Scottish Independence

Do you support Scotland's independence?

  • Yes

    Votes: 16 45.7%

  • No

    Votes: 10 28.6%

  • Maybe

    Votes: 5 14.3%

  • Don't care

    Votes: 4 11.4%
  • Total voters
    35
I'd say 47.6% Yes, 52.4% No with a turnout of ~85%.
 
So today is the day. 4,285,323 people registered to vote which is a whopping 97% of the countries adult population. An 80%+ turnout is expected.

It could literally come down to a few thousand votes, it which case there could be calls of a recount in certain areas. It could be 'Florida 2000' all over again!

The news said we will know the outcome 4-6am Friday morning.
 
Good luck Scotlanders, both those that are and aren't allowed to vote. :indiff:

Still think that most of the undecided will vote 'no' therefore giving a narrow 'no' win, but we'll see. Certainly looking forward to all the mental TV graphics and 3D maps as the votes come in!

Just hoping that whatever happens there isn't any bitterness left afterwards.
 
I am going to bet no wins.

Although interestingly my brother who lives in Scotland is planning to vote yes.
 
A possibly secessionist vote is more relevant to the world (not just the UK) than whatever general election they have.

Apples and oranges
 
Personally I don't understand why Scotland wants to go independent, surely they would be better off staying in the UK? I want them to stay in the UK to really annoy my mate who hates the Scots for no apparent reason.
 
Unfortunately the way this has been handled by both side has given people like that a reason. Real shame.
 
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This should have been a walkover for the No campaign. Really, it should. Facts and statistics alone should have won it for them. But they have had the worst campaign I can think of. It was just awful. You do not use Gordon Brown, whose Commons attendance since leaving office is close to single figures of percentages last time I checked, to promote fun and happiness in the union. And as much as they dislike each other, a sign of solidarity having Clegg, Cameron and Milliband together would have been useful.

Couldn't organise a piss-up at Johnnie Walker's.
 
Alex Salmond gave a stirring speech at the final Yes campaign rally in Perth last night - his script writer pressed all the relevant buttons and Salmond's speech was met with rapturous applause and spontaneous outbursts of 'Yes We Can!' with more than a faint echo of the Obama campaign when he was first elected as POTUS.

For many, this is what they have been waiting for their whole lives - and for others, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to stick it up the hated Establishment/privileged few who they perceive to be deciding their fate and controlling their lives. It's not about mundane realities like finance, economics or even politics for them.

The trouble is, I don't think the vast majority of Yes supporters have given any serious consideration of the possible negative consequences of a Yes vote - and that they might end up ushering in an era of upheaval and hardship that makes life under a relatively benign Westminster government look like a walk in the park.

"Don't gamble with something you can't afford to lose" is a tough sell compared to "Let's Do This!" or "Yes We Can!".
 
It reminds me of the Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror when Kang & Kodos replace Bob Dole and Bill Clinton in Election 96.

Referendum '14 - Scotland Flips A Coin

"Independence for all!"
*Booing*
"Independence for none!"
*Booing*
"Independence for some, small St. Andrew's saltires for others!"
*Cheering*
 
Personally I want Scotland to stay, but a small part of me is curious to see what would happen if they did go independent. It would be fascinating to see the country develop over the years.
 
You can't help feeling that beyond the "Yes We Can!" stuff and flag waving, if the Yes vote goes through now then the fate of the economy in Scotland is actually less in the control of the Scottish people than before, certainly at the beginning. Entry to the EU and staying in Sterling are possible, but not guaranteed. And if entry to the EU does become an issue (and it probably will) then the knock-on for the economy, border controls, etc is vast.

As I've said before, I think it would be great for the people of Scotland to have an independent country, but not this way and not without making sure it happens at a time when it benefits everyone. Let's make sure the EU are happy, let's make sure NATO are happy, let's make sure all Scottish nationals can vote on it, let's make sure the borders between Scotland and rUK and fully open for people and trade and let's make sure we keep the family ties as secure as possible between the nations. Then let's have independence.
 
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Robin.
North Scotland, South Scotland? :sly:
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South Scotland should be named Still Bloody North by the Rest of the World's Standards but Not as North as those Secessionist Northern Pigs Scotland.
 
Apparently there was a poll asking Scots if they believed this referendum has caused divisions, 50% said yes and 50% said no.

Also, what is Nicola Sturgeon wearing?

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TM, Aye Pod is still the biggest joke to come out of this referendum.

Apart from Alex Salmond.
 
Touring Mars
Apparently there was a poll asking Scots if they believed this referendum has caused divisions, 50% said yes and 50% said no.

Also, what is Nicola Sturgeon wearing?

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Wow, she`s wearing an ostrich as a dress. Not many could or would dare to...
 
So, what's the general atmosphere like in Scotland at the moment? Have passions risen yet in any polling stations?
 
I'm banking on cold feet at the polling stations. I don't think that's the case, however.
 

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