The oldest new country on the planet - oh no it isn't
The clock is counting down to the most important vote in Scotland's history. In 10 days time the people of Scotland have to decide whether they want independence or to remain part of the United...
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Comicsdad wrote:Wait, what? Mel Gibson did something for Finland?That was a bit cryptic if haven't seen Braveheart or The Patriot, films that made the English look like combinations of the Nazi Party...
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As an australian with no scotish heritage and therefore no vested interest,i wish that the vote had gone the other way. I wish nothing but the best for scotland's future and all i can end on is...
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Alan wrote:Comicsdad wrote:Wait, what? Mel Gibson did something for Finland?That was a bit cryptic if haven't seen Braveheart or The Patriot, films that made the English look like combinations of the...
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Comicsdad wrote:Seriously, I feel for you Ray, but I do feel that this is the best for your people in the long-run. I agree, especially as far as the Scottish economy is concerned.From everything I...
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Alan wrote:Comicsdad wrote:You all know that the vote was rigged, don't you? Russian vote observers said so.http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/19/russia-calls-foul-scottish-referendum...
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Schatzie wrote:I am disappointed with the results. "Local" autonomy is almost always a better option.I have no antecedent objection per se to the idea of one part of a country mounting a secession...
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HighlandRay wrote:?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?I'll take your ?!?!?!?!?!?!?' And add a double shot of WTF?WTF?WTF??????? Mr A, you really don't seem to understand European politics, (well, who does...), but The...
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Well, I was trying to rationalize the Scottish independence movement in American terms.I was thinking that it would be like Texas (which was an independent republic for a brief moment -- 1836 to 1846)...
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Alan wrote:Mr A, you really don't seem to understand European politics, (well, who does...), but The chances of a centre right Scottish government are about as likely as a swing to socialism in the...
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One other earlier comment I'll respond to:It is kinda funny that the Russian propaganda machine was so keen on Scottish referendum. But you can guess why.Could it have something to do with the fact...
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I just spotted this thread and took a quick scan through it. Well done Ray for speaking the truth - it seems like we agree on all of this. I was heavily involved in campaigning for Yes and had even...
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mrausername, you sum up my feeling, on the night i felt stabbed in the heart now I just feel numb and sick to my stomach.Mods - can I ask you to close this thread as it has run its course and I don't...
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alizarin1 wrote:One other earlier comment I'll respond to:It is kinda funny that the Russian propaganda machine was so keen on Scottish referendum. But you can guess why.Could it have something to do...
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Mods, please close this thread now. Up until the other day, it was a respectful and balanced discussion, but now.....
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#230: I implied no such thing. At some point in a future war the Russians could simply take it.And yes, the moderators should absolutely close this thread. When you have someone suddenly bringing such...
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For the record; my plea for sanity was not prompted by anything Ray said.
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... the secret in closing a thread is to ask where Godot is. It breaches no rules but it seems to work.
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alizarin1 wrote:#230: I implied no such thing. At some point in a future war the Russians could simply take it. And yes, the moderators should absolutely close this thread. When you have someone...
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AussieStu wrote:... the secret in closing a thread is to ask where Godot is. It breaches no rules but it seems to work.I thought it was because I knew and told where he was! It was right after I...
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