Scottish Independence

[Mark]

I remember a thread with this title was one of the last threads posted on the old vbulletin forum back in December 2006!

But it's now finally coming to pass with detailed proposals being laid out today for the referendum in September 2014.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-s ... s-25088251

[555-04Q2]

A bit off the subject, but a few weeks ago when our Boks played the Scots I remembered how great the Scottish national anthem is Nice slow swaying beat and words that well up in the chest. A proud nation with a tumultuous history.

[gadjo_dilo]

I remember a thread with this title was one of the last threads posted on the old vbulletin forum back in December 2006!

You've got a bad memory. It was in 2009.

http://www.motorsportforums.com/view...f=104&t=136005

[henners88]

Free them from our evil English rule!!!

I'm sure £1000 a year more in income tax is worth all that.

[Mark]

I remember a thread with this title was one of the last threads posted on the old vbulletin forum back in December 2006!

You've got a bad memory. It was in 2009.

http://www.motorsportforums.com/view...f=104&t=136005

There's been more than one

[Tazio]

The Scottish government said Scotland's finances were healthier than those of the UK, providing a strong foundation to put the focus of the referendum campaign on Scotland's future.

But can they balance their budget? Oh that's right they're Scots!

[Spafranco]

Any attempt even the most honorable one at an independent Scotland would end the same way as Northern Ireland.
All one has to do is view the sectarian divide. It is vitriolic just as it is in Northern Ireland.

[Gregor-y]

Would they switch to the Euro, too?

[henners88]

Would they switch to the Euro, too?

No because they'd have to take on Europe's debt. It would have to remain Bank of England.

[Mark]

Would they switch to the Euro, too?

No because they'd have to take on Europe's debt. It would have to remain Bank of England.

The Deputy First Minister was basically saying this morning that they were prepared to take their share of the UK debt as long as they were able to remain in currency union. She didn't say that they would wash their hands of it if they didn't keep the pound but it was strongly implied.