kallend 2,106 #51 September 12, 2014 In the last election, socialists won 41 of 59 Scottish seats in Parliament. I wonder if an overwhelmingly socialist government in an independent Scotland is capable of making a go of it, especially when the industries likely to be affected all relocate to England.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,436 #52 September 12, 2014 Hi ryoder, Quote For the non-UK people That was rather educational. As an outsider I always considered Great Britain & the United Kingdom the same thing. Now I know better. It's not easy keeping up with this stuff. Now for Yugoslavia; OK, I give up. I still think they are nutz to leave. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,436 #53 September 12, 2014 Hi Jeanne, Quote Interviewed by the Tatler Hmmm: "One of Tatler's most talked about annual features is the Little Black Book. The supplement is a compilation of "the most eligible, most beddable, most exotically plumaged birds and blokes in town", and individuals previously featured have included those from a number of backgrounds: aristocrats and investment bankers sit alongside celebrities and those working in the media sector." And you take them serious? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatler JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #54 September 12, 2014 JerryBaumchen Hi Jeanne, Quote Interviewed by the Tatler Hmmm: "One of Tatler's most talked about annual features is the Little Black Book. The supplement is a compilation of "the most eligible, most beddable, most exotically plumaged birds and blokes in town", and individuals previously featured have included those from a number of backgrounds: aristocrats and investment bankers sit alongside celebrities and those working in the media sector." And you take them serious? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatler JerryBaumchen Oh hell yeah... who would know better than those who are privy to all that pillow talk ... my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #55 September 13, 2014 Amazon ***Hi Jeanne, Quote Interviewed by the Tatler Hmmm: "One of Tatler's most talked about annual features is the Little Black Book. The supplement is a compilation of "the most eligible, most beddable, most exotically plumaged birds and blokes in town", and individuals previously featured have included those from a number of backgrounds: aristocrats and investment bankers sit alongside celebrities and those working in the media sector." And you take them serious? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatler JerryBaumchen Oh hell yeah... who would know better than those who are privy to all that pillow talk ... my friend.The National Enquirer, possibly. Source of much truthiness.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #56 September 14, 2014 When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #57 September 14, 2014 Skyrad Many great men have fallen because of their inability to think with their BIG HEAD... While the little head is in control of all their actions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #58 September 14, 2014 Amazon *** Many great men have fallen because of their inability to think with their BIG HEAD... While the little head is in control of all their actions.OK, but enough about Alex Salmond.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #59 September 15, 2014 Prominent Scottish celebrities are weighing in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #60 September 15, 2014 John Oliver weighs in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YkLPxQp_y0 "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #61 September 15, 2014 When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #62 September 16, 2014 Skyrad Dammit - England is going to lose another colony.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #63 September 16, 2014 Just for the record: The Act of Union came about because Scotland bankrupted itself in the Darien scheme and had to be bailed out by England. Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. The monarch is descended from James VI of Scotland, the English line having died out in 1602. QE2's mother was Scottish. There have been more Scottish prime ministers of the UK than would be expected in proportion to the population. Combined with the number of Scottish MPs, Scotland has a greater influence on British politics that is warranted by its population. In summary, Scottish separatists are just a bunch of whiners who've had a lot of advantages and still failed.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backintothesky 0 #64 September 16, 2014 And then have the nerve to blame the English for it all. If they vote to stay the UK government will pay them more money on top of what they already get. State spending in Yorkshire (north England) is approx. £8000 per head per year whilst in Scotland it's £10,000 per head per year. kallend In summary, Scottish separatists are just a bunch of whiners who've had a lot of advantages and still failed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #65 September 16, 2014 QuoteScottish separatists are just a bunch of whiners who've had a lot of advantages and still failed. And yet the English still manage to piss them off. For the life of me I can't imagine why. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #66 September 16, 2014 kallend Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. How embarrassing!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #67 September 16, 2014 ryoder *** Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. How embarrassing!Indeed! The Act of Union was approved by the Scottish Parliament by a vote of 106 Ayes to 69 Noes.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #68 September 16, 2014 kallend ****** Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. How embarrassing!Indeed! The Act of Union was approved by the Scottish Parliament by a vote of 106 Ayes to 69 Noes. Sometimes even the Bonds of Holy Matrimony have been broken, despite the heartfelt commitment with which they were forged. Irreconcilable differences and all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #69 September 16, 2014 ryoder *** Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. How embarrassing!The French insults others by slapping them in the face with a glove. The Scottish does it by lifting their kilts and flashing them. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #70 September 16, 2014 kallend Just for the record: The Act of Union came about because Scotland bankrupted itself in the Darien scheme and had to be bailed out by England. Scotland was also unable to defend itself from France. The monarch is descended from James VI of Scotland, the English line having died out in 1602. QE2's mother was Scottish. There have been more Scottish prime ministers of the UK than would be expected in proportion to the population. Combined with the number of Scottish MPs, Scotland has a greater influence on British politics that is warranted by its population. In summary, Scottish separatists are just a bunch of whiners who've had a lot of advantages and still failed. Cousin Liz's grand father may have had a peerage in Scotland... but I hardly think that qualifies as being "Scottish" especially since he was born in London and his family was from Hertfordshire and the Queen mum was born in Westminster or thereabouts. Neither Mom or Granddad had a whole lot of Scottish, but gee , maybe we can claim she was American too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue_bert 0 #71 September 17, 2014 I'm Scottish and I'll be voting 'Yes' along with millions of others. This will be a very close call whether we get independence or not but one thing I wouldn't do is believe what you read in the media. There is a lot of support for Independence and it's really begining to panic Westminster. Hence the reason all the parties got together and promised us more powers if we stay. A lot of the information you are posting is complete and utter nonsense. I can't be arsed to argue with you and would be pointless anyway as you don't have a vote tomorrow so no point in trying to change your opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #72 September 17, 2014 I hope they succeed.... Hopefully that will fan the flames of the Quebec seperatists, so we can get rid of those freeloaders here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #73 September 17, 2014 SkyDekker Hopefully that will fan the flames of the Quebec seperatists, so we can get rid of those freeloaders here! I respectfully disagree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #74 September 17, 2014 Andy9o8QuoteScottish separatists are just a bunch of whiners who've had a lot of advantages and still failed. And yet the English still manage to piss them off. For the life of me I can't imagine why. They're naturally pissed off. Rain Haggis Rain Bagpipes Rain Kilts Rain The English are just a minor irritant.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #75 September 17, 2014 P.J. O'Rourke's take on it: www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/09/13/up-to-a-point-a-free-scotland-would-be-a-hilarious-disaster.html... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
