Tag Archives: Scottish Independence

So the big question now is…Can the Tories be trusted?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Guthlac

With still four hours to go before the polls close it is still far too early to even think about the result of the Scottish referendum – so here goes.  Whilst I feel that a Yes vote is in the … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 145 – Sick and tired of the whole thing

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Guthlac

It may come as a surprise to anyone who may have read my long posts on the Scottish Independence vote but I am totally sick of the whole thing.  I suspect I am not alone and this view is widely … Continue reading →

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This is getting a bit like a stuck record – More Thoughts on Scotland

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Guthlac

I really don’t know why I watch any news programme at the moment. Last night having sat through Newsnight on the BBC I ended up being utterly dispirited – not by what was said, more of that in a moment, … Continue reading →

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Why I think Scotland should vote yes

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Guthlac

WARNING: This blog entry might be seen as seeing the United Kingdom as the union between England and Scotland. It is not meant to be but I feel the whole argument in Scotland is being framed as the Scot’s relationship … Continue reading →

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Scotish Independence …Some More Thoughts

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Guthlac

So this is the final weekend when both sides will be out trying to persuade voters that they are right and the others are wrong. The pressure will start to build up to unheard of levels with every word uttered … Continue reading →

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Timetable to Independence – the next 3 months

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Guthlac

Yesterday I outlined a possible timetable up to the end of 2014 should Scotland vote yes. As with any speculation it was just that with huge gaps in it because of a lack of knowledge. However, already somethings I speculated … Continue reading →

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Timetable to Independence – the first 3 months

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Guthlac

So St Gordon is to come to the rescue on his greying charger. “…Once more unto the breach…” he seems to be saying and he alone is going to save the Union of Scotland and the UK. I’m really not … Continue reading →

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What a strange day…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Guthlac

I have just finished reading my morning paper, The Times BTW, and it would seem that all hell is happening. Not the horror that is the Middle East, no much worse. It seems that the Scots might actually vote for … Continue reading →

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The absurdities of Scottish Independence

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Guthlac

The debate about Scottish Independence is full of absurd statements. It is absurd for the better together to suggest that an independent Scotland wouldn’t succeed. This goes for the British government too. It is equally absurd for the Pro Independence … Continue reading →

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I want Scotland to stay….but

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Guthlac

I’ve just finished watching the interesting, but rather flawed, Andrew Neil programme about the implications of Scottish independence on the UK. I felt that there was a whole load of hype and mischief making in the programme. I’ll give you … Continue reading →

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