[lostalex]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I think you are likely still right as to that lostalex and I would have thought that myself a few weeks ago.

However even some of my family who live in Scotland and who will vote have been more impressed with Alex Salmond than say Alistair Darling and co.
I just feel that no matter what, those who want independence will definaitely go out and vote for it.
Those who would prefer to remain in the UK,I fear a good number may not likely bother to go out and vote and the result could see Scotland sleepwalking out of the UK.

I used to think the vote would be at least 60% voting to stay and 40% wanting independence.
I think now, it is likely a great deal closer than that.

However I do hope you are right and Scotland votes to stay in the UK in this referendum.

Well you can like alex salmond, and support the SNP without voting yes. I don't think the SNP will be destroyed by this even if majority vote no. They can still have the SNP, and be part of the UK.

The truth is, most people are scared of change, that's why incumbents usually win. I don't think the majority of Scots want anything to change so drastically. People think they want change, but when it comes down to it, most really don't, and most prefer the status quo.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Well you can like alex salmond, and support the SNP without voting yes. I don't think the SNP will be destroyed by this even if majority vote no. They can still have the SNP, and be part of the UK.

The truth is, most people are scared of change, that's why incumbents usually win. I don't think the majority of Scots want anything to change so drastically. People think they want change, but when it comes down to it, most really don't, and most prefer the status quo.

I agree with all that, I really hope that is the case and that is what comes about as to the result in the referendum too.

I agree, no matter what may 'seem' to be the possible case now,as you point out when it comes down to it and actually going for change,most prefer the way things are.

Good post lostalex, you have helped erase doubts I was developing as to the result of this referendum.

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by lostalex

We all know Scotland ain't going anywhere. It's just not going to happen.

Unfortunately , I have to agree also. Scotland is going nowhere

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

Unfortunately , I have to agree also. Scotland is going nowhere

Unfortunately for who?

[Z]

^That's exactly right Alex, and I think that's because this wasn't a grassroots movement from the Scottish people, it's a political agenda being pushed upon a population who didn't really have an opinion on the idea. We're not an oppressed people so there's no great desire to be independent from the UK really, just a lot of ifs, buts and maybes that can be painted as appealing or unappealing by the two different political ends of the spectrum but your average Scottish person's probably not thinking about it on a daily basis, and I think that's why it will fail.

[arista]

Josy
if Scotland Voted Yes and became a nation
would you leave?

[michael21]

Originally Posted by arista

Josy
if Scotland Voted Yes and became a nation
would you leave?

no she will become queen Josy

[arista]

Ch4newsHD live in Glasgow

Live Debate On now

[arista]

This Top Scottish SkyNewsHD Reporter
is a gem
taking a Couch all over the Scottish nation
to get everyones Views

Video on here
http://news.sky.com/story/1278735/sc...to-the-unknown


100 Days to the Vote

All to play for

So many must pick a side

[arista]

Well done JK Rowling giving
a Million Pounds to the Yes to Scotland.

On the Daily Politics
today we were told of the internet abuse she then got
sexual and C word.

Typical of the UK backers of the Together ponces






http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ependence.html

[andybigbro]

#bettertogether

[Z]

Her statement was quite compelling and sums up my feelings on the matter.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Z

Her statement was quite compelling and sums up my feelings on the matter.

So you want Scotland Free
now


Well done Z

[Z]

Originally Posted by arista

So you want Scotland Free
now


Well done Z

I suggest you read what JK Rowling actually said, arista.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Z

I suggest you read what JK Rowling actually said, arista.

I have
she wants Scotland Free from England Control

[Z]

That's a fraction of what she said and a complete contradiction of the overall message she was expressing.

[Kizzy]

Where is the statement?

[Nedusa]

With many ex PM's and Cabinet Ministers hailing from Scotland, who is say Scotland isn't already in control of the United Kingdom.

Does Scotland make it's students pay student loans back no it does not, does it make Scottish people pay for keeping their elderly relatives in care homes, no it does not. Does it make scottish people pay prescription charges, no it does not.

Seems like Scotland is in control and is already getting a better deal than vast numbers of English people.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

With many ex PM's and Cabinet Ministers hailing from Scotland, who is say Scotland isn't already in control of the United Kingdom.

Does Scotland make it's students pay student loans back no it does not, does it make Scottish people pay for keeping their elderly relatives in care homes, no it does not. Does it make scottish people pay prescription charges, no it does not.

Seems like Scotland is in control and is already getting a better deal than vast numbers of English people.

I do have to say that in my view Alex Salmond and his SNP administration has been really good for the Scotland.
Should the vote be for independence in September, I feel sure the Scots will as Alex Salmond said, be able to at last get only the Govt. it voted for and although I would be sad to see the break up of any part of the UK,I think the Scots would be as well served if not better served by the politicians left there.

[coffee]

Not sure if there is a thread? But to all you Scottish people on here what will you be voting on September 18th?

[Firewire]

there's a thread somewhere

[Firewire]

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...d.php?t=188488

[coffee]

Well I spelled independence wrong so I'm feeling pretty ashamed anyway.

[the truth]

the scots are nicer than us english, but im unsure they can afford to go alone. if they can good luck to them

[Livia]

Originally Posted by the truth

the scots are nicer than us english, but im unsure they can afford to go alone. if they can good luck to them

People are pretty much people wherever you go. No one's all good, or all bad. Like I keep saying to you.