Scottish Independence

[Nexus]

As some of you probably know, there is a huge debate going on in right now in Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom regarding Scotland's future in the union. Im am curious as to what people from all over the world think on this matter. Is it good? Is it bad? What reasons do you base your opinion on?

I think this could be an interesting discussion topic.

 

 

Personally i am pro independence for several reasons:

 

Scotland at the current moment does not have enough power to decide on Scotlands future.

Scotland would have a strong economy.

No more nuclear weapons within Scottish borders.

The ability to negotiate our own terms of entry into the EU (no abandoning our fishing rights in our waters).

[Altecice]

I am all for it. enough said

[Air tree]

It doesn't concern me but i voted yes. (American)

[OutlawedConsole]

I've been to Scotland, awesome place and nice hills and lakes

[ixi_your_face]

I'm up for it, mainly because we control about 1/4 of Europe's current renewable energy and we've got all that (Admittedly dwindling) North sea oil. 

 

As for Salmond, kick him out once we have it

Though, it is hard to hate him, being a trekkie and all

 

 

We should also join the Scandinavians, because they're awesome and we hold so much common history. Also their economy is booming atm

[Nexus]

I've been to Scotland, awesome place and nice hills and lakes

Never under any circumstances go to Glasgow. It will destroy your impression. The local wildlife is most unusual:

[Nexus]

I'm up for it, mainly because we control about 1/4 of Europe's current renewable energy and we've got all that (Admittedly dwindling) North sea oil. 

 

As for Salmond, kick him out once we have it

Though, it is hard to hate him, being a trekkie and all

 

 

We should also join the Scandinavians, because they're awesome and we hold so much common history. Also their economy is booming atm

The fact that Westminster have not taken advantage of our renewable energy is troubling. People have been saying the north sea oil is running out for years. We always seem to find more. It will eventually run out but we will have moved on to other energy sources by then.

Salmond is an awesome politician. I disagree with some of the SNP policies in general, but i think they have done an amazing job over the years (meeting many of their manifesto points despite initially having a minority government) and doing our wee country justice when dealing with issues that have international implications (the Megrah incident). Salmond also seems to be a decent guy (giving his Westminster wage to charity, and joking at the loss of a by-election). I think it is a shame that we will most likely retire after the referendum.

I do like the idea of being able to join the Nordic Council, it would be a good alternative to the EU.

[Drobb1711]

Well, it looks like the Linus Tech Tips Scottish division has spoken.

[Ookami]

Aint you tried to brake off the queen for a long time?

 

If i would have anything to say, i would say - AYE!

[Nexus]

Well, it looks like the Linus Tech Tips Scottish division has spoken.

If only this was the actual referendum.

 

Aint you tried to brake off the queen for a long time?

 

If i would have anything to say, i would say - AYE!

We have been trying to leave the union for years. We reached a high point the 60-70s but it was crushed when the McCrone report was covered up. We are not trying to remove the Queen as head of state though.  After all it was a Scottish King (James the VI of Scotland and I of England) that united the crowns (not creating the political union) in the 1600s.

[Ookami]

We have been trying to leave the union for years. We reached a high point the 60-70s but it was crushed when the McCrone report was covered up. We are not trying to remove the Queen as head of state though.  After all it was a Scottish King (James the VI of Scotland and I of England) that united the crowns (not creating the political union) in the 1600s.

You need Mel Gibson to lead you again

 

 

I only wonder if you would cut from the UK would you be still in EU (or UE; depends how you say it).

[Nexus]

You need Mel Gibson to lead you again

 

 

I only wonder if you would cut from the UK would you be still in EU (or UE; depends how you say it).

This is one of the points that the unionist have made, but it could be easily resolved if David Cameron would actually ask but he refuses to do so.

The concern lies with the fact that to be granted EU membership there has to be a unanimous decision made by all the current members. Some have suggest that Spain may be against this due to the independence movements withing their country.

Time will tell though.

[Ookami]

This is one of the points that the unionist have made, but it could be easily resolved if David Cameron would actually ask but he refuses to do so.

The concern lies with the fact that to be granted EU membership there has to be a unanimous decision made by all the current members. Some have suggest that Spain may be against this due to the independence movements withing their country.

Time will tell though.

Mostly asking because in half year im thinking of "invading" either Scotland of England for work. Would prefer the first country thought...

 

In Poland we have great problems when people pay in Scottish pounds instead of English, because there is only one exchange in my city that will accept Scottish ones. Aint that for a little messed up...

[ixi_your_face]

The fact that Westminster have not taken advantage of our renewable energy is troubling. People have been saying the north sea oil is running out for years. We always seem to find more. It will eventually run out but we will have moved on to other energy sources by then.

Salmond is an awesome politician. I disagree with some of the SNP policies in general, but i think they have done an amazing job over the years (meeting many of their manifesto points despite initially having a minority government) and doing our wee country justice when dealing with issues that have international implications (the Megrah incident). Salmond also seems to be a decent guy (giving his Westminster wage to charity, and joking at the loss of a by-election). I think it is a shame that we will most likely retire after the referendum.

I do like the idea of being able to join the Nordic Council, it would be a good alternative to the EU.

 

I agree completely, Salmond is a great guy, I just feel that once that we have independence, the SNP won't really have anything left to do, imo.

 

I'd love to join the Nordics and stay in the EU, with all the benefits that come with the EU (all the free movement stuff)

[Ookami]

I'd love to join the Nordics and stay in the EU, with all the benefits that come with the EU (all the free movement stuff)

Ill drink to that...

[ixi_your_face]

Never under any circumstances go to Glasgow. It will destroy your impression. The local wildlife is most unusual:

 

 

Ey! Ye cannae beat talkin' leik dis like! Am' gonnae pump yer maw!!!

 

[Ookami]

Ey! Ye cannae beat talkin' leik dis like! Am' gonnae pump yer maw!!!

I fucking love your accent there in Scotland.

[ixi_your_face]

I fucking love your accent there in Scotland.

Hah! Can't beat it!

[Nexus]

Ey! Ye cannae beat talkin' leik dis like! Am' gonnae pump yer maw!!!

 

Ken man, nae budy cun unerstaun it lik. 

Bloody hell its hard to type like that.

 

That vid is bloody fantastic. Reminds me of this from a few years back:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMU_84BLLM

[ixi_your_face]

Ken man, nae budy cun unerstaun it lik. 

Bloody hell its hard to type like that.

 

That vid is bloody fantastic. Reminds me of this from a few years back:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMU_84BLLM

Good lord, i had almost forgotten about that song! ahahaha. Class!

[Ookami]

Good lord, i had almost forgotten about that song! ahahaha. Class!

I understand english, but it seems i dont understand Scottish

[sperkowsky]

independence is good 

[Nexus]

Good lord, i had almost forgotten about that song! ahahaha. Class!

Where do you even find this? And why does he have no mince? Why are we awake? Too many questions.

[ixi_your_face]

I understand english, but it seems i dont understand Scottish

Hah! It takes a good bit of listening

 

Where do you even find this? And why does he have no mince? Why are we awake? Too many questions.

I..... I have no idea.

^{Save me}

[jezza39]

What will Scotland honestly gain from independence? Pride? Surely the economy will be worse off if they leave GB?