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Google "Negativity Bias Theory" - there is a plethora of research that would indicate otherwise.

It's human nature to be negative about change - that's why any sort of discussion about change comes down to the positives for the change and the negatives against.

To some extent this is true - the case for the union is very much based on the loss of its benefits by having independence - that by its very nature comes across as negative.That being said, BT are not exactly subtle when it comes to negativity - to the point where the arguments being put forward are wide of the mark - such as Lord Robertson's Nato speech. I would also argue that the argument for change can and has been negative itself - some here (and elsewhere) resort to blaming Westminster for any problem that exists.

PS To the post above. I do believe BT do have a problem putting forward a positive case - not because there isn't one but because, in referenda, being negative (especially for a No campaign) is usually effective. That being said I would say that BT are perhaps not being subtle enough in that negativity.

"The Yes campaign, however, have focussed on all the positive points of independence and about what can be achieved." They have quite happily put the boot in negatively when they saw fit. In fact I would argue that it happens a lot. It's almost a joke now. The standard argument is "X is being caused by Westminster. But if you vote for independence X won't happen". But then failing to explain why.

Was checking my calendar to make sure it wasn't 1st April.

The Clown Prince of Darien has awoken.

Women are more intelligent though.

The Panelbase poll (which I would use with caution) shows that DKs are beginning to break but equally to both sides - that isn't good news for the Yes campaign.

I wouldn't wear that in a million years. Like something Jamesey Cotter would wear.

Gone downhill? When was it ever up the hill?

Can't fekkin stand Lord Robertson.

Disagree - Baxter Pap is the chief clown.

I can think of other words to describe you.

That's why I :lol:'d when I saw the original sarcastic response - WoS is as impartial as BT.

"We don't do walking away" Except when you get beat in a cup final. Mine's a treble - cheers!!!

It's a shithole.

Worst I've seen Murray play in a long time.

Murray is playing awful. I know clay is not his favourite surface but some of the errors are just ridiculous for a player of his standard. I just wonder how much this is due to mental factors and how much is due to the back surgery itself.

The number of unforced errors into the net is not good. It's not as if they are dipping low and he's hitting in - they are sitting right up and he's hitting them in. Murray needs to focus, get his first serve in and shut this crowd up.

Too many second serves and letting the Italian crowd get to him.

Panelbase - I wouldn't trust them to take a drinks order never mind run a poll.

It has changed as an event - a lot more international now - in fact probably more flags and participants from other countries than flags and folks from the UK. It is much more a celebration of music - there are usually events on simultaneous broadcast around the UK. A few friends went to the events held in Dundee over the past few years - and I wouldn't describe them as overly unionist - just music lovers.

There is a lack of awareness about the referendum but I would say it goes along with a lack of awareness of other areas in life.I teach a number of S5/6 classes in Business subjects - the external factors (PESTEC) are often the focus of discussion and are usually the weakest because pupils don't really have much knowledge or experience of the factors. Many are just not interested in watching the news or reading newspapers despite the encouragement given. As a teacher it's something of a fine line between informing and indoctrinating. We have tried to get discussions go around the issue of the vote but apart from a very few hard core debaters the level of knowledge is scarily weak. Has the SG done anything in this area? I haven't seen a single piece of literature or publicity to do this in schools. I know some schools have had mock debates and votes but ours hasn't. Also when it comes to mock votes they are as much about those pupils who represent a particular party/side than the actual choice to be made. For example, at the last SP mock vote the winning candidate was Labour with the Tory second and the SNP third - this in a school with some of the highest levels of social deprivation in Dundee. It did not reflect what was happening on the ground, how their parents were voting (or not) - it was more a reflection of the popularity of the pupils standing for the parties. I think the SG and all political parties need to do far more in reaching out to the new 16-18 voters.