Scottish independence explained

[Webb]

Dumbed down for Americans.

What Is Scotland? An American Guide to the Scottish Independence Vote



A Scotsman.

[Fozzer]

Another fond look at typical Scottish Folk north of England...>>>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k7VoFiagfs

Paul.... ....!

[ftldave]

My wife's home country, Armenia, had similar grand hopes about independence when the USSR collapsed. They hoped their newly independent republic would sell apricots and brandy, become the fruit basket of the CIS. Didn't work out. Now young people are fleeing the country because there's no hope, no jobs, no future. And many of the nationalists who were the loudest supporters of independence have left, too, leaving mafia thugs and the like to squander what's left of that little country. Of course, comparing a post-Soviet republic to Scotland is a big, big stretch. And, unlike Scotland, Armenia has no offshore oil.

The authors of the linked report are mistaken that author Iain Banks will vote yes in the referendum. He's been dead over a year.

[Bass]

Reading history tells me a lot of the Scottish way of thinking, even today

[ozzy72]

I'm half-Jock/half-Paddy. Personally I don't think independence is a good idea for Scotland. Much as I love the country, its better off in the Union. But at the end of the day, you can't tell people how to live their lives, and if they choose independence, so be it.
I would also point out that Sir Sean Connery lives in the Bahamas... 'nuff said

[Webb]

Sean Connery probably can't afford the British taxes.

My first idea was to post a picture of his famous "Scotland Forever" tattoo. When I couldn't find an acceptable one I went with the full frame pic.

I also would have accepted a picture of a famous Scot waving goodbye from Swilken Burn but I couldn't find one of those either. This is Tom Watson.

[Fozzer]

..the funny thing is....

As England, Scotland, and Wales have no internal Border Controls, the whole of Great Britain is just one big country to me, as I drive/ride between them!... ...!
I live a mere 20 miles from the Welsh border, and I ride to and fro between England and Wales as though there is no difference between them!
I imagine it would be the same for our U.S. Chums, driving/riding between various States!
(The good thing is, we only have one Time Zone to worry about!!).... ...!
There is just a small/large sign on the side of the road, welcoming us between locations!
The only thing that would change for me, if the answer is a; "Yes", would be bits missing off our Union Flag...which would be a shame... ....!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain

Paul....An Ancient Briton... ...!

[ozzy72]

Nah, this is a good Scotsman, Tom Kitchin. An AMAZING chef!

[Fozzer]

Nah, this is a good Scotsman, Tom Kitchin. An AMAZING chef!
https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 023287.jpg

...but he cooks French Snails instead of Scottish Haggis, Mark!... ...>>>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Kitchin


Paul...Haggis is good for you.... ...!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haggis

As well as being delightfully edible, Haggis also has other uses...>>>

Haggis Hurling:
Quote:
"Haggis is used in a sport called Haggis Hurling, which involves throwing a haggis as far as possible. The world record for haggis hurling was achieved by Lorne Coltart on 11 June 2011, who hurled his haggis 217 feet. This throw surpassed the longstanding previous record of 180 feet 10 inches (55.12 m), held by Alan Pettigrew since 1984.[17][18]"
End quote.
Scottish fun at its best!..... ...!

Other delights!...>>> "Scotch whisky is often asserted to be the traditional accompaniment for haggis..."...HIC!.... ... ....!

[Webb]

Well, I guess this settles it.

Scottish independence: Man finds piece of KFC chicken that could be shape of new UK

[Steve M]

Well, I guess this settles it.

Scottish independence: Man finds piece of KFC chicken that could be shape of new UK

That is seriously funny! Now the question is.. Will that piece of chicken outlast Scotland? Probably, 500 years from now, that chicken will still look exactly the same.

[Fozzer]

Well, I guess this settles it.

Scottish independence: Man finds piece of KFC chicken that could be shape of new UK

Someone has eaten Wales!

Paul...

[ozzy72]

Moby Dick?

[logjam]

Whatever happened to Berwick-upon-Tweed? Wasn't part of Great Britain, so they included it in the United Kingdon of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Berwick-upon-Tweed. There's no mention of Scotland or Wales.

[H]

..the funny thing is....

As England, Scotland, and Wales have no internal Border Controls, the whole of Great Britain is just one big country to me, as I drive/ride between them!... and I ride to and fro between England and Wales as though there is no difference between them!
I imagine it would be the same for our U.S. Chums, driving/riding between various States!

Basically, although there are sometimes a variant law or so. I also found getting into Canada (Ontario) from Michigan no problem; however, getting out to New York can be problematic; your traverse is timed and heaven help you after you've used an off-route restroom and, in your haste, find the nearest, off-route crossing.
Of course, that was in the 1990s and it may be worse now.