Independent Scotland — General Discussion on True Nudists

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Apr 12, 2013

Hi Scotland is to have a vote on Indepednence . I would like to hear views from other Countries as to there thoughts ?

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ManOfWicklow
Apr 12, 2013
My thoughts on this are private.
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Bob
Apr 12, 2013
My Grandparents came from Ireland, so I would lean to the side for independence. But I do not know all the ins and outs of the interdependence between Scotland and England. Does Scotland have products or services to bring money into Scotland? If Scotland does become independent will they have to change the name of Scotland Yard?

Bob
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ManOfWicklow
Apr 13, 2013
[quote][quote]My thoughts on this are private.[/quote]Why even respond then?[/quote]Because the OP (with a private profile) asked for peoples thoughts.
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ManOfWicklow
Apr 13, 2013

Iain Duncan Smith: Independent Scotland could not afford welfare bill.
[img alt="Iain Duncan Smith has warned Scotland's benefits bill is more than twice the revenue from North Sea oil" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02319/ids_2319452c.jpg" width=460 height=287>
Iain Duncan Smith has warned Scotland's benefits bill is more than twice the revenue from North Sea.
The Work and Pensions Secretary will say that the annual benefit and pensions bill in Scotland is almost twice as much as the revenues raised each year from North Sea oil and gas.
He will add that welfare spending in Scotland is currently about six per cent higher than the average elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Scots also stand to become the biggest winners from the Coalitions forthcoming welfare reforms.
Mr Duncan Smith will deny that he is scaremongering and will insist that he does not believe the picture of Scottish towns dependent on welfare, with people unwilling to work.
Due to the reliance on the old heavy industries in many parts of the country, it makes perfect sense that we need to spend more money per head of population on welfare support in Scotland, the Work and Pensions Secretary said. I have no problem with that.
In fact, I am glad that we are in a position to do it. Thankfully, due to the United Kingdom and the commitment of the Westminster government we are able to ensure that money brought in, whether it be from the City of London or from North Sea oil, can be pooled and directed to wherever it is needed most. That is what being in the United Kingdom is all about.
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renebbare
Apr 18, 2013
Who will pay for the long overdue reconstruction of Hadrians Wall?
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ManOfWicklow
Apr 18, 2013
England, Scotland and Wales should all have their own independence. Furthermore, I believe we would be far better off if we were NOT ruled by Europe. You cannot even wipe your ass without Brussels bureaucrats telling you what type of paper to use.
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whocan
Apr 21, 2013
It's amusing to me that Scotland wants independence but wants to keep the Sterling currency! Err no, you either have full Independence or not, you can't pick and choose what bits suit you Scotland!
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ManOfWicklow
Apr 21, 2013
hehe,,, Gassy, me thinks you are missing our dear friend Undie.
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ManOfWicklow
Apr 21, 2013
[quote]No not at all. I was just asking a question.[/quote][img src="http://mrmeh.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/funny-pictures-cats-deny-request.jpg">
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renebbare
Apr 23, 2013
The highland clearances? A little known fact was the 'English' started there and then continued the practise in Ireland. But hey it was a long time ago.
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renebbare
Apr 23, 2013
[quote]It's amusing to me that Scotland wants independence but wants to keep the Sterling currency! Err no, you either have full Independence or not, you can't pick and choose what bits suit you Scotland![/quote]Why not? That is what this is all about.
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