SNP

[Unix]

Yeah, but she should be careful what she wishes for. I'd bet her demands for more tax-raising powers and control over benefits will come back to haunt her.
If the Tories give her significant control over raising the cash locally for her "progressive" agenda then many of those who voted for her this time round will soon get a flavour of what it is like to be footing the bill personally rather than just benefiting from blowing the over-inflated Barnett-derived pocket money that they currently get to splash out with.

Barnett will continue in parallel until Scotland is in a position to go it alone. They don't just switch it overnight that would be a disaster for all of the UK, the last thing rUK needs is to bail out Scotland which they would have to do as we aren't talking full independence here.

[scooterscot]

Yeah, but she should be careful what she wishes for. I'd bet her demands for more tax-raising powers and control over benefits will come back to haunt her.
If the Tories give her significant control over raising the cash locally for her "progressive" agenda then many of those who voted for her this time round will soon get a flavour of what it is like to be footing the bill personally rather than just benefiting from blowing the over-inflated Barnett-derived pocket money that they currently get to splash out with.

I've no problem with Scotland having higher taxes as with Scandinavian countries where services deliver. I've a big problem spending our taxes on tulip that does not concern us, such as illegal war.

And Nicola, don't let the bastards get your down!

[FatLazyContractor]

Barnett will continue in parallel until Scotland is in a position to go it alone. They don't just switch it overnight that would be a disaster for all of the UK, the last thing rUK needs is to bail out Scotland which they would have to do as we aren't talking full independence here.

Why exactly would the UK bailout Scotland if they were to go separate?

[vetran]

Why exactly would the UK bailout Scotland if they were to go separate?

they didn't have the guts to go it alone, now like a truculent teenager they want more pocket money and control over their sandwich fillings. When they crash the car Mummy & Daddy will have to pay for it.

[TestMangler]

they didn't have the guts to go it alone, now like a truculent teenager they want more pocket money and control over their sandwich fillings. When they crash the car Mummy & Daddy will have to pay for it.

Are you actually that f*****g stupid ?

I don't expect you to know, because you appear to be a bit thick, but, mainstream media during the referendum was 100% aimed at securing a no vote. With the exception of one Sunday newspaper. In much the same way as you people were bombarded with scare stories of coalitions that were never going to happen to get you to crap out of voting for anything other than the old boys two party system.

Had the media coverage of the referendum been anything like approaching balanced, it would have been a different result.

[SueEllen]

Why exactly would the UK bailout Scotland if they were to go separate?

We've had to help Ireland directly and Greece indirectly so why do you think we won't help Scotland?

[SueEllen]

Are you actually that f*****g stupid ?

I don't expect you to know, because you appear to be a bit thick, but, mainstream media during the referendum was 100% aimed at securing a no vote. With the exception of one Sunday newspaper. In much the same way as you people were bombarded with scare stories of coalitions that were never going to happen to get you to crap out of voting for anything other than the old boys two party system.

Had the media coverage of the referendum been anything like approaching balanced, it would have been a different result.

To be fair Ed Balls deserved to be voted out....

[vetran]

Are you actually that f*****g stupid ?

I don't expect you to know, because you appear to be a bit thick, but, mainstream media during the referendum was 100% aimed at securing a no vote. With the exception of one Sunday newspaper. In much the same way as you people were bombarded with scare stories of coalitions that were never going to happen to get you to crap out of voting for anything other than the old boys two party system.

Had the media coverage of the referendum been anything like approaching balanced, it would have been a different result.

touchy touchy.


You know all my life I have been hearing how an Independent Scotland would be so great from Scots living in the south wearing kilts to weddings and when you finally get a chance you bottle it and blame the media maybe you aren't too bright?

Of course the English media was aimed at securing a NO vote who do you think would have to pay for the separation and Alimony?

[minestrone]

Are you actually that f*****g stupid ?

I don't expect you to know, because you appear to be a bit thick, but, mainstream media during the referendum was 100% aimed at securing a no vote. With the exception of one Sunday newspaper. In much the same way as you people were bombarded with scare stories of coalitions that were never going to happen to get you to crap out of voting for anything other than the old boys two party system.

Had the media coverage of the referendum been anything like approaching balanced, it would have been a different result.

You seem to have quite an interesting interpretation of what 100% means.

Anyways, the Sun very publically sat on the fence, they have the biggest readership in Scotland. Murdoch was all set to go for independence until he went to Scotland a couple of days before and met the SNP screwballs.

[TestMangler]

You seem to have quite an interesting interpretation of what 100% means.

Anyways, the Sun very publically sat on the fence, they have the biggest readership in Scotland. Murdoch was all set to go for independence until he went to Scotland a couple of days before and met the SNP screwballs.

And you accused me of making an inaccurate statement