Scottish Referendum / Independence - Vol 5
Discussion
budgie smuggler said:
article said:
“We’re keeping sterling,” Salmond said. “Why talk about plans B, C, D, E and F when plan A is the best proposition?”
Also perchance because you don't have a credible plan B or it would be a guaranteed vote loser? I honestly thought at this point they'd be giving some detailed proposals out. What a mug!
Guam.
You also need to mention getting the government we vote for, every time.
Also about taxing the rich, oil funds, higher public spending, bedroom tax, saving the devolved Scottish NHS from Tory cuts and how it's all common sense.
Casual mention about keeping ship building would be good as well.
You also need to mention getting the government we vote for, every time.
Also about taxing the rich, oil funds, higher public spending, bedroom tax, saving the devolved Scottish NHS from Tory cuts and how it's all common sense.
Casual mention about keeping ship building would be good as well.
Hey,
If your going to be a cyber nat, trolling swine, you have to do a convincing job of it!
It also lets the rest of us play Bingo with your chapters and see who wins.
For bonus points, say the union HAS to end as it does none of the countries any favours and is an outdated idea that is best replaced by republics..
If your going to be a cyber nat, trolling swine, you have to do a convincing job of it!
It also lets the rest of us play Bingo with your chapters and see who wins.
For bonus points, say the union HAS to end as it does none of the countries any favours and is an outdated idea that is best replaced by republics..
t, keeping feeding suggestions I might have to put at least a dozen or so under stress. 
simoid said:
In practical terms, a currency union is a daft idea if you want independence. A foreign country setting your budgets and tax rates.
I might be wrong but I don't think currency union alone would result in the rUK setting iScotland budgets and tax rates.Budgets and tax rates are part of fiscal policy which would not be the same in the rUK as iScotland.
The eurozone countries are in a currency union but not a fiscal union. This is the flaw in the Euro as although they all share the same currency and central bank each member country can set their own fiscal policy. This is was a major cause of the euro crisis as economically weak countries like Greece and Portugal were suddenly able to borrow very cheaply and indulged in massive spending until everyone woke up and realised it was unsustainable.
The fact that iScotland wants currency union but no fiscal union with the rUK is exactly why the rUK will never agree to it. Why repeat the same mistakes as the eurozone in a new sterlingzone?
ralphrj said:
simoid said:
In practical terms, a currency union is a daft idea if you want independence. A foreign country setting your budgets and tax rates.
I might be wrong but I don't think currency union alone would result in the rUK setting iScotland budgets and tax rates.Budgets and tax rates are part of fiscal policy which would not be the same in the rUK as iScotland.
The eurozone countries are in a currency union but not a fiscal union. This is the flaw in the Euro as although they all share the same currency and central bank each member country can set their own fiscal policy. This is was a major cause of the euro crisis as economically weak countries like Greece and Portugal were suddenly able to borrow very cheaply and indulged in massive spending until everyone woke up and realised it was unsustainable.
The fact that iScotland wants currency union but no fiscal union with the rUK is exactly why the rUK will never agree to it. Why repeat the same mistakes as the eurozone in a new sterlingzone?
If Scotland wants a currency union, the rUK would want to oversee their policies to minimise the risk of damage to the UK economy. Hypothetically, curreny union would have to involve fiscal union since the "rUK" wouldn't allow its existence otherwise.
And then the Nats are back behing square one with governments we really had no influence over.
"We contribute our fair share to the Lottery, perhaps slightly more, so we will seek for that to continue."
What exactly is that statement supposed to deliver?
On average Scottish gamble more than the rUK
We realise being outside of the UK the lottery draws top prize would be a tenth of the current prizes
We want more money from rUK no logical reason behind it but be nice give it to us.
Actually could the UK lottery legally continue to operate over iScotland and rUK?
What exactly is that statement supposed to deliver?
On average Scottish gamble more than the rUK
We realise being outside of the UK the lottery draws top prize would be a tenth of the current prizes
We want more money from rUK no logical reason behind it but be nice give it to us.
Actually could the UK lottery legally continue to operate over iScotland and rUK?
Welshbeef said:
Actually could the UK lottery legally continue to operate over iScotland and rUK?
For a lotto ticket to be valid - it has to be bought in the UK.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11572581
From around 2010 - buying from anywhere outside the UK (or Isle of Man) invalidates the ticket.
A Scottish person visiting rUK could buy a ticket and win (like any other foreign national can).....but Scottish people will not be able to buy Lotto tickets from Scotland (unless the rules are changed).
Under the current T&Cs - iScotland would have no more a legitimate claim to National Lottery funding than France does - just because some its nationals happen to buy Lotto tickets whilst visiting.
Edited by Moonhawk on Wednesday 23 July 14:09
Moonhawk said:
Welshbeef said:
Actually could the UK lottery legally continue to operate over iScotland and rUK?
For a lotto ticket to be valid - it has to be bought in the UK.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11572581
From around 2010 - buying from anywhere outside the UK (or Isle of Man) invalidates the ticket.
A Scottish person visiting rUK could buy a ticket and win (like any other foreign national can).....but Scottish people will not be able to buy Lotto tickets from Scotland (unless the rules are changed).
Under the current T&Cs - iScotland would have no more a legitimate claim to National Lottery funding than France does - just because some its nationals happen to buy Lotto tickets whilst visiting.
Edited by Moonhawk on Wednesday 23 July 14:09
Welshbeef said:
How about online ticket purchasing? Or is the site restricted to within UK IP addresses?
Yep - also invalid if bought outside the UK.https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/help/w...
Naughty, photoshopping English bassa...
http://goo.gl/maps/8mnUz
Unless of course you've been up there and painted it in.
GetCarter said:
Sky News said:
Scotland's sports minister has told Sky News she expects British taxpayers and the National Lottery to continue funding athletes competing in a Scottish Olympic team in the event of a "Yes" vote in the independence referendum.
Unless of course you've been up there and painted it in.
Edited by Einion Yrth on Wednesday 23 July 15:04
OpulentBob said:
The names on the sign behind. Are they real? Kylesku? Tongue?!
I had lunch in Kylesku today.Check out the bridge > http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kylesku/kyle...
ETA... nobody pronounces it correctly... according to the very local, it's Kyle (as in pile), and sku (as in poo). Kyle Sku, but with the emphasis on the second syllable.. so.. KyleSKU. Add a Highland accent and you'll have it.
As you were.
Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 23 July 15:38
GetCarter said:
I had lunch in Kylesku today.
Check out the bridge > http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kylesku/kyle...
Best to give the ferry a miss then.Check out the bridge > http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kylesku/kyle...
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