Posted on 04/21/2014 9:08:14 AM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
I disagree. The lesson every little wannabe socialist democracy should learn is that now that the US is a socialist democracy we cannot afford to be the worlds enforcer for gay rights, deep green fantasies, women causes, etc.
This is what Putin is about. He will pluck little countries off on by one. Who will the leftist get to do their fighting?
I don’t believe O would defend Canada. He may defend Alaska but only if Putin threatens to drill for oil or banish gays.
Scotland as a country will be the biggest ally of tyrants and terrorist throughout the world. They will be highly regarded in the UN by the coalition of anti-Israel voting blocks.
Has the Westminster Parliament agreed to dissolve the UK on the basis of a 50.1% "yes" vote?
It would not mean the 'dissolution of the UK', since without Scotland there would still be a United Kingdom of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. That aside, the answer to your question is essentially 'yes': a simple majority would trigger the independence process. However, everything about that process, including the timetable, would be up for negotiation between the Scottish and UK governments, and the necessary legislation could not be put before the UK Parliament until those negotiations reach agreement. The 'Yes' campaign insists the negotiation would be short and straightforward. That seems optimistic, to put it mildly, given the complexity of the issues.
Didn’t seem depraved the two times I’ve been there including two years ago. In fact, Scotland is a great place to visit. Scots are mighty nice people as well. They might find out out that socialism is not a good thing, but it’s a fact they can make it on their own.
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