observer Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Can't quite follow this nonesense about Scottish Independence, that Brown and Alexander have got themselves into a muddle over? The 1707 Act of Union, agreed by the English and Scots Parliaments, and confirmed by the British (UK) Parliament; would have to be repealed by the UK Parliament, in order for Scotland to be given their Independence - which clearly won't happen. So what's the problem? Assuming the Scots wanted a referendum, what majority would be required for such a major constitutional change? At least a two-thirds majority would normally be expected - so again that won't happen. So although Alex Salmond seems to be doing a great job, the idea of Independence is clearly a non-starter - we can forget about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Where there's a MacWill there's a MacWay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 They'll run round in ever diminishing circles, and dissappear - up MacAvity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 They only want independance so they can grab all the Euro handouts that the likes of Ireland and Greece got their hands on. It would be a no win for England because we would still be funding them anyway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 It just ain't going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Can we have a vote to get Independance from Scotland then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ironically, that's the only way it could happen; IF a majority of English MPs in the UK Parliament were minded to repeal the Act of Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Given the disgraceful events in Manchester the other evening, independence and a closed border can't come soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Notice your boss Wavy Davy, has been to Scotland, promising to scrap the Barnet Formula governing the allocation of Government Grants to Local Councils. He is considering a "needs based" formula, which should provide Scotland with even more hand-outs than they currently receive. A case of Saul's vision on the road to Damascus, or just a cheap cynical attempt to start getting Tories elected north of the border?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 No comment  Second thoughts, don't think there is any money for handouts, so any formula needs to have lots of minus and division signs in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 As Brown has now discovered, and Dave should be aware of: carefull what you wish for - you may get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonerman Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Tongue in cheek or not, citing Rangers fans as justification for separating from Scotland are beneath a true Tory and indeed the whole discussion proves you fellas are no better or worse than Unionists and Nationalists over here. This will particularly be a source of irritation as I am sure you always like to think you are so much better. As if! Â And judging all the Scots by a minority of Rangers fans, tsk tsk tsk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Perhaps the fact that a lot of the men wear skirts could be a better reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymaillman Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Bring back Edward I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jack Hackett Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good ole long shanks. I will recommend you for supply of arms and armour. We could get him to have a quiet word with Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru while he's at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonerman Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 More of the same old nationalistic claptrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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