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EU would be enthusiastic if Scotland applied to rejoin
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostThey don’t have to bend any rules. The UK is a 3rd country now so the EU doesn’t have to show any solidarity with them against Scottish independence. Scotland is a resource rich country and voted to stay as part of the EU. They will also be happy to let Scotland join purely to stick two fingers up to little England.
Watch Spain get Gibraltar and Ireland re-unify now too.
There is no problem with currency. No country that has left the empire had to worry about which currency to use. We can use any internationally traded currency or start our own. Our banks already issue their own bank notes and plans are underway to open a central bank and re-open the Scottish Stock Exchange.
Plus, if the EU thinks the English are a chippy bunch of bastards, wait till they meet the SNP...His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by wattaj View PostI'll ask again since you have failed to answer: "why would the EU 'fast-track' another country that will be a net recipient of EU aid?"
More plainly: what is their incentive?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostWhy would this be a factor - either they want them as members or they do not?---
Former member of IPSE.
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Originally posted by wattaj View PostScotland currently runs a £12bn deficit. Precisely who is being taught the lesson once the EU have responsibility for the bailout taps?
The 'deficit' is allocated by Westminster spending on things we don't want or need such as Trident and HS2.Comment
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostNo we don't. We run a balanced budget.
The 'deficit' is allocated by Westminster spending on things we don't want or need such as Trident and HS2.When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostNot if you want to join the EU. You have to accept the Euro, at the rate of their choosing. Which will be set to avoid any bailout, so you'll be screwed over from day 1. Taxes will probably have to rise mahoosively as well, so any business wishing to hop over the border to stay in the EU might have to think twice.
Plus, if the EU thinks the English are a chippy bunch of bastards, wait till they meet the SNP...
Claim an independent Scotland would need to join the euro is Mostly False
Check out Sweden.
Sweden and the euro - WikipediaComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostWhy would this be a factor - either they want them as members or they do not?Comment
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostOf course they would want us. We are one of the richest small countries in Europe. We were already EU citizens until we were dragged out and we are currently aligned with all EU rules.
You should also remember this, not all Scots want to leave the UK.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Would Scotland still be as rich without the Barnet formula giving them cash that's disproportionate to their tax take? Or did that get scrapped and Westminster just gives them cash on top of their tax revenue as it isn't quite enough to meet all the public spending that doesn't seem to extend to fixing pot holes.Comment
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