Salmond really hasn't thought that through.

( Kroney, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:00, 2 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

He just assumed it would be fine and looked like an uberprick when our lot pointed out that we might not allow it.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:03, Reply)

And that guy in the EU pointed out that actually, no, they wouldn't be automatically an EU member country
and therefore wouldn't qualify for EU aid or the single currency. Certainly the EU doesn't need yet another economically shafted country asking them for handouts. Their entry wouldn't be a foregone conclusion at all.

I honestly think that they're better off as part of the Union.
( Kroney, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:05, Reply)

I also think this.
As do most Scots I should imagine.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:08, Reply)

nor has he thought through how the money from england is going to be replaced
even in the short term, that's going to be like taking a rather large salary cut, and at the same time, having more outgoings and responsibilities.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:07, Reply)

He's a fucking short-sighted goon.

( Kroney, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:07, Reply)

Seriously though, is there actually the tiniest chance it might happen
Because I really really want Scottish independence.
( Peej, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:09, Reply)

Why on Earth would the Bank of England be willing to back a foreign country's currency
when that foreign country doesn't represent a sound investment? He's such a moron that it makes me quite cross.

Not to mention Scottish secession would fuck our flag right the fuck up.
( Kroney, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:10, Reply)

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 8 Jul 2013, 10:12, Reply)