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Originally Posted by LondonRoad
Even if we're separate we'll still be together  |
Not really. I feel Yes have never addressed the fact that you'll be voting explicitly for separation and division. They've dressed it up as a americable administrative adjustment where Scotland would be richer but keep all the parts of the Union that they like. Hence the Currency Union, a single energy market (a.k.a UK-Wide subsidises for renewable energy continue), keeping the Queen, quick entry into the EU with the UK opt-outs still in place and getting rid of Trident both physically and financially (but staying protected under the NATO umbrella, for free).
It's important to know that Scotland will be a Independent country. We will not be together other than sharing a land border. The rest of the United Kingdom would be a rival economy to Scotland. We will attempt to entice businesses south of the border as Scotland tries to do likewise in tempting them North. We will attempt to rival your exports (well, we'll concede Whisky) and if, as suggested, Salmond cuts corporation tax then we may well do the same. Who would win a tax-cutting race to the bottom? The smaller country with a commitment to more public spending or the country run by Conservatives will a commitment to cut public spending?
We all lose either way.
On most logical levels Independence makes no sense. It's very costly to both Scotland and rUK. It weakens us both. Yes are winning however because they have a more hopeful and inspiration message, even if it's unlikely to be delivered, and the Unionists cannot match it.
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Originally Posted by Stephen
Hold the bus. Salmond's own private polls have him in the lead. Lmao of course they do. Wonder how accurate they are!
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I don't know if the story is true or Salmond is lying but they won't rig internal polls as they're used to direct the message and tactics of the campaign. You would only want to rig public polling that you pay for.
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https://twitter.com/afneil/status/508691329207894016
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Strong indications from Murdoch and Salmond sources that Scottish Sun will back independence, despite protestations of London Sun Editor.
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Makes sense. Murdoch has been cryptically hinting at this. Clearly has strong ties with Salmond. Undercuts the BBC and sticks it to Westminster.