Salmond "We can take Scotland in two weeks"

[jemb]

"The members submit a proposal to the European Council and if it - after consulting with the parliament and the commission - decides by a simple majority to look at the proposed amendments, then it is passed on to a "convention".

Jeez read the rest will you. To get through it needs unanimity. Being passed onto the convention is only part of the process.

You really are very strange

[jemb]

It's article 49 that is about admitting a new country, not article 48. Scotland would have to apply as a new member.

not necessarily - if we can get unanimity (everyone to agree) then, in theory, we could change the rules to get in via Article 48.
Unfortunately Spain, Italy, France etc. are unlikely to agree.

[d000hg]

No, he has set a general election for just after it, so I guess history has a first.

I don't think Salmond plans to stand as PM, but that is not at all as saying the SNP will disband.

[TestMangler]

I don't think Salmond plans to stand as PM, but that is not at all as saying the SNP will disband.

I think he does plan to stand. He said as much on TV the other night when asked.

[original PM]

I don't think Salmond plans to stand as PM, but that is not at all as saying the SNP will disband.

Salmond will not willingly give up any power he gets from a Yes vote.

[Old Greg]

I don't think Salmond plans to stand as PM, but that is not at all as saying the SNP will disband.

Considering the two parties still dominant in the Republic of Ireland are the pro-1920 Anglo-Irish Treaty party and the anti-1920 Anglo-Irish Treaty party, I think they'll stick around. Welcome to post liberation politics.

[alluvial]

Considering the two parties still dominant in the Republic of Ireland are the pro-1920 Anglo-Irish Treaty party and the anti-1920 Anglo-Irish Treaty party, I think they'll stick around. Welcome to post liberation politics.

And what are the chances for the rise of a UK Re-Integration Party?

[Old Greg]

And what are the chances for the rise of a UK Re-Integration Party?

I think the BNP wants to unite with the Republic of Ireland, so it will probably just be the preserve of fascist nutjobs in England.

[d000hg]

Salmond will not willingly give up any power he gets from a Yes vote.

I think he genuinely believes in independence for its own sake. However, it's a strong man who can give up power when it is offered.

[Old Greg]

I think he genuinely believes in independence for its own sake. However, it's a strong man who can give up power when it is offered.

He also believes in unicorns, so we need to be watchful.