Exchange rate: One Scottish Pound = 2 Haggis and a can of Tennents.
Why is it that some people cant discuss scotland without a joke about haggis or other stereotypes?
It's like we are back in the 60's and theres jokes about black people rolling their eyes to see in the dark.
Amazing to think that some think it is acceptable as long as it is "in good humour".
LOL, in your dreams! Even Salmond doesn't dare to suggest that.
From the debate I seen last night the SNP already have. Scotland does not legally have to take any of the UK's debt the reason we agreed to take some is to be fair but if the UK are not going to be reasonable with customs at the border then why should we be fair.
Why was this thread worded in a way that suggest there is no Scottish people on this forum. This is a UK forum.
That'll go down well when President Salmond goes and asks for a loan.......... run up debts as part of the UK then refuse to pay your share!
I'm still wondering what Plan B will be when the rest of the UK refuses to allow the GBP to be used!
If Westminister was reasonable and did not demand passport to be used to get to England then why should Scotland be reasonable. Also President Salmond I doubt the SNP will be voted in again if Independence happens because that was the only reason fat Salmond was voted in once he has done that we has done his job.
Also President Salmond I doubt the SNP will be voted in again if Independence happens because that was the only reason fat Salmond was voted in once he has done that we has done his job.
The SNP's appeal seems to go beyond those who want independence, so I don't think they can be written off that easily.
And it wouldn't of course be President Salmond - the Queen would still be head of state, and he'd just be PM.
From the debate I seen last night the SNP already have. Scotland does not legally have to take any of the UK's debt the reason we agreed to take some is to be fair but if the UK are not going to be reasonable with customs at the border then why should we be fair.
Because Scotland will want to be seen as a fair and responsible country on the internation stage, particularly to lenders. If you were foreign money would you lend to a country that walked away because of a loophole?
Because Scotland will want to be seen as a fair and responsible country on the internation stage, particularly to lenders. If you were foreign money would you lend to a country that walked away because of a loophole?
There are many successful countries in Europe who are corrupt including Azerbaijan which is getting the European Olympics next year.
There are many successful countries in Europe who are corrupt including Azerbaijan which is getting the European Olympics next year.
All well and good if Scotland wants to host the 'European Olympics' in the future. I'm thinking a good credit rating is probably a bit more important. Your milage may vary.
No they shouldn't be allowed, if they want independance then that is what they will get, they can create their own money.
I find the whole Scottish wanting to go independant pathetic really, the people who vote yes are only doing it because they have a problem with the English. It's pathetic and childish.
I have voted yes on the premise that it doesn't cause any harm to our economy, that is the only valid reason for anyone saying no. I would change my opinion to no if it would harm our economy.
What I want to know is, if Scotland votes for independence, what is the rest of the present 'UK' going to call itself?
The full name of the existing country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'
The united kingdoms in question being England and Scotland, and 'Great Britain' is the name of the whole island (including Scotland).
So you can hardly continue using the old name. Not without being inaccurate that is.
(ETA: I'm firmly in favour of the union BTW. Just playing devil's advocate)
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You won't have that problem after independence. The Scottish banks will lose the right to issue £ sterling.
Why is it that some people cant discuss scotland without a joke about haggis or other stereotypes?
It's like we are back in the 60's and theres jokes about black people rolling their eyes to see in the dark.
Amazing to think that some think it is acceptable as long as it is "in good humour".
LOL, in your dreams! Even Salmond doesn't dare to suggest that.
From the debate I seen last night the SNP already have. Scotland does not legally have to take any of the UK's debt the reason we agreed to take some is to be fair but if the UK are not going to be reasonable with customs at the border then why should we be fair.
Why was this thread worded in a way that suggest there is no Scottish people on this forum. This is a UK forum.
That'll go down well when President Salmond goes and asks for a loan.......... run up debts as part of the UK then refuse to pay your share!
I'm still wondering what Plan B will be when the rest of the UK refuses to allow the GBP to be used!
If Westminister was reasonable and did not demand passport to be used to get to England then why should Scotland be reasonable. Also President Salmond I doubt the SNP will be voted in again if Independence happens because that was the only reason fat Salmond was voted in once he has done that we has done his job.
Will still have that problem if independence never happens either, which it won't.
The SNP's appeal seems to go beyond those who want independence, so I don't think they can be written off that easily.
And it wouldn't of course be President Salmond - the Queen would still be head of state, and he'd just be PM.
Because Scotland will want to be seen as a fair and responsible country on the internation stage, particularly to lenders. If you were foreign money would you lend to a country that walked away because of a loophole?
I did not say he would be President the person I was quoting said that.
There are many successful countries in Europe who are corrupt including Azerbaijan which is getting the European Olympics next year.
Sorry yes, that comment wasn't directed at you!
No, they'll happily continue to be a small province, tucked away in the northern reaches of the UK.
Yes they should. And if the vote is Yes, i will be out of here like a shot!
All well and good if Scotland wants to host the 'European Olympics' in the future. I'm thinking a good credit rating is probably a bit more important. Your milage may vary.
However, there will always be a home for you here, should you decide to stay
I find the whole Scottish wanting to go independant pathetic really, the people who vote yes are only doing it because they have a problem with the English. It's pathetic and childish.
I hope not. Personally, I wouldn't want to lose you guys. We've been together for a very long time.
I have no idea whether it would
The full name of the existing country is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'
The united kingdoms in question being England and Scotland, and 'Great Britain' is the name of the whole island (including Scotland).
So you can hardly continue using the old name. Not without being inaccurate that is.
(ETA: I'm firmly in favour of the union BTW. Just playing devil's advocate)
Neither are they part of the UK.
They are a Crown Dependent Territory.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey
It's a bit of a grey area. Jersey £ versus UK £.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey#Currency
Don't you mean 'you can't have your pie and eat it', if it's Scotland.