Scotland - Independence Referundum

[MrBen]

Nigello Wrote:

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> 54% No, 46% Yes

I'm hoping for the same but a tad higher on the No side. I'm worried. We're only 24 hours from becoming another Portugal....but without the weather..... royally fecking it up not just for ourselves but for the rest of the UK.

I'm already proud to be Scottish. We already have a strong and enviable identity and our own parliament. The union is a proven success both sides. We fought slongside each other in two world wars. We contribute reciprocally to a stronger, more stable UK which more than punches above its weight at a global level. We risk losing all of that to become weaker, less secure and without a clear economic policy.

Heads not hearts people.

Vote NO.

[Loz]

Last newspaper poll - 53% No, 47% yes. But I think the usual preference for undecideds to stick with the status quo will see 'no' get a couple more %age points.

[red devil]

C'mon on Tim!!!...

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/18/1411032912867_wps_6_Andy_Murray_Tweet_2_jpg.jpg

[El Pibe]

that was an all or nothing gambit by andy there, our love of him this side of the border already a bit half-fearted.

If he'd been either English or likeable he'd have been a peer of the realm by now!!!

That's a point, will resident scots have to give their peerages and knighthoods back?

[uncleglen]

Well at least we won't have to wait long for the result since there are so few to count....unless ofcourse there are umpteen recounts!

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El Pibe Wrote:

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> that was an all or nothing gambit by andy there,

> our love of him this side of the border already a

> bit half-fearted.

> If he'd been either English or likeable he'd have

> been a peer of the realm by now!!!

>

> That's a point, will resident scots have to give

> their peerages and knighthoods back?

I am surprised Sir Sean hasn't given his back yet with his ardent SNP support, maybe he could give it back with all that tax he's not paid for years whilst telling us (or soon to be them?) what to do

[JohnL]

uncleglen Wrote:

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> Well at least we won't have to wait long for the

> result since there are so few to count....unless

> ofcourse there are umpteen recounts!

I want a recount or else.

[steveo]

I'm not taking no for an answer.

I've fallen out of love with the sweaties now. They've got to go

[Loz]

The T-shirts are already out...

http://www.redmolotov.com/images/designs/scotsman-joke-tshirt_design_small.jpg

[StraferJack]

Really don't understand the animosity towards the concept of yes voters. At all.

I totally get the no vote (and am essentially a no supporter) but some of the attitudes on here..

If it's a yes vote it will still be attached to us. We can go visit and everything

[Louisa]

Yes voters have been portrayed as being loud anti-English despots, when in fact culturally it's not unusual for Scottish people to be fired up by pretty much most things, and for it to be politics is great for democracy. These people obviously for a whole variety of reasons feel an independent nation could do better than one connected to the union. I don't agree, but I do understand why and if the scots vote for independence I wish them all the luck in the world. I just wish Salmond was not connected with any of this stuff, his smug self righteous politics are more about himself than his country.

Louisa.

[StraferJack]

Largely agree Lou. (Gasp)

Im sure many no voters wish Cameron wasn't linked to better together but the decision is bigger than any individual politician (or party)

[steveo]

We gave them a decent language and taught them how to wear trousers, and what do they give us in return? Blair and Brown, Tarmac, whisky faces and unintelligible poetry.

If they're still here tomorrow it should be Devo Min if you ask me

[Louisa]

Absolutely agree. It does seem a shame that so many individual politicians and celebrities are using this debate as a platform for a personal moment in the sun rather than for the good of the people (I refer to both yes and no camps here).

Louisa.

[StraferJack]

I don't think the politicians are involved for a moment in the sun. Seems to be more conviction than usual

Like most people I'm no salmond fan but his achievement (even if it's a no vote) is remarkable

Comparing Scotland voting for independence to ukip xenophobia is rank smearing tho.

[Louisa]

This referendum isn't about the SNP, it's about Scotland and the future for its people. So I totally agree that comparing the huge yes/no life changing vote in a nations history to a right wing fringe political party is sneering at it's worst.

Louisa.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I don't give a hoot.

I have the family recipes for Mince and Tatties, Stovies and Tablet.

Rangers are fucked - what else matters?

[numbers]

Hearing the independence vote is going to be incredibly tight. So definitely Scottish then..

(From twitter).

[Jah Lush]

Results coming in from Scotland:

East Fife 5, Forfar Athletic 4

[Loz]

I don't think CNN has got it right. Or a few people have snuck over the border to vote.

[El Pibe]

Brilliant, everything should give 110%

[MrBen]

I've just spoken to my cousins friends sister who is counting votes and she says that it's very close. Also jim mcbride from falkirk said it's a yes up his way because his aunts dog barked twice.

hope that helps.

[Jah Lush]

Hamilton Academicals 2 Queen Of The South 3.

[MrBen]

Seriously, nobody has mentioned the bookies and Ladbrokes have a yes vote at 6-1. So I'm off to bed and can sleep easily.

[Jah Lush]

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