Hypothetical: Scotland Becomes Independent
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Desmond Hawkins
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In fact, the monarchy plays an important role exactly because it is so ludicrous. No modern constitutional monarchy can take itself so seriously as to fool itself into thinking it has perfected the structure of government. It is too silly! It reminds one that ALL systems depend on the intentions of the individuals within that system and the real, practical distribution of power and wealth.
Heavily republican societies might be more prone to hubris about the ability of their institutions and structures to safeguard against abuses of power and wealth. Perhaps the French are different, because no matter who is in power, the government can be overthrown if the people feel like they are being screwed.
Heavily republican societies might be more prone to hubris about the ability of their institutions and structures to safeguard against abuses of power and wealth. Perhaps the French are different, because no matter who is in power, the government can be overthrown if the people feel like they are being screwed.
Quackers
The Frog
Is that supposed to be an incentive?
Feel free to make Scottish independece a reality. But I think a UK without Quackers would be a tragedy
useless
Social Justice Rogue
As a Scot i DO NOT want independence. What's the point? We're better off under the union..
Gelion
Retired Captain
useless
Social Justice Rogue
Deluded? Scotland has done pretty well under the union. Independence would raise alot of problems.
Well, it killed your two languages.
useless
Social Justice Rogue
You Americans didn't seem to mind killing off various native Americans let alone their language or culture.
ComradeDavo
Formerly God
Basically, one of the major reasons why Scotland won't become independent is because it would have too much of a hard time coming up with solutions all those question posed in the op!
Independence is soemthing trumped up by the SNP, who only do so well cuz everyone hates Labour at the moment. In reality it would be worse off for both parties and most people on both sides of the border are clever enuogh to know this.
Independence is soemthing trumped up by the SNP, who only do so well cuz everyone hates Labour at the moment. In reality it would be worse off for both parties and most people on both sides of the border are clever enuogh to know this.
bathsheba666
Fast 'n Bulbous
Yes, but can you think of any disadvantages ?
edit: damn you Winner ...shakes fist....
GinandTonic
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Sure, but after a couple of years of the coming Tory parliament w/ vast majority playing with scottland as a testbed where they dont really care about the results since they dont have any mp's there... They could just aggravate the scotts enough.
Quackers
The Frog
If the scots were to become independent it wouldn't make much differance. Last night at midnight it happend - Brussel's is now the capital of Scotland, if they broke from the Union they would remain in the EU.
I would have thought you would care about your own language or culture?
ComradeDavo
Formerly God
Or make them all vote Labour again!
useless
Social Justice Rogue
I do, but Scotland now is a perceived land filled with stereotypes; we are not kilt clad, short bread eating, whisky swilling rough northern types with a strong interest in bizaare and unfathomable dialects, we're a country in a unique position Bill. Do we fall back on our percieved image and blame others for our situation or do we forge our own path in the world? Gaelic is still spoken and cultural activities are especially prevalent in the highlands. Whilst i am all for persevering Scottish culture be it musical, food, linguistic or garb, i'd prefer Scotland to present herself in a positive, friendly, non-patronising, modern way without forgetting her roots be they in post or pre union history.
Not all of Ireland left
The Brits simply added a "Northern" to Ireland, and kept the flag the same, the Saint Patrick's cross now representing Northern Ireland.
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I pray that people see sense and do not subscribe to this SNP bullcrap.
If they declare independance, there may well be a war. There's no way that we would stand for it. God save the queen!
ComradeDavo
Formerly God
War with Scotland? I think not. After all Brown is a Scot afterall
Whats he gonna do? Suicide bomb himself?!Similar threads
