When Scotland got its long awaited referendum we all had our hopes. Some for an independent Scotland, some for nothing to change, some for the information to help them decide and some that didn’t care, probably hoped to remain anonymous. An old mate of mine would criticise us for voting in the Government, whether it was Thatcher, Blair or Cameron.…
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Scotland’s Referendum – My response to The Scotsman and their 20 reasons for staying in the Union
On 7 March 2014 the Scotsman published an article listing 20 positive reasons for remaining with the Union. The article was titled ‘Twenty Positive Reasons For Staying In The Union’. At least The Scotsman has come forward with an argument that we can responded to – pay attention Darling Alistair – all we’ve heard from you is Not-Yes, ‘put downs’…
Scotland’s referendum – an important new tack on Bitter Together
Since launching my blog I have been pleased to see the readership grow and I get great feedback mainly through Twitter. However, as I am learning and growing I have to face a horrible truth. Up until now I have courted opinion from like minded Scots and I am pleased with my progress and feedback. Nevertheless, my passion and that…
Scotland’s referendum – Brown’d off
Gordon Brown has now thrown his hand into Scotland’s referendum debate. Just as we all thought he had crawled back under a stone, he re-emerges. Perhaps he yearns to relaunch his political career in Scotland. History will not revere Gordon Brown in British politics. It looks to me that he is now doing his phoenix act in Scotland. It also…