Scottish Referendum

[jimmymac]

I love a good referendum debate! Dcf, did you hear about the Scottish renewables act in the house of lords?

 

[jaypp]

Wasn't that something Salmon did?

Sounds fishy to me.!!

Think I've said this in a previous thread, Scotland are predicted to be Europe's biggest supplier of electricity from wind farms. Not long ago, on the net, looked at land for sale there and existing/granted windmill sites on behalf of someone else (never went further). Land seemed to be snapped up quickly despite economic climate (I understand people with ££ will buy in these times knowing it will pick up giving better return than banks etc.). I'm with Murdoch in that there is more to it than joe public is aware of, and think if 'YES' vote, Scotland will be the place to be, with its lucrative resources.

 

[jimmymac]

Especially if your a wind turbine electrical technician ;-)

 

[Dcf]

Indeed jimmy yet more dirty tactics.
tidal power would be the way forward .
my brother does rov work in the oil game and says there is a 15 knot tidal current that runs constantly in the North Sea somewhere
plop a few turbines down there and you have it cracked.
the referendum has wider implications for the likes of Spain with the Catalans watching it with interest.

 

[jimmymac]

I don't think anyone can argue that renewable energy is the future and it's only a matter of time before it takes over the oil & gas industry, maybe not in our lifetime but it will. I believe there are tidal barrage's already in place around the Highlands. I think that's where Scotland's future lies, no disrespect to the rest of the UK but I think Scotland has the brightest future of the lot

 

[jaypp]

Indeed jimmy yet more dirty tactics.
tidal power would be the way forward .
my brother does rov work in the oil game and says there is a 15 knot tidal current that runs constantly in the North Sea somewhere
plop a few turbines down there and you have it cracked.
the referendum has wider implications for the likes of Spain with the Catalans watching it with interest.

What amazes me is the fact displacement of water will drive a turbine and yet a simple construction to utilise four per day is still (correct me if wrong) being 'developed'. Might check to see how many patents have been bought by energy companies!

 

[jaypp]

RE Scottish people hating English, never experienced it other than banter much like many other town to town, footy club to footy club etc. anywhere else. Am part Scot and spent summer holidays with grandparents near Dunoon as a kid. Did a spell doing electric bed installs there (rough areas too) and have holidayed as an adult a number of times, and am again this August near Fort William.

 

[Adam W]

A very good question - after all we may want to get rid of them!!

I reckon that's the answer - the point of the referendum is to allow the Scotch to vote for what they think is best for Scotland, whereas everyone else would be expected to vote on what they think would be best for everyone, themselves included, which might be seen as selfish.
The Scotch voting themselves out could be seen as voting for a fresh start, a new beginning, which can be made to sound a lot more positive than everyone else voting to boot them out.

 

[Adam W]

As for Scotland being better off, socialism doesn't seem to have worked for anyone else, but I'm sure the Scotch will be able to make it work.

 

[PEM]

I can understand Scotland wanting to be independent especially with the two public school idiots running this country!! To save millions and ensure all parts of the UK stand a chance simply get a government that merits appointment through honesty, hard work, and being in tune with the people.
On second thoughts hell no change of that happening so run Scotland run whilst you have the chance!!

 

[sparkdog]

Who do you think you are Mr Salmond,Bonnie Prince Charlie?

 

[Besoeker]

I hope it's a "NO" vote.

 

[ian.settle1]

If the Scots did vote for independence does that means we can deport all the Scots living in England and Wales back to Scotland?

 

[Dcf]

Aggressive alky tramps have been one of our finest exports for years you can keep them

 

[Guest77]

Who is going to pay our dole if we separate?
Who is going to pay for future projects like the new Forth crossing?
Who is going to pay for all the Scottish Water upgrades and ongoing costs?
Who is going to pay my pension in 10 years time?
Oh yes, of course, the Scottish tax payer!

Boydy

How, What industry have you got apart from Salmon farming and whisky distilling? and who are you going to do business with? the EU will not be allowed to inport your stuff if you make anything due to EU rules, anyhow Joking aside, I wish you well, you will always be british, family and part of us in my eyes.