Effect of Scottish Independence Vote

CLAPTON

JohnRo wrote: »

There's something so deeply flawed in that remark it's difficult to know where to start. Scapegoating the victims seems to be becoming a national pastime.

Make no mistake the bankers are still being bailed out because they told their captured governments who cannot function without them that they must be or the music stops. Any depositors being "saved" is coincidental, the banks don't even need depositors money any more...they get everything they need from financial repression, as long as the toxic debts can all be nationalised and the paying debts preserved that's all that matters to them.

the best place to start is for you to learn a little about banking: knowing thy enemy is a strength

the money given to the banks was so banks had insufficient money to enable people /companies to withdraw money.

RBS is 70% owned by the government and Lloyds about 40% ; the government could nationalise them tomorrow if they wish just as they nationalised Northern Rock and B&B.

Archi_Bald

Buzby wrote: »

I'll do what I can to ensure we both get our wishes granted - but with 7 months to go I believe all that is needed is a continuation of the bullying tactics and nonsensical statements from the the Westminster politicians and the job is done.

I too wish you get your wishes granted and exit the UK fiscal as well as currency unit so the rest of the UK can get on without worrying about Scotland in the future.

As to bullying tactics and nonsensical statements: could you please have a word with Alex Salmond. The remainder of the UK does not appreciate being bullied into a currency unit, and we won't take it, however many nonsensical statements he and his adjutants deliver.

ColdIron

Buzby wrote: »

It had been for Scotland & the NE (and in the former case, we have more Panda's than Tory MP's). That might tell you something.

So the Scots lose a Conservative and we get to ditch 41 Labour MPs. What's not to like? Sounds like a marriage made in heaven to me

planteria

Buzby wrote: »

It had been for Scotland & the NE (and in the former case, we have more Panda's than Tory MP's). That might tell you something.

i was already 'told', hence being keen for the breakaway. i have no anti-Scot sentiments at all, but the opportunity for some proper change really appeals.

the government won't change their approach, it's not for Cameron to drop to Salmond's level, but i hope you are right that the "bullying" spin works for the SNP.

GingerFurball_2

planteria wrote: »

is NatWest the 'largest constituent' of RBS Group? with Ulster Bank, ABN Amro and the Investment Bank? does NatWest have most branches?...perhaps it does, but i'd be interested to know what percentage NatWest represents in the whole of the RBS business.

NatWest is one of the Big 4. Of course it's the biggest part of the RBS Group.

JohnRo

the best place to start is for you to learn a little about banking: knowing thy enemy is a strength

the money given to the banks was so banks had insufficient money to enable people /companies to withdraw money.

RBS is 70% owned by the government and Lloyds about 40% ; the government could nationalise them tomorrow if they wish just as they nationalised Northern Rock and B&B.

Scratches head..

The banks had been selling each other utter garbage packaged as something shiny, there was a crisis because none of them trusted each other any more, they needed to offload it all onto someone else. The ruse was that the money from the purchasing of their toxic mess by dishonest brokers otherwise referred to as central banks will be used for lending, it's being used instead for repairing their unaudited balance sheets and plenty more of the same. Nothing more than an unproved experiment that's likely done far more harm than good, unless you're the crooks running the pyramid scheme.

Depositors are being used to bail out bankers and their bonuses.

planteria

ColdIron wrote: »

So the Scots lose a Conservative and we get to ditch 41 Labour MPs. What's not to like? Sounds like a marriage made in heaven to me

are there 41 Labour MPs from Scotland in the House of Commons!!:shocked:. this really won't happen, but it would be lovely:dance:

planteria

GingerFurball wrote: »

NatWest is one of the Big 4. Of course it's the biggest part of the RBS Group.

i have never heard of NatWest being part of the "Big Four", it is always Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and RBS. have you got some figures/link to show the make-up of RBS? i had actually cross-posted with Thugelmir, sorry. Yes, Citizens Bank. i was under the impression that RBS had some significant business in the US.

Joe_Bloggs

Anybody can set up a virtual currency. If those in power in Scotland were serious about independence then the Scottish government treasury should set up a virtual Scottish Pound. With government backing how can it be worse than any other currency, real or virtual.

J_B.

ColdIron

Joe_Bloggs wrote: »

With government backing how can it be worse than any other currency, real or virtual.

And what backing would that be? Shortbread and Aran sweaters? See my post #24