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So, a single yes / no vote - no possibility of devolution.
Who's won the battle and will that determine who wins the war?
It certainly looks as though the votes has lost
Who's won the battle and will that determine who wins the war?
It certainly looks as though the votes has lost
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I don't know what you're referring to.
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities,â€
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I have only one thing to do and that's
Be the wave that I am and then
Sink back into the ocean
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Voltaire
I have only one thing to do and that's
Be the wave that I am and then
Sink back into the ocean
Fiona Apple
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Ahso!;1408087 wrote: I don't know what you're referring to.
Deliberately so Sir
A local spat of little importance on the world stage but one that will ignite intense feelings in one small corner of a foreign field.
Deliberately so Sir
A local spat of little importance on the world stage but one that will ignite intense feelings in one small corner of a foreign field.
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Scotland?
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I really should not play games - it is unbecoming.
The terms of the referendum for Scottish independence have been signed and they are, as expected, based on the politics of the parties involved rather than the possible wishes of the electorate.
The terms of the referendum for Scottish independence have been signed and they are, as expected, based on the politics of the parties involved rather than the possible wishes of the electorate.
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AnneBoleyn;1408091 wrote: Scotland?
Indeed so
Indeed so
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I found it unsettling, but to be honest, I have no dog in this fight. I would love to see a discussion here. Aren't gmc & snowfire Scottish? What is your view, Bryn?
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AnneBoleyn;1408094 wrote: I found it unsettling, but to be honest, I have no dog in this fight. I would love to see a discussion here. Aren't gmc & snowfire Scottish? What is your view, Bryn?
I think that most Scots want to stay in the union with control over their own local affairs but the terms of the referendum prevent that. By forcing the issue into a yes / no choice believing that they won't take the final step I fear that David Cameron has pushed them too far and will split the country apart.
I think that most Scots want to stay in the union with control over their own local affairs but the terms of the referendum prevent that. By forcing the issue into a yes / no choice believing that they won't take the final step I fear that David Cameron has pushed them too far and will split the country apart.
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AnneBoleyn;1408094 wrote: I found it unsettling, but to be honest, I have no dog in this fight. I would love to see a discussion here. Aren't gmc & snowfire Scottish? What is your view, Bryn?
Good grief ! You detect a slight brogue in my accent ?
I'm as Hinglish as Hugh Grant with the edges roughed up a bit, well a great deal actually. ( Think Ray Winstone )
I think there will be a no vote. We love each other more than we think. More in common than would push us apart. Except for football.
gmc , who is Scottish, will have a different opinion, no doubt
Good grief ! You detect a slight brogue in my accent ?
I'm as Hinglish as Hugh Grant with the edges roughed up a bit, well a great deal actually. ( Think Ray Winstone )
I think there will be a no vote. We love each other more than we think. More in common than would push us apart. Except for football.
gmc , who is Scottish, will have a different opinion, no doubt
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."
Winston Churchill
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I think gmc's view is that a simple yes/no will force a resounding yes, on the basis that most Scots want more say but not a total split.
Wonder how we would split.....................financially, will it get as bitter as the average celeb divorce
Wonder how we would split.....................financially, will it get as bitter as the average celeb divorce
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We had a similar referendum over Quebec. It's a never ending issue with them. Problem is that they want to separate but want Canada to foot the bill. I voted "yes" let them separate when the vote was put. I'm not one to force anything on anyone. The majority voted "no." The other problem is that Quebec's separation would cause travel problems for those going across Canada. It would also save a lot of money for corporations forced to print both English and French on their product labels. I'm surprised corporate Canada hasn't managed to get a 'yes' vote secured yet.
Aside from political agendas, I just think that no one should be forced to belong to a group or place they don't like.
Aside from political agendas, I just think that no one should be forced to belong to a group or place they don't like.
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Snowfire;1408097 wrote: Good grief ! You detect a slight brogue in my accent ?
I'm as Hinglish as Hugh Grant with the edges roughed up a bit, well a great deal actually. ( Think Ray Winstone )
I think there will be a no vote. We love each other more than we think. More in common than would push us apart. Except for football.
gmc , who is Scottish, will have a different opinion, no doubt
Darn Sarf. Hingland There is no such place. I can't remember why I thought you were from Scotland.
I'm as Hinglish as Hugh Grant with the edges roughed up a bit, well a great deal actually. ( Think Ray Winstone )
I think there will be a no vote. We love each other more than we think. More in common than would push us apart. Except for football.
gmc , who is Scottish, will have a different opinion, no doubt
Darn Sarf. Hingland There is no such place. I can't remember why I thought you were from Scotland.
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AnneBoleyn;1408171 wrote: Darn Sarf. Hingland There is no such place. I can't remember why I thought you were from Scotland.
It's his Hattitude
It's his Hattitude
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AnneBoleyn;1408171 wrote: Darn Sarf. Hingland There is no such place. I can't remember why I thought you were from Scotland.
No such place ??? Its the Garden of England is what it is.
Its how we, in our neck of the woods, say..Down South, England. We don't really do posh
No such place ??? Its the Garden of England is what it is.
Its how we, in our neck of the woods, say..Down South, England. We don't really do posh
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I see. Thank you.
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AnneBoleyn;1408220 wrote: I see. Thank you.
Take a look at what a loverly place it is missus Here
Take a look at what a loverly place it is missus Here
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How lovely those pics are! Thanks Bruv. I did spend time in Canterbury years ago, but not enough. I felt very at home there. Christopher Marlowe fan, so I loved it before I arrived.
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Bruv;1408226 wrote: Take a look at what a loverly place it is missus Here
Right andsome countryside, that.
Right andsome countryside, that.
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