Scottish Independence thread

[Mr Mystery]

And if they're voted in following a Yes vote? YAY DEMOCRACY, and everyone else can shush.

Really not getting the whole 'Independence = SNP for evars, yo' claim. Scotland will elect whomever it wants, and that done, who really cares?

[Morgrim]

I think they're more worried about the very long, troublesome time period between when Scotland splits and when the newly independent Scotlands gets their first democratic election of a brand new government.

Historically it's been a transition prone to exploitation; the only advance Scotland has over most nations is the lack of a large standing army that can sweep in and establish a period of martial law.

[40kGamer]

Westminster is the veritable Nine Bob Note. It's corrupt, inefficient and entirely self serving. It plays very dirty politics, and is seemingly filled with overgrown children.

You just summed up every political seat of power in the known world.

Definitely a lot of eyes on today's vote. I have a nationalistic spark that makes me want to see my families original homeland take control of it's own destiny but I still expect the no vote to carry the day. People as a whole fear change, which along with indifference, allows politicians to abuse their powers with near impunity.

[Mr Mystery]

I reckon 60% yes.

The Yes Campaign have engaged the Missing Million - That's 25% of the registered voters who are just that because the Yes campaign came to them.

Now only an idiot would claim they're all therefore Yes voters. But the Polls have apparently not taken them into account...

[Wolfshade]

historically it's been a transition prone to exploitation; the only advance scotland has over most nations is the lack of a standing army that can sweep in and establish a period of martial law.

ftfy.

[Psychosplodge]

I'm predicting the reverse on the basis of Wolfie's brassed off statement from yesterday.

[Mr Mystery]

I really don't know dude. Working Class engaged and apparently out to vote - when was the last time we saw that in the UK?

[Psychosplodge]

dunno. But the point was the public face isn't necessarily what happens in the booth.

[Wolfshade]

I don't really think anyone can predict what is going to happen.

Certainly it is a good day for democracy, but other than that, I have no clue.

[Mr Mystery]

All linking to my recent experiences north of the border.

There was a real buzz in the air about the referendum.

But I agree with Wolfie - Democracy wins regardless.