Scotland to Vote on Independence

[sailordeac]

not in whiskey, bagpipes, kilts or Loch Ness monsters

 

[ImTheCaptain]

but in the most important thing: sticking it to England

 

[Deadbolt]

I can't wait until Texans try to vote for independence. That one should be hilariously fun.

 

[sailordeac]

should we let Texas go?

 

[RJKarl]

should we let Texas go?

I'd have no problem with the entire confederacy re-seceding. Taxes for the rest of us could down if we didn't have to subsidize them.

 

[sailordeac]

I'd have no problem with the entire confederacy re-seceding. Taxes for the rest of us could down if we didn't have to subsidize them.

Don't be so Scottish.

 

[RJKarl]

I don't like Scotch

 

[Manifest Destiny]

I'd have no problem with the entire confederacy re-seceding. Taxes for the rest of us could down if we didn't have to subsidize them.

South would dominate if they succeeded. The remainaing Union would have to put up with the midwest.

 

[94Deac]

South would dominate if they succeeded. The remainaing [sic] Union would have to put up with the midwest.

-William Lowndes Yancey, 1860. Yeah, how'd that work out?

 

[sailordeac]

Back to the Scots. I think they got the best possible result: greater autonomy, more local control, and all that without the potential uncertainties and problems of independence. Good work Scotland. I'll have a Lagavulin, first one to the bar pays!

And by the way, they can always decide to leave at some future time.

 

[IamThunderbolt]

^^This is all true. The best outcome for Scotland - it brings a lot of representation issues to the table - the other big winner is Wales, who will get to be included in these discussions more so than if the Independence vote had won.