Originally posted by scooterscot
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The trouble with most analysis of the various "options" is that most of them aren't options at all, because the shape of independence will be dictated by what can be negotiated with Westminster. This seems to have been overlooked in the propaganda. It seems clear that they aren't going to get a currency union where they have any sort of say in monetary policy, and lets not forget that until the eurozone crisis there was a lot of anti sterling rhetoric and the euro was the preferred option, so they have clearly done a massive about face on that. Up until now it's all been sabre rattling, not a realistic well thought out plan for the future of an independent country.
What the scots need to be wary of is that public opinion this side of the border is turning against them. A year ago most didn't give a tulip but now many down here will be happy to see the back of the perpetually whinging element that makes up a goodly proportion of your nation, and they aren't doing themselves any favours by crying foul when they don't get it all their own way. When it comes to negotiating the actual terms of departure public opinion in the rUK is going to be a lot more important than public opinion in Scotland, because we massively outnumber you, you won't be represented in parliament, and we have the money you're going to need to get on your feet. So pissing people off with anti English rhetoric probably isn't a great move.
I also think that there appears to be little understanding that forgeing a new nation is a major undertaking fraught with danger and difficulty, and one that takes years. Look to the former eastern block for examples. One wonders if a simple dislike of the English is really enough to carry you through the pain that involves.
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