What IF they vote YES.... Will it effect us??

warmhands.coldheart

And so now the real politicking will begin...... Devo-Max ??? hmmmmm Just what powers will they demand and what will they get and more to the point, in the interests of fairness and equality..... what powers will Sormont be getting down the line...... God help us all !!!

NAR

What a terrible anticlimax that was, close vote my erse! Those polling people should hang their heads in shame. And now we have to put up with hours upon hours of meaningless political dribble.

steveymp

NAR wrote: »

What a terrible anticlimax that was, close vote my erse! Those polling people should hang their heads in shame. And now we have to put up with hours upon hours of meaningless political dribble.

Every recent poll obviously took place in and around Glasgow as there were only 4 out of 32 council areas to vote in favour of Yes

Lazy journalism at it's worst, I have avoided all TV news today so far, the past 2 weeks has been awful enough

A.L.D.A

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warmhands.coldheart wrote: »

And so now the real politicking will begin...... Devo-Max ??? hmmmmm Just what powers will they demand and what will they get and more to the point, in the interests of fairness and equality..... what powers will Sormont be getting down the line...... God help us all !!!

Stormont is our problem. We voted for them and should face the consequences of our decisions.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Did the opinion polls really get it wrong or did a move to a more caution approach manifest in the last few days? What energised people to vote? Why did areas with SNP representation vote NO? Was it my imagination or did Yes areas have significantly lower turnouts than No areas?
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I do believe that devolution generally was a complete botch up. Blair's government set that stage. Stormont typifies, the problems now faced were predicted. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]At a very basic level each citizen in the UK should have equal rights be they in Liverpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Derry or Bristol. However a proper review and implementation would require a massive decrease in power at Westminster, so will be resisted at every turn and will never happen willingly. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]If last night taught us anything it is that there is a latent resistance to change.

Consequences of last night;[/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]We avoid the period of political and economic instability.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]Sterling strengthens (for a while).[/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]Interest rates will start to rise say by early next year. The regions who are out of sync with London suffer.[/FONT]
4. [FONT=&quot]Those who prefer centralised government will use every excuse to delay proper debate or divert interest. Expect all sorts of quick proposals that suit the interests of those proposing and not the country. [/FONT]
5. [FONT=&quot]Devo Max will not amount to much as consequences of increased devolved power to one region will heighten the anomalies with English regions and at Westminster. In any case many politicians do not wish to devolve more powers and nor do many of their financial backers. [/FONT]
6. [FONT=&quot]We can expect some tokens and patches applied as short term measures. An ability to raise income tax and spend. More say on benefits. It will all be hyped up, but oil revenue and the like will remain at Westminster.[/FONT]
7. [FONT=&quot]Locally it will be corporation tax, but at a cost.[/FONT]
8. [FONT=&quot]United Ireland won’t happen any time soon.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]There will be a lot of consultation regarding the recalibration of democracy in this Union, and processes and documents all costing money and absorbing time and energy, but I doubt it will amount to much. Hopefully I am wrong and they seize the opportunity and introduce radical reform throughout the UK. If they don’t they risk problems in the medium term. [/FONT]

motorguy

I see theres been rioting in Glasgow by a tiny minority of those who dont want to be part of the UK, getting upset and trying to force what they want on the majority and resorting to violence when they dont get their way.

I mean, how ridiculous is that.

:think:

Old_Git

motorguy wrote: »

I see theres been rioting in Glasgow by a tiny minority of those who dont want to be part of the UK, getting upset and trying to force what they want on the majority and resorting to violence when they dont get their way.

I mean, how ridiculous is that.

:think:

just like here then

qwert_yuiop

Old_Git wrote: »

just like here then

Well, no, not like here at all - they got that far without anyone even getting their nose punched.

It's a relief we won't have to listen to Scots voices talking rubbish for another generation. "Scotland has more in common with Scandinavia than England" was one classic line, delivered by someone who is either a fool or a liar, or more likely, both.

I see Alex Salmond (57) has a 74 year old wife. They have no children.

wishicouldmakeitbetter

I see theres been rioting in Glasgow by a tiny minority of those who dont want to be part of the UK, getting upset and trying to force what they want on the majority and resorting to violence when they dont get their way.

I mean, how ridiculous is that.

Not quite the true story!

wishicouldmakeitbetter

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

I see Alex Salmond (57) has a 74 year old wife. They have no children.

Relevant because?

qwert_yuiop

wishicouldmakeitbetter wrote: »

Relevant because?

Not even vaguely relevant.

Apart from his repeated references to making choices for our children.