thepundit Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 In what way? Well, you list the potential options for Plan B, C, D, E and F in regards to currency and I'll tell you how none of them are as good as what Scotland has now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Well, you list the potential options for Plan B, C, D, E and F in regards to currency and I'll tell you how none of them are as good as what Scotland has now. He didn't ask you about the currency. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 You can tell by the smiley face in every single post that thepundit is happy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 You can tell by the smiley face in every single post that thepundit is happy. Are you happy m8? :) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm a naturally grumpy b*****d. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepundit Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He didn't ask you about the currency. So is he going to begin his argument like this?... "Putting the currency issue to one side for a moment, here is why the economic argument for an independent Scotland makes perfect business sense....." Aye, okay. The argument falls flat at the first hurdle. You can tell by the smiley face in every single post that thepundit is happy. Not every post. But yeah, I'm very happy. Life is good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryfield Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 SKYBET now only offering 1/10 on NO. However, they go 11/2 on YES. But !!!!! Just to keep NO folks feet on the ground, here's how the betting went in 30 days in 2011. Labour were 1/12 to win the Scottish Election on the 5th of April, SNP were 6/1. By the 4th of May, Labour were 5/1 and SNP were 1/12. SNP won it in 30+ days. http://www.holyrood.com/2011/05/betting-on-the-outcome/ A referendum is somewhat different though, I just thought I'd post that link though. The bookies and polls can be wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 So is he going to begin his argument like this?... "Putting the currency issue to one side for a moment, here is why the economic argument for an independent Scotland makes perfect business sense....." Aye, okay. The argument falls flat at the first hurdle. Not every post. But yeah, I'm very happy. Life is good. Why doesn't Scotland's economy stack up when compared to the UKs ? We'll either have a CU or no debt. Simples 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The odds on both are pretty shit tbh. If a NO is as certain as people are making out then no point backing YES at that and you'd have to be a bomb on NO for any profit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBamboo Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Why doesn't Scotland's economy stack up when compared to the UKs ? We'll either have a CU or no debt. Simples simple though the concept is, i doubt if he will see it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 simple though the concept is, i doubt if he will see it. Rangers fans only see what they want/are told to see.... Most of them anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepundit Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Why doesn't Scotland's economy stack up when compared to the UKs ? We'll either have a CU or no debt. Simples Simples? I disagree. Do you think Scotland will just refuse to take its share of the debt and that will be the end of the matter? The UK won't demand a larger share of the oil? Or that borrowing won't be a problem for an independent Scotland? Or the UK (and possibly other countries) wouldn't veto Scotlands application to join the European Union? Scotland refusing to take it's share of the debt is by no means "simples". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Simples? I disagree. Do you think Scotland will just refuse to take its share of the debt and that will be the end of the matter? The UK won't demand a larger share of the oil? Or that borrowing won't be a problem for an independent Scotland? Or the UK (and possibly other countries) wouldn't veto Scotlands application to join the European Union? Scotland refusing to take it's share of the debt is by no means "simples". An advanced Western European country with no debt, an account surplus, trade surplus and loads oil would be totally fine. All those scenarios you've laid out basically just highlight why common sense will prevail. No side will want to start taking shots over debt, trident and the rest. A deal WILL be done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaven Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Simples? I disagree. Do you think Scotland will just refuse to take its share of the debt and that will be the end of the matter? The UK won't demand a larger share of the oil? Or that borrowing won't be a problem for an independent Scotland? Or the UK (and possibly other countries) wouldn't veto Scotlands application to join the European Union? Scotland refusing to take it's share of the debt is by no means "simples". I loved the way you totally left out FASLANE. Scotland will not be reneging on the debt. Scotland will have NO obligation to pay any of the debt. Would you continue to pay a mortgage and council tax on a house that you neither own or live in? Any country that vetoes Scotland will put themselves on the shitpile with every other country who wants Scotland in. Borrowing will be a piece o piss for Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git-intae-thum Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Plus. How exactly can the UK "demand" a bigger share of the oil? Absolute nonsense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Simples? I disagree. Do you think Scotland will just refuse to take its share of the debt and that will be the end of the matter? The UK won't demand a larger share of the oil? Or that borrowing won't be a problem for an independent Scotland? Or the UK (and possibly other countries) wouldn't veto Scotlands application to join the European Union? Scotland refusing to take it's share of the debt is by no means "simples". Can I refer you to Armando Iannucci: I'm disappointed by the lack of ambition.Scotland's voting on the next 100 years; both men just talked about the next 2 or 3. #ScotDecides 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm a naturally grumpy b*****d. Following Morton can't help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 SKYBET now only offering 1/10 on NO. However, they go 11/2 on YES. betsindy121.jpg But !!!!! Just to keep NO folks feet on the ground, here's how the betting went in 30 days in 2011. Labour were 1/12 to win the Scottish Election on the 5th of April, SNP were 6/1. By the 4th of May, Labour were 5/1 and SNP were 1/12. SNP won it in 30+ days. http://www.holyrood.com/2011/05/betting-on-the-outcome/ A referendum is somewhat different though, I just thought I'd post that link though. The bookies and polls can be wrong. Unlike 2011 there isn't a Lib Dem vote to collapse to the SNP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeJay Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 amazed yes is 13/2 on betfair. i can't believe it is that unlikely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git-intae-thum Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 amazed yes is 13/2 on betfair. i can't believe it is that unlikely. Aye amazing how the price can be altered by a few big tory punters???? Taking my political head off for a moment and putting my greedy bassa head on. Get your money on yes now. Price is certain to drop. Then lay it a couple of days out. Easy money.???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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