Meenzer 15526 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Ah yep: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/09/15/scottish-independence-result-announced-when_n_5822676.html Should keep Betfair on its toes at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I saw this on facebook. "Come tomorrow no matter the result of the referendum approximately half of Scotland will be severely pissed off. Which statistically speaking is a lot less than usual." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13866 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Kid at work reckons if they get independence, we should rebuild Hadrian's Wall to keep them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Kid at work reckons if they get independence, we should rebuild Hadrian's Wall to keep them out That might piss a lot of people off in Wallsend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15526 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 That might piss a lot of people off in Wallsend. They'll be fine, they can just go round the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13866 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Aye, we'll put ladders up for them when they produce an English postcode on their passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 spoke to four 'no's' that I know today and - jesus fkin wept - their individual main reason for going no were: don't want to lost my british passport (she's Irish) just want to get my (pension) lump sum - if it's a yes I'm off (to belgium) heard the scottish parliament will outlaw the broadcast of cricket in an independent scotland my sister might lose her job (in a hotel) up near the nuclear base No exit polls allowed today - any doing the rounds will be nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 In fairness those excuses are more valid than your work colleague's sudden realisation that she didn't want to be governed by a 'bunch of fannies'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Farewell the United Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17258 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 spoke to four 'no's' that I know today and - jesus fkin wept - their individual main reason for going no were: don't want to lost my british passport (she's Irish) just want to get my (pension) lump sum - if it's a yes I'm off (to belgium) heard the scottish parliament will outlaw the broadcast of cricket in an independent scotland my sister might lose her job (in a hotel) up near the nuclear base No exit polls allowed today - any doing the rounds will be nonsense How about "I'm not a selfish bastard and dont wish to set my fellow UK citizens adrift due to a freak of geographical/political good fortune"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was under the impression that the agreement between the SNP and Westminster was that this would take a referendum off the table for another 100 years. Obviously if enough momentum picks up then this may be revisited, but I think a lot of Scottish people are getting swept along in the nationalistic fervour and equally, off the back of the generally crap economic situation; hence the 20 point swing in the last one year. If it had been this close a year ago, it'd be a different story - but it wasn't. The closeness is coming off the back of all the hype and clever political posturing by Salmond; it's not like that will keep up after a No vote. This is the SNP's one moment, and if they fail here, they'll diminish. Without a strong nationalist party to rally around, the momentum will be lost. The idea is that a No vote will take the referendum off the table "for a generation." I guess we'll see. This is indeed the SNP's one moment, but I honestly feel that the only thing that will truly diminish them is a Yes vote. A Yes, and they lose their raison d'etre. They're a directionless party. While there will indeed be a backlash against the SNP from the No voters, the truth is, they've actually done a good job governing Scotland in Holyrood. But I do know there's a fair handful of people in the SNP (including 1 or 2 current MSP's) who will quit the party if there's a Yes vote due to the fact that Scottish independence was their one reason for joining the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5223 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well that seems like a reasonable way of looking at things. I was reflecting on this while driving this evening, and I think one of the very positive consequences of this vote, regardless of which way it goes, is that it could allow us to revisit regional assemblies; and that we may even vote for them this time. It has highlighted a disconnect between Westminster and Scotland (and I would argue a good number of other places). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Problem I have with regional assembleys is being stuck with one party. Ie in the north East it would be constantly Labour and regardless of your politics, one party constantly being in power is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Kay burley has a canny see through top thing going on tonight. I know, it's Kay burley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Any news on how independence would affect the importation of Buckfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15526 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Markets are very confident it's a No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bictor 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 YouGov 99% sure of a No victory... I'm kind of disappointed. Was looking forward to seeing how an independent Scotland got on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Of course it's a no. These are Scots we're talking about here. Wee conservative folk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17258 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Keep an eye out for my sister at the Scottish Borders count, £85 and Friday off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Right we can get planning for a couple more power stations/bases up that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17258 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Sarah Smith always sounds like shes got a gob full of jizz...its very alluring...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) In fairness those excuses are more valid than your work colleague's sudden realisation that she didn't want to be governed by a 'bunch of fannies'. To be fair at least they made up their minds, offered a reason albeit completely shallow, and stuck to it. Atmosphere up here is unlike anything seen before - just back from the city centre where Yes have taken over the streets - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2983 From the Aye's perspective we have had a good experience just getting a glimpse of the exit door and can only imagine what lies beyond. Whether we give ourselves a big pat on the back tomorrow or a self-inflicted boot in the baws is anyones guess. Regardless of result tomorrow please excuse me - I'm off to settle in for the count and more importantly spark open a 12 year old Knockando and have a few drams. Slainte mhor agus a h-uile beannachd duibh. Edited September 18, 2014 by topcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 To be fair at least they made up their minds, offered a reason albeit completely shallow, and stuck to it. Atmosphere up here is unlike anything seen before - just back from the city centre where Yes have taken over the streets - From the Aye's perspective we have had a good experience just getting a glimpse of the exit door and can only imagine what lies beyond. Whether we give ourselves a big pat on the back tomorrow or a self-inflicted boot in the baws is anyones guess. Regardless of result tomorrow please excuse me - I'm off to settle in for the count and more importantly spark open a 12 year old Knockando and have a few drams. Slainte mhor agus a h-uile beannachd duibh. Glad we can still fire that cannon in Edinburger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42442 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Sarah Smith always sounds like shes got a gob full of jizz...its very alluring...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44879 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Slainte mhor agus a h-uile beannachd duibh. Awooga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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