My concerns: On the international stage, we'd probably lose our seat on the Security Council far earlier than we will eventually do, we'd lose weight at the IMF and other major international bodies. At a global level, we still count for something. Our voice may not always be heard, but it often is and is still respected, and that should still count. In Europe, We are a counterbalance to the France/Germany axis. England, on its own, won't have the same clout. Our four "states" are greater than the individual parts. We should stay together. We shouldn't forget either that, historically, Scotland made a massive contribution to the British Army and should be respected for doing so.
Just one scenario What happens to all the nucleat subs in Faslane, and the nuclear bombs in Coulport..where do they go?
Yep. And as for your question about the nukes and subs, they'll probably end up at Portsmouth, Southampton or Bristol. It's a worry.
I'd be very disappointed if Scotland vote 'Yes' to leave Great Britain. But they're proud people, more proud on the whole than the English, and that may sway the vote. Cameron has barely given Scotland a glance and, if any Prime Minister, can drive them away it's him and his Eton cronies.
It's complicated in so many ways that it doesn't bear thinking about. Take the Falkland Islands as one example ........ we pay out millions a year to subsidise the place. It belongs to Great Britain because it was settled by Scottish sheep farmers. So, if Scotland vote Yes do they inherit the Falklands or do they refuse to pay their share of the subsidy? Do they give up their rights to the 'oil reserves' or demand them and sell them off to Argentina? Will they have an army, navy and air force to protect the islands or would they ask the UK to step in and bale them out?
Comm, I'll be voting no. Reason being no-one knows the answer to your question. Basically if there's a yes vote then Westminster and Holyrood start negotiations on the terms of separation and it could end up anywhere. Don't see the point in independence when this could result in Scotland being crippled with national debt before it's started and having to raise money at a high price, as a new country. Scares the **** out of me all this and just hope it doesn't happen as family are settled here and it would be difficult to move. The counter argument seems to be Scotland can run its own affairs better, which may be the case all things being equal, but ignores the practical difficulties I've mentioned along with myriad others. The plan is to get independence, cut corporation tax and get into a race to the bottom with Westminster on attracting company HQs. **** plan in my opinion and lacks ambition. Rant over haha!
