Larf! SNP would want independence and the pound HAHA!

[Clinton Huxley]

Given the cultural disparity between various areas, discrete political entities seem to be the only logical answer... I'm not even sure Cornwall would fit in well enough to federate with Devon and/or Wales rather than need their own state.

They of course already have local councils. All they are doing by advocating independence is multiplying politicians.

[Thinking Aloud]

Salmond is my MSP. Now I'm even more embarrassed.

[Clinton Huxley]

Salmond is my MSP. Now I'm even more embarrassed.

Independence from Scotland for TA's house!

[Svartalf]

TA will be rid of the Scottish gummint, all it will take will be a suit case or a coffin

[klr]

Salmond is my MSP. Now I'm even more embarrassed.

Independence from Scotland for TA's house!

More work for the map makers! A tiny little English exclave near Aberdeen.

[Jesus_of_Nazareth]

Just watched slimy Salmond on Newsnight. He wants 'total' independence for Scotland but wants to stay with the pound Stirling rather than join the Euro.

I wonder why, the twat.

The reason is that he's lying. He would prefer a Scottish Pound - but realises that will need to enter the Eurozone, but that not an option at the moment and the less change he gives folks to wprry about the better - especially on things that people think they understand, but don't. Same goes for the Monarchy.....

(when the Eurozone sorts it's shit out - and it will - will be all the more stable).

The reason that Salmond is such a good political operator is that he thinks ahead - London only thinks about next week, long term planning is about keeping fingers crossed and wishful thinking (ie the HS2 - will never happen, and should / needed to have happened 20 years ago).

Personally I think the English should let Scotland go independent.....and then invade it for the oil

[Horwood Beer-Master]

Salmond is just a petty nationalist jackass and will say whatever plays best to his febrile constituency on the day.

I agree. I find the fact that he puts all his energy into a rather pointless exercise like Scots independence rather pathetic.

He wants to be the fattest fish in a puddle...

He wants to be the Chávez of the North I feel. Regardless of whether Scots independence is generally a good idea, it's certainly a terrible idea with Salmond at the helm.

They might as well alter their flag to feature two diagonally-crossed bananas to represent their new republic.

Given the cultural disparity between various areas, discrete political entities seem to be the only logical answer... I'm not even sure Cornwall would fit in well enough to federate with Devon and/or Wales rather than need their own state.

I guess the UK never did as thorough a job of suppressing regional identities as France did.

[Svartalf]

When Yorkshiremen demand to be independent from the Geordies, you'll have a point