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Independence articles round up

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As we enter the final few hours before voting starts I thought I’d round up some of the better articles from my point of view, so if nothing else I can refer to them when the dust starts settling. so in no particular order: Spiked get to the nub of the anti-democratic forces represented by the “Yes” campaign Harry’s place has a view from north of the border Apprently debate isn’t welcome in the yes camp Dan Hodges observes that the Union may be much like a Norewgian blue – regardless of the vote Anna Racoon has some words of … Continue reading →

Scottish Campaigning

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With the Scottish independence campaigns drawing to an end and both sides having run really not terribly inspiring campigns (to be generous) I thought a quick contrast of negative techniques was in order. FUD Lies Bribes Intimidation violence Better together • • •     Yes Scotland • • • • • On the FUD* front, Better Together have been “scaremongering” about businesses leaving, currency collapse and the rest of it, meanwhile Yes Scotland have been talking about the NHS being destroyed and the imperial English tory boot crushing Scottish freedom. I think I’ll just skip the lies as really … Continue reading →

Puzzling over Scottish independence

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Before I say anything else I should observe that I’m English and worse than that a Londoner, which by the terms of the Scottish independence debate apparently means I’m not allowed to express an opinion on the matter. To make matters worse I’m a great fan of both the Union and the Monarchy, so I really don’t expect anyone to give two hoots what I think on the matter. I also realise that by having a view, particularly the view I do have, I may rather annoy some people (including some of my friends). Now that that’s out of the … Continue reading →