Scotland leaving the Union will make the world a more dangerous place. America’s most important ally will be diminished, to the joy of our mutual enemies. Our armed forces will be divided and less powerful, our nuclear deterrent under threat, and Scotland will NOT be the steadfast ally of the US that the UK is. Anti-Americanism is a more powerful force in Scotland than it is in England.
With Obamateur at the helm, do you really think that a weaker UK is a good idea at this point?
That last post was meant for you. Forget the pint it will be whisky.
I wish they wouldn’t break up the union (for the reasons you mention... I do think they are valid). But I also value the right of people to separate from political entities they no longer wish to be part of.
As far as anti-Americanism goes, It’s been 6 years since I was in Scotland. Unless things have changes, anti-Americanism is limited. The worst I heard were bad jokes about us. Had a great time there on all my trips and never once felt unwelcome (except the time I got bit on the shoulder but I think that might have been a show of affection).
Granted, how people treat individuals is different than how nations deal with other nations. But I still believe that the Scots have enough ties to the USA that we’d get along just fine.