Scottish independence - economics

[Nonek]

I do believe that our fair isles union will be so much poorer for the exiting of our Scottish brethren, a shame to see their brave soldiers, fine minds, cautious leaders and skilled craftsmen no longer amongst us. I sincerely hope life goes well for those north of the border, but I fear it may well not.

 

I wonder how this will affect voting in the remainder of the UK, as traditionally any Tory gains are offset by Labour seats in Scotland?

[Meshugger]

I think that it's quite part of the charm of the UK with the english and scots always bickering with each other. But i am no scot so what do i know.

[Walsingham]

I wonder what store the forum members set by national identity? An independent Scotland might not have many benefits as an accountant sees it. but what of a renewal of ideas and initiative, set free of Brittania's mouldering past?

 

The ineffable quality of Scottish people just thinking to themselves "Now anything is possible"

[Kroney]

I wonder what store the forum members set by national identity? An independent Scotland might not have many benefits as an accountant sees it. but what of a renewal of ideas and initiative, set free of Brittania's mouldering past?

 

The ineffable quality of Scottish people just thinking to themselves "Now anything is possible"

 

I can't imagine a Scotsman being optimistic about anything.

[Walsingham]

 

I wonder what store the forum members set by national identity? An independent Scotland might not have many benefits as an accountant sees it. but what of a renewal of ideas and initiative, set free of Brittania's mouldering past?

 

The ineffable quality of Scottish people just thinking to themselves "Now anything is possible"

 

I can't imagine a Scotsman being optimistic about anything.

 

 

ROFLMAO

[Rostere]

Why would England's status be diminished? Isnt the Scotland/England relationship a parasitic one with England shouldering the bills? What does Scotland contribute to the union? England would probably be better off.

 

It would be a boon for the budget, but London's status as a financial hub has to do with it being the capital and largest city of the UK, which historically has been a world power. From a global perspective, British influence has been steadily shrinking since somewhere in the early 20th century. Suddenly being relegated from being the capital of the UK to being the capital of well... The UK sans Scotland would only further serve to diminish the importance of the city.

 

But really, to be honest you could also argue that Scotland is too small to matter anyway.

[Nonek]

It was only a few centuries past that many Scots were Gaelic speaking crofters, I wonder whether the language could make a resurgence like Welsh and Cornish have, though obviously crofting is no longer a viable livelihood one would think.

 

To be honest i'm far more worried for English cultural identity at the moment, for so long we have been the heart of the UK, and now with our union gone we face a new future. That and we are changing personality wise, with the rise of the cult of celebrity over achievements, the rise of emotion and beliefs over logic etcetera. The birth of a new outlook and identity is often a perilous time, as history shows.

[BruceVC]

 

I wonder what store the forum members set by national identity? An independent Scotland might not have many benefits as an accountant sees it. but what of a renewal of ideas and initiative, set free of Brittania's mouldering past?

 

The ineffable quality of Scottish people just thinking to themselves "Now anything is possible"

 

I can't imagine a Scotsman being optimistic about anything.

 

 

Yeah that was hilarious

[alanschu]

You knew this was coming!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LnVIo3Bwzs

[HoonDing]

I support Cornish independence.

[Rostere]

Speaking of different regions declaring independence, I think Catalonian independence would be much more interesting. There we have a region whose population and language has been oppressed historically, but still the region is the richest in Spain, and one of the more modern ones in Europe. An independent Catalonia would enter the list of countries with high standard of living very high up. On the other hand, the rest of Spain would also become a more miserable place should Catalonia break loose.

[ManifestedISO]

the rise of the cult of celebrity over achievements, the rise of emotion and beliefs over logic 

 

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Surely the Union Jack will never lose its blue background. 

[Walsingham]

I agree that the Union Jack would look weird without the blue. But that's what the Union would be: silly. We should be FORCED to do without.

 

Apart from anything else, the BNP would have to reprint all it's stationery. C***s.

[Humanoid]

Heh, only just remembered we have a Union Jack as well and therefore would be impacted by the decision. I for one hopes it happens then just to see the reaction to having to change.

[Gorth]

If somebody has asked me 10 years ago to place bets, I would probably have put my money on Belgium splitting into seperate Walloon and Flemish states.

 

Now, Scotland and Catalonia looks like the regions with the strongest independence movements.

 

Don't underestimate the Scots... there may be more potential scotsmen than first anticipated:

 

http://youtu.be/qxDJMn-534Y

[obyknven]

Brittish reaction to Scottish independence.

 

Oh Britts!   They don't change during past century, they yet stay retarded old-school "Gentlemen".