ipiratemedia Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 The flag of the United States of America is special - because it is a symbol of what my country stands for. The American flag represents freedom, individual rights and justice with a sense of respect...To me, the American flag means freedom and national pride. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 27 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 7:06 PM, ipiratemedia said: The flag of the United States of America is special - because it is a symbol of what my country stands for. The American flag represents freedom, individual rights and justice with a sense of respect...To me, the American flag means freedom and national pride. I have just watched the story on how the Star Spangler Banner came to be your National Anthem,very interesting and no wonder the American people are so proud of the flag.Nothing like a bit of British double dealing to reinforce resistance. Now how can I draw inspiration from your story to help gain Scotland's independence.!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipiratemedia Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dave 27 said: Scotland's independence. Last I heard, they voted against Scotland's independence in 2014 for so many reasons. Better off together - (The pro-union) Fear - (Many Scots are afraid of how an independent Scotland might change their day-to-day lives) Status quo - (keeping the status quo was the safest bet.This include the question of currency) Prestige & pride - (The 'Yes' camp had wished to seek Scottish membership of the European Union) The economy - (The UK government pushed the message that Scots would be financially worse off after independence) Scotland dreads Brexit. But is it enough to boost sentiment for Scottish independence? What say you? Politics, Power, and Money is all that matters in this crude world. The craggy Scottish capital is ancient and modern and pretty to look at. It's home to posh bankers, throngs of international students and the video-game wizards who created "Grand Theft Auto." That city has buzz, politics, creatives, and soul. And it keeps topping the lists of "Best European Cities" in which to live and work. When I think of your country, I think of William Wallace. "FREEDOM" and of course, my favorite, The Palace Buildings. So many Castles. I would love to Metal Detect in the Scottish Fields and Waters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 27 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 5:53 AM, ipiratemedia said: Last I heard, they voted against Scotland's independence in 2014 for so many reasons. Better off together - (The pro-union) Fear - (Many Scots are afraid of how an independent Scotland might change their day-to-day lives) Status quo - (keeping the status quo was the safest bet.This include the question of currency) Prestige & pride - (The 'Yes' camp had wished to seek Scottish membership of the European Union) The economy - (The UK government pushed the message that Scots would be financially worse off after independence) Scotland dreads Brexit. But is it enough to boost sentiment for Scottish independence? What say you? Politics, Power, and Money is all that matters in this crude world. The craggy Scottish capital is ancient and modern and pretty to look at. It's home to posh bankers, throngs of international students and the video-game wizards who created "Grand Theft Auto." That city has buzz, politics, creatives, and soul. And it keeps topping the lists of "Best European Cities" in which to live and work. When I think of your country, I think of William Wallace. "FREEDOM" and of course, my favorite, The Palace Buildings. So many Castles. I would love to Metal Detect in the Scottish Fields and Waters. IMO, First off I would like to say you must passionately want independence a NEED to be independent or else it becomes merely a political exercise.Obviously there are huge economic hurdles to overcome but that is the small cost you pay for what I see as a better Scotland.In the last hundred years at least we lived in what essentially was a three party state,Conservative,Labour and Liberal party and that was really your only realistic choices with Scottish Nationalism an outside bet.Nowadays I feel that politics is more widely taught in school and with the advent of the web people can be more aware of how our country is run.As you said the no campaign won Indyref1 with a 55% to 45% victory not a lot in it though.We have a devolved government in Scotland based in Edinburgh(my home city) directly opposite Holyrood Palace and is where Scotland's politics are based,but although devolvement is a step in the right direction we are still controlled by London.The only difference now is that instead of London allocating the budget and telling us how to spend it we now have the power to spend it which ever way we want.Still being controlled by basically a bunch of mainly English MP's which I think is wrong.As you correctly say the main stumbling block is fear for the future but I say that we just have to get on with it.Pre Indyref1 the negativity coming from south of the border was unbelievable with MP's commenting on Scottish politics who didn't have a real understanding of the situation.Of course there were many Scottish MP's who campaigned no which is fair enough.When you have organisations like the Grand Orange Order of Scotland(who are loyal to Crown and Bible) marching in their thousands through the streets of Scotland against Independence,not based on politics which it should mostly be but because of their beliefs I think is completely wrong.As for Brexit 62% of Scots voted to remain in the EU but once again that will not be taken into consideration as London will decide so wrong as far as I'm concerned.In fact what ever happens Post Brexit I believe some power and decisions we have in our Government could be removed or suspended which only emphasises where the real power lies.I passionately believe that our Scottish Parliament debating and deciding purely Scottish issues has to be a good thing.Our population is only 5.5 million Approx.so we are only a small part of the UK.but that shouldn't diminish our right to decide Act of Union or not.Obviously I respect other people's choice and opinions but this is mine.There is so much more I could go on about but better wrap this up before it gets too boring. Thanks for taking an interest and if you want to continue with this please feel free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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