biotechpete Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 With attitudes like yours is it any wonder the SNP are in government in Edinburgh? My attitude largely stems from the belligerant anti-union, anti-Westminster and anti-English rehtoric which comes from the current SNP representatives. Having talked to a few Scots about this issue, I think most of them don't want independence, they saw the SNP as the party most likely to fight for them, above anyone else. An undestandable if not slightly short sighted and selfish sentiment. My argument is that, according the old addage 'speak softly and carry a big stick' the Union needs to have something to hit back with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechpete Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Salmond was forced to admit - on Newsnight I believe but not certain - that he expected the Bank of England to remain the lender of last resort. Cameron could make clear that the Bank of England would not guarantee the debts of an independent Scotland - after all, why should it? - I don't know if that would be as hard a line as you're suggesting. That'd do me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Salmond was forced to admit - on Newsnight I believe but not certain - that he expected the Bank of England to remain the lender of last resort. Cameron could make clear that the Bank of England would not guarantee the debts of an independent Scotland - after all, why should it? - I don't know if that would be as hard a line as you're suggesting. And that's why the Scottish won't get their dance, independance geddit? Seriously, if the BoE won't bail them out, what does the Scottish Government do when they run out of money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Seriously, if the BoE won't bail them out, what does the Scottish Government do when they run out of money? The same as every other Government does when it runs out of money. We were there in the late seventies and early eighties, remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Why not kick out the scots and see how long it takes for them to come crawling back. Let's face it, the Scots have hardly ever been able to do anything for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 they havent got a hope in hells chance of surviving on their own, look at their football........never win anything, far too small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 If Scotland does become independent, I wonder if the Scottish Kennel Club will ban the likes of my Dad (English dog owners) from entering Scottish dog shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 If Scotland does become independent, I wonder if the Scottish Kennel Club will ban the likes of my Dad (English dog owners) from entering Scottish dog shows? he'll have to stand at the border with a very long lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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