the problem isn't taxation levels for scotchland.
it's borrowing. we instantly have no credit rating therefore won't be able to borrow any money.
this isn't talked about because the vast majority of our population think that means we can't borrow money from the local credit union to buy a large flat screen tv and some trainers.
( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Mon 15 Oct 2012, 14:36, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Not that I care wither way about Scottish independence, but I don't think you're correct here.
New countries have come into existence before and had access to the financial markets. It may be slightly more expensive than you'd think fair at first, but it's not completely blocked.
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Mon 15 Oct 2012, 15:01, Reply)