It's funny, the 2011 election win almost makes the 2007 one look like shit but it was such a historic moment. The SNP are miles ahead of the other parties and Alex Salmond os the best politician in Britian.
Alex Salmond's bid to open Scotland's borders to thousands of immigrants has provoked a stinging rebuke from David Cameron and his Ministers.
In an unprecedented attack, the First Minister has been told Scots should be given the chance of any job vacancies and that immigration is already 'out of control'.
The rebuke will come as a major blow to Mr Salmond and the SNP, who want Scotland to be 'open to all' and believe more immigrants would boost the country's economy.
Alex Salmond's bid to open Scotland's borders to thousands of immigrants has provoked a stinging rebuke from David Cameron and his Ministers.
In an unprecedented attack, the First Minister has been told Scots should be given the chance of any job vacancies and that immigration is already 'out of control'.
@cameranzo1 did he say that and if when did he i watch the whole election from first vote decleration to the time the helicopter arrived at the parliament the helicopter im talking about is the one that was nickname saltire one
Fuck the SNP's and Scottish seperatists up their hairless flaccid treacherous shitters they are a disgrace to all Scots and bring shame to Scotland and all of the men and women who have sacrificed for our great nation.
@troddsy vote no to the UNIONISTS in England. Most polls in England indicate that we want independence from you. Vote SNP in may for the sake of both our countries
ive been banned from some scottish videos but not this one and i will say it again and again: organise more than 1 rally after elections Irregardless of vote ive seen england take it away before they might try again which is why its important to show an Overwhelming majority Did vote SNP its going to change scotland for the better and being on good terms is tantamount to mutual prosperity with eng. but 1 country has a right to allocate monies properly and focus on internal issues for once
this is what happens when uk puts down scotland . scotland votes for Independence good on the snp i will vote for them iam fed up of this anti scots biased bbc the british brainwashing company
@19189073 Its people like you who im sick of, putting down thee country thinking there weak fooled by the british media. Well heres some advice, if you put down your own nation I suggest you seek a diffrent flag and realise what your doing to yourself. When we are free, you can sit in the corner with the other unionists and cry like a child...or, you can stand up and realise what , not you, not me, but what scotland can do together...a new dawn begins
I have waited years for this, and when we won, a tear shed from my eye and I told my son "See that man up there, he...he will make this country better, he...he will make history" and I gave him a huge hug and kiss. I would die, not in war, but in passion for a free nation.
@19189073 You can call us "British" for now, but i know im scotish and proud to be scotish, and soon we will be free from so called BRITAIN.Thinking of britain makes me LMFAO
@Rascasseman What polls have you been looking at? Polls suggest Labour votes falling at Holyrood. 56 manifesto pledges completed as a minority Government
Yet somehow we can't even run our own country. We don't even have the power to.
Our Tax revenues that we raise that's more than our population goes straight to Westminster (Should be going to Edinburgh) and they give us pocket money back.
But we're all fine with that?
WAKE UP FOR FUCK SAKE! ! !
How can we even be a country if we can't run it like any other country could.
Are we all somehow magically incapable of running our own affairs?
The claims of us being subsidised is absolute shite. We'd cope just fine by ourselves.
Infact, should we have been independent before the oil being found in the North Sea (Which the "UK" failed to tell us) we'd have been the 3rd richest country in Europe.
We raise more in tax revenue than our current population.
We're one of the world leaders in renewable energy. Wind, wave, tidal
@TheScottishRocker It was found be academics it's Scotland that is actually subsidising the UK treasury.
And that it's damaging for Scotland to remain in the union any longer.
Not only that but classified documents have been released by Wikileaks that show that Labour did everythig in it's power to release the Lockerbie bomber with the full support of Westminster, it's exposed the utter hypocrisy that lies within the heart of Labour.
Iceland and norway might be insignificant but look how insignificant scotland is under British rule right now were a fucking county to some people. If you care so much about significance then ...
i didn't say your opinion was invalid, you have the right to express your opinion whether i agree with it or not. i was merely objecting to your entirely unsupported claim that "the people of scotland have wanted to be independant since we lost our independance in 1707", when what you really mean is "some people in scotland etc etc". which kinda ruins the impact of the sentence but is the only way to state it accurately.
ps. scotland by itself would not be a "great nation" as you put it, we'd be a tiny country much like iceland or norway which the rest of the world largely ignores due to it's insignificance. sure that's what you want?
Scotland is not insignificant.the democracy in america whas created by scottish thought and at least 10 million americans are proud of scottish heritage
the people of scotland have wanted to be independant since we lost our independance in 1707 let's not let history pass us by lets make history by voting yes to an independance referendum lets make people look back at us as the people who freed a great nation Scotland
while the BRITISH government turned a blind eye and spent all the money coming from the north sea. who knows, mabay an independent scotland would have had an oil fund, like norway who have $380 billion. a lot of cash for a country with a population of 4 1/2 million.
Who built an economy based on low mortgage and credit cards, who saw the entire UK manufacturing base crumble by 30%? Look at the latest IMF Estimates of GDP per Capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) for Ireland, Norway, Iceland and UK.
By 2014 Norway will have a PPP of $58,610
Ireland $42,947. Iceland $43,127 and poor old Blighty including us ungrateful Scots, will have attained a grand total of $38,807
Norway's $400 billion oil fund equals $85,000 per citizen. They bankroll the IMF.
Well we spend more on the NHS and Defence than Norways entire budget. It's easy being a small oil rich country with out international commitments and an enternally aging workforce to care for.
And that's the crux of the 'UK's problem, why do 'we' spend so much on Defence? Are the French set to attack us, are we planning on having another go at Empire building?
You're right it's easy being a small oil rich country, something denied to Scotland for over 30 years by deceitful Unionist politicians and Whitehall mandarins. Don't worry once you stop subsidising us lazy Scots you can set about colonising somewhere on the far side of the world.
That's a bit selfish isn't it? Your happy to enjoy the benefits of the Union when we have a gigantic empire to make money from, but when things get tough and oil is found you want an exit route.
We've wanted out of this Union for 302 years, we didn't ask for it, our nobility sold us out for 30 pieces of silver and estates in England. You'll have read about Mercantalism and how Scottish traders were kept out international trading by English sea might. The oil was discovered 40 years ago, and despite the usual naysayers claiming it's running out, new technologies will allow another 30-40 years of extraction. We have 1/4 of Europe's potential green energy, what's to fear?
Hi Sagajagan, the HQ's of RBS and HBOS may be in Edinburgh, yet by far the vast majority of jobs were in London An independent Scotland would have done what Brown did and gone to the IMF to borrow the funds to save the branches. An Independent Scotland would have insisted that the repayments on PFI were included in the rescue package. What is the point of the taxpayer paying twice?
Darth, this low self esteem does you no favours. Now rather than be inflammatory why not try and engage in debate,
Not that tourism is the be all and end all, but Scotland does very well from Tourism, Homecoming 2009 has been fantastic attracting hundreds of thousands of extra tourists during a recession.
Where does Scotland 'suck a lot of money out of the economy'?
Why would we not have an NHS when we are Independent?
Scotland really dont know how good they have it being in the UK, cause their econamy would collapse without England and all of the things England has.
Our dear Alex and Nicola deserve the greatest reverance for their selfless devotion and undying perseverance to the cause of this great country we call Scotland. Many times i've heard people attempt to pour scorn on what these two stalwarts have done. If Inependance never comes our way then at least we can say some tried. The nature of some of my so called countrymen makes me ashamed to cast them in the same light!! Everything for Scotland.
Midgiemarsh you need to realise that you are what is termed in the modern day and age as the preverbial wanker that sits on 2 sides of the fence. One day Scottish one day British?? Are you confused my friend?? And what's this braveheart thing eh? Rather provinsial attitude mate. Do you really think for a minute that we hate them due to a historically incorrect film spewed from the bowels of hollywood?? Gain some sense and cast off your flies then come back thine traitorous wretch!!
Yes there will. If Scotland doesn't decide on independence in the next 20 years, England will (and is a guarantee). I doubt there will be any riots. It will be a peaceful separation.
Eh...no, the UK did not form in the same way the EU did. The UK started to form because of the Union of the Crowns in 1606, which subsequently went on to mean the Union of the Parliaments in 1707.
Eh...Norway is in the European economic community, but not in the legislative community. You seem to be very confused, you claim that Scotland would not make money from the oil because it would in the EU...the UK is in the EU!
just because we speak English dosn't me we are I my only be hafe Scottish but no matter how much Scottish blood you have you can always have the heart of a true blood Scot
I'm Scottish not British.Alex Salmond friend of the people of Scotland!Come on Scotland show the world that we have what it takes to be FREE! INDEPENDENCE
now you may agree or not but i think scotland should stay in GB i see lots of young boys and girls saying like "scotland for independence!" and other things like that but if we left the union we would lose trade, power and respect, and our currency would plumit dramatacly and we would have to fund for an army and ask to join the eu and even then we might get rejected and if that happened we would have to accept canada's proposal and and join them so its pointless guys i say this and im scottish
Something I find hilarious is that for hundreds of years, Scotland has endured Englishmen running Scotland, but now that there are Scotsmen in the UK Government and Scotland is prospering under its National Government, the English dont like it... bit of a jealousy/inferiority complex isnt it! typical, the English dont get what they want so they blame everyone else for their faults... ha... lets see if you last long like that in a speeratist "English Country"...
Tell me do you never get bored listening to all your garbage!Go and get a life Britwatcher.Scotland is on it's way and you and your mutterings will not change that. INDEPENDENCE FOR SCOTLAND WE CAN DO IT
well said.....if we make mistakes then at least they'll be our mistakes....we cant grow as a nation under the rule of another, time to shed the butchers apron and get back to the saltire!
Come on Scotland !We can do this and you all know it! INDEPENDENCE! Be all we can be!Don't stand on the sideline! Stand strong,stand as an independent Nation! SAOR ALBA
Although I dont support the SNP I was over the moon that a nationalist party elected. I am however dissappointed that my party (The SSP) didn't get any seats.
2 : As to England and trading.I see no reason why that should change.However what I do see is Scotlands chance to improve trading with Europe and with other countries.I also see the potential to protect our own interests and assets.Such as fishing, agriculture,industry,and of course commerce come financial services.This would mean that Scotland would be furthering her very own interests internationally no more no less. Saor Alba
Im from shetland. Ive been to norway alot. Scotland and norway has a similar population and similar oil territory but they are much richer. Why? I bet if scotland controlled its own oil and fishing industry, we could equal norway
I'm glad that you mention this very important fact concerning Norway and it's wealth.I lived in europe for 20 years and found that the same wealth existed there.Like yourself I also realized that Scotland could be just as rich.The only way to solve this discrepancy is for Scotland to become an independent Nation among Nations outwith this so called "union"! As things stand we are merely a "region" rather than a Nation. ALBA GU BRATH agus SAOR ALBA!
Please show me one independent Nation in the Northern hemisphere where independence is not viable in economic terms!As to long term studies check out the one undertaken by Oxford university.
I admit there are a lot of unknowns but the figures that are available and the experiences of other countries show clearly that INDEPENDENCE is a very sensible option for Scotland!As to the Euro personally i wish we were in it the now as it is more stable than sterling!
Whilst I appreciate your sensible (liberal)approach.All I can tell you is that this is not simply about ruling our own finances or the oil.This is about a Nation that for years has been regionalized.This is about Scotland ridding itself of 304 years of a union that has continiously failed the people of Scotland and it's economy.The true figures concerning Scotlands economy are partly unknown as the system makes it very difficult to find them.See comment concerning GERS!
It's funny that. You talk of British oil and "English taxes". There's nothing like having your own cake and eating it, eh?
The Scottish cut of Total Government expenditure (which includes more than the Barnett Formula consequentials) only equates to about Scotland's population share in the UK.
Something that does not help keep this union together is these silly comments from English people saying Scotland is "bankrolled by English taxpayers".
It is not as simple as some people like to make out. It is true that some years Scotland has seen far more expenditure than revenue raised even when taking into account oil tax revenue
But some years Scotland has paid more in revenue than it has got in expenditure (mainly when we have high oil prices) so its wrong to say one pays for the other
Yup your figures are truly preposterous. You might want to appraise yourself of the magntitude of England's share of the UK national debt (which stands, I believe, in the region of around 12% of its GDP).
I accept the facts which state that on some aspects of public expenditure Scotland, Scotland spends more per head.
Do you accept the crucial fact that Scotland raises more revenue than it gets in TOTAL government expenditure? Rather destroys your bankrolling theory but, ho hum......
In some years that is true global traveller but that is mostly only in years with high oil prices. Most years the opposite has been true but we are all part of one United Kingdom so talk of one payrolling the other is just silly (when either side says it).
Your figures are becoming more and more preposterous!Anyway you just go on believing what you want! I would recommend that you have a good look at GERS findings in this regard!As to the union I will be voting for INDEPENDENCE and consequently the end thereof! I hope that the majority of my fellow Scots will do the same.Especially when they hear the ignorance spouted by your kind and your brothers in arms at Wastermonster but we all know it's what sassenachs do! INDEPENDENCE
For the first time in 300 years Scotland gets something that you don't and no sooner than one can blink an eye your jealousy becomes apparent!As to the bankrolling I recommend you inform yourself properly!The facts speak a different language Scotland pays 13% of all taxes and yet merely receives 8% in return!We also had a budget surplus of £837mil or 0.7% of GDP!This relates to a £4,3bil deficit on the UK sideGERS also estimates that Scotland is in a substantially stronger position than the UK
Personally I share Alex Salmonds opinion ,and that is that Scotland should be in control of it's own finances, and England should be in control of it's finances.That way we no longer need to spout these figures back and forward.I believe that this is the fairest and most sensible way forward for all concerned.I could produce figures as well that would counteract yours but as you say above what is the point as both sides do it.Fact remains Scotland raises more revenue than any amount it gets back
Acording to all surveys undertaken in regard to Scottish economic viability in the event of Independence.The unanimous verdict is that Scotland shall do very well in such an event..So whilst these figures are correct they do not reflect the whole picture.Nor do they show Scotlands full potential as an independent Nation as GERS figures are merely an attempted snapshot of Scotlands finances as a merely devolved Nation! Saor Alba
Ah but that's not the whole picture BritishDefender. You have to compare any putatative Scottish surplus or deficit with the UK one. For the UK as a whole over the same period (Figures in millions of £GBP):
2002-3 - 28,810
2003-4 - 39,291
2004-5 - 41,900
2005-6 - 38,500
2006-7 - 34,400
As you can see, the UK as a whole was in significant deficit over the whole of that period. And in most cases in greater deficit as a proportion of GDP than Scotland was. And that is even with low oil prices.
Oh the god of knowledge has spoken!Sorry but your silly remarks are not going to change anything!I hope we are a pain in the proverbial to your sorts, and I hope we stay it to!As to the N.Irelandthingy.People have moved on! I recommend you do the same! Saor Alba
Well at least there are some strands of hope within your recent comment caveman!The one that gives me great hope is that you will take your caveman approach and your Britishness and go and live elsewhere!Only sad thing is you will be the one who is missing out if independence becomes a reality!As to being British pissing me off!It doesn't bother me at all as I have been SCOTTISH for a very long time and guess what I'm proud of it caveman!As to cake and eating it get the facts caveman!
Mr Fuqa! You quite clearly dislike being told about the cave you live in!Yet you persist in living in it!I chose quite a while ago to leave that cave! I consider myself SCOTTISH and certainly not British!As to moving on:I believe we are!Scotland is wakening up to you and your rotten union!The Polls show it, the results show it, and the performance of the Scottish government show it to!Go back to your cave and stay there! INDEPENDENCE!
Have a good puke and mind and clean out your little cave when your finished!Fools like you will not stop the people of Scotland making there own decisions!Quite the opposite they realize that your cave mentality is heading towards the trash pile of history and with you the Muppets show called Wastermonster! Sae awa an bile yer heid ya wee eedjit! INDEPENDENCE!
The union Jack used to fly on nearly every public building in Scotland!Thank God those days are gone !The Saltire the true Flag of Scotland now flys throughout Scotland and long may it stay that way!
As I have already said crawl back into your little cave! ALBA GU BRATH INDEPENDENCE!
Unlike you Mr FUQA! I take great joy in languages outside of English!I also enjoy other cultures unlike you!Wenn du willst kann ich das ganze auch in Deutsch mit dir besprechen!Zu Dumm heh?Als je het wilt kan ik ook op Nederlands met jou spreeke luletje!You see unlike you I live in the real world and not merely on an Island!That is why I will continue to vote for Scotland and progress and of course the SNP!You can keep on living in your little cave!
As to your attempts at German they are miserable!Spanish is a language which sounds interesting!However your choice of words is shall we say very caveman like!Anyway one expects no better from a wee caveman!
Scotland won't be that different after independence anyway. All that will happen will be that all powers will be transferred to Edinburgh and we will take our pride and dignity back as a sovereign nation. Mrs Windsor will still be queen and business will go about as usual. Why do people get so hysterical about independence? Why are our best interests served by being ruled from London, mainly by English people? No other country puts up with that. Only the Scots.
Wether you are an orange bigot or just a bigot doesn't really matter!Bigot is bigot!
Scotland will speak one way or the other!
Unlike you we accept other opinions!Things are changing in Scotland and I can only hope you manage to accept it peacefully the same way as we have for over 300 years! Alba gu brath agus Saor Alba !
Ah the usual rhetoric of 'if you don't agree with us your a bigot'. Typical SNP supporter. Again I think a little self analysis is required as to why your hinting at me being an 'Orange' bigot. You don't like protestants, maybe? Its a shame because i hear theres a lot of them in Scotland. I suggest you go back to your wee island in the Outer Hebrides and keep telling yourself 'protestants don't exist, protestants don't exit.......' God Save the Queen. Fuck 'fat Alex'
You really need to read what people are writing! I said that you are a bigot wether you are an orange one or not is irrelevant!Bigot is bigot!Your recent statement only goes to confirm that !As to the rest of your gibberish! Awa an bile yer big daft heid!Wha kens maybe it wil help! In the interim go and crawl back into the cave you crawled out of!! Scotland forever!
You see "we" do smell the fair trade coffee !That is why we vote for the SNP! We also smell lots of other things and they are far more pleasant than the odours we continiously smell from Wastermonster! Saor Alba !
No we are staying where we are. We will let people decide what's best for Scotand. Why don't you move., But not Manchester. They had enough of you last year. In fact ,nobody in the u.k wants Orange bigots in there city. You should be grateful we are paying for your dole checks.
We'll still be one island after independence. All the countries of the UK can still work together after independence. We don't need the dead hand of Westminster to have us under its thumb to work together.
It would be nice to see Scotland become independent. A Scottish government in Edinburgh elected by the people of Scotland. Scotland having its own prime minister. The Scottish people paying their taxes to their own government. The Scottish flag flying over Scotland and not a Union Jack in sight. And Scotland could celebrate its independence every year like the Americans on 4th of July. Unfortunately, Westminster will do everything in its power to keep Scotland in the U.K.
time to put these labour retards to bed once and for all.only alec has all the answers.he makes labour look like the uneducated unarticulate shysters that they are...soar alba
Unfortunately Scotland will never be prosperous until it makes it own way in the world. While others take the important decisions for us - with their own interests paramount - we'll continue to be relatively poorer.
'The BritishWatcher' is one busy guy. He's everywhere- like some kind of naff superheroe trying to save the union. Dosn't he realise that if we want to read some warped logic and twisted lies, about Scotland and the union, we can get the Sun or the Record. No need for him to wear-out his keyboard.
Go and watch Diomhair and find out the facts.Maybe when you have seen the answers given there you will begin to understand that had Scotland been in control of it's own afffairs we would not only have avoided the credit crunch but we would have been up there with the best instead of being dragged down by this so called united kingdom! Alba gu bra
Scotland is on it's way and nothing people like you say will change that.More and more people can see the great advantages that independence holds They also can see how damaging the union has been; and still is, to Scotlands very own interests! Free Scotland
I adore my Country,even though i live about as far away as you can get.
I dream for the day my family can return to an independent Scotland.Our resources,language and culture have been raped for centuries.Unonists can fuck-off south and take their shitty flags with them.
I lived abroad for twenty years.I have now returned and I believe that Scotland is on it's way!The Saltire for me!What a proud moment for Scotland!Never forget we are the people and we determine what happens.Scotland forever.Alba gu bra agus Saor Alba...Free Scotland!
Scots historically didn't have self-determination during Union. Many years ago Scots were allowed to earn a living, speak their own language, own land, have self-governance. In 2009 and going forward, the Scots must have full Independence.
I don't think that is very fair. It is not about disliking the English for most of us, it is just the current structure of governance - ie the Union of the UK is not in our best interests. Scotland needs more control over all of its own affairs. That way we CAN take responsibility for ourselves and not blame anyone else for things that go wrong.
Scotland and England can still work together as common partners in a new intergovernmental structure.
To be fair Scotland has been dominated and marginalised. It can't possibly be any other way when Scotland makes up less than 10% of the UK and England makes up over 80%. This is especially acute when it comes to governance.
Scots (singular rather than plural) have played prominent roles, but that is just a question of probability than anything specific. They were the exception to the rule.
I think you'll find those "Scots" who participated most in the empire, were exactly the same as their English equivalents and detached from most of the ordinary citizenry of the country.
It is true that the Empire brought advantages to Scotland, and Scotland was probably better served in the UK then, than outside it.
But those factors do not exist today. I don't believe it is in Scotland's economic or political interest to be part of the UK.
It wasn't so much Gordon Brown and Tony Blair they gave Scotland a Parliament, and thats the only reason why they won the election 10 years ago. So if it werent for Brown and Bliar's stupidity we would be close from achieving the greatest goal! Our goal! Our dream!
It's funny, the 2011 election win almost makes the 2007 one look like shit but it was such a historic moment. The SNP are miles ahead of the other parties and Alex Salmond os the best politician in Britian.
GPOPization 1 month ago
@eunisj
Dinner first.
EqualityScotland 5 months ago
Alex Salmond's bid to open Scotland's borders to thousands of immigrants has provoked a stinging rebuke from David Cameron and his Ministers.
In an unprecedented attack, the First Minister has been told Scots should be given the chance of any job vacancies and that immigration is already 'out of control'.
The rebuke will come as a major blow to Mr Salmond and the SNP, who want Scotland to be 'open to all' and believe more immigrants would boost the country's economy.
menacinghat 8 months ago
@chadscotland
Alex Salmond's bid to open Scotland's borders to thousands of immigrants has provoked a stinging rebuke from David Cameron and his Ministers.
In an unprecedented attack, the First Minister has been told Scots should be given the chance of any job vacancies and that immigration is already 'out of control'.
menacinghat 8 months ago
@kingnick104 Look on the video and see for yourself, its at the very begining!
cameranzo1 9 months ago
Alex Salmond 2011- I heard another rumour, we won another election!
Great qoute
cameranzo1 9 months ago 3
@cameranzo1 did he say that and if when did he i watch the whole election from first vote decleration to the time the helicopter arrived at the parliament the helicopter im talking about is the one that was nickname saltire one
kingnick104 9 months ago
@araomai2010@MartintxoEH
Thanks Guys. Soon the colonised peoples of Europe shall retake their
rightful place amongst the free nations of the world. FREEDOM FOR
SCOTLAND. FREEDOM FOR CATOLONIA. FREEDOM FOR BASQUE COUNTRY.
bachinlennon67 10 months ago 2
SNP won again this election but with a big majority 69 seats . Scottish independence is a actual ? my vote will be yes to independence
MrScottishJamie 10 months ago 5
Fantastic for Scotland, WOW!!!
MrTruthfinder123 10 months ago 2
Congratulations from Catalonia!! We will be countires much sooner than England and Spain think.
Best wishes
araomai2010 10 months ago 2
Congratulations for 2011 victory from Basque Country!
MartintxoEH 10 months ago 3
From València, freedom form Scotland!
Skaxarrat 10 months ago 2
Visca Escocia i Catalunya lliures!!
fishb3d 10 months ago 3
Only weeks away until another SNP victory! Let's make it happen folks!!
Femmenition 10 months ago
Cool.Scotland.............Hope the marrage wi England is over and remain friends lile any divorce. lets do it SNP
wullieready 11 months ago
How can you be proud to be Scottish our taxes pay for yous!
toon1690 11 months ago
@toon1690
How can you be proud to be English our oil paid for yous!
ProfessionalWhiteGuy 11 months ago
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Fuck the SNP's and Scottish seperatists up their hairless flaccid treacherous shitters they are a disgrace to all Scots and bring shame to Scotland and all of the men and women who have sacrificed for our great nation.
TheXand19 11 months ago
everytime i mention another news site it wont post
troddsy 1 year ago
just say no to england vote SNP
troddsy 1 year ago
@troddsy vote no to the UNIONISTS in England. Most polls in England indicate that we want independence from you. Vote SNP in may for the sake of both our countries
EnglandIndependence 1 year ago 3
ive been banned from some scottish videos but not this one and i will say it again and again: organise more than 1 rally after elections Irregardless of vote ive seen england take it away before they might try again which is why its important to show an Overwhelming majority Did vote SNP its going to change scotland for the better and being on good terms is tantamount to mutual prosperity with eng. but 1 country has a right to allocate monies properly and focus on internal issues for once
troddsy 1 year ago
@EnglandIndependence I agree with you mate, and I had a look at your profile and you seem dead on.
in3x 10 months ago
@19189073 Britain is only a term of citizenship.
It's not a race, nationality or country,
"Britain" simply just a current union state that has passed it's sell by date.
It's also seen as an unnatural extention of England,
to call yourself British is calling yourself English.
Britain is near bankrupt, Scotland isn't.
Time for Scotland to stop subsidising the rest of the UK, particularly London, and getting far less back.
segano1 1 year ago 3
I strongly recommend all to visit the "NEWSNET SCOTLAND" site to avoid the biased tabloid news from the British Brainwashing Corporation (BBC).
Don't vote Labour in 2011, as they will try to block any referendum just like the Tories and LibDems will.
SNP is the only true party of choice for Scotland.
SNP for 2011!
segano1 1 year ago
Couldnt have put it better myself
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cameranzo1 1 year ago 4
this is what happens when uk puts down scotland . scotland votes for Independence good on the snp i will vote for them iam fed up of this anti scots biased bbc the british brainwashing company
MrScottishJamie 1 year ago 5
this is what happens when uk puts down scotland . scotland votes for Independence
MrScottishJamie 1 year ago
@19189073 Its people like you who im sick of, putting down thee country thinking there weak fooled by the british media. Well heres some advice, if you put down your own nation I suggest you seek a diffrent flag and realise what your doing to yourself. When we are free, you can sit in the corner with the other unionists and cry like a child...or, you can stand up and realise what , not you, not me, but what scotland can do together...a new dawn begins
cameranzo1 1 year ago
get it up yea iain gray
richardm292 1 year ago
It's time to stop shitting ourselves thinking independence will hurt us. Look at every other country that's got independence- they're doing fine
cameranzo1 1 year ago
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I have waited years for this, and when we won, a tear shed from my eye and I told my son "See that man up there, he...he will make this country better, he...he will make history" and I gave him a huge hug and kiss. I would die, not in war, but in passion for a free nation.
cameranzo1 1 year ago
@stevenm1320 I actually liked the music, it goes well with the moment :)
cameranzo1 1 year ago
freedom to scotland
doctorbacon99 1 year ago 4
well done m8 , stand up for what u believe in
MrFarmer86 1 year ago 3
@19189073 You can call us "British" for now, but i know im scotish and proud to be scotish, and soon we will be free from so called BRITAIN.Thinking of britain makes me LMFAO
cameranzo1 1 year ago 9
I BELIEVE IN YOU ALEX
FFFFFFFFFFFFRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM....til the bitter end!
cameranzo1 1 year ago 3
@Rascasseman What polls have you been looking at? Polls suggest Labour votes falling at Holyrood. 56 manifesto pledges completed as a minority Government
MrSaorsa 1 year ago 2
Make Scotland matter! vote SNP!
rybka8888 1 year ago 8
Great moment, spoiled by a poor choice of song :P
Sorry stevenm1320
ClansmanKerr 2 years ago 7
@ClansmanKerr Haha, no worries, I have heard that a fair bit! ;)
stevenm1320 2 years ago 2
Amen also.
Saor Alba!
BongoBrido 2 years ago
Yet somehow we can't even run our own country. We don't even have the power to.
Our Tax revenues that we raise that's more than our population goes straight to Westminster (Should be going to Edinburgh) and they give us pocket money back.
But we're all fine with that?
WAKE UP FOR FUCK SAKE! ! !
How can we even be a country if we can't run it like any other country could.
Wake up Scotland!
TheScottishRocker 2 years ago
I believe in a free Scotland...
Are we all somehow magically incapable of running our own affairs?
The claims of us being subsidised is absolute shite. We'd cope just fine by ourselves.
Infact, should we have been independent before the oil being found in the North Sea (Which the "UK" failed to tell us) we'd have been the 3rd richest country in Europe.
We raise more in tax revenue than our current population.
We're one of the world leaders in renewable energy. Wind, wave, tidal
TheScottishRocker 2 years ago
@TheScottishRocker It was found be academics it's Scotland that is actually subsidising the UK treasury.
And that it's damaging for Scotland to remain in the union any longer.
Not only that but classified documents have been released by Wikileaks that show that Labour did everythig in it's power to release the Lockerbie bomber with the full support of Westminster, it's exposed the utter hypocrisy that lies within the heart of Labour.
Check the 'Newsnet Scotland' site.
Englanistan 1 year ago
Iceland and norway might be insignificant but look how insignificant scotland is under British rule right now were a fucking county to some people. If you care so much about significance then ...
Vote SNP
albahfc1875 2 years ago
my opinion is as valid as yours and opinion polls are terribly inacuarate depending on where you do them and the wording of the question
b68scotland 2 years ago 2
i didn't say your opinion was invalid, you have the right to express your opinion whether i agree with it or not. i was merely objecting to your entirely unsupported claim that "the people of scotland have wanted to be independant since we lost our independance in 1707", when what you really mean is "some people in scotland etc etc". which kinda ruins the impact of the sentence but is the only way to state it accurately.
0ngus 2 years ago
ps. scotland by itself would not be a "great nation" as you put it, we'd be a tiny country much like iceland or norway which the rest of the world largely ignores due to it's insignificance. sure that's what you want?
0ngus 2 years ago
Scotland is not insignificant.the democracy in america whas created by scottish thought and at least 10 million americans are proud of scottish heritage
b68scotland 2 years ago 2
the people of scotland have wanted to be independant since we lost our independance in 1707 let's not let history pass us by lets make history by voting yes to an independance referendum lets make people look back at us as the people who freed a great nation Scotland
b68scotland 2 years ago
as been some one from Aberdeen I hope for a free Scotland way to go Alex some one had to do it
Camouflage16 2 years ago
keep it up alex!!
hoopybhoy74 2 years ago 4
Well done Alex keep up the good work as I BELEVE IN A FREE SCOTLAND
newtongrange1 2 years ago 33
Scottish not British!
evo1dee4life 2 years ago 7
The pre roman tribes were never united. Albion was not a nation just a name for the island, thats like calling Borneo a nation.
kjmacinnes8 2 years ago 3
@kjmacinnes8
Alba was (and is) a nation indeed - Possibly the oldest in Europe in fact.
Unless you feel the need to rewrite history?
Jetspray125 1 year ago 3
The pre roman tribes were never united. Albion was not a nation just a name for the island, thats like calling Borneo a nation.
kjmacinnes8 2 years ago 2
Got anyway of proving that?
frisealsco 2 years ago
And your point is?
TheSeer69 2 years ago
ps
stop reading the SUN
TheSeer69 2 years ago
while the BRITISH government turned a blind eye and spent all the money coming from the north sea. who knows, mabay an independent scotland would have had an oil fund, like norway who have $380 billion. a lot of cash for a country with a population of 4 1/2 million.
TheSeer69 2 years ago 4
thats assumeing we would have got ourselves into the mess that the british goverment dragged us into
TheSeer69 2 years ago
What a stupid argument.
thetruthuncovered 2 years ago
Go for it Scotland!
I dream of Independence for Northern Ireland, but that will take many years work before we can even considering surviving without British money.
ConCon75 2 years ago 3
Who built an economy based on low mortgage and credit cards, who saw the entire UK manufacturing base crumble by 30%? Look at the latest IMF Estimates of GDP per Capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) for Ireland, Norway, Iceland and UK.
By 2014 Norway will have a PPP of $58,610
Ireland $42,947. Iceland $43,127 and poor old Blighty including us ungrateful Scots, will have attained a grand total of $38,807
Norway's $400 billion oil fund equals $85,000 per citizen. They bankroll the IMF.
MontagueBurton 2 years ago 2
Well we spend more on the NHS and Defence than Norways entire budget. It's easy being a small oil rich country with out international commitments and an enternally aging workforce to care for.
sagajagan 2 years ago
And that's the crux of the 'UK's problem, why do 'we' spend so much on Defence? Are the French set to attack us, are we planning on having another go at Empire building?
You're right it's easy being a small oil rich country, something denied to Scotland for over 30 years by deceitful Unionist politicians and Whitehall mandarins. Don't worry once you stop subsidising us lazy Scots you can set about colonising somewhere on the far side of the world.
MontagueBurton 2 years ago 5
That's a bit selfish isn't it? Your happy to enjoy the benefits of the Union when we have a gigantic empire to make money from, but when things get tough and oil is found you want an exit route.
sagajagan 2 years ago
We've wanted out of this Union for 302 years, we didn't ask for it, our nobility sold us out for 30 pieces of silver and estates in England. You'll have read about Mercantalism and how Scottish traders were kept out international trading by English sea might. The oil was discovered 40 years ago, and despite the usual naysayers claiming it's running out, new technologies will allow another 30-40 years of extraction. We have 1/4 of Europe's potential green energy, what's to fear?
MontagueBurton 2 years ago 7
Hi Sagajagan, the HQ's of RBS and HBOS may be in Edinburgh, yet by far the vast majority of jobs were in London An independent Scotland would have done what Brown did and gone to the IMF to borrow the funds to save the branches. An Independent Scotland would have insisted that the repayments on PFI were included in the rescue package. What is the point of the taxpayer paying twice?
MontagueBurton 2 years ago
Darth, this low self esteem does you no favours. Now rather than be inflammatory why not try and engage in debate,
Not that tourism is the be all and end all, but Scotland does very well from Tourism, Homecoming 2009 has been fantastic attracting hundreds of thousands of extra tourists during a recession.
Where does Scotland 'suck a lot of money out of the economy'?
Why would we not have an NHS when we are Independent?
Why would Scotland not survive alone?
Try and debate not insult, eh?
MontagueBurton 2 years ago
Scotland really dont know how good they have it being in the UK, cause their econamy would collapse without England and all of the things England has.
darth2460 2 years ago
What economy would that be?
MontagueBurton 2 years ago
the economy that you will get if you leave the UK u asshole.
Scottish people are very clever!
darth2460 2 years ago
Michty, such hurty name calling. Rather than insult me, you might like to explain in what way you believe the English economy sustains Scotland.
MontagueBurton 2 years ago
Saor Alba!!!
peacefrog1916 2 years ago
Will you be allowed to vote if you don't live in Scotland?
globaltraveller 2 years ago
Our dear Alex and Nicola deserve the greatest reverance for their selfless devotion and undying perseverance to the cause of this great country we call Scotland. Many times i've heard people attempt to pour scorn on what these two stalwarts have done. If Inependance never comes our way then at least we can say some tried. The nature of some of my so called countrymen makes me ashamed to cast them in the same light!! Everything for Scotland.
biscuitz30 2 years ago 2
Midgiemarsh you need to realise that you are what is termed in the modern day and age as the preverbial wanker that sits on 2 sides of the fence. One day Scottish one day British?? Are you confused my friend?? And what's this braveheart thing eh? Rather provinsial attitude mate. Do you really think for a minute that we hate them due to a historically incorrect film spewed from the bowels of hollywood?? Gain some sense and cast off your flies then come back thine traitorous wretch!!
biscuitz30 2 years ago
Sorry, but that is pure fantasy and I think you probably know that.
globaltraveller 2 years ago
Yes there will. If Scotland doesn't decide on independence in the next 20 years, England will (and is a guarantee). I doubt there will be any riots. It will be a peaceful separation.
globaltraveller 2 years ago
So you don't think England should have its own independence? I suggest you take it up with the citizenry of England....
globaltraveller 2 years ago
It is. England can vote for its own independence. We really, really won't miss you.
globaltraveller 2 years ago
English hate Scots, look at the comment page. Vote for independence. Indepence does not mean sealing of border, still go to England!
Type59 2 years ago
Support from Germany for the Scottish freedom! Take your freedom your own hands. The day will come and the Germans are on your side!
Iron1871 2 years ago 5
I just hope England gets independence.
grobo11 2 years ago
hilarious the english always bring stuff to be abaout them.
Its fucking easy mate, give NI to Stormont give Wales to the welsh parliament and give Scotland to Holyrood.
ConCon75 2 years ago
that doesnt make any sense whatsoever..show me liable documentation to that rubbish...
bushmen123 2 years ago
Eh...no, the UK did not form in the same way the EU did. The UK started to form because of the Union of the Crowns in 1606, which subsequently went on to mean the Union of the Parliaments in 1707.
NorthLimitation 2 years ago
Eh...Norway is in the European economic community, but not in the legislative community. You seem to be very confused, you claim that Scotland would not make money from the oil because it would in the EU...the UK is in the EU!
Saor Alba!!
NorthLimitation 2 years ago
scotland can and will get independence!!!
2010 is the year!!!
highlandladdie09 2 years ago
just because we speak English dosn't me we are I my only be hafe Scottish but no matter how much Scottish blood you have you can always have the heart of a true blood Scot
Camouflage16 2 years ago
I'm Scottish not British.Alex Salmond friend of the people of Scotland!Come on Scotland show the world that we have what it takes to be FREE! INDEPENDENCE
alba4232 2 years ago
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i no that scotland takes out a lot more money then it puts in
so to all scots from a englishman
VOTE SNP
NoycieBrv 2 years ago
wow thats the first time I have herd an Englishman say that! way to go at lest I can say one of you guys are standing for whats right
Camouflage16 2 years ago
now you may agree or not but i think scotland should stay in GB i see lots of young boys and girls saying like "scotland for independence!" and other things like that but if we left the union we would lose trade, power and respect, and our currency would plumit dramatacly and we would have to fund for an army and ask to join the eu and even then we might get rejected and if that happened we would have to accept canada's proposal and and join them so its pointless guys i say this and im scottish
dozy080 2 years ago
Canada's proposal, what was that about?
bushmen123 2 years ago
Something I find hilarious is that for hundreds of years, Scotland has endured Englishmen running Scotland, but now that there are Scotsmen in the UK Government and Scotland is prospering under its National Government, the English dont like it... bit of a jealousy/inferiority complex isnt it! typical, the English dont get what they want so they blame everyone else for their faults... ha... lets see if you last long like that in a speeratist "English Country"...
qpodcity 2 years ago 4
Tell me do you never get bored listening to all your garbage!Go and get a life Britwatcher.Scotland is on it's way and you and your mutterings will not change that. INDEPENDENCE FOR SCOTLAND WE CAN DO IT
alba4232 2 years ago 2
well said.....if we make mistakes then at least they'll be our mistakes....we cant grow as a nation under the rule of another, time to shed the butchers apron and get back to the saltire!
ALBACELTS 2 years ago
I'll gladly welcome the Saltire in exchange for the other rag of betrayal! Fact is I already have.I did it a long time ago. Alba gu brath!
alba4232 2 years ago
I say burn that UK pice of crap
Camouflage16 2 years ago
I
SUPPORT
SCOTTISH
INDEPENDENCE - M/19/Glasgow
glasgow1234 2 years ago 2
Come on Scotland !We can do this and you all know it! INDEPENDENCE! Be all we can be!Don't stand on the sideline! Stand strong,stand as an independent Nation! SAOR ALBA
alba4232 2 years ago 2
Independence in Scotland
Independence in Sardinia
Baborcu 2 years ago 5
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How can you be nationalist party and be pro EU!? Its crazy.
HailToTheSkunk 2 years ago
Although I dont support the SNP I was over the moon that a nationalist party elected. I am however dissappointed that my party (The SSP) didn't get any seats.
euanrocks 2 years ago
2 : As to England and trading.I see no reason why that should change.However what I do see is Scotlands chance to improve trading with Europe and with other countries.I also see the potential to protect our own interests and assets.Such as fishing, agriculture,industry,and of course commerce come financial services.This would mean that Scotland would be furthering her very own interests internationally no more no less. Saor Alba
alba4232 2 years ago
Im from shetland. Ive been to norway alot. Scotland and norway has a similar population and similar oil territory but they are much richer. Why? I bet if scotland controlled its own oil and fishing industry, we could equal norway
alistairarthur 2 years ago
I'm glad that you mention this very important fact concerning Norway and it's wealth.I lived in europe for 20 years and found that the same wealth existed there.Like yourself I also realized that Scotland could be just as rich.The only way to solve this discrepancy is for Scotland to become an independent Nation among Nations outwith this so called "union"! As things stand we are merely a "region" rather than a Nation. ALBA GU BRATH agus SAOR ALBA!
alba4232 2 years ago
Please show me one independent Nation in the Northern hemisphere where independence is not viable in economic terms!As to long term studies check out the one undertaken by Oxford university.
I admit there are a lot of unknowns but the figures that are available and the experiences of other countries show clearly that INDEPENDENCE is a very sensible option for Scotland!As to the Euro personally i wish we were in it the now as it is more stable than sterling!
alba4232 2 years ago
Whilst I appreciate your sensible (liberal)approach.All I can tell you is that this is not simply about ruling our own finances or the oil.This is about a Nation that for years has been regionalized.This is about Scotland ridding itself of 304 years of a union that has continiously failed the people of Scotland and it's economy.The true figures concerning Scotlands economy are partly unknown as the system makes it very difficult to find them.See comment concerning GERS!
alba4232 2 years ago
It's funny that. You talk of British oil and "English taxes". There's nothing like having your own cake and eating it, eh?
The Scottish cut of Total Government expenditure (which includes more than the Barnett Formula consequentials) only equates to about Scotland's population share in the UK.
globaltraveller 2 years ago 2
Something that does not help keep this union together is these silly comments from English people saying Scotland is "bankrolled by English taxpayers".
It is not as simple as some people like to make out. It is true that some years Scotland has seen far more expenditure than revenue raised even when taking into account oil tax revenue
But some years Scotland has paid more in revenue than it has got in expenditure (mainly when we have high oil prices) so its wrong to say one pays for the other
BritishDefender 2 years ago
Yup your figures are truly preposterous. You might want to appraise yourself of the magntitude of England's share of the UK national debt (which stands, I believe, in the region of around 12% of its GDP).
I accept the facts which state that on some aspects of public expenditure Scotland, Scotland spends more per head.
Do you accept the crucial fact that Scotland raises more revenue than it gets in TOTAL government expenditure? Rather destroys your bankrolling theory but, ho hum......
globaltraveller 2 years ago
In some years that is true global traveller but that is mostly only in years with high oil prices. Most years the opposite has been true but we are all part of one United Kingdom so talk of one payrolling the other is just silly (when either side says it).
BritishDefender 2 years ago
Your figures are becoming more and more preposterous!Anyway you just go on believing what you want! I would recommend that you have a good look at GERS findings in this regard!As to the union I will be voting for INDEPENDENCE and consequently the end thereof! I hope that the majority of my fellow Scots will do the same.Especially when they hear the ignorance spouted by your kind and your brothers in arms at Wastermonster but we all know it's what sassenachs do! INDEPENDENCE
alba4232 2 years ago
For the first time in 300 years Scotland gets something that you don't and no sooner than one can blink an eye your jealousy becomes apparent!As to the bankrolling I recommend you inform yourself properly!The facts speak a different language Scotland pays 13% of all taxes and yet merely receives 8% in return!We also had a budget surplus of £837mil or 0.7% of GDP!This relates to a £4,3bil deficit on the UK sideGERS also estimates that Scotland is in a substantially stronger position than the UK
alba4232 2 years ago
Alba if you like the SNP love the fact that Scotland had a surplus of 837 million in 2007, let us not forget the same figures for previous years.
2002-3 -1,918
2003-4 -3,547
2004-5 -2,261
2005-6 1,420
2006-7 837 million.
Hmm so whilst 837 is good, it is actually down from 1,420. and in previous years the deficit was far higher than the surplus now :)
BritishDefender 2 years ago
Personally I share Alex Salmonds opinion ,and that is that Scotland should be in control of it's own finances, and England should be in control of it's finances.That way we no longer need to spout these figures back and forward.I believe that this is the fairest and most sensible way forward for all concerned.I could produce figures as well that would counteract yours but as you say above what is the point as both sides do it.Fact remains Scotland raises more revenue than any amount it gets back
alba4232 2 years ago
Acording to all surveys undertaken in regard to Scottish economic viability in the event of Independence.The unanimous verdict is that Scotland shall do very well in such an event..So whilst these figures are correct they do not reflect the whole picture.Nor do they show Scotlands full potential as an independent Nation as GERS figures are merely an attempted snapshot of Scotlands finances as a merely devolved Nation! Saor Alba
alba4232 2 years ago
Ah but that's not the whole picture BritishDefender. You have to compare any putatative Scottish surplus or deficit with the UK one. For the UK as a whole over the same period (Figures in millions of £GBP):
2002-3 - 28,810
2003-4 - 39,291
2004-5 - 41,900
2005-6 - 38,500
2006-7 - 34,400
As you can see, the UK as a whole was in significant deficit over the whole of that period. And in most cases in greater deficit as a proportion of GDP than Scotland was. And that is even with low oil prices.
globaltraveller 2 years ago
Oh the god of knowledge has spoken!Sorry but your silly remarks are not going to change anything!I hope we are a pain in the proverbial to your sorts, and I hope we stay it to!As to the N.Irelandthingy.People have moved on! I recommend you do the same! Saor Alba
alba4232 2 years ago
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Well at least there are some strands of hope within your recent comment caveman!The one that gives me great hope is that you will take your caveman approach and your Britishness and go and live elsewhere!Only sad thing is you will be the one who is missing out if independence becomes a reality!As to being British pissing me off!It doesn't bother me at all as I have been SCOTTISH for a very long time and guess what I'm proud of it caveman!As to cake and eating it get the facts caveman!
alba4232 2 years ago 2
Mr Fuqa! You quite clearly dislike being told about the cave you live in!Yet you persist in living in it!I chose quite a while ago to leave that cave! I consider myself SCOTTISH and certainly not British!As to moving on:I believe we are!Scotland is wakening up to you and your rotten union!The Polls show it, the results show it, and the performance of the Scottish government show it to!Go back to your cave and stay there! INDEPENDENCE!
alba4232 2 years ago 2
" would just like to point out to you and your fellow ignorant scots that the Union Jack does not"
Excuse me you refer quite clearly to the union Jack!I repeat go and crwl back to your cave! INDEPENDENCE
alba4232 2 years ago
Have a good puke and mind and clean out your little cave when your finished!Fools like you will not stop the people of Scotland making there own decisions!Quite the opposite they realize that your cave mentality is heading towards the trash pile of history and with you the Muppets show called Wastermonster! Sae awa an bile yer heid ya wee eedjit! INDEPENDENCE!
alba4232 2 years ago 2
The union Jack used to fly on nearly every public building in Scotland!Thank God those days are gone !The Saltire the true Flag of Scotland now flys throughout Scotland and long may it stay that way!
As I have already said crawl back into your little cave! ALBA GU BRATH INDEPENDENCE!
alba4232 2 years ago
Unlike you Mr FUQA! I take great joy in languages outside of English!I also enjoy other cultures unlike you!Wenn du willst kann ich das ganze auch in Deutsch mit dir besprechen!Zu Dumm heh?Als je het wilt kan ik ook op Nederlands met jou spreeke luletje!You see unlike you I live in the real world and not merely on an Island!That is why I will continue to vote for Scotland and progress and of course the SNP!You can keep on living in your little cave!
alba4232 2 years ago
meine herron, dst ist ni nicht so gut! Dumbkopff!
Mi hablo espanol, mucho bueno y dari, y pashtun. TONTO!
mullahfuqa 2 years ago
As to your attempts at German they are miserable!Spanish is a language which sounds interesting!However your choice of words is shall we say very caveman like!Anyway one expects no better from a wee caveman!
alba4232 2 years ago 2
one of the greatest days of my life, to be suceeded only in 2010.
themanbearpig 2 years ago 5
Scotland won't be that different after independence anyway. All that will happen will be that all powers will be transferred to Edinburgh and we will take our pride and dignity back as a sovereign nation. Mrs Windsor will still be queen and business will go about as usual. Why do people get so hysterical about independence? Why are our best interests served by being ruled from London, mainly by English people? No other country puts up with that. Only the Scots.
saoralba13141320 2 years ago 6
aw yeah and a shit load of cash and fiscal disciplin
themanbearpig 2 years ago 2
lmao! You're joking aren't you?!....Prime minister, chancellor?!..As an Englisman I want independance from the Scots in Westminster.
alexpayneUK1990 2 years ago
Wether you are an orange bigot or just a bigot doesn't really matter!Bigot is bigot!
Scotland will speak one way or the other!
Unlike you we accept other opinions!Things are changing in Scotland and I can only hope you manage to accept it peacefully the same way as we have for over 300 years! Alba gu brath agus Saor Alba !
alba4232 2 years ago 4
Ah the usual rhetoric of 'if you don't agree with us your a bigot'. Typical SNP supporter. Again I think a little self analysis is required as to why your hinting at me being an 'Orange' bigot. You don't like protestants, maybe? Its a shame because i hear theres a lot of them in Scotland. I suggest you go back to your wee island in the Outer Hebrides and keep telling yourself 'protestants don't exist, protestants don't exit.......' God Save the Queen. Fuck 'fat Alex'
Oranges4Sale 2 years ago
You really need to read what people are writing! I said that you are a bigot wether you are an orange one or not is irrelevant!Bigot is bigot!Your recent statement only goes to confirm that !As to the rest of your gibberish! Awa an bile yer big daft heid!Wha kens maybe it wil help! In the interim go and crawl back into the cave you crawled out of!! Scotland forever!
alba4232 2 years ago 2
You see "we" do smell the fair trade coffee !That is why we vote for the SNP! We also smell lots of other things and they are far more pleasant than the odours we continiously smell from Wastermonster! Saor Alba !
alba4232 2 years ago 2
No we are staying where we are. We will let people decide what's best for Scotand. Why don't you move., But not Manchester. They had enough of you last year. In fact ,nobody in the u.k wants Orange bigots in there city. You should be grateful we are paying for your dole checks.
insomnia1000 2 years ago 4
We'll still be one island after independence. All the countries of the UK can still work together after independence. We don't need the dead hand of Westminster to have us under its thumb to work together.
globaltraveller 2 years ago 8
It would be nice to see Scotland become independent. A Scottish government in Edinburgh elected by the people of Scotland. Scotland having its own prime minister. The Scottish people paying their taxes to their own government. The Scottish flag flying over Scotland and not a Union Jack in sight. And Scotland could celebrate its independence every year like the Americans on 4th of July. Unfortunately, Westminster will do everything in its power to keep Scotland in the U.K.
derrinirl 2 years ago 6
time to put these labour retards to bed once and for all.only alec has all the answers.he makes labour look like the uneducated unarticulate shysters that they are...soar alba
stevom31 2 years ago 2
Unfortunately Scotland will never be prosperous until it makes it own way in the world. While others take the important decisions for us - with their own interests paramount - we'll continue to be relatively poorer.
globaltraveller 2 years ago
'The BritishWatcher' is one busy guy. He's everywhere- like some kind of naff superheroe trying to save the union. Dosn't he realise that if we want to read some warped logic and twisted lies, about Scotland and the union, we can get the Sun or the Record. No need for him to wear-out his keyboard.
mesmiths 3 years ago 6
Go and watch Diomhair and find out the facts.Maybe when you have seen the answers given there you will begin to understand that had Scotland been in control of it's own afffairs we would not only have avoided the credit crunch but we would have been up there with the best instead of being dragged down by this so called united kingdom! Alba gu bra
alba4232 3 years ago
Scotland is on it's way and nothing people like you say will change that.More and more people can see the great advantages that independence holds They also can see how damaging the union has been; and still is, to Scotlands very own interests! Free Scotland
alba4232 3 years ago
I adore my Country,even though i live about as far away as you can get.
I dream for the day my family can return to an independent Scotland.Our resources,language and culture have been raped for centuries.Unonists can fuck-off south and take their shitty flags with them.
lyallbaybum69 3 years ago 5
I lived abroad for twenty years.I have now returned and I believe that Scotland is on it's way!The Saltire for me!What a proud moment for Scotland!Never forget we are the people and we determine what happens.Scotland forever.Alba gu bra agus Saor Alba...Free Scotland!
alba4232 3 years ago
It's unfortunate for Britain when Scotland decides to secure it's independence. Saor Alba! StopUnumNow
hydra8888 3 years ago
I meant weren't allowed. Sorry for the typo.
fuglyno1
hydra8888 3 years ago
Scots historically didn't have self-determination during Union. Many years ago Scots were allowed to earn a living, speak their own language, own land, have self-governance. In 2009 and going forward, the Scots must have full Independence.
fuglyno1
hydra8888 3 years ago
Alba was the raw material that needed moulding into Scotland this was done by Italy and England, power is nothing without control
crm2110 3 years ago
I don't think that is very fair. It is not about disliking the English for most of us, it is just the current structure of governance - ie the Union of the UK is not in our best interests. Scotland needs more control over all of its own affairs. That way we CAN take responsibility for ourselves and not blame anyone else for things that go wrong.
Scotland and England can still work together as common partners in a new intergovernmental structure.
globaltraveller 3 years ago 5
To be fair Scotland has been dominated and marginalised. It can't possibly be any other way when Scotland makes up less than 10% of the UK and England makes up over 80%. This is especially acute when it comes to governance.
Scots (singular rather than plural) have played prominent roles, but that is just a question of probability than anything specific. They were the exception to the rule.
globaltraveller 3 years ago 2
I think you'll find those "Scots" who participated most in the empire, were exactly the same as their English equivalents and detached from most of the ordinary citizenry of the country.
It is true that the Empire brought advantages to Scotland, and Scotland was probably better served in the UK then, than outside it.
But those factors do not exist today. I don't believe it is in Scotland's economic or political interest to be part of the UK.
globaltraveller 3 years ago
I am A Scottish Nationalist and I fully support your agenda! good luck!
ELONut 3 years ago 3
independence is almost here, people of scotland vote with your feet, its coming, saor alba 2010!
hoopybhoy74 3 years ago 6
Alex Salmond - a modern Scottish hero!
K0oks0n 3 years ago 8
With ya all the way.
Together we defeat the British Empire!
Oblivionisathand101 3 years ago 11
It wasn't so much Gordon Brown and Tony Blair they gave Scotland a Parliament, and thats the only reason why they won the election 10 years ago. So if it werent for Brown and Bliar's stupidity we would be close from achieving the greatest goal! Our goal! Our dream!
saculp1 3 years ago 11
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