Scary Bear Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Now that the talks on greater powers are already stalling, when will the next one be?I'd do a poll, but I'm on the phone. 5 years, 10 years?Laters for the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowmore Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 20 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crùbag Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The GE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodjesSixteenIncher Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It looks like a matter of demographics really. Think a Yes vote would be a total nap in 10-15 years. Only problem is the likelihood of WM allowing another one, on fair terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 It looks like a matter of demographics really. Think a Yes vote would be a total nap in 10-15 years. Only problem is the likelihood of WM allowing another one, on fair terms. I suppose you have to wait a reasonable time for turnover of voters.And for the effects of the forthcoming Tory government to be keenly felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingrodent Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So, I guess that referendum was quite as much of a "once in a lifetime opportunity" as we were all repeatedly and intentionally led to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banterous Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The frustration from Yes voters is a comedy gift that just keeps on giving red dotting my posts are a confirmation of the seethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The frustration from Yes voters is a comedy gift that just keeps on giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So, I guess that referendum was quite as much of a "once in a lifetime opportunity" as we were all repeatedly and intentionally led to believe. it was once in a lifetime for all the coffin dodgers they dragged out to vote no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 The frustration from Yes voters is a comedy gift that just keeps on giving A sizeable amount of the 45% that voted are the savvy, politically active, IT literate ones. As opposed to the 'silent majority' who are mainly scared to leave the house, or speak their mind. It's going to happen. It's just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Earliest 2020 (SNP likes significant dates and that's 700 years since the date of the declaration of Arbroath). Or 2029 - 700 years since we got our independence. Of course, the UK state could implode before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonapersona Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 As I understand it, won't the SNP need a majority? And what's the likelyhood of that happening again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 As I understand it, won't the SNP need a majority? And what's the likelyhood of that happening again? Absolute majority? Perhaps not. But in coalition with Greens? Perfectly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 As I understand it, won't the SNP need a majority? And what's the likelyhood of that happening again? Almost nil now that Labour have learned how to run an effective campaign and the unionists are less divided than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Absolute majority? Perhaps not. But in coalition with Greens? Perfectly possible. They would have to be pretty damn close to a majority for the Greens to push them over the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Referendums will continue to happen until Scotland gains sovereignty. It's never going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Bi-elections have been swinging towards Labour and away from the SNP since 2011 and Lamont taking leadership, so I doubt it will be any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 As I understand it, won't the SNP need a majority? And what's the likelyhood of that happening again? I think they have half a chance in 2016. Depends how feisty the leadership campaign is. After that not so much. They'll suffer from the natural reluctance to have any party in charge for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaldo Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Bi-elections have been swinging towards Labour and away from the SNP since 2011 and Lamont taking leadership, so I doubt it will be any time soon. It is very rare for the sitting goverment to be successful in by-elections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redvine Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It won't be required. Watch the union tear itself apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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