of a middle ground socialism which the majority of Scott's are. The other important issue for me is Faslane I dont want that in our back yard for me it's a safety issue . Then you have a short sighted current Tory government. I could go on and on this is just a small snapshot of my feelings. If we get independence it wont be the end of a friendship with the people of the UK we will always be tied together with friendship. We want to run our own house rather than another household runing it for us. I'm sure you prefer to run your house than a mate doing it for you.
 
After independence you can have any kind of government you collectively see fit. You could elect Danny Boyle, Frankie Boyle or Susan Boyle as leader but after independence please, please stop winging about the one we, the fifty odd million who live south of the border, have chosen for ourselves.
 
After independence you can have any kind of government you collectively see fit. You could elect Danny Boyle, Frankie Boyle or Susan Boyle as leader but after independence please, please stop winging about the one we, the fifty odd million who live south of the border, have chosen for ourselves.


Very neatly put - the case for independence in a nutshell and nothing to do with the idiotic "the Scots hate the English" rhetoric.
 
Very neatly put - the case for independence in a nutshell and nothing to do with the idiotic "the Scots hate the English" rhetoric.
It’s not rhetoric, some do. Hardline Scottish nationalism is just as ugly as any other.
 
In a few months Britain’s situation is going to be quite unrecognisable from even a year ago. On 6 May, voters in Scotland have an opportunity to make their wishes known about their future based on the facts before them.
 
Assuming you refer to me since you quoted my post...

When you’re lost for facts you make stuff up. No surprise there.
Such dazzling wit.
Please point to the last time I have made something up on this site.
 
Good Morning All,

I don't see my observations as being 'racist'.

I don't see any reason why the Scots can't vote for independence BUT a very sound financial case needs to be made for it and I don't believe the SNP have made it yet.

I would prefer that proverbial 'hatchets' were buried and that the UK remains United. Collectively we have enough on our plates with Brexit and, IMHO, I can't think of less appropriate time to be considering Scottish independence than now.

As I have said elsewhere the only real significant issue we are all facing is climate change anyway and that transcends politics.

Regards

Richard
 
Good Morning All,

I don't see my observations as being 'racist'.

I don't see any reason why the Scots can't vote for independence BUT a very sound financial case needs to be made for it and I don't believe the SNP have made it yet.

I would prefer that proverbial 'hatchets' were buried and that the UK remains United. Collectively we have enough on our plates with Brexit and, IMHO, I can't think of less appropriate time to be considering Scottish independence than now.

As I have said elsewhere the only real significant issue we are all facing is climate change anyway and that transcends politics.

Regards

Richard
What you have posted is sensible and is not at all racist.

Trouble is, like hardline nationalists everywhere, they believe to a religious degree. Other nationalists are bad but their nationalism is pure and good.

I expect I’ve just somehow made Spike55’s point for him again, by not having much time for destructive nationalism. There is no economic case for Scots independence, it’s why the SNP, and in fact nobody else has made one.
 
What? I like Scots and would prefer not to see a break up of the UK, Sorry, I hadn’t realised that was your point.

It wasn't my point, as you well know. Never mind.......

Cor guv, you're so clever, you really got me there, it's a fair cop, etc. Now, finish up your little dance and pop back under your bridge, there's a good chap.
 
Another detailed rebuttal from Brian.
It didn’t need one. You know what you posted.

It wasn't my point, as you well know. Never mind.......

Cor guv, you're so clever, you really got me there, it's a fair cop, etc. Now, finish up your little dance and pop back under your bridge, there's a good chap.
Well, what was your point I helped with? Have you even made one?
 
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