Salmond and Sturgeon Want the English Fish for More Fat Subsidies

kabayiri

Shakethedisease wrote: »

I forgot to post this too. For balance. I think maybe there are some problems closer to home with teens not doing so well in exams.

3 hours agohttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/english-teenagers-are-the-most-illiterate-in-the-developed-world-report-reveals-a6841166.html

How does that in any way support your argument for Scottish independence? It doesn't.

Look, I know this thread was never on topic, so it can't be accused of going off topic. Having said that is this just an opportunity to have a rant at anything the English do which you dislike?

Welsh health service outcomes have been disappointing recently. Would you like to have a go at them?

It would seem a missed opportunity

Shakethedisease

Generali wrote: »

Well those little skallywags will be on topic if the English ever decide that they fancy a vote to quit the union but that seems quite a way off right now. As usual you try to deflect anything negative with an off topic poll. Hey ho.

It's on topic. You produced some figures based on Highers in Scotland in order to assert that those that did badly were dumb (and/or) voted Yes as they knew no better. But imo it was without context. I simply provided the readers of this thread with a wider picture. Based on a recent ( today ) OECD report.

Here's some more.

Scotland 'most highly educated country in Europe'

Scotland is the most highly educated country in Europe and among the best-educated in the world, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The study suggests that almost 40% of Scottish people aged 16 to 64 have an NVQ level 4 and above, while the UK as a whole falls below two-fifths with Romania and Italy at the bottom of the league.

"In terms of the proportion of the population going into higher and tertiary education, Scotland actually has just about the highest in the world," said ONS chief economic adviser Joe Grice.

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-06-05/scotland-most-well-educated-country-in-europe/

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Scottish Education: Congratulations.

Better Together of course, but what would happen if the subsidy goes, not that I begrudge the latter?

By the way Shakey, out of curiosity, is there any part of that article by Ginger Something that embarrasses you? I would cringe at a similar thing about Wessex.

Leanne1812

Well, I'm feeling pretty disheartened reading these last couple of pages. I thought this thread was better than what it has stooped to.....

Since shakes is the only regular pro Indy/SNP poster here I can only presume you all enjoy reading and responding. If she really was thick you'd all have given up long ago. I think what fascinates is she (& I ) are representative of a large number of scots. But it's oh so easy just to dismiss us as a bunch of thickos. Poor show folks.:(

Shakethedisease

kabayiri wrote: »

How does that in any way support your argument for Scottish independence? It doesn't.

Look, I know this thread was never on topic, so it can't be accused of going off topic. Having said that is this just an opportunity to have a rant at anything the English do which you dislike?

Welsh health service outcomes have been disappointing recently. Would you like to have a go at them?

It would seem a missed opportunity

I don' think it was myself who brought up Scottish Highers, educational attainment standards or unemployment on this thread recently. Do feel free to check. Hamish has provided graphs on the subject, and Generali some figures.

I replied to it, with some relevant comparative info. Which of course, it what people do on threads after all. But, no, I don't think it was myself that took the thread in this particular direction.

We were discussing just how 'thick' one has to be in order to vote Yes I believe. Again, something which I didn't bring up. And I was asked, and gave my own educational background after being told 'that bad eh ?' when I asked why it was relevant.

I believe you yourself, decided that comparing me to a computer with too many punctuation marks. Was also relevant to the thread ?

So here we are.

Tromking

Where is Scotland on the OECD rankings?
Genuine Question.

Shakethedisease

.string. wrote: »

Scottish Education: Congratulations.

Better Together of course, but what would happen if the subsidy goes, not that I begrudge the latter?

By the way Shakey, out of curiosity, is there any part of that article by Ginger Something that embarrasses you? I would cringe at a similar thing about Wessex.

We love him up here, and his writing style. Very down to earth and easy to read. Very different from the usual commentators more formal style in newspapers. He says it the way a lot of us think it since he's very familiar with Scottish politics at a grassroots level. His blog has been a real breath of fresh air over the last few years. As has his journey. The death of his partner just before the referendum had us all in tears. Wonderful writing.

Thrugelmir

Leanne1812 wrote: »

If she really was thick you'd all have given up long ago.(

Thick or intransigent ?

In a PLC boardroom you'll find a complete mix of individuals. Holding a broad range of views , beliefs, religions and politics. Akin to 15 heavy weight boxers all in the ring together at the same time. Trading blows. After the fight is over they'll move on.

Politicians get stuck in ruts. Make ill judged and ill informed comments. That's why life expectancy in the career is short for many.

Those that survive come with life experiences that enable them to adjust and adapt to the changing world.

I'd go for intransigent. One day soon to be forgotten......

kabayiri

Shakethedisease wrote: »

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I believe you yourself, decided that comparing me to a computer with too many punctuation marks. Was also relevant to the thread ?

So here we are.

I didn't compare at all.

I said you had been replaced. The posting pattern was so predictable it could easily be automated.

There is room here for a bit of forum jousting. After all, what is discussed here is not going to affect the independence outcome one bit.

kabayiri

Shakethedisease wrote: »

I don' think it was myself who brought up Scottish Highers, educational attainment standards or unemployment on this thread recently. Do feel free to check. Hamish has provided graphs on the subject, and Generali some figures.
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I promise Shakey that when you publish some graphs and figures showing a plan for Scotland to grow its income base by a few billions that I will read it with just as much interest