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"Can you think of anything better, behind the podium , that could do a better job than our supreme leader in chief ???? Ideas folks ......." In this climate probably not | |||
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"Sturgeon is great. I think England should become independent and let the other nations be the UK. " Moving then?  | |||
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"Sturgeon is great. I think England should become independent and let the other nations be the UK. Moving then? "I own a place in both.  | |||
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"Sturgeon is great. I think England should become independent and let the other nations be the UK. Moving then?
I own a place in both. "Hope that your dual naionality passport application goes well lol. But. It's never going to happen. Nicky will never be Queen of Scots.  | |||
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"Sturgeon is great. I think England should become independent and let the other nations be the UK. Moving then? ".........Did'nt realise this was comedy hour!  | |||
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"Can you think of anything better, behind the podium , that could do a better job than our supreme leader in chief ???? Ideas folks ......." How about jezza. He will get it sorted and raise everyone's spirit's | |||
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"Rory Stewart would of been excellent" Hahahahaha It definitely is comedy hour | |||
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"Rory Stewart would of been excellent Hahahahaha It definitely is comedy hour "Ah, sorry, yes. I forgot, way too competent. You like useless tossers like the one we have currently. | |||
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"Leroy at the podium...defo .. would certainly raise the key note speech papers...... Indeed the microphone would be nudged off cue "I'm up for that | |||
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"Sturgeon is great. I think England should become independent and let the other nations be the UK. Moving then?
I own a place in both.
Hope that your dual naionality passport application goes well lol.
But. It's never going to happen. Nicky will never be Queen of Scots.
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"Rory Stewart would of been excellent Hahahahaha It definitely is comedy hour
Ah, sorry, yes. I forgot, way too competent. You like useless tossers like the one we have currently."He is a very nice chap, good to talk to - but is not the most charismatic person I’ve met. He was an excellent diplomat. | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU " Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10. | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10." Are you obsessed with Corbyn? Wait until Wednesday to see how they helped the tories with Brexit... | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10. Are you obsessed with Corbyn? Wait until Wednesday to see how they helped the tories with Brexit... " Just like reminding you looney lefties who you wanted in number 10. | |||
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"Can you think of anything better, behind the podium , that could do a better job than our supreme leader in chief ???? Ideas folks ......." . ,,,,,, Chris Grayling | |||
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"Rory Stewart would of been excellent Hahahahaha It definitely is comedy hour
Ah, sorry, yes. I forgot, way too competent. You like useless tossers like the one we have currently.
He is a very nice chap, good to talk to - but is not the most charismatic person I’ve met.
He was an excellent diplomat.
"Obviously charisma is more important than stuff like, oh I dunno...telling the truth? Good lord... | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10. Are you obsessed with Corbyn? Wait until Wednesday to see how they helped the tories with Brexit... Just like reminding you looney lefties who you wanted in number 10. "Racist Righties shouldnt use the term Loony Leftie Then the loony lefties wont call you the Racist Righties. | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10. Are you obsessed with Corbyn? Wait until Wednesday to see how they helped the tories with Brexit... Just like reminding you looney lefties who you wanted in number 10. "Move on mate, you can't live with what might of been. Deal with the shit shower we have now... | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10." Another fairy tale | |||
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"Rory Stewart would of been excellent Hahahahaha It definitely is comedy hour
Ah, sorry, yes. I forgot, way too competent. You like useless tossers like the one we have currently.
He is a very nice chap, good to talk to - but is not the most charismatic person I’ve met.
He was an excellent diplomat.
Obviously charisma is more important than stuff like, oh I dunno...telling the truth? Good lord..."Your words, not mine  | |||
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"Oh no he isn’t He ( Boris ) is behind his Russian backers who want a tax haven U.K. oh and a weaker alliance with the EU Funny that as the Russians were trying to get Comrade Corbyn into Number 10." So you agree that russians like to interfere in the UKs democratic vote? Perhaps, after the release of the Russian report, we should have a think about the consequences of their interference? | |||
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"I never thought i would ever say it ! But yes wee Nicola has been awsome. Says with gritted teeth." Awesome is an overused word and it does not apply in this case. What she has done is to have been very clear about treating this as a public health issue first and an economic issue second - and not a political issue at all (despite her haters' best efforts to make it one). Whether that has been the right approach, or not, she has stuck to it and been consistent. That's why she's been praised for her leadership; which has been similar, in some ways, to that of Ardern and Merkel. However, as the OP suggests, doing better than Boris is a very, very low bar - and no other politician needs to be awesome to do so. Merely adequate would be nice. So, behind that podium? Jeremy Hunt. I know what he did during his time in Cabinet - but he is someone with a full understanding of the NHS (which Hancock clearly lacks); and he's more pragmatic than ideological. | |||
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"I never thought i would ever say it ! But yes wee Nicola has been awsome. Says with gritted teeth. Awesome is an overused word and it does not apply in this case. What she has done is to have been very clear about treating this as a public health issue first and an economic issue second - and not a political issue at all (despite her haters' best efforts to make it one). Whether that has been the right approach, or not, she has stuck to it and been consistent. That's why she's been praised for her leadership; which has been similar, in some ways, to that of Ardern and Merkel. However, as the OP suggests, doing better than Boris is a very, very low bar - and no other politician needs to be awesome to do so. Merely adequate would be nice. So, behind that podium? Jeremy Hunt. I know what he did during his time in Cabinet - but he is someone with a full understanding of the NHS (which Hancock clearly lacks); and he's more pragmatic than ideological." She has been very clear with her route map to exit lockdown.She has stuck to it and moved along it at the right pace based on the situation at that time. For those who haven't seen it, just google "scotland route map covid pdf" and check out the final 10 pages or so. Does England have anything similar? She continues with the daily briefings. She is informative and comes across as someone who genuinely cares about difficult position that she has been forced to put the public in and the sacrifices we have made. I think she has been excellent throughout and the vast majority of Scotland do too. Many of them are not SNP voters either. I have never voted SNP. I voted to remain in the UK. However, given the current situation, both with handling of covid by johnson and disaster that brexit will be, I now believe that independence is probably the best for Scotland. After covid we need to "build build build". If the UK believe they can do that then why do all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the english tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. | |||
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"I never thought i would ever say it ! But yes wee Nicola has been awsome. Says with gritted teeth. Awesome is an overused word and it does not apply in this case. What she has done is to have been very clear about treating this as a public health issue first and an economic issue second - and not a political issue at all (despite her haters' best efforts to make it one). Whether that has been the right approach, or not, she has stuck to it and been consistent. That's why she's been praised for her leadership; which has been similar, in some ways, to that of Ardern and Merkel. However, as the OP suggests, doing better than Boris is a very, very low bar - and no other politician needs to be awesome to do so. Merely adequate would be nice. So, behind that podium? Jeremy Hunt. I know what he did during his time in Cabinet - but he is someone with a full understanding of the NHS (which Hancock clearly lacks); and he's more pragmatic than ideological." I was always impressed with her in those tele debates..I remember she absolutely destroyed some UKIP fuckwit.Compare her concise,to The point,approach to Johnson's bumbling nonsense. It's going to be interesting to see how long he lasts.There seemed to be some shenagigans behind the scenes a while ago when Hancock was left out to dry. Hunt seems to be a bit of an outsider and had been v critical of them are covid. I hope they tear each other apart. | |||
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"Do not think the leader makes much difference but would go for someone like Theo Kaletis(the grek guy used to be on dragons den) Thatcher would have been the best.All moderbn polititions are to soft" Theo Kaletis?? Are you being serious? Comedy gold | |||
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"Not all is rosy in the covid garden of sturgeon...." It is more rosey than in the COVID shit pile of Boris | |||
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"Do not think the leader makes much difference but would go for someone like Theo Kaletis(the grek guy used to be on dragons den) Thatcher would have been the best.All moderbn polititions are to soft Theo Kaletis?? Are you being serious? Comedy gold " | |||
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"Not all is rosy in the covid garden of sturgeon.... It is more rosey than in the COVID shit pile of Boris "Nothing better to make your roses blossom than a good pile of shit ... | |||
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"Not all is rosy in the covid garden of sturgeon.... It is more rosey than in the COVID shit pile of Boris
Nothing better to make your roses blossom than a good pile of shit ... "Ha, that is true | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country." There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us?" Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border" Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. " Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it" I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. " | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. " Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ..." ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? " | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? " No | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No " Of course it is. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. " In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post." So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. " No- only you. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us?" I think Scotland is one of the most loved countries around the world. An independent Scotland in the EU (if it joined) would have a different currency and hard border with the remaining UK. This could be ironic as if the UK gets a good agreement with the EU allowing frictionless trade it takes away that particular problem for Scotland and could make independence more likely | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? I think Scotland is one of the most loved countries around the world. An independent Scotland in the EU (if it joined) would have a different currency and hard border with the remaining UK. This could be ironic as if the UK gets a good agreement with the EU allowing frictionless trade it takes away that particular problem for Scotland and could make independence more likely" I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you can't have frictionless trade if you are out of the single market. That's what these lorry parks are being set up, even if we get a 'good' deal, there will still have to be extra checks on goods. That's only from a few articles I have read. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? I think Scotland is one of the most loved countries around the world. An independent Scotland in the EU (if it joined) would have a different currency and hard border with the remaining UK. This could be ironic as if the UK gets a good agreement with the EU allowing frictionless trade it takes away that particular problem for Scotland and could make independence more likely I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you can't have frictionless trade if you are out of the single market. That's what these lorry parks are being set up, even if we get a 'good' deal, there will still have to be extra checks on goods. That's only from a few articles I have read." Maybe incorrect phrase I should really have said as frictionless as possible. The better the deal the better the chance of Scottish independence or at least an obstacle overcome. The worse the deal / no deal makes the obstacle worse for Scottish independence | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. No- only you." No, the person who mentioned for the chip on the shoulder of Little Englanders too. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. No- only you. No, the person who mentioned for the chip on the shoulder of Little Englanders too. " . ,,, that'll be me then  | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. No- only you. No, the person who mentioned for the chip on the shoulder of Little Englanders too. . ,,, that'll be me then "1+1=2 but not everybody’s world apparently. ?? | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it I love the Scottish sense of humour. Great people. Very welcoming country that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Down to earth people who live in a stunning place. No arrogance over there. Shitty weather but the scenery is well worth it. Only problem being we have a massive chip on our shoulders, which some think is brushed off by becoming independent ..... They are wrong - the chip will always be there ... ,,,,, would that be the same chip the little englanders have who want to leave the EU ? No Of course it is. In that case you haven’t understood the premise of the post. So that makes two of us. Maybe you haven’t explained yourself well enough then. No- only you. No, the person who mentioned for the chip on the shoulder of Little Englanders too. . ,,, that'll be me then
1+1=2 but not everybody’s world apparently. ??",,,,.surely ,even those who voted leave in the referendum and Tory in 2019 , for the genuine benefits of leaving the EU ( blue passports , construction jobs while we build a lorry park on the M20 and a painted plane ) must appreciate that had it not been for the votes cast by the little englanders they would have lost | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it" There is a huge difference between the English /French border and the english/Scottish border. A 20+ mile stretch of water that causes a bottle neck. | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it There is a huge difference between the English /French border and the english/Scottish border. A 20+ mile stretch of water that causes a bottle neck." Yes don't recall a sea between England and Scotland. I suspect the land border could pose its own problems. Many small crossing points bit like NI and of course the possibility of tarrifs | |||
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" ... all those who have said in the past that "Scotland can't survive without the English tax payer" not believe that an independent Scotland could use it's new position to attract businesses and form new relationships to become a successful independent country. There's no reason Scotland couldn't be a successful independent country; if it were ever to become independent. Scotland has about the same GDP and population as New Zealand. They manage just fine, on the other side of the planet, thousands of miles from their nearest trade markets, with a dollar worth 52p and similar, though fewer, natural resources. So, why would Scotland not be viable; especially with a land border to the world's 7th largest economy (rUK), plus the prospect of a possible return to EU membership? Would all the other countries hate us so much they wouldn't want to trade with us? Very happy for Scotland to decide their own future. If they did become independant and join the EU does that mean a hard border on the Scottish / English border Probably. A hard border with Scotland wouldn’t be more problematic than a hard border with France. Well hope its less problematic as keep hearing how that will be a disaster. Hopefully it will not be tariffs too if some sort of deal is done. Stunning country. Only been a few times but loved it There is a huge difference between the English /French border and the english/Scottish border. A 20+ mile stretch of water that causes a bottle neck. Yes don't recall a sea between England and Scotland. I suspect the land border could pose its own problems. Many small crossing points bit like NI and of course the possibility of tarrifs" A68 Carter Bar and A1 Berwick are notoriously bad roads anyway, without stopping to check the passports of the droves of English who crave the delights of Scotland | |||
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